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GoLite Poncho or OR Helium II HD/Etowah sil kilt

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Scott Koons BPL Member
PostedApr 5, 2015 at 9:05 am

I am taking a 4 day trip with my father on the AT later this week. Unfortunately, forecast is showing lots of daily rain. I typically wear my OR jacket/kilt set up using a pack cover. As I was packing my gear I noticed my Golite poncho (never used) given as a gift several years ago laying in a box. I am using a hammock set up for sleeping so I am only looking at using the Poncho as rain gear. The Poncho is the lighter option so I am leaning towards using it. Any pros or cons I should know about prior to heading out on Wednesday?

Thanks

Scott

Mike M BPL Member
PostedApr 5, 2015 at 10:42 am

if it's not overly windy a poncho can be nice as it really breathes well; seeing as you haven't tried it- I say give it a go :)

most of my hiking is up pretty high, so a poncho doesn't work as well (plenty of wind)- I have used it though as both a shelter and rain gear in my spartan heydays- a small length of light cord around the waist can mitigate some of the billowing about

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