Specs:
4.6oz : Lightest Poncho Tarp Made
Rectangular: 4.3 X 8.8
Features:
• Traditional hole-in-the-middle basic hood design.
• Hood is offset forward for more pack coverage in Poncho Mode.
• Hood has four reinforcement points to aid tight pitching and to distribute stress on the hood hole in Tarp Mode if desired. Hood inside stabilizer bungee (pictured) approx + .2oz.- many users will not need. Used to prevent stretch in the Tarp Mode if desired.
• Two snap sets per side.
• Eight Tieouts with bonded Cuben reinforcements.
Entire Weight With Everything! Ounces Entire Weight With Everything! Grams
Waist Strap Removed Center Poncho Strap Removed
So, I am showing a little heavier then advertised but I just don't care at this point. When in poncho mode it is a good fit and the waist strap has multiple uses. I use it as a sternum strap for my backpack.
The center ring strap (pictured at left) is removable and is used to create tension when in tarp mode and to keep out rain. It also comes in handy if you attach minibiners and create a key chain for hanging or drying items for your pack! The length of the tarp is fine but it is not wide enough to be comfortably in a down pour. I am combining this tarp with a Borah gear cuben fiber bivy for more rain protection. I need to add that I am 5'6" and overweight at 195lbs. The current temperature is 70 Degree's and this poncho is NOT BREATHABLE. I quickly started to heat up just standing in the living room. The bottom half has two snaps on each side and under the arm pits is open to allow for ventilation. Other wise, this is just an ultralight trash bag. I am not being mean. I am sure that the rain will cool me down some. I am waiting for a good rain to try this out in.
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