SaphiRose Further Thick Hooded Rain Poncho Double Layer Waterproof Raincoat Jacket for Males Ladies Adults

An honest review and a few suggestions for product improvement
We purchased this poncho for backpacking and camping. While we find its rain repellency and size to be good and reliable, in general, there are a few minor manufacturing quirks others might find useful prior to purchase. First, if you’re an adult under 6ft tall and up to 250lbs, this will provide adequate coverage. It’s not going to keep your shins or boots dry in a driving rain (that’s what waterproof boots are for!), but if you button up the snaps along the sides (3 snaps per side), you should keep nice and dry. Unless, of course, you’ve got a big head or wear a ballcap. We found the head opening to be a little too snug to don the poncho while wearing a ball cap and glasses; though, once through, the hood provides ample coverage and the built-in visor helps keep the wet off the ball cap’s brim. The side snaps are decently spaced apart, but their placement at the edge of the material makes us wary of pulling them open too fast. The chest pocket is sizeable and, to give you an idea, you could fit a couple decks of cards inside –maybe a phone, too. The material is light and that’s great, except if the wind is really blowing; then, the material blows around a lot (even while snapped) and that presents some opportunities for an intruding drop or three. The forest camo poncho we purchased would probably work for hunting, too, though the rustling of the material (not as bad as plastic) could give up the game –along with the large white logo printed on the lower right corner. All told, it’s a good poncho for the price. A slightly larger head opening, a slightly larger hood with drawstrings, a brim band, reinforced seams for the snaps, maybe an additional 4 inches of material for the arms and legs would be good; a drawstring at the waist and mid-thigh would all make this poncho perfect. Don’t let this review dissuade you from getting this poncho, especially if you get it for the rare occasion you’re caught off guard and need something, like your vehicle’s emergency bag. Happy poncho-ing!

Most practical and effective rain gear I’ve ever owned
I thru-hiked the Appalachian Trail for 7 months in 2022, from March through September. I began the AT with Frog Toggs, which I quickly learned were trash after just one day of use on the trail! I found several different types of rain gear in hiker boxes and made use of those until I could find what I wanted. This poncho was recommended to me and I gave it a try. Best decision I could’ve made! Let’s face it, no rain gear in the world will keep you completely dry 100% of the time. There are pros and cons to all gear. Your shoes and socks will always be soaked in rain, and it’s just something hikers live with. It doesn’t even bother me. That being said, this poncho was large enough to fit over me, my pack, and it hung down just past my knees in the front. This is perfect for hiking up and down mountains, through thick brush, fording rivers, it’s great in the heat and the cold. The hood has a small visor that keeps rain from dripping into your eyes as well. It never once ripped or developed any holes at all. It has a pocket in the chest area to keep your phone or whatever you need. It is quick and easy to deploy in a sudden shower, and dries extremely fast. It also works as a temporary personal shelter in really hard rain. you can sit on a ,log or rock, place your pack between your legs, bow your head down, and pull the poncho down around you to your feet (I did this many times!). And for the price, you can’t beat it! I will be hiking the Colorado Trail beginning in June of 2023 and this poncho is going with me! 10/10 would recommend to a friend!!!

Reusable quality
Bought several colors and used these in a theme park in Florida for 4 days. They were fabulous. They were more like a ripstop fabric than the typical plastic ones you buy. As a result, they didn’t stick to your body, they didn’t rip, they didn’t make you sweat, and they were easily reusable day after day. One small thing I loved most about them is that they were super easy to fold back into their little pouches, making them so convenient to tuck in a backpack. They dried quickly each night and were ready to go the next morning. The hood had a little brim to keep the rain out, and a drawstring at the neck. Would absolutely recommend. Even my husband commented on how much he liked them which is not something he would normally do!

Compact, lightweight and effective at keeping you dry
This worked great! I bought one for each member of my family for our trip to Disney World. Because the weather is unpredictable, I didn’t want to get stuck in a downpour and have wet, miserable kids for the rest of the day. These were pretty big on my 9 and 11 year olds, but fit my 14 and 16 year olds great. They roll up to a compact size and are fairly lightweight. We did get caught in a downpour and these kept us pretty dry. My husband and son also wore them on a few of the water rides.

Me gustó mucho este poncho. Compré dos. Individualmente funciona excelente como poncho para la lluvia, es impermeable, de buen material. Uno lo usa un niño de 12 años y le llega arriba de los tobillos, lo cual es útil. El otro para un adulto alto, al que le cubre hasta los muslos; queda bien en ambos casos: se adapta a diferentes alturas y complexiones. Lo mejor es que tienen orificios reforzados y botones que son útiles: en un viaje a una playa virgen, unimos ambos mediante estos orificios y los botones, para hacer un techo que sirviera como palapa. Lo logramos y el viento no le hizo ningún daño a los ponchos. También lo hemos usado unidos como “tapete” en el suelo de campamentos para sentarnos encima de ellos, con una cobija de por medio. Es decir, son multifacéticos. Y el precio es accesible!

Great poncho. Material is like a good quality flexible tarp. Also gotta love having a little bag for it. The kit can fit in your pocket.

me gusto que es ligera y que no ocupa mucho espacio en la mochila, no la he usado pero se ve de buena calidad.