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I have read a few times on the forum about the Ikea ponchos and how great they are, so when I found a brand new one at my local resale shop I was pretty excited. The pattern was an attractive simple white/black, too, which I liked, and the seams inside all reinforced with a strip of glued plastic of sorts.
I wore it in the shower today and unfortunately it failed as I had some water droplets on my skin. I realize I was literally in a bathtub thunderstorm, but am afraid to bring it on the Norte this spring. If it did that in 5 minutes, what would it be like after 5 hours in a downpour. At only $2 it is not a loss and it should be fine on my local trail, but I will continue to use my trusty Frogg Togg rain jacket and pants. They have never let me down when I've needed them.
I have read a few times on the forum about the Ikea ponchos and how great they are, so when I found a brand new one at my local resale shop I was pretty excited. The pattern was an attractive simple white/black, too, which I liked, and the seams inside all reinforced with a strip of glued plastic of sorts.
I wore it in the shower today and unfortunately it failed as I had some water droplets on my skin. I realize I was literally in a bathtub thunderstorm, but am afraid to bring it on the Norte this spring. If it did that in 5 minutes, what would it be like after 5 hours in a downpour. At only $2 it is not a loss and it should be fine on my local trail, but I will continue to use my trusty Frogg Togg rain jacket and pants. They have never let me down when I've needed them.
My son uses that poncho and has been very happy with it on 4 caminos. Not sure about myself as I like the rain jacket/pants combo. Usually I don't need the pants, but so lightweight I bring them anyway. Have used them in cold, pelting rain out of Castrojerez and was glad for the warmth.Try out the Frogg Toggs poncho. It is inexpensive but very functional and provides great protection. It is also made from breathable material, so that adds to the already terrific reduction to condensation.
Again, I would refrain from that. Similar items were offered by Lidl Germany in the past. The "fishermens"-poncho is really waterproof, but heavy (nearly 1 kg) and of dark green/black colour with poor visibility. The "cyclist"-poncho weighs about 400 gr. and is rather short, i. e. you need additional trousers in autumn/winter and it only offers protection for a limited period of time (max. 2 h). I have one and I used it this autumn on my camino from Cologne to Trier. I have a genuine trekking-poncho, too (Tatonka). It is slightly heavier (450 gr.) but protects you the whole day if necessary. It costs nearly 4x as much as the Lidl-Poncho (40 € vs. 10 €) but it is definitely worth the money.A sturdy looking poncho is on sale this week in Lidl shops in U.K.
But it packs pretty flat!!IKEA isn't a big name in outdoor gear... It makes furniture... Poncho good for getting to the car from the door of the IKEA shop?
I keep hearing great things about the IKEA blue bags...I think it's time I consider ordering one!Speaking of IKEA... I am currently doing the Invierno. Bubble wrapped my poles, then put them inside an IKEA blue bag, taped it all up and sent it as luggage. Worked like a charm. Dogs not included.
I personally swear by Frogg Toggs ultra light rain suits and ponchos. In torrential downpours they do not leak, weigh very little and keep sweat from forming. They are amazing, imo. The only downfall is they are not very attractive and the material is slightly fragile. I replace mine every 3rd camino "just because".I had an Ikea poncho on my recent walk on the Invierno. In spite of my paying to get the seams property sealed before I left home, it leaked persistently in the relentless rain and I finally threw it out and bought a Regatta rain jacket in Monteforte de Lemos. It was better, but didn't keep me totally dry above the waist, as my North Face rain pants did for below the waist. I no longer have faith in any raingear to keep me dry in a persistent deluge. Good luck.
The seams on mine appear to be very well glued. In the shower the beads of water on my skin were on my back and arms...not from areas where the seams are located.My daughter wears a red and white one that I strengthened the waterproofing along the seams. It stays dry and doesn’t blow about in the wind and is very light to pack. But the best thing is constantly reminding her she looks like a tablecloth, kitchen curtains, a Arabic headdress,,,,,,,,, worth it for the payouts
I know this thread is old, but it occurs to me that possibly the previous owner had laundered it wrong and washed the waterproofing off of the fabric. I did that to my first poncho. Now I have another (Bluefield?) and I never put it into the washer. I just hose it off and let it hang dry.The seams on mine appear to be very well glued. In the shower the beads of water on my skin were on my back and arms...not from areas where the seams are located.
The Ikea poncho was brand new, never out of the pouch it was in from the original store so never washed. I know because it was folded perfect, yet when I tried to fit it back in the pouch nicely, it was a messy disaster no matter how hard I tried to do a good job.I know this thread is old, but it occurs to me that possibly the previous owner had laundered it wrong and washed the waterproofing off of the fabric. I did that to my first poncho. Now I have another (Bluefield?) and I never put it into the washer. I just hose it off and let it hang dry.
I wouldn't be patient enough for that, especially while on the camino. I couldn't even get it stuffed back in so I just re-donated it!...used, but never used!The first time I unfolded the ikea poncho it was confusing how to get it back in. Then I though "wonder if it's on Youtube?" and yes, there a multiple tutorials on how to refold it properly. How did we ever survive before Youtube?
Great idea!I bought the FroggToogs ultralight and I am short enough that it actually covers most of me with my backpack on. I'm going to try attaching those stickable velcro dots I found at Joann Craft store along the sides to cinch it up a bit.
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