Charles River Apparelmens Pacific Rain Poncho

Excellent poncho! Sheds water very well with little wicking which is the downfall of most ponchos. It folds up nicely for carrying as well.

I purchased this based on the reviews and looking for a better options than Gore-Tex jackets. Tired of how they wet-out or got wet inside due to perspiration. Once concern I had pre-purchase was the sleeve length - only covering about 3/4 of your arm.First impressions when it arrived: Packed size is bigger than expected. Think of a sweater vest that's folded into a square. The case is this size. I had been expecting a small 'fist-size' type storage option, but the material is fairly think, making that impossible.First wear - was very impressed! Great ventilation, felt dry in a 1 mile walk in pouring rain. It fully covered my backpack (work not camping). Sleeve length was NOT an issue but a big plus! If you want to use your arms, stick them out of the buttoned 'sleeves'. The shorter length keeps the poncho out of our way. If you want dry hands and forearms, pull your arms into the 'sleeves'. That worked great! Lower legs obviously got a bit wet, but as I held out the front to extend outward, it was only the very lower leg and shoes that got wet. Much less than would have happened with an umbrella or a rain jacket.Once inside - this is when what would have been a 5 star rating was reduced to 4. As I looked myself over, I found my shirt has a wet spot. I had buttoned both buttons and had the hood fully on. However, water flowed into the neck seam and onto my shirt.Overall I think this will be a good poncho and better than other options. I just need to figure out how to prevent the neck leak. For the price it is very well made and a great option.Suggestions for the manufacturer: 1) revise the design for the neck. 2) consider changes in the material thickness to support smaller size of packed poncho. Great job overall.Suggestions

I bought it as an 'in case' item as I was traveling and didn't want to have to carry additional items that would be easy to misplace. Compared to other ponchos that I had looked at, this one seemed like the best option because it seemed:MY IMPRESSIONS:* Easy to pack (luggage)* Easy to unpack (from packaging)* Easy to repack (packaging and luggage)* Durable (resistant to wear and tear and hopefully reusable)It ended up being PERFECT for the occasion.I was in the middle of an open space arena and with nowhere to go for cover. I not only got rained on, but the rain was pouring and it was unexpectedly windy which made the air very cold very fast. For myself, I pulled out my poncho in its pouch, shook it out, pulled it over myself and my shoulder sling bag, hooded myself, and tucked my arms inside. I not only stayed dry, but I was also able to keep warm as well which was something I didn't quite expect. for details!MY EXPERIENCE:* YES, it is easy to pack - I packed it into a zippered pocket on the front of my carry-on, I packed it into my shoulder sling bag.* YES, it is easy to unpack - I had to scramble to unpack mine from its pouch and it was easy to unfold, shake out, and wear.* YES, it is easy to repack - I repacked mine into its pouch, bag, and carry-on.* YES, it is durable - It rained multiple times during my trip and I was able to reuse my poncho with no problem.* BONUS, it was also insulating and helped to keep me warm!* BONUS, it was loose enough to fit over my bag!MY CONCLUSION:* VERY SUITED towards travelers.* EASY to PACK in regards to both pouch and luggage.* Please remember to RINSE / HANDWASH after wearing for proper reuse.A GREAT BUY! Read more

The poncho itself is good -- the material seems like a good quality and I like the rounded corners which make this feel a little less like a camping poncho and more like something I could wear in a city. I specifically got this for traveling to Mexico City and Italy. This is where I have some issues with the poncho. The pouch that it goes in is HUGE. Like 8.5" x 11" huge. It's bigger than the purse I use while traveling (Madewell mini transport, which isn't small by any means). My husband has a camping poncho that he got from REI which fits in a pouch that's less than half the size of this enormous envelope. So if you're ordering this because you travel light or you're backpacking, get something else. This is really not practical.

I really love this poncho! It doesn't have that plastic odor. I fits nicely, with the arm snaps keeping it in place. The hood is a nice feature. As far as ponchos go, it's nice looking. It's easy to fold back up to store in the carry pouch. I attended 7 outdoor concerts this past summer in Colorado, where the weather is extremely unpredictable. This poncho allowed me to enjoy the concerts, which would've otherwise been rather miserable, as we got rained on at every single concert! I saw people purchasing, what appeared to be garbage bag ponchos from venders in the parking lots...and probably for the same price as this poncho. I felt pretty good about this purchase then, no doubts about that. Oh right, and this poncho is super easy to put on and take off in tight spaces...like stadium seating, which is another requirement for the intermittent rain. I also carry this poncho when I go hiking, as it's super light weight. As far as durability...I'm not even seeing any signs of wear after a full season of use. 0Seriously, it's better to have this poncho...and not need it, than not have this poncho...and wish you had it! Being caught in the rain, without a poncho...just sucks. For what this poncho costs...not having one is kinda silly. Even if you don't need it, you can rest assured that if that sky opens up...you'll be okay ; )

Exactement ce dont j'avais besoin. J'ai acheté moins cher auparavant mais c'était de mauvaise qualité.

Kept me and my backpack dry in moderate to heavy rain showers while walking the Camino de Santiago. Made from heavy duty material, yet wasn't too heavy to carry in my backpack. Folds up easily into it's own bag. Poncho did have a weird smell when first unpacked, but this soon faded. Cleaned up well at the end of the walk and is ready for the next adventure.

Vorab zur Info: Ich wollte eigentlich einen kuschelig-warmen Fleece-Poncho und bin, ohne dass dies in der Artikelbeschreibung erwähnt wurde, davon ausgegangen, dass es sich hier auch um einen solchen handelt. Es ist allerdings ein reiner Regen-Poncho aus einem dünnen Kunststoffmaterial, das innen mit einem dünnen Gewebe verstärkt ist.Ich habe ihn trotzdem behalten, weil er mir sehr gut paßt, er optisch ansprechend ist und - soweit auf den ersten Blick erkennbar - gut verarbeitet zu sein scheint.

Me gustó bastante, grande, el material se ve de calidad, espero dure bastante, no le pongo ningún pero y además trae su bolsita para guardar eso si debe ir bien doblado para que entre.

Me quedó súper bien y a mi esposo también , cubre muy bien, me encantó su bolsita para guardar .