Poncho Tarps

[RobLyon]

Anyone any experience? Thinking cheaper end of the scale like twhammocks or sea to summit, any suggestions or recommendations? I'm More of a tourist than a racer

[Bearbonesnorm]

You're unlikely to use it as a poncho and there's a hole in your tarp.

Always seemed to make more sense for those walking, rather than riding.

[benp1]

Aren't you a fan of the gatewood cape though?

[Bearbonesnorm]

Aren't you a fan of the gatewood cape though?

I am indeed and I know what you're thinking

In my defence, I've never used it as a cape and it's designed so the hole in the middle is of benefit rather than hindrance.

[benp1]

Aren't you a fan of the gatewood cape though?

I am indeed and I know what you're thinking

In my defence, I've never used it as a cape and it's designed so the hole in the middle is of benefit rather than hindrance.

You should try it, you'd save the weight of your waterproof and you'll be able to hit warp speeds with a tail wind. I reckon it would work really well with your pink casquette too

[psling]

I have a poncho tarp which I take along as a changing room when rain is likely! It can be really useful for getting out of wet kit and into dry at bed time when it's pi55ing it down (and for privacy when changing if required). Have used it as a tarp too (and I admit I tie up the hood!).

[Bearbonesnorm]

You should try it, you'd save the weight of your waterproof

I'm not sure you do - what happens when you've put your tarp up at night yet it's still raining and you need to be outside of your shelter?

and for privacy when changing if required

I simply rely on not being proud and others have poor eyesight

[benp1]

You should try it, you'd save the weight of your waterproof

I'm not sure you do - what happens when you've put your tarp up at night yet it's still raining and you need to be outside of your shelter?

It's a good point, probably only suitable in more stable conditions, where you're confident you can stay underneath without having to leave, or have a windproof/other layer for quick sorties

Certainly more useful for walking than cycling I'd say. Still don't have one

There was a short run of ventile ponchos made for some bushcrafters ages ago, they looked very special...