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Return of MLD Pro Poncho – now only 8.3 oz (silnylon)

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PostedAug 27, 2021 at 2:47 pm

This is exciting. Looks as if the regular “Simple” poncho is no longer being offered and the Pro Poncho is only available in 20d silnylon. DCF version has been discontinued. Green/Grey color only. I don’t know how Ron got the weight so low on a poncho that measures 5.5′ X 9′ X 5′, but I’m glad to see it. Description says: “Ground edge is 4″ shorter than ridgeline for a tighter and easier tarp pitch” I think that is a new mod and if so it reduces the weight a little,

https://mountainlaureldesigns.com/product/mld-pro-rain-poncho/

jj BPL Member
PostedAug 28, 2021 at 5:20 pm

i wonder how it pairs with a hammock

David Sugeno BPL Member
PostedAug 28, 2021 at 5:54 pm

With a 9 foot ridgeline, probably not very well, unless you use a very short hammock.

jj BPL Member
PostedAug 29, 2021 at 4:52 pm

i paired a jacks r better 8×8 with my homemade hammock for years with no issue. just gotta hang on the diagonal. i checked it out, the poncho tarp is bigger than the monk tarp which they claim is fine for standard hammocks. if it can be pitched on the diagonal it should be workable. maybe one day…

David Sugeno BPL Member
PostedAug 29, 2021 at 6:44 pm

Well duh, you’re right, I hadn’t thought about pitching it on the diagonal, which I should think would work, since this is rectangular.  I’m accustomed to hex tarps with my hammock.

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