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I bought a Sea to Summit and sent it back. What I hated about it was that there was no front zipper/enclosure. While walking, even in cold weather, you will need to VENT a poncho or you will get soaked inside. The Sea to Summit I looked at had no option for this. If you're looking for an inexpensive alternative, several of my clients have used the Triwonder poncho (amazon) and it worked fine for them. Just test it out in the shower first, because sometimes they leak in the shoulders and if that happens, the company happily will replace it. https://www.amazon.com/dp/B018CIDXKA/?tag=casaivar02-20
By the way, both clients cut off the plastic shield on theirs.
. "Not a pervert"
The Sea to Summit I looked at ...
... difference in weight between ...
Ultrasil! I love it. Ultra light, size of 2 eggs, when packed up. It is perfect for a summer camino.Hello
Last time I used my 4 year old IKEA poncho, I got totally soaked. Sea to Summit ponchos are on sale right now - has anyone used and what did you think? Any particular model? Thanks
I have used 2 of the standard Altus and the Altus light.
Mine covered a packSea to Summit currently have two models.
1) a poncho @ 150 grams - almost knee length
2) a poncho-tarp @ 230 grams - below the knee - covers a pack
Was yours the first of these?
Kia ora (greetings, thank you)
Mine covers a pack too, it is the sea to summit ultra sil nano poncho. Weighs 170 gramsMine covered a pack
This is the problem with the newer models. They changed the fabric and it is rubbish.We each bought an Altus in SJPP before starting our Camino in 2016. They worked well on that Camino..
Took it out of storage in 2017 for use on the Portugeuse and found that they were cracked and the formerly soft material was much harder. It was cleaned and dried before packing.
Very disappointed with the longevity of the material used in Altus considering the price paid.
Sea to Summit has two lightweight ponchos, one of which is smaller and lighter.The design of the Sea to Summit poncho has changed too. My (non tarp) one is much longer, covers a pack and is much roomer than the photos of the newer models - mine also weights 100g more!
bought an Altus in SJPP in 2016 ... (it) worked well on that Camino.
.... in 2017 ... found they were cracked and the formerly soft material was much harder
Hello
Last time I used my 4 year old IKEA poncho, I got totally soaked. Sea to Summit ponchos are on sale right now - has anyone used and what did you think? Any particular model? Thanks
Packa.com
The Packa is a great product. A little pricey but seriously built and is a great solution.
Sorry. thepacka.comis that the correct URL? It doesn’t work for me.
That works, thanks!Sorry. thepacka.com
Hello
Last time I used my 4 year old IKEA poncho, I got totally soaked. Sea to Summit ponchos are on sale right now - has anyone used and what did you think? Any particular model? Thanks
Hello
Last time I used my 4 year old IKEA poncho, I got totally soaked. Sea to Summit ponchos are on sale right now - has anyone used and what did you think? Any particular model? Thanks
Ponchos for backpacking create airflow to help avoid sweat condensation. The airspace created by the poncho draped over the backpack, arm holes, neck holes, and the open bottom of the poncho help to achieve that.
So the first thing to look at is how much ventilation is one allowing for the poncho? Closed up neck openings and arm openings can exacerbate the problem.
Frogg Toggs makes a poncho which I have used extensively in the rain (my wife used one as well). Compared to my Zpacks poncho, it performs remarkably well, albeit a few ounces heavier. It is made of a 'breathable' material which does provide some help with water vapor escape. It is inexpensive and can be found online at sites like Amazon.
The other factor is how warm one is dressing/ over dressing, and how much energy expenditure and exertion one is undergoing when wearing rain gear. You know. . . the more energy, the more sweat, the more condensation in the rain gear. So dressing light and slowing down while walking can help reduce the condensation problem.
When push comes to shove, being wet and warm from a soaking sweat is far better than being wet and cold from the rain. I hate either choice, but. . .
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