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Mar 22, 2015 at 7:27 pm #1327147

Kelly G
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@kellydt

I saw a poncho worn by another hiker the other day, and thought I could google it and get one. It covered her pack and was quite long. It said Trekka or Treksta or something like that. Anyone recognize what the brand might be?
Kelly

Mar 22, 2015 at 7:51 pm #2185085

Todd T
BPL Member

@texasbb
Locale: Pacific Northwest

The Packa? ( http://www.thepacka.com )

Mar 22, 2015 at 8:34 pm #2185100

Kelly G
BPL Member

@kellydt

Not Packa. I should have thought to say that. It was definitely Trek something.

Mar 22, 2015 at 9:07 pm #2185109

BlackHatGuy
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@sleeping
Locale: The Cascades

Perhaps http://www.ferrino.it/en/catalog/rainwear/78122-poncho-trekker-ripstop-l-xl

Mar 22, 2015 at 10:37 pm #2185122

Roger Caffin
BPL Member

@rcaffin
Locale: Wollemi & Kosciusko NPs, Europe

If you go to Europe, EVERY poncho looks like that. They know what they are doing.

Cheers

Mar 23, 2015 at 2:23 am #2185139

Stuart R
BPL Member

@scunnered
Locale: Scotland

Possibly http://www.trekmates.co.uk/mens-waterproofs-body

Mar 23, 2015 at 6:22 am #2185156

Mark Ries
Spectator

@mtmnmark
Locale: IOWAHHHHHHHHH!!!!!!!!

Looks more like a rain coat shaped to go over a pack. It looks like it would keep the rain out well but I think the more traditional poncho vents better which is why I carry a poncho. So lets redesign the poncho till it becomes a raincoat ya they know how to do things. ;) Cheers

Mar 23, 2015 at 7:23 am #2185169

Lori P
BPL Member

@lori999
Locale: Central Valley

And on Amazon, http://www.amazon.com/SnugPak-92286-Snugpak-Patrol-Poncho/dp/B001B8HKJY/ref=sr_1_46?ie=UTF8&qid=1427120358&sr=8-46&keywords=poncho

Haters can hate, but I tried one of these and all the expensive double/triple layer waterproof breathables are in the closet – while my friends were wet through due to their expensive jackets wetting out completely, I was nice and dry, and not overheating because there is this magical thing called "taking the time to bring some nice cool air up into the poncho without taking it off" paired with "not trying to hike like your tail's on fire."

It looks dorky as anything. But I don't care. I'm dry when I use it. It doesn't blow around or require "special care." I hosed it off to get mud spatters off it and let it dry.

Mar 23, 2015 at 8:01 am #2185177

Link .
BPL Member

@annapurna

Not a trekka or treksta but it's the same idea , under 10 oz and cheap Bluefield One Piece Raincoat Cape Backpack Cover

Mar 23, 2015 at 11:20 am #2185240

Valerie E
Spectator

@wildtowner
Locale: Grand Canyon State

As usual — Link for the win!!!!

I have one of those in the closet, and I'm very seriously thinking of using it for the CT (I might shorten it a bit, though). Glad to hear Lori had such a great experience with it.

And special thanks to Lori for my daily chuckle ("like your tail is on fire" ahahahahaha). :^D

Mar 23, 2015 at 2:25 pm #2185287

Roger Caffin
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@rcaffin
Locale: Wollemi & Kosciusko NPs, Europe

Hi Anna

Looks like a copy of my design, but maybe a shade longer.
Yeah, the design works great.
The fabric is a bit heavy: we need a UL version.

Cheers

Mar 23, 2015 at 8:00 pm #2185414

Kelly G
BPL Member

@kellydt

Thanks everyone!
Kelly
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