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Yes.with it being in the 50's and 60's should the poncho be enough with layers of clothes
No.should I still have to worry so much about bed bugs?
Please tell us what your poncho is.I have quickly read about the Packa on my tablet.
First impressions are of a useful product.
I also found the weight. My quick calculation is of around 450 grams.
I have with me a rain poncho that doubles as a groundsheet for a two person tent, so very roomy.
I carry it on my chest in a pouch that attaches to the shoulder straps of my pack. I have used it about five times and can now deploy without having to stop.
I can provide more information if you would like.
One of the best things about the Packa is that it has huge "pit zips" down the sides which let a great deal of air in. I think you will find it less sweaty than a poncho. It also is lighter than a lot of ponchos, and, if weight really matters and money doesn't, they make a cuban fabric version which is super light. We've used Packas on three Caminos and love them.I noticed I got very sweaty under it but at the time is wasn't really raining much. . . So on the Camino should I keep with my simple heavy plastic rain poncho which covers my pack and most of me or get a packa.
I used standard waterproof/breathable jacket and pants last year. It didn't work too well in Galicia where it rains hard and for long durations. I was drenched in sweat on most of the rainy days as your jacket can't really breathe when it's locked down with shoulder straps/hip belt and chest strap. The inside also got wet as water wicked into the pack from the straps and from draining down my back where pack covers do not offer protection from the elements. I am going back in September of this year with a "Packa". It weighs 9.5 ounces.Thanks everyone!
That is the problem with a rain suit (that, and getting in an out of it when the rain comes and goes). One camino the bottom of my pack cover became a small swimming pool, which then wicked up into the pack.The inside also got wet as water wicked into the pack from the straps and from draining down my back where pack covers do not offer protection from the elements.
Actually, they are a bit lighter than that, unless you're looking at the really heavy fabrics. My large Packa 10D is 223 grams. My son's medium Packa 20D is 270 grams.I have quickly read about the Packa on my tablet.
First impressions are of a useful product.
I also found the weight. My quick calculation is of around 450 grams.
One advantage of the Packa is that it is fairly resistant, but not impervious, to the human kite effect. In really, really stiff winds, a cord to tie at the waist is still helpful.Another downside is that you can become a human kite in high winds unless you cinch it somehow around your waist. I always just dealt with the kite effect, but I have seen people use rope or a belt.
Please tell us what your poncho is.
Is this it? http://www.zpacks.com/accessories/groundsheet_poncho.shtml@trickle, hi.
It is from zPacks of Florida, USA. I have deployed it twice since my post above.
A major disadvantage, stemming from it's groundsheet origins, is it has openings for arms to go through but no sleeves. If the rain is too heavy I just keep my arms and hands "inside".
While based on a groundsheet there is a headcover set so the greater part of the poncho is at the back so as to cover the pack. Thus a separate pack cover is redundant.
As I store it in a pouch across my chest it can be extracted and put in place without having to stop and take the pack off.
The weight is 175 grams.
I chose it as I also wanted a tent for some other trips where suitable accommodation is not available.
... A cord to tie at the waist is still helpful.
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