![]() ![]() It can be used as an emergency rain fly if needs be but if that is your intended use I would opt for something more durable. Frogg Toggs Ultra-lite Poncho customer reviews state that it performs very well in humid conditions where waterproof jackets and pants are too hot. There are snaps down the sides to adjust the fit as well as airflow and there are toggles on the hood to tighten it when the wind or rain picks up. To add to this point, the material is also recyclable should you need to replace it. The downside to being so thin and lightweight is that it isn’t the most durable waterproof poncho but the fact that it costs less than $10 makes that less of an issue. The material is ultralight nonwoven polypropylene with welded seams for total waterproofing and breathability. Frogg Toggs are perhaps most well known for their fly fishing gear which is notoriously waterproof. Designed for all kinds of outdoor use, including hiking, the most appealing features of this waterproof poncho are its lightness and packability. The Frogg Toggs Ultra-Lite Poncho weighs just 8 ounces without the stuff sack, and because the fabric is so thin it packs up to virtually nothing. Overall if we had to pick just one, this would be it.īack to menu ↑ Frogg Toggs Ultra-Lite Poncho Review The Sea To Summit rain poncho keeps you dry, gives you somewhere to sleep, and you’ll hardly even notice you have it when not in use. The sides snap together to give it a good fit around the arms and allow good ventilation when open. It is plenty big enough to cover even the biggest backpack without sacrificing any coverage and makes the biggest poncho shelter too. VERDICT: We recommend this poncho for hiking because of its size, weight, design, and material which ticks all the boxes. Like all Ultra-SIL products, this poncho compacts down to a very small parcel that can be tucked inside a backpack pocket ready for fast access. Made from the lightest fabric that Sea To Summit makes, the ultralight 15D siliconized nylon is tough, comfortable, and has a 1,200mm hydrostatic head rating, so you know it will keep you dry. Using two hiking poles or some lightweight tarp poles, guy lines, and some pegs, you can have an open-air but totally waterproof shelter set up in under 5 minutes.ĭesigned for hikers and lightweight backpackers, the Ultra-SIL Nano Tarp Poncho will easily fit over your rucksack while hiking and will cover the average person down to the knee. Not only is the S2S Poncho a waterproof jacket alternative but also a rain tarp that is big enough for 2 people to camp under and can be set up in lots of different ways. It is by far the biggest waterproof poncho we have tested and is also only 4 grams short of being the lightest as well! Sea To Summit really does make some of the best and lightest outdoor gear out there, and this is another winner. ![]() The Sea to Summit Ultra-SIL Nano Tarp Poncho is our number one best rain poncho for hiking and camping. Sea to Summit Ultra-SIL Nano Tarp Poncho Review
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