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I am firmly on team Dry Straps. When I was training for Camino I got caught in a sudden rainstorm one morning and even though my rain gear was in my pack I wanted to know how long it would take the straps to dry. The answer was more than 24 hours. When I put the pack o n the next day the wet straps chafed.I only used a waterproof jacket and trousers on my first Camino. (And backpack cover.) The reason I went for a poncho after that was because a poncho is so much easier to pop on and off when it's showery. Also your backpack straps stay dry too.
It is funny because I am sure my straps got wet since I had lots of rain and used a rain jacket/pack cover - but I didn't pay any attention to them. Of course - even when I wore sleeveless shirts - the material covered me where the straps sit - so they worked for me to prevent chafing. I occasionally wore a tank top in which the material didn't cover me under the straps - but I don't think I wore a tank top in the rain.I am firmly on team Dry Straps. When I was training for Camino I got caught in a sudden rainstorm one morning and even though my rain gear was in my pack I wanted to know how long it would take the straps to dry. The answer was more than 24 hours. When I put the pack o n the next day the wet straps chafed.
Poncho is also much more fun to say!
All ponchos are breathable, by the fact that the sides are mostly open. The key is to get a backpacking or hiking poncho - one with the extra 'hump' material - so that the poncho also covers your rucksack.Any advice re Ponchos I’ve looked at Decathlon for ponchos but there’s are not breathable.Any breathable ponchos out there that have a ready made hump at the back for the rucksack. Looking for lightweight for carrying breathable and efficient preferable with long arms.
looking forward to hearing opinions and recommendations
I'm firmly in the poncho camp. Mine is an Altus. Here are the features I like:Any advice re Ponchos I’ve looked at Decathlon for ponchos but there’s are not breathable.Any breathable ponchos out there that have a ready made hump at the back for the rucksack. Looking for lightweight for carrying breathable and efficient preferable with long arms.
looking forward to hearing opinions and recomendations
I definitely prefer a rain jacket with a backpack cover. I wound up leaving my poncho at an albergue. I didn’t like it flapping all over in the wind.Any advice re Ponchos I’ve looked at Decathlon for ponchos but there’s are not breathable.Any breathable ponchos out there that have a ready made hump at the back for the rucksack. Looking for lightweight for carrying breathable and efficient preferable with long arms.
looking forward to hearing opinions and recomendations
That looks so cool, a perfect solution. I hope it does you well.Although I can‘t give it a proper review yet (since I just received it and I’m starting my Camino in May) I purchased the Packa after reading reviews. It’s a hybrid rain jacket/poncho/backpack cover. http://www.thepacka.com/ I’m waiting on a nice rain to check it out.
Personally dont like them. Had one, bought in logrono cause the weather turned wet and I had sent my rain jacket home thinking I would not need it. However, some people love them so its your choiceAny advice re Ponchos I’ve looked at Decathlon for ponchos but there’s are not breathable.Any breathable ponchos out there that have a ready made hump at the back for the rucksack. Looking for lightweight for carrying breathable and efficient preferable with long arms.
looking forward to hearing opinions and recomendations
Thank you maybe see you on the Camino we start from sjpdp in MayWe used ponchos for our 2017 Camino, but didn’t really get on with them and left them in Santiago. For our 2018 Camino we used a hands-free trekking umbrella (bought through this website) and it worked well for us. The added advantage is that it provides shade on hot days.
We’re starting our next Camino in May and only plan on taking our umbrellas (plus a waterproof cover for rucksacks and everything inside plastic bags). Hopefully this will be enough, if not we’ll have to try another poncho!
Thank you see you in May we start our Camino thenWe used ponchos for our 2017 Camino, but didn’t really get on with them and left them in Santiago. For our 2018 Camino we used a hands-free trekking umbrella (bought through this website) and it worked well for us. The added advantage is that it provides shade on hot days.
We’re starting our next Camino in May and only plan on taking our umbrellas (plus a waterproof cover for rucksacks and everything inside plastic bags). Hopefully this will be enough, if not we’ll have to try another poncho!
The packa looks amazing but so expensive, I’d love to hear how you get on with itThat looks so cool, a perfect solution. I hope it does you well.
The packa looks amazingAlthough I can‘t give it a proper review yet (since I just received it and I’m starting my Camino in May) I purchased the Packa after reading reviews. It’s a hybrid rain jacket/poncho/backpack cover. http://www.thepacka.com/ I’m waiting on a nice rain to check it out.
Thanks!Mine weighs 340gr. I think it is a medium?
Perfect! Less than a pound! I'm impressed. I'm glad I decided to go that route! Thanks for the detailed info!
- Weight:
- S/M: 430g / 0.947 pounds / 15.16 ounces
- L/XL: 500g / 1.102 pounds / 17.63 ounces
- Sizing:
- The length of size L/XL is 110cm from top of zip to lower hem and for users over 170cm. The sleeves are approx. 73cm long.
- The length of size S/M is 104cm (105cm from top of zip to lower hem)
- The length of size XS is 86cm (from top of zip to lower hem).
- All sizes have a very generous cut.
Hi John Rogers, how did the Packa do on your May camino? My husband and I are thinking about getting these.Although I can‘t give it a proper review yet (since I just received it and I’m starting my Camino in May) I purchased the Packa after reading reviews. It’s a hybrid rain jacket/poncho/backpack cover. http://www.thepacka.com/ I’m waiting on a nice rain to check it out.
Very sad story there… I discovered upon arriving home from one of my practice hikes before leaving for the Camino it had come loose from where I had it strapped on to the bottom of my pack. I retraced my steps but never found the Packa. It was the day before I was leaving so I ended up purchasing an Altus poncho in SJPDP. The Altus was great but I was really looking forward to using the Packa.Hi John Rogers, how did the Packa do on your May camino? My husband and I are thinking about getting these.
Oh gosh, that must have been so disappointing.Very sad story there… I discovered upon arriving home from one of my practice hikes before leaving for the Camino it had come loose from where I had it strapped on to the bottom of my pack. I retraced my steps but never found the Packa. It was the day before I was leaving so I ended up purchasing an Altus poncho in SJPDP. The Altus was great but I was really looking forward to using the Packa.
It was. I wanted to use it and also Poof! About $100 gone….Oh gosh, that must have been so disappointing.
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