Choosing between Ultra-Sil Nano Tarp/Poncho and Regular Tarp/Poncho for Short People

[bogfairy]

Hi all,

I am debating on the Ultra-Sil Nano Tarp/Poncho vs the regular one. I am short and suspect the regular one might be long enough to go over my pack and still give me adequate coverage. Any insights?

Thank you!

 

[J Willhaus]

The Frog Togg's poncho is a little shorter and cheaper and recommended by our forum's own @davebugg. Both my husband and I have one and they work great.

 

[bogfairy]

The Frog Togg's poncho is a little shorter and cheaper and recommended by our forum's own @davebugg. Both my husband and I have one and they work great.

Good to know! Does it cover your pack?

 

[J Willhaus]

Good to know! Does it cover your pack?

Yes

 

[willydp]

I'm using a Frog Togg's too and very happy with it. I'm using a rain pants too when a whole rainy day is foreseen.

 

[ken2116]

We're very happy with our "Warmlite" (Stephensons Warmlite) ponchos. They cover our backpacks and length is adjustable for when not wearing a pack. Material is Silicone infused ripstop nylon. When we ordered ours one could specify custom lengths and colors, even having each panel (including the 3 panels in hood) a different color - check with them if interested in this.

We also made waterproof leg sleeves (chaps) of the same material, purchased from Warmlite (or elsewhere). Each leg is separate, cut at a bevel at the top and fastened to belt loops with shoelace strings. We made them large enough to fit over boots and provide ventilation (and vapor) proof.

 

[kauftnaz]

Hi all,

I am debating on the Ultra-Sil Nano Tarp/Poncho vs the regular one. I am short and suspect the regular one might be long enough to go over my pack and still give me adequate coverage. Any insights?

Thank you!

I hiked the Camino Ingles last June with my sister. I had the regular sea to summit regular ultrasil poncho and my sister had the tarp poncho. We had 3 days with quite a bit of rain.

She stayed much dryer than I did. I think the regular hit me about the knee. I’m pretty tall 5’9”. My sister is 5’6” and tarp poncho hit her mid shin.

I also felt like the tarp poncho was a little better in the wind. I think the regular poncho has 2 snaps on the side versus 3 on tarp poncho. I don’t know how well the snaps will stay closed in really high wind.

I did purchase the tarp poncho for my next Camino.

 

[ken2116]

The Warmlite poncho has zippers up the sides, no snaps.

 

[willydp]

Don't forget to compare the weight of the poncho...all bits help
Ultralight has it's price unfortunately
Compromise

 

[bogfairy]

I hiked the Camino Ingles last June with my sister. I had the regular sea to summit regular ultrasil poncho and my sister had the tarp poncho. We had 3 days with quite a bit of rain.

She stayed much dryer than I did. I think the regular hit me about the knee. I’m pretty tall 5’9”. My sister is 5’6” and tarp poncho hit her mid shin.

I also felt like the tarp poncho was a little better in the wind. I think the regular poncho has 2 snaps on the side versus 3 on tarp poncho. I don’t know how well the snaps will stay closed in really high wind.

I did purchase the tarp poncho for my next Camino.

Thank you!