Packable Hooded Poncho

My poncho performed with excellence, keeping me and my pack dry through Wakayama wind and rain the final day of an 8-day pilgrimage through the mountains. With a 4 km steep ascent straight up with no switchbacks, and an equally steep ascent, at times, ventilation was still important, so the poncho proved the right choice.

Very rugged and useful to have in your kit. On a national park tour, the weather turned to snow and cold temps faster than the weather had predicted; having this in my kit was great, kept the rain, snow, and hail at bay and provided a great outer layer to calm the wind. Kept me from having to buy an extra coat while on vacation and packed up pretty small. Wearing a back pack over it was fine and held up well. Had a handful of people ask me where they could get one while out and about.

I originally ordered the L/XL but it was huge so I exchanged for the smaller size and it’s perfect. I would normally wear an XL/XXL so I was afraid the small would be too small but it’s great. However - this makes it more of a rain coat than a rain poncho - not sure I could fit a full backpack under it but if I were smaller I could. I got the light pink color and it’s a beautiful pale, dusty pink color.

Bought this poncho for my husband -- he is thrilled with it! He has been wearing a Tilley Hat for numerous years and is often recognized by his hat and has received so many compliments on the hats. Now he thinks he is "the man about town" with his poncho.... Poncho, like the hats, is high quality throughout including material, structure and appearance and an added bonus is the "hidden" pockets. Would highly recommend this item to one and all - men, women, young and old...

Great poncho. My wife and I each have one I use on rainy day walks she uses for bus commute. Goes over her body and backpack. Nothing from Tilley is poor purchase.