Recommend a lightweight ponch

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Alreetmiowdmuka

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Apr 24, 2013
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Hi I'm in the market for a light weight poncho.ive been using my mountain equipment softshell for some time now n am happy with its water repellency/general performance up until the point of when it proper chucks it down ..looking for something that can live in the bottom of my bag for the right through too the undies times.i 'm hoping that I can find something that won't rip at the first sight of a thorn too.ive got a really thick issue one n while it's good for fishing n what not I can't justify its weight n size for how much it will be used.any links or recommends would be nice.
 

Nice65

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The Snugpak gets good reviews, but I don't know how rip proof it is. It's kind of the nature of this type of loose garment to catch on stuff, but mine's been good so far. I've got the previous version that cost me about £12, so I can't comment on the fabric of the newer one, it looks better designed and built, and does boast rip stop material.

http://www.blackleaf.com/Snugpak-In...ogleshopping&gclid=CIO22sr9nL8CFaPItAodLycAfA

Might even be due an upgrade myself ;)
 

Macaroon

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Tenth Wonder - without doubt the best poncho I've ever used; ripstop nylon and comes in a tad over 400g. Mine gets frequent use as poncho and groundcloth and occasionally as a shelter to brew/eat in the rain. I've had it over six months and most of it's use has been in woodland, but it's been bombproof. IIRC, around the twenty quid mark.
 

Nice65

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Tenth Wonder - without doubt the best poncho I've ever used; ripstop nylon and comes in a tad over 400g. Mine gets frequent use as poncho and groundcloth and occasionally as a shelter to brew/eat in the rain. I've had it over six months and most of it's use has been in woodland, but it's been bombproof. IIRC, around the twenty quid mark.

Worth knowing, thanks
 

copper_head

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Tenth Wonder - without doubt the best poncho I've ever used; ripstop nylon and comes in a tad over 400g. Mine gets frequent use as poncho and groundcloth and occasionally as a shelter to brew/eat in the rain. I've had it over six months and most of it's use has been in woodland, but it's been bombproof. IIRC, around the twenty quid mark.

What Mac said, it's the best one I've owned and I've tried a few. I can tell you it will keep you dry on wet Scottish day and mine's not showing any wear after a years use :). Good fit when wearing a backpack too...

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sandbag47

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I have two DD ponchos (one for and the other for my eldest daughter)
These have never let us down. Totally bomb proof
 

Macaroon

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I have two DD ponchos (one for and the other for my eldest daughter)
These have never let us down. Totally bomb proof

I too used one of these for a long time and had extremely good service from it; but the TW does the same job for me but with half the bulk and half the weight :)
 

Alreetmiowdmuka

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What Mac said, it's the best one I've owned and I've tried a few. I can tell you it will keep you dry on wet Scottish day and mine's not showing any wear after a years use :). Good fit when wearing a backpack too...

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Looking magnificent their copperhead bullet proof in fact.ha what's the pack size like please mate
 

BushBob

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I've got a Snugpak one. It's been a bit dissapointing. Very light, but not 100% waterproof. Ok for light showers but not for prolonged periods of heavy rain. I've since bought a DD one, which is completely waterproof, but heavy.
 

Alreetmiowdmuka

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Perfect copperhead I appreciate the effort.looks like I'll be purchasing one of these in the not too distant.
Ps stern! Almost invincible but I reckon I could take yer ha ha
 

copper_head

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Feb 22, 2006
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Bit on the small side but works well enough with a bivvy bag. My only issue is the grommets for tie out points on the corners, these tend to rip out in my experience (hasn't happened on the TW mind). Mountainm put me on to adding small loops of shock cord to absorb the stress.

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kard133

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As mentioned above, the Highlander adventure poncho is good, I did need to use fabsil on mine to make it water proof though. If you don't mind Camo, the Dutch poncho is reasonably light, tough and gives good coverage as a shelter and a poncho.
http://www.endicotts.co.uk/componen...dutch-p-u-rip-stop-d-p-m-2250-detail?Itemid=0
and
http://www.strikeforcesupplies.co.uk/index.php?method=stock&id=20164&from=
Both sellers are good guys to deal with, just don't browse the sites to much or it may get expensive.
 

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