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    w b
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    @lumen

    im looking for a replacement for my US Army poncho to use as raingear and as a tarp. but much lighter of course. should not be too pricey too. pricerange like the golite poncho/tarp or less would be fine. what about the DRI DUCKS poncho ?

    regards,L.

    #1582884
    Luke Schmidt
    BPL Member

    @cameron

    Locale: Alaska

    I like my Equinox poncho/tarp so far its the only one I've used. If I recall it cost about $40. It weights about 10 oz.

    #1582917
    Dean F.
    BPL Member

    @acrosome

    Locale: Back in the Front Range

    I rarely use it anymore, but I do like the SMD Gatewood Cape. I think it makes a much better shelter than a regular poncho does. Almost 12 oz, though.

    SMD page:

    http://www.sixmoondesigns.com/shop/shopexd.asp?id=45

    BPL review:

    http://www.backpackinglight.com/cgi-bin/backpackinglight/six_moon_designs_gatewood_cape_review.html

    BPL member reviews:

    http://www.backpackinglight.com/cgi-bin/backpackinglight/reviews/display_reviews?forum_thread_id=2442

    Do you know about the MLD Rain Chaps, instead of wearing full rain pants with a poncho? See:

    http://www.mountainlaureldesigns.com/shop/product_info.php?cPath=37&products_id=77

    #1582926
    Frank Deland
    Member

    @rambler

    Locale: On the AT in VA

    The Gatewood makes an excellent tent-like shelter, and has a full zipper front as a poncho.

    #1582943
    Gary Boyd
    Member

    @debiant

    Locale: Mid-west

    has there's listed for 45… if you're on a budget. I think it only has tie downs on the corners though.

    #1582952
    James Naphas
    BPL Member

    @naphas13

    Locale: SoCal

    It has grommets, but no provision for a mid-span attachment point on the short axis, which makes it problematic to set up in A-frame configuration. Works OK as a monk tarp. Get the long/backpacker's version if you do go this direction; the extra 1 oz or so is worth having the extra foot in length.

    #1583102
    w b
    Member

    @lumen

    we are using the poncho as a tarp for two persons. so while the campmor has a good shape for one person i think anotherone wont fit in. i was just thinking, if i should buy a good dedicated lightweight poncho/tarp, or go the supercheap route with dry ducks ?
    my dealer here in europe has the golite poncho/tarp. is it worth the money ? i just read it is waterproof to 1200mm only. thats not too much right ?

    L.

    #1583113
    Gary Boyd
    Member

    @debiant

    Locale: Mid-west

    Silnylon has been used on lots of shelters with much success. You may experience some misting in a hard rain, but most tarp users also use a UL water resistant bivy to combat this. I have a golite poncho tarp and like it allright. I do not like the fact, however, that once your shelter is up you have no rain gear (garbage bag).

    #1583135
    w b
    Member

    @lumen

    very true, but i expect no rain on my trips with this gear. we also only set the tarp up if it rains.

    me and my girlfriend share most of the equipment. i have a poncho tarp, shes got raingear. so if one needs to leave the tarp he can use the rainsuit. we also use one sleeping bag only (just like a two person quilt) and so on.

    from the images it looks like the golite has attachment points in the center, the equinox hasnt.

    L.

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