Poncho tarp

Moderne, veelzijdige en vooral voordelige mode voor dames, heren en kinderen. A poncho tarp is a lightweight, minimalist piece of backpacking equipment which acts as rain gear, shelter and pack cover. Find great deals on eBay for poncho tarp and poncho basha.

Poncho Tarps are a great idea if you have the constitution to sleep under a relatively small tarp. If you have, then you can save a huge amount of weight by doubling up your rainproof and shelter. Ponchos work well in most conditions but can be a handful in the wind.

This roomy, waterproof poncho can be converted to an ultra-lite single person tarp shelter using built-in tie down loops. Poncho Shelters ( Tarp Shelters) I am a big fan of multi-purpose gear. That’s why I have a Military Poncho in my Get Home Bag (GHB) and have one in each of my vehicles. At night the tarp or poncho can be lowered to keep warmth in.

If multiple tarps are available, a multilayer design would help to keep the temperature down during the day. If using a high quality poncho , it can be tied up and used as a hammock. A second poncho or tarp can be used as a rain fly. Free Delivery on Eligible Orders! The DD Poncho Tarp is more than just rainwear: robust, 1 waterproof poncho with an eyelet at each corner to allow use as a tarp.

The poncho is designed to be able to be opened up and tied out to be used as a tarp shelter. Many hikers, including myself, rely almost exclusively on tarp shelters for their many advantages. Plus when you combine your rain gear and your shelter into one piece of gear you lighten and shrink your pack! Frogg Toggs Ultra-Lite Poncho , 3. Sea to Summit Ultra-SIL Nano Tarp Poncho , 4. Arcturus Reusable Rain Poncho - Lightweight Ripstop Nylon Poncho with Adjustable Hood. Multipurpose, Large Design - Makes a Great Tarp , Backpacking Ground Cloth.

I’m not convinced that a poncho is enough for the UK. While I like the idea in summer that you wear shorts with a poncho, getting your legs damp but with the ventilation keeping you relatively dry underneath. It also covers your pack, helping keep your gear dry. The poncho tarp tent, the combination of tarp tent and poncho , is one of the better ideas to come out of lightweight backpacking. The idea of combining both your shelter, which can weigh a lot, and your rain gear, which can also weight a lot, in to one lightweight package is an excellent way to save weight.

Let’s face it, lugging around a heavy tent and all its trappings can literally be a pain in the back for any hiker! Switching from a tent to a tarp is a brilliant. Watch a review of the GoLite Poncho Tarp. I used the GoLite Poncho Tarp as my primary shelter, rain gear and pack cover for 8miles (over month) on the Continental Divide Trail.

Our nylon Tarp Poncho features a seam taped hood with three-panel hood construction and a wide brim. It comes packaged with an oval shaped stuff sack for best fit in. Chuck on some TiPins and Dyneema guylines and. Welcome to backpackinglight. The multipurpose poncho doubles as a tarp (ie. it’s large) making it more like a raincoat for those who are always hiking or camping on their travels.

In my opinion, this is the best rain poncho for backpacking. It can also be used as a make-shift shelter, which is the subject of this post. I’ve slept in a make-shift poncho shelter many times and if set up properly it will keep you as dry and comfortable as any tent on the market.