Snugpak Unisex Enhanced Patrol Poncho Waterproof Poncho  £54.00

Snugpak Enhanced Patrol Poncho - Unisex's

When the unexpected downpour hits, the Enhanced Patrol Poncho fits comfortably over your head to provide 100% waterproof cover for you and your backpack. At less than 400g / 14oz  in weight, it’s a must-have piece of kit for any adventurer.

With its generously cut smock design, it can even be used as an emergency bivvi/basha if you need to spend an unexpected night under the stars!

Packsize: 20cm x 10cm  /  8" x 4" – You would be able to get it smaller using a compression sack (available separately)

Review: Good quality, lightweight, comfortable, and very waterproof. A fantastic item to wear in lieu of a waterproof jacket. It covers you and your rucksack, there's no need to remove the rucksack in order to get your coat and the bag cover on. This poncho has proper sleeves and thumb loops, makes it so much more wearable. The pocket is a fantastic idea, good for keeping your valuables dry and gives an easy access to them in the same time. Kept me and my gear dry through three days of almost constant rain. Great addition to my gear.

Features:

• Waterproof smock design poncho
• Supplied with stuff sack
• 100% waterproof with fully taped seams – Hydro Static Head in Excess of 5000mm
• Breathable – Will transmit up to  7.5 litres of moisture per m2 per 24 hours
• Easy access hook and loop chest map pocket with storm fold
• Drawcord-adjustable hood
• Elasticated thumb loops
• One size fits most
• Supplied with a stuff sack
• Use with our Insulated Poncho Liner for extra warmth
• Ripstop Weave
• Lightweight    
• Tough
• Windproof
• Soft to the touch
• One size fits most
• Fit: Oversized Fit
• Origin: Europe – Generations of outdoor and military customers have come to rely on the Snugpak brand to provide them with dependable and effective kit. Every product is made to last and designed to work.
• Weight: 360g / 13oz

Fabrics:

• Outer Fabric: Paratex Dry, 100% Nylon treated with a Durable Water Repellant – Water repellency can be maintained with periodic re-treatment with suitable aftercare products such as Nikwax Water Proofers.

Paratex Dry is a 100% waterproof fabric (hydrophilic polyurethane coating) with a hydrostatic head in excess of 5000mm (items with a hydro static head in excess of 1500mm are generally considered waterproof). Closely constructed fabric with a ripstop construction. Teamed with a Hydrophillic Polyurathane (PU) which transfers water vapour chemically from the inside to the outside (due to the temperature differential between the inside of the product and out).

Sizing Guide:

One size fits most

Poncho aftercare:

The waterproofing on the poncho is a PU coating so will not need any attention to keep it waterproof, but the outer surface is treated with DWR (durable water repellent) which causes the water to bead up and roll off.

Once deactivated, it can lead to the fabric wetting out and looking like it is failing but this is just cosmetic. The DWR can be reapplied, and we would suggest something like Nikwax Water Proofers. These products are supplied with full instructions and are usually washed in or sprayed on the item.

There is no hard and fast rule as to how often you would need to do this, just when you notice water stops beading up on the garment.