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

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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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The Frog Togg's poncho is a little shorter and cheaper and recommended by our forum's own @davebugg. Both my husband and I have one and they work great.
 
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I'm using a Frog Togg's too and very happy with it. I'm using a rain pants too when a whole rainy day is foreseen.
 
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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bogfairy said:
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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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.
 
Don't forget to compare the weight of the poncho...all bits help
Ultralight has it's price unfortunately
Compromise
 
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