Poncho question

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Elke

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Jakobsweg deutschland 2016

• Jul 11, 2017

• #1

I am sure this has been covered but I would like some advice as to buying a poncho that will go over my Osprey backpack and is light. Most ponchos I see seem to be for men and quite long. I a female and also under 5ft so under 1.5 m. I am also in the UK and am wondering if the Altus Poncho is available in a small size and how heavy they are. Are there any alternatives?
I have completed half of the Camino Frances and thinking of doing the Camino Inglese later in Sept. I will return to the Camino Frances next year so a good lightweight poncho would be good. Many thanks

 

Peter Fransiscus

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• Jul 11, 2017

• #2

http://www.altus.es/PONCHO_ATMOSPHERIC_S3_71503A2_var.aspx

Hi Elke , maybe you can check the above website.

Wish you well,Peter.

 

gracethepilgrim

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• Jul 11, 2017

• #3

I cut the bottom 15cm off my Altus (a medium). It’s a perfect length for me now. It was sticking to my legs and the water running down my legs to my shoes. I wear shorts 99% of the time. Now it sits away from my clothing. I LOVE my Altus

 

jo webber

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Sept 9th 2017

• Jul 11, 2017

• #4

At 5 ft nothing and 105 lbs. I cut the length and sleeves of my poncho (sz sm) much shorter. I will still use a long shoe string as a belt in high winds if needed. Ponchos are gigantic on a small person.

 

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Elke

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Jakobsweg deutschland 2016

• Jul 13, 2017

• #5

Peter Fransiscus said:

http://www.altus.es/PONCHO_ATMOSPHERIC_S3_71503A2_var.aspx

Hi Elke , maybe you can check the above website.

Wish you well,Peter.

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Thank you Peter. I will check this one out

 

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Elke

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Jakobsweg deutschland 2016

• Jul 13, 2017

• #6

jo webber said:

At 5 ft nothing and 105 lbs. I cut the length and sleeves of my poncho (sz sm) much shorter. I will still use a long shoe string as a belt in high winds if needed. Ponchos are gigantic on a small person.

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Thank you

 

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Elke

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Jakobsweg deutschland 2016

• Jul 13, 2017

• #7

gracethepilgrim said:

I cut the bottom 15cm off my Altus (a medium). It’s a perfect length for me now. It was sticking to my legs and the water running down my legs to my shoes. I wear shorts 99% of the time. Now it sits away from my clothing. I LOVE my Altus

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Thank you