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Outdoor Products Packframe Poncho - 56 x 94
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Outdoor Products Packframe Poncho - 56 x 94

Item # 743069

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The great backpacker's standby—easy to pull out of your pack and throw on for quick weather protection for you and your backpack.

  • Back panel snaps up out of the way for comfort when you're not wearing a backpack
  • Full-cut integral hood adjusts with drawcord
  • Nylon web-tie cords at corners for use as a fly
  • Constructed with durable urethane-coated nylon taffeta and rustproof snaps
  • Includes ripstop polyester zip carrying case

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Item 743069

Outdoor Products Packframe Poncho - 56 x 94 Specs

Specification

Description

Shell fabricNylon taffeta
WaterproofNo
Average weight9 ounces
GenderUnisex

Outdoor Products Packframe Poncho - 56 x 94 Customer Reviews

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Outdoor Products Packframe Poncho - 56 x 94
 
3.4

(based on 5 reviews)

60%

of respondents would recommend this to a friend.

Pros

  • Lightweight (4)
  • Breathable (3)
  • Waterproof (3)

Cons

    Best Uses

    • Hiking and camping (3)
    • Reviewer Profile:
    • Casual adventurer (3)

    Reviewed by 5 customers

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    Oct

    30

    2007

    (18 of 20 customers found this review helpful)

     
    5.0

    My Preferred Raingear

    By A Bear in the Woods

    from Sunnyvale, California

    About Me Casual/ Recreational, Hiker, Survivalist

    Site Member

    Pros

    • Compact
    • Full coverage
    • Lightweight
    • Waterproof

    Cons

      Best Uses

      • Hiking and Camping
      • Wet Weather

      Comments about Outdoor Products Packframe Poncho - 56 x 94:

      One of the most versatile and useful things in my backpack. It's so compact when folded (6"x 6" square) that I have it handy more often than my Gore-tex parka, raincoat, umbrella or any other raingear. It comes with a nice carry pouch which fits into a cargo pocket or can be adapted to attach to my belt (feels like a pad at the small of my back). It has nice side snaps to close it off, and grommets to use as tie off points. All the seams are taped and sealed.

      As raingear it is excellent. It pretty much covers me, all of my equipment and pack effectively, with extra material on the back for more coverage. The "sleeves", I think, are supposed to be short for freedom of movement. I think full-length sleeves would be cumbersome and impractical. As for the hood, I admit I don't often use it. I use the poncho in conjunction with a hat, which keeps the rain off my face better. However, in a real strong downpour with wind, I put up the hood and seal it off with the drawcord. It seems to work adequately with a slight loss of peripheral vision (because the hood does not turn much with your head).

      Besides raingear though, your imagination is the only limit to the multitude of uses of this poncho. It can be a tarp, groundcloth, even a rudimentary blanket. It can be made into a shelter (lean-to, awning. or traditional pup tent), as well as just a windblock/sunblock/modesty screen. It can be belted at the waist to make a "tunic". It can be folded and snapped into a tube to make a sleeping bag. It can serve as a drag stretcher/carry litter for an injured person... or.. a body bag.

      I have several of these Outdoor Products ponchos because they are so well made and useful. I have one for general everyday use. I have one with my travel stuff. I have one for camping/hiking. And I have one in my emergency "go" bag (for disaster preparedness).

      • Fit:
      • Feels true to size
      • Sleeve Length:
      • Feels true to length
      • Chest Size:
      • Feels true to size

      Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

      (18 of 20 customers found this review helpful)

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      Aug

      31

      2007

      (10 of 11 customers found this review helpful)

       
      4.0

      My first choice for rain protection

      By Marlo G.

      from SLC, UT

      About Me Casual/ Recreational

      Site Member

      Pros

      • Breathable
      • Durable
      • Lightweight
      • Waterproof

      Cons

      • Inadequate Arm Protection

      Best Uses

      • Backpacking

      Comments about Outdoor Products Packframe Poncho - 56 x 94:

      This poncho is great to quickly put on when the rain comes. You don't have to take your pack off and it keeps the backpack straps and waistbelt dry so they don't soak up a bunch of rain when exposed while using just a pack cover. Being 5 ft. 4 in. tall it fit me good considering one size fits all. I whish it had longer sleeves but when I was hiking during a downpour and using treking poles this caused my arms to be bent in such a way that the short sleeve stopped at about mid forearm. It wasn't too bad since I was wearing a short sleeved shirt and the rain wasn't cold. Also it was long enough to keep my pants mostly dry without flapping all about like a big sack. The hood could use a prehiperal vision adjustment though. I think you could use it to create a quick shelter or shade tarp if necessary.

      • Fit:
      • Feels true to size
      • Sleeve Length:
      • Feels too short
      • Chest Size:
      • Feels true to size

      Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

      (10 of 11 customers found this review helpful)

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      Jul

      8

      2008

      (9 of 15 customers found this review helpful)

       
      1.0

      Not waterproof

      By slv

      from Portland, OR

      About Me Casual/ Recreational

      Pros

      • Lightweight

      Cons

      • Inadequate Protection

      Best Uses

        Comments about Outdoor Products Packframe Poncho - 56 x 94:

        I used this when I did the Inca Trail in Peru. While the fit is fine, it's not waterproof and I felt pretty damp underneath after trekking for a few hours in the rain. Don't buy this if you are a serious backpacker who expects to get caught in a downpour - you will regret it!

        • Fit:
        • Feels true to size
        • Sleeve Length:
        • Feels too short
        • Chest Size:
        • Feels true to size

        Bottom Line No, I would not recommend this to a friend

        (9 of 15 customers found this review helpful)

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        Dec

        23

        2008

        (8 of 10 customers found this review helpful)

         
        2.0

        Not waterproof enough

        By Patrick JK

        from San Ramon, CA

        About Me Avid Adventurer

        Site Member

        Pros

        • Breathable
        • Comfortable
        • Durable
        • Warm

        Cons

        • Not Waterproof

        Best Uses

        • Casual Wear
        • Hiking and Camping

        Comments about Outdoor Products Packframe Poncho - 56 x 94:

        I often backpack and hike in wet weather. This poncho worked fine many times with intermittent or light rain. I even used it as a tarp shelter twice in dry weather. However, in storm conditions after four hours of heavy rain the water seeped through thoroughly. I am glad I never tried using it as a tarp shelter in a hard rain. The packaging does say water resistant not waterproof. On the plus side, it will keep the wind off you and keep you noticeably warmer in driving sleet/hail/snow conditions. It is conveniently packaged. The square design, snaps, and hood are well-done with good materials. Weight is closer to a full pound, not the 7 oz in the spec. Bottom-line, good value for short day-hikes, but it is not up to the extremes of what is needed for overnight backpacking. I am looking for a replacement. Meanwhile, I am wearing a "waterproof" jacket under the poncho.

        • Gift:
        • No
        • Fit:
        • Feels true to size
        • Sleeve Length:
        • Feels true to length
        • Chest Size:
        • Feels true to size

        Bottom Line No, I would not recommend this to a friend

        (8 of 10 customers found this review helpful)

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        Jun

        15

        2008

        (7 of 9 customers found this review helpful)

         
        5.0

        Great rain gear for any occasion

        By McJoeDonald

        from Michigan Man

        About Me Avid Adventurer

        Pros

        • Breathable
        • Lightweight
        • Versatile
        • Waterproof

        Cons

        • Doesnt cover legs

        Best Uses

        • Extreme Conditions
        • Hiking and Camping
        • Survival
        • Wet Weather

        Comments about Outdoor Products Packframe Poncho - 56 x 94:

        Fits over my Fully Loaded Kelty Trekker with room to spare, I'm 5' 11" 230 lbs so thats sayin something. Snaps open into a tarp/shelter/wind block/rain block/blanket etc. Folds down to about the size of a paperback book. Not perfect, but for [$] you won't find better or more comfortable for mild to moderate wind and any kind of rain.

        • Fit:
        • Feels true to size
        • Sleeve Length:
        • Feels true to length
        • Chest Size:
        • Feels true to size

        Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

        (7 of 9 customers found this review helpful)

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