Liberty Mountain Vinyl Poncho (Orange)
September 12, 2013 - Comment
Inexpensive rain protection at its best. Roomy hood. Snaps at sides. Versatile poncho can also be used as ground sheet, lean-to, wind break or temporary tarp. Totally waterproof. Comes in a reusable, vinyl storage pouch. Size: 52″ x 80″. Weight: 7.0 oz
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Poor Quality I bought two of these ponchos for backpacking as rain protection, as well as a tarp to lay on. One of them tore as soon as I unfolded it. The other I took on a backpacking trip, and while it did make it back in one piece (albeit with some tears) it did not hold up as well as I would like. These are best used as cheap (although I wouldn’t call $7 cheap for a plastic poncho!) emergency ponchos kept in the trunk of your car or something. If you want something to be used and reused, these are not…
Just a poncho This is a large poncho and, as in the description as opposed to the picture, is in fact red. It’s a bright red too, may be good for emergency signaling if that’s what you’re looking for.The sleeves are shorter than I’d like; I was left wet from the elbow down.Overall construction is decent quality and for the price is a good deal. There are two plastic snaps on each side to help hold it closed.The neck hole is tight and I had to remove my glasses to get my…
The Green Poncho The poncho does rip easily. I unfolded it carefully, & put it on, however as I sat down, it ripped at the front right by the thigh. I was not pulling on it, it just ripped. I did not expect it to be heavy-duty, because I did not pay too much for it, however I did expect it to be a bit better than the disposable kind. I will not be purchasing this brand of pancho again. I do not recommend it.