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Choosing between Ultra-Sil Nano Tarp/Poncho and Regular Tarp/Poncho for Short People

bogfairy

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Hi all,

I am debating on the Ultra-Sil Nano Tarp/Poncho vs the regular one. I am short and suspect the regular one might be long enough to go over my pack and still give me adequate coverage. Any insights?

Thank you!
 
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We're very happy with our "Warmlite" (Stephensons Warmlite) ponchos. They cover our backpacks and length is adjustable for when not wearing a pack. Material is Silicone infused ripstop nylon. When we ordered ours one could specify custom lengths and colors, even having each panel (including the 3 panels in hood) a different color - check with them if interested in this.

We also made waterproof leg sleeves (chaps) of the same material, purchased from Warmlite (or elsewhere). Each leg is separate, cut at a bevel at the top and fastened to belt loops with shoelace strings. We made them large enough to fit over boots and provide ventilation (and vapor) proof.
 
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Hi all,

I am debating on the Ultra-Sil Nano Tarp/Poncho vs the regular one. I am short and suspect the regular one might be long enough to go over my pack and still give me adequate coverage. Any insights?

Thank you!
I hiked the Camino Ingles last June with my sister. I had the regular sea to summit regular ultrasil poncho and my sister had the tarp poncho. We had 3 days with quite a bit of rain.

She stayed much dryer than I did. I think the regular hit me about the knee. I’m pretty tall 5’9”. My sister is 5’6” and tarp poncho hit her mid shin.

I also felt like the tarp poncho was a little better in the wind. I think the regular poncho has 2 snaps on the side versus 3 on tarp poncho. I don’t know how well the snaps will stay closed in really high wind.

I did purchase the tarp poncho for my next Camino.
 
The Warmlite poncho has zippers up the sides, no snaps.
 
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I hiked the Camino Ingles last June with my sister. I had the regular sea to summit regular ultrasil poncho and my sister had the tarp poncho. We had 3 days with quite a bit of rain.

She stayed much dryer than I did. I think the regular hit me about the knee. I’m pretty tall 5’9”. My sister is 5’6” and tarp poncho hit her mid shin.

I also felt like the tarp poncho was a little better in the wind. I think the regular poncho has 2 snaps on the side versus 3 on tarp poncho. I don’t know how well the snaps will stay closed in really high wind.

I did purchase the tarp poncho for my next Camino.
Thank you!
 

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