Rain poncho for the vertically challenged

[HorseGuy]

Hello

I'm looking to get a good quality robust rain poncho for someone who is only 5’ 2” tall.
There are plenty of good ponchos available on the market but they all seem to be ‘one size fits all’ and as such will be too big to fit small people.

Any suggestions would much welcomed. Thanks.

 

[nigelp]

Paramo used to make a poncho in at least two sizes?

Edit - they still do and have a good size guide on the website here. https://paramo-clothing.com/en-gb/explore-range/product/poncho/

 

[HorseGuy]

That Paramo looks perfect. Thank you.

 

[demented dale]

Have you considered a heavy duty bin bag?

 

[The Frightful]

Hello

I'm looking to get a good quality robust rain poncho for someone who is only 5’ 2” tall.
There are plenty of good ponchos available on the market but they all seem to be ‘one size fits all’ and as such will be too big to fit small people.

Any suggestions would much welcomed. Thanks.

If its just to be used as a poncho, can you not get it shortened professionally? When i was a Cadet, i remember using a 58 patern poncho with a bungee cord as a belt to keep me from treading on it so i understand your predicament, hopefully you will find a solution

 

[Moondog55]

Any cheap Chinese made poncho; all I've ever bought are for shorter than "standard" fit. Also not as wide

 

[MrEd]

I cut the bottom point bit off a poncho I got from HH for my nephew and just resewed the hem. It wasn’t super great shape and couldn’t be used as a tarp anymore but it worked.

It was this one

Tac Maven Thunder Poncho

The Tac Maven Ripstop Thunder Poncho, a versatile and functional choice for outdoor enthusiasts, combines durability and adaptability.

heinnie.com

 

[HorseGuy]

If its just to be used as a poncho, can you not get it shortened professionally? When i was a Cadet, i remember using a 58 patern poncho with a bungee cord as a belt to keep me from treading on it so i understand your predicament, hopefully you will find a solution

Good idea! That is something worth consideration if it comes to it.

At least if I use use a small sized Paramo poncho as the starting point the hood and shoulders should be fairly close to being the right size to start with. Then I have the option of get the back professionally shortened afterwards if necessary.

 

[HorseGuy]

Any cheap Chinese made poncho; all I've ever bought are for shorter than "standard" fit. Also not as wide

Something to bare in mind in case the Paramo doesn't fit. Thanks.

 

[HorseGuy]

An update re: the Paramo poncho. It hasn’t been tested in the rain yet but the quality of the materials and manufacture seem good. I particularly like the breathable lining inside the hood and shoulders which feel like they would be of great benefit to keep the outer material away from my skin when it rains.

I ordered the smaller sized one and it fits a 5’ 2” person fairly well. It is slightly baggy but this is good considering it will often be worn over a thick coat or other thick clothing. Length wise the front comes down level with my kneecaps – this I think is an ideal length. The back is much longer and reaches down about half way between my knee and ankle joint – this slightly too long and feels like it might get caught up when walking through long undergrowth.

As I will only be wearing it over a small rucksack (or no rucksack at all) I don’t need such a long back so I’ve decided to get that part shortened by about 5”. This will still leave the back slightly longer than the front and should be sufficient to give adequate coverage when used with my small rucksack underneath (I tested it in the mirror at home lol).

Overall I am very pleased with it. At £80 it was slightly more expensive than I originally hoped to spend on a poncho but you do get what you pay for with the Paramo. £80 seems like fair value considering it’s a good quality well thought out garment which feels like it should last. Thanks again to everyone for your help.

 

[Nice65]

Paramo is definitely a good buy, glad you got what you needed.