During an all-day game, rain isn't the worst part: it's having to choose between staying dry and staying mobile. A poncho handles both. It throws over everything—vest, chest rig, backpack—without having to take anything off, and it comes off just as quickly.
This one is made of 210T polyester taffeta, with seams that the supplier claims are fully taped. It measures 140 cm wide by 105 cm high: enough to cover a 30 to 50L backpack under the back, which is rarely the case with classic hiking ponchos.
Unfolded flat, it's a tarp. The eyelets at the four corners allow it to be stretched between two trees to create a canopy, or placed on the ground as a groundsheet. Three uses for a single piece that fits in a cargo pant pocket: the included storage bag is about 21 x 8 cm, for a total of 350 g.
Twelve patterns, and this is where it gets interesting for airsoft: an ordinary rain poncho is solid-colored and shiny, and therefore perfectly visible. Here, you stay in your camouflage—CP Multicam, desert, US woodland, German flecktarn, ACU, green or grey jungle, dead leaves, snow-covered tree, snow camouflage, black camo, or solid black.
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Specifications
Material: 210T polyester taffeta (as stated)
Seams: claimed 100% taped
Dimensions: 140 x 105 cm (as stated)
Weight: approximately 350 g with bag (as stated)
Packed: approximately 21 x 8 cm in its bag
Size: one size, unisex
Patterns: 12 camouflage options
Frequently Asked Questions
Does it cover a backpack?Yes, it is designed for it. The supplier shows it worn over 30L and 50L packs.
Can it be used as a tarp?Yes. Unfolded flat, it can be stretched using the corner eyelets as a canopy, or placed on the ground as a groundsheet.
Is it noisy?It is thin taffeta: it rustles when walking, like any lightweight poncho. For a stealthy approach, it is better to remove it.
Does it breathe?No. A coated waterproof material does not breathe. The poncho's loose fit compensates by allowing air to circulate through the sides.
Is it easy to store?It folds into the provided 21 x 8 cm bag. Let it dry before storing to avoid odors.