Altus Poncho Help

[Lucyev]

Please help! I’m looking to order an Altus Atmospheric Poncho for the CF in Sept/Oct.

I’m UK based, so will probably end up ordering from Amazon Uk, which will charge me over £11 for delivery, so I want to get the sizing right.

I’m a shorty, 5 foot 1, 195 pounds, and will be carrying a 45l Osprey pack.

I don’t seem to be able to fit in any of the categories, as I’m both short and fat!!

Can anyone advise me as to what fitted them?

 

[trecile]

@Anniesantiago's YouTube video should be helpful.

 

[Lucyev]

@Anniesantiago's YouTube video should be helpful.

Thanks, I’ll take a watch of this.Am I right in thinking you make your own clothes too? Apologies if I have the wrong person but I’m frantically trying to find an old thread I read about someone buying Merino Wool material to make her own light weight travel dress. A bit of a stab in the dark, but wondering if that was you?

 

[trecile]

Thanks, I’ll take a watch of this.Am I right in thinking you make your own clothes too? Apologies if I have the wrong person but I’m frantically trying to find an old thread I read about someone buying Merino Wool material to make her own light weight travel dress. A bit of a stab in the dark, but wondering if that was you?

Yes. I'm the one who has made my own merino wool "hiking dresses." Do you need information about my sources?
Here are a couple in New Zealand that I've ordered from

Search: 110 results found for "merino"

Buy Fabric Online // The Fabric Store Online stocks a huge range of merino wool, Liberty Art Fabrics, silks, linen, cotton and more! Free international express shipping on all orders over $100 USD.

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85 to 100% Merino fabrics

To purchase longer continuous lengths- Add a 1m item to a shopping cart and change the quantity to 2 for the fabric to be sent as a 2m or 3 for 3m length etc. (NOTE- if fabric is listed as precut it will already be cut to that length.) For answers to more shipping and orders go to FAQS...

www.newzealandmerinoandfabrics.com

 

[MikeyC]

Please help! I’m looking to order an Altus Atmospheric Poncho for the CF in Sept/Oct.

I’m UK based, so will probably end up ordering from Amazon Uk, which will charge me over £11 for delivery, so I want to get the sizing right.

I’m a shorty, 5 foot 1, 195 pounds, and will be carrying a 45l Osprey pack.

I don’t seem to be able to fit in any of the categories, as I’m both short and fat!!

Can anyone advise me as to what fitted them?

Can't help with sizing but for our first Camino we struggled at the time to find Altus ponchos. Eventually bought from our local Decathlon which has a range of poncho types and sizes. Still going strong after 3 Caminos and other walks.

 

[Susan Peacock]

I would get the M-L I'm 5'4" and the length is mid-calf. I wouldn't mind having a few more inches.

 

[Ivan Shannon]

I am 5'7" purchased the m/l, added benefit is drops close to my knees and with lightweight gaiters my legs are covered. I purchased from Spain shipping to Ireland was €12.50 but no taxes/customs duties, https://www.ferrovicmar.com/chubasquero-altus-atmospheric-mostaza

 

[Arniece2022]

Can't help with sizing but for our first Camino we struggled at the time to find Altus ponchos. Eventually bought from our local Decathlon which has a range of poncho types and sizes. Still going strong after 3 Caminos and other walks.

That's what I did. Decathlon has one identical to the Altus but I was able to try it on in the store first.

 

[Arniece2022]

Yes. I'm the one who has made my own merino wool "hiking dresses." Do you need information about my sources?
Here are a couple in New Zealand that I've ordered from

Search: 110 results found for "merino"

Buy Fabric Online // The Fabric Store Online stocks a huge range of merino wool, Liberty Art Fabrics, silks, linen, cotton and more! Free international express shipping on all orders over $100 USD.

weare.thefabricstoreonline.com

85 to 100% Merino fabrics

To purchase longer continuous lengths- Add a 1m item to a shopping cart and change the quantity to 2 for the fabric to be sent as a 2m or 3 for 3m length etc. (NOTE- if fabric is listed as precut it will already be cut to that length.) For answers to more shipping and orders go to FAQS...

www.newzealandmerinoandfabrics.com

What a great idea! You are just smack full of great ideas!!!! I have 2 weeks left before I go. Still time to look into this...

 

[Kitkat1066]

Please help! I’m looking to order an Altus Atmospheric Poncho for the CF in Sept/Oct.

I’m UK based, so will probably end up ordering from Amazon Uk, which will charge me over £11 for delivery, so I want to get the sizing right.

I’m a shorty, 5 foot 1, 195 pounds, and will be carrying a 45l Osprey pack.

I don’t seem to be able to fit in any of the categories, as I’m both short and fat!!

Can anyone advise me as to what fitted them?

Ditto 5ft and shall we say cuddly but I got the XL for the sole purpose of it coming down to my ankles so I don't need rain pants. Ordered via Amazon. Check out Annie Santiago on YouTube she does a great video on the Altus.

 

[Susan Peacock]

Also, where are your starting? You can reserve one at La Boutique Du Perlerin in SJPdP

 

[trecile]

That's what I did. Decathlon has one identical to the Altus but I was able to try it on in the store first.

Similar, but not identical.
The Decathlon one is heavier at 508 g (S/M) a 560 g (L/XL). The Altus weighs 343 g (M)

 

[Arniece2022]

Similar, but not identical.
The Decathlon one is heavier at 508 g (S/M) a 560 g (L/XL). The Altus weighs 343 g (M)

My apologies. I stand corrected.

 

[trecile]

My apologies. I stand corrected.

No problem. It's a good option for those who can't get an Altus.

 

[Tiger 48]

Please help! I’m looking to order an Altus Atmospheric Poncho for the CF in Sept/Oct.

I’m UK based, so will probably end up ordering from Amazon Uk, which will charge me over £11 for delivery, so I want to get the sizing right.

I’m a shorty, 5 foot 1, 195 pounds, and will be carrying a 45l Osprey pack.

I don’t seem to be able to fit in any of the categories, as I’m both short and fat!!

Can anyone advise me as to what fitted them?

Back in 2014 we bought in St Jean Pied de Port, and the shop near the Pilgrims Office had a heap of stock and our Altus ponchos are still as good as the day they were bought. You will be good.

 

[cjward]

Please help! I’m looking to order an Altus Atmospheric Poncho for the CF in Sept/Oct.

I’m UK based, so will probably end up ordering from Amazon Uk, which will charge me over £11 for delivery, so I want to get the sizing right.

I’m a shorty, 5 foot 1, 195 pounds, and will be carrying a 45l Osprey pack.

I don’t seem to be able to fit in any of the categories, as I’m both short and fat!!

Can anyone advise me as to what fitted them?

I’m 5’5” and 120. My pack is a Gregory Jade 38. I ordered the medium because a friend told me the extra room and length would be more comfortable. It is definitely bigger than me! But it fits the BP just fine. I’ve hiked with it several times in cold and rain. Then extra length kept my pants dry. And I was very comfortable with the bulkier clothes. Also, when the rain stopped it hung easily off of the BP. My friend is 5’6” ish and probably 150 pounds. Hers fits great and is also a medium. If I could do it over though, i would probably order the small.

 

[Eve Alexandra]

The French boutique mentioned above will hold one for you until you arrive. I’ve been emailing with him and he’s been extremely helpful. He is also discounting it right now if you pre order, and helped me to determine the correct size.

 

[Jeff Crawley]

Please help! I’m looking to order an Altus Atmospheric Poncho for the CF in Sept/Oct.

I’m UK based, so will probably end up ordering from Amazon Uk, which will charge me over £11 for delivery, so I want to get the sizing right.

I’m a shorty, 5 foot 1, 195 pounds, and will be carrying a 45l Osprey pack.

I don’t seem to be able to fit in any of the categories, as I’m both short and fat!!

Can anyone advise me as to what fitted them?

Judging by the problems that people I know have had bringing things into the UK by mail since "B-Day" you might want to wait until you get to SJPP or even Caminoteca in Pamplona.
Can't advise on the size as I'm a foot taller than you but if the sleeves are too long you can pull them up and a longer "skirt" will, as others have said, keep your legs drier although dryness inside an Altus is a matter of opinion!

EDIT - just checked with a Camino hiking friend as to what her son-in-law bought her for her last Camino and it was a "Snugpak Enhanced Patrol Poncho" it's more of a sleeved poncho than the Altus which, quite frankly, is a coat. That means you can't open up the front to ventilate but she says she's OK with that.
The downside is it's only available in green or black - she went with green which helps her blend into the woodlands when she needs to "commune with nature".
Oh and 360gm in weight and it has a pocket behind the front pouch to keep your hands warm.

 

[Antananarivo]

FYI :
he size S Altus atmospheric poncho will fit you if:
- you are shorter than 170 cm (5 feet 7 inches), and
- your backpack is smaller than 40 L, and
- your weight is under 70 kg (154,3 lbs)

The size M-L Altus atmospheric poncho will fit you if:
- you are between 170 cm (5 feet 7 inches) and 185 cm (6 feet 1 inch) tall,
- the size of your backpack is between 40 and 50 Liters
- your weight is between 70 kg (154,3 lbs) and 90 kg (198,4 lbs)

The size XL-XXL Altus atmospheric poncho will fit you if:
- you are taller than 185 cm (6 feet 1 inch),
- your backpack is bigger than 50 Liters
- your weight is over 90 kg (198,4 lbs)

Source https://www.caminoteca.com/

 

[motero99]

It might be nice to get one of the Altus ponchos as a gift after finishing my camino in SdC. Is there a store in Santiago that sells them?