Poncho choice

[Welly]

Hi just wondering if any UK based peregrinos can recommend a poncho ? Walking Sarria to SdC in early May. Thanks

 

[Fritzi]

Hi Welly,

I have this Sea-to-Summit Poncho:
https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B00HUL26AE/?tag=casaivar-21

It's a little bit on the expensive side, but has several advantages:
- fits easily over a backpack
- is ultra light and super small
- can be transformed into a tarp with your pole sticks (good for siestas or if you want to have some shade for your pause )

Here an example on how to transform this:

 

[SYates]

I use this one http://www.ferrino.it/en/catalog/rainwear/65911-hiker-raincoat for warm weather, Amazon.co.uk has them also, but not sure about brick and mortar shops in the UK.

Buen Camino, SY

 

[Tia Valeria]

Hi just wondering if any UK based peregrinos can recommend a poncho ? Walking Sarria to SdC in early May. Thanks

Our discontinued (Rohan) ponchos from 2009 were like the Sea to Summit one @Fritzi has shown. I think this one would be worth every penny as it looks to be just as good for ease of use and adaptability. I rolled myself in one to sleep when I had a damp bed. Suspect someone had dumped their wet things on it before I arrived . Poncho had dried out by bedtime and I got a good night's sleep! Taunton Leisure stock some Sea to Summit items (half way down the hill on Fore Street, on the left, near the zebra crossing for you @Welly .

 

[nidarosa]

Amazon.co.uk are selling the Altus poncho, the lightweight version, in all sizes. They have a hump for the backpack, a full zip at the front which lets you open it up between showers and ventilate, and long sleeves. I will be taking mine to Astorga later this month!

 

[Deleted member 36903]

Hi just wondering if any UK based peregrinos can recommend a poncho ? Walking Sarria to SdC in early May. Thanks

hi Welly I used a Ferrino poncho (ordered in advance and collected from the shop near the pilgrim office in SJPDP). I am not walking this year, and as you live in the UK I would gladly loan it to you. It is reddish orange, with ample room to cover tour backpack. I am a female standing five feet four inches - too old to do metric - in my socks. PM me if this is of interest and I will mail it to you. All I ask is that it be returned by recorded delivery. Buen Camino!

 

[Davie Blisters]

Hi just wondering if any UK based peregrinos can recommend a poncho ? Walking Sarria to SdC in early May. Thanks

Hiya Welly,

I have the Trekmates Pak Poncho - £20 - from Cotswold Outdoors. (you can view online
100% Polyester, taped seams, map pocket and packs into it's own stuff bag
Total weight 279g.
This one piece also covers the rucksack.
The only negative I found in an 8hr deluge was it caused excess perspiration, but I countered this by changing into a self-wicking baselayer.

Buen Camino
Davie

 

[james walter purdum iv]

"the packa" made by a fellow in virginia USA

 

[Welly]

Thank you all so much for your responses! Thank you Seb for your very kind offer. I am hoping to find one that I can use afterwards on the coast path so would prefer to buy my own but I really appreciate your kindness. Thank you Tia! I will go and have a look in Taunton Leisure today. James your picture is great! Thanks all, only 46 days til my first camino!x

 

[Joanne P]

Amazon.co.uk are selling the Altus poncho, the lightweight version, in all sizes. They have a hump for the backpack, a full zip at the front which lets you open it up between showers and ventilate, and long sleeves. I will be taking mine to Astorga later this month!

Hi. Do you know how much it weighs?
Thanks