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I am starting in march 2015 and searching for the right gear to protect myself from the rain. Poncho or a rain jacket- trouser?Bajaracer,
Thank you!!! I love this forum!
I'll write a review once I've tested it
Kat
I received the poncho within a few days of ordering. I ordered the S/M, the smallest size available. It looked like a huge tent on me. Way too big. I'm sending it back to Amazon. A much smaller version may have worked. Next I will try the Packa.I saw this poncho while walking the Camino Frances early this summer as well! I only had one day of pouring rain but may not be so lucky next time. Just ordered one from Amazon.
I had one and loved it. Easy on easy off. With the exception of my shoes and 4 inches of pant leg, kept me dry even in a Galicia shower. Lost it about 40 kilometers from Spain while walkinq in Portugal last September. Stupid me, I rolled it up bagged it and hooked it on my pack instead of putting it in my pack.. I'm getting a new one. The replacement I bought in Portugal is adequate but the Ferrino Trekker if superior to anything Iv'e used in the past. It cost more but is worth it. Got mine from Amazon.Bajaracer,
Thank you!!! I love this forum!
I'll write a review once I've tested it
Kat
I had one and loved it. Easy on easy off. With the exception of my shoes and 4 inches of pant leg, kept me dry even in a Galicia shower. Lost it about 40 kilometers from Spain while walkinq in Portugal last September. Stupid me, I rolled it up bagged it and hooked it on my pack instead of putting it in my pack.. I'm getting a new one. The replacement I bought in Portugal is adequate but the Ferrino Trekker if superior to anything Iv'e used in the past. It cost more but is worth it. Got mine from Amazon.
Happy Trails
I walked my first Camino Frances in 2013 using a Ferrino Trekking raincoat. Many of the comments above are spot on. The greatest "pro" is the coverage of me and my rucksack (Osprey Kestrel 48 liter, plus an 8 liter dry bag strapped to the bottom of the rucksack). The greatest "con," is the accumulation of sweat.
My number one preference for a trekking raincoat would be something styled like the Ferrino Trekker, but with armpit zippers to open more ventilation to allow perspiration to escape. My other request would be for said raincoat to come in a non-natural color for road-walking safety. Dark colors are simply not as safe as a contrasting white or hi-viz neon color. A 2-way main zip would also be appreciated.
To recap, I (and presumably others) are looking for a hiking raincoat that has the following features:
- Knee length (3/4 length) for leg coverage
- Integral hood with a stiffened front brim
- Expansion capability to permit wearing over a backpack
- Adjustable sleeves (velcro)
- Armpit zippers
- Torso ventilation panels
- A two-way main zipper
- Available in really bright, contrasting colors.
- Available in at least Xl or an XXL size to cover large folks with big rucksacks.
- Lightweight...
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