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I wanted to, but they are back order and will not be able to receive one for my walk in few weeks time. I am going with the second choice; Golite poncho/Tarp, it is on sale for $60 now.So did you get the zPacks poncho and kilt?
Thanks for mentioning this. I just stumbled across the Packa the other night while reading someone's Camino blog and have been trying to decide between it and the Altus Atmospheric, which seems to have a similar "raincoat" construction (that for me is preferable to a standard "poncho" design because of the flapping, etc.) Falcon269 has written a useful comparison of the two. The Altus appears to be the less expensive of the two although clearly not as easy to get a hold of in the U.S. A.Hey Raj! I understand about the getting hot under all those wraps! I've gotten a Packa and love it. It too was AT tested. It isn't a breathable type but the pit zips are great and allow me to maintain my cool (as much as that's possible!) and keep moving. The thing I liked was it rode on my back as a pack cover and was then teased into full "coat" mode simply by reaching back under the elastic. I could easily get covered, as the rain started, all by myself! Important when your traveling solo! Or so I felt. Anyhow...I really like mine, it works for me so I thought I'd share it! I'll be taking it w/me on the del Norte in September...hubby will probably be using my old poncho!!
http://www.thepacka.com/
Alyssa, Falcon269's review and comparison is spot on, and in line with the initial field test report of the packa i referred earlier.Falcon269 has written a useful comparison of the two. The Altus appears to be the less expensive of the two although clearly not as easy to get a hold of in the U.S. A.
Ouch, +$11 shipping. Lots of great reviews all over the web though.I wanted to, but they are back order and will not be able to receive one for my walk in few weeks time. I am going with the second choice; Golite poncho/Tarp, it is on sale for $60 now.
Interesting video Alyssa, shows how flexible golite is.Video about using the Golite poncho like a Packa:
Alyssa. Did you choose the golite? I see that there is a packa made with eVent but weighs twice as much. I'm trying to decide as wellJust ordered it. Nice to have that crossed off my list. This thread really helped me to finalize my decision. Thanks.
Really learned a lot from this backpacker's article! Thanks for sharing. Sadly, I already invested in a Gortex waterproof-breathable jacket and it cost an arm and a leg so disappointed I didnt read this beforehand. But I am going to invest in a poncho as well and take it with me. Even when I hiked witha cheap $5 one from REI, the rain rolled off of me for hours and since it had snaps on the sides, it breathed. So, back to the drawing board!Last year i faced constant rain/wind in the Galicia region for few days. I had my eVent breathable rain shell that performed well for isolated showers but failed during extended rain. So, i picked up an Atlus poncho that covered my whole body including my packs. While this poncho kept most of the water out, condensation soaked my inside. So, i have been hunting for a better rain gear system for my upcoming El Norte where more rain is expected. I came across this review of "rain gear" by an experienced hiker (Nick Gatel). I could not believe how accurate and timely this post is. Trust be, if you are planning a camino and wondering about serious rain gear, you will be surprised how simple the solution is... http://popupbackpacker.com/the-search-for-the-holy-grail-waterproof-breathable-rain-gear/
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