Should I buy an Altus? Or are the new ones not trustworthy?

[stelrey]

After spending hours scouring the forums, I decided that I'd buy an Altus when I got to Europe. However, based on Cecelia's recent comment, now I'm no longer sure that it's the best option!

(Cecelia, I hope you don't mind that I'm copying and pasting your comment from another thread.)

We found our Altus to be a good wind breaker that kept us warm, with wool underneath, in the snow but it in no way lasts through a day of rain. We were drenched after a couple of hours and the rain went right through our fanny packs and our backpacks so even our passports got wet.

Thoughts? Is the Altus still the best option for rain protection?

 

[colinPeter]

Hola stelrey,
I walked in Altus poncho (purchased in 2011), for several days in "driving" rain in 2012 and had no problems keeping dry.
Others might know if they have changed the product since then.
Buen Camino
Col