Reflective SOL Poncho

[Gobsmacked by the World]

Hi,
A peregrina turned me onto this SOL poncho awhile ago, wondering about Forum thoughts.
Only 2.7 ounces, 77 grams, it is robust, waterproof. I presume it is hot due to the reflective nature of it, but all ponchos are hot....
If not travelling in the early Spring or late Fall this may useful. I'd probably pair is an ultralight rain kilt I've got.
Perfect, no, but the weight trade off is appealing.
Thoughts? Experiences?

Heat Reflective Poncho

Protect from rain while keeping warm with the SOL Heat Reflective Poncho. This waterproof emergency poncho is both lightweight and reusable.

www.surviveoutdoorslonger.com

 

[Sue127]

If it does what it says, it would be brilliant. My decathlon poncho is the heaviest item in my backpack.

 

[Former member 114310]

It works well as emergency or one off rain gear. Providing you don’t mind looking like a giant shinny cheezzel.

Not sure I’d want to wear one day after day.

 

[Sue127]

It works well as emergency or one off rain gear. Providing you don’t mind looking like a giant shinny cheezzel.

Not sure I’d want to wear one day after day.

My Decathlon one is orange, longer, but not shiny so I'm used to looking like a giant orange jelly.

 

[Gobsmacked by the World]

I admit it…I love my brilliant orange/red Decathlon poncho.

I suppose it’s’ our fate to always be muttering under our breath on Camino…whilst on trail “WHY did I bring XYZ, my pack would be so much lighter if I hadn’t “….then once in the albergue…”WHY didn’t I BRING XYZ! My life would be complete if I had! I would be a better person!”

 

[roving_rufus]

I have a sol bivvy which is great. I have wild camped with it comfortably on dry nights, so it is more than an emergency item, and is still in good nick after more than 6 years. Which makes me favourable to SOL gear.

So as for the SOL poncho on summer caminos I think i would consider it - given the price/weight ratio. But it is like my bivvy- designed for "emergency" use, even if it is used more, there will be cons because of this. But it certainly has piqued my interest!

 

[Anniesantiago]

I'm not a fan for several reasons:
1) It is too short
2) In order to use it when it's raining you have to take off your pack, put it on, take it off, put it on as it starts/stops raining. With the ALTUS, it just hangs off my pack when don't need it and I just slip my arms in when I do.
3) It's going to flap around in the wind.
4) I can vent my ALTUS - no zipper on this one
5) then there's the giant cheeto thing...