Packable rain poncho

Speed3 · Jul 28, 2018

So last weekend pulling targets at a match it rained pretty good. Looking for a packable rain poncho.

As with everything, analysis paralysis, there are many many options and reviews lol.

What does everyone here use?

I'm looking at this one....

https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B01CJQUFXY/ref=ox_sc_act_image_1?smid=A2LJ4F28YQY1TJ&psc=1

jtb81100 · Jul 28, 2018

You'll pay about half that for a decent one at Walmart. I've got several that I keep in different places and I don't think I spent more then $10 on any of them.

Dave MP · Jul 28, 2018

A poncho will just funnel water into your boots or shoes.
Look at Frog Togs. They are lightweight and pack small. Have worn them in a driving rain while riding home on my MC. They work.

Archeryrob · Jul 29, 2018

Dave MP said:
A poncho will just funnel water into your boots or shoes.
Look at Frog Togs. They are lightweight and pack small. Have worn them in a driving rain while riding home on my MC. They work.

+1 I would do the same and for hunting I use a Helly Hanson rain suit as its built tougher for abuse. .

bkuether · Jul 29, 2018

Dave MP said:
A poncho will just funnel water into your boots or shoes.
Look at Frog Togs. They are lightweight and pack small. Have worn them in a driving rain while riding home on my MC. They work.

That's actually a great observation. Looked at the Frog Toggs, and for their light offering, 24 bucks cannot be beat. Trust me, for my sailing foul weather gear, I spent a LOT more! Of course it is purpose designed.

GuitarmanNick · Jul 29, 2018

I always carried the poncho I was issued when hunting or packing. It could be used for many things and could be used to provide shelter if needed. Whatever you end up with, make sure it will hold up to some abuse.

ngman · Jul 29, 2018

Dave MP said:
A poncho will just funnel water into your boots or shoes.
Look at Frog Togs. They are lightweight and pack small. Have worn them in a driving rain while riding home on my MC. They work.

Thanks for the tip on Frogg Toggs. The price is nice and sizing goes up to 2x and 3x.

Don H · Jul 29, 2018

For backpacking and camping I use the Frogg Togg Ultra-Lite jacket ($20). In my vehicles I carry a cheap, disposable poncho just in case ($2). Either one will do what you need.

dist1646 · Jul 29, 2018

I keep 2 GI ponchos in my shooting stool, one for me and one for my gear. I also keep a full length yellow rain slicker in the truck for when it gets really bad out.

dontpanic · Jul 29, 2018

Dave MP said:
A poncho will just funnel water into your boots or shoes.
Look at Frog Togs. They are lightweight and pack small. Have worn them in a driving rain while riding home on my MC. They work.

I carry one of these suits in my truck. I use it for work all the time. Otherwise, I carry a Frogg Toggs poncho. Just in case. It works very well, definately the best poncho option.

https://www.froggtoggs.com/frogg-toggsr-ultra-lite2a-poncho/

Speed3 · Jul 29, 2018

dist1646 said:
I keep 2 GI ponchos in my shooting stool, one for me and one for my gear. I also keep a full length yellow rain slicker in the truck for when it gets really bad out.

I'm going to need the same.. one for cart and one for me. I left my muzzle pointing up on the cart, had to radio from pits for help. Bonehead move on my part that won't happen again

hobiecat590 · Jul 29, 2018

30 or 40 gallon heavy duty trash bags work in a pinch as a poncho, are cheap and of course you can use for trash.

River02 · Jul 29, 2018

Dave MP said:
A poncho will just funnel water into your boots or shoes.
Look at Frog Togs. They are lightweight and pack small. Have worn them in a driving rain while riding home on my MC. They work.

Yep---another +1 for Frog Togs. Hands down great performance for minimal price in basic conditions--

dist1646 · Jul 29, 2018

Speed3 said:
I'm going to need the same.. one for cart and one for me. I left my muzzle pointing up on the cart, had to radio from pits for help. Bonehead move on my part that won't happen again

Been there, done that! :sad20:

lazarus · Jul 30, 2018

Dave MP said:
A poncho will just funnel water into your boots or shoes.
Look at Frog Togs. They are lightweight and pack small. Have worn them in a driving rain while riding home on my MC. They work.

Mines a mix. A packable cabela’s rain jacket and packable Midway (bear lake) rain pants. I have a poncho, but other than for sitting, it is too limiting. It’s a heavier weight PVC material.

I’d go rain suit over poncho personally.

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