Comments about Campmor Ultralite Extension Poncho/Tarp:

I use the product as rain protection on wildreness trails, and if I had to, as a shelter. Its great because of its compactness, and the fact that it is big enough to cover me and a full ALICE pack. Bad thing about it is that although it has a few useful snaps I am always afraid that they may end up ripping the fabric.

Comments about Campmor Ultralite Extension Poncho/Tarp:

Super light weight and great coverage.

Comments about Campmor Ultralite Extension Poncho/Tarp:

Versatile product -- very light weight and adds options when backpacking or just traveling. I've carried it with me on a recent trip, but not needed it, so I've just tried it on so far. It's light and small enough (slightly less than half the packed size and much lighter than my older mil surp poncho)that I don't mind carrying it along whether for a day or longer.

Comments about Campmor Ultralite Extension Poncho/Tarp:

Bought one each for myself and my wife, they were used in Glacier National (July) and Yellowstone (June) in 2010. Yellowstone was especially wet in early June - snow and rain - and had a number of chance to use the poncho. In Glacier it was not as wet, but we did use the poncho on a couple of occasions, and we even hit some hail on one hike!

All in all, though pricey, I would recommend this poncho to anyone. It is VERY light weight (which I value highly) and performed well in even extended downpours. Remember, it is a poncho, not a coat, so don't expect it to keep you both warm and dry if you want to keep hiking! You still need a layer underneath in colder climes when it clouds up.

For short rain bursts this was perfect due to the ability to throw it over the pack quickly. Only drawback I could find is that on warmer days it got a little "sticky" or humid inside the poncho, but that was expected, it is just one of the drawbacks of nylon fabrics.

Great poncho. Note I did not silnet the seams as recommended - I may have to do that over time.

Comments about Campmor Ultralite Extension Poncho/Tarp:

Used this as an ultra light, multifunctional piece on a 2 week stint on the Superior Hiking Trail. Was very happy I had it. Worked great as a rain poncho, and was an easy set up for providing a sheltered food prep area outside my tiny ultra-lite tent - it rained a fair amount that trip. It is hot, as it doesn't breathe at all, but when balanced against honking gear up and down the goat tracks and sharp elevation changes along this trail, it made me happy to know I had a wee 10 oz or so on my back as insurance against hypothermia inducing rain while hiking or hunkered down making chow before passing out after a long day on the trail. The only time it isn't buggy in MN is when it is cold, so I'll likely never find out how cool it would be to just use the thing as a shelter by itself - but this is a great piece of very functional equipment. Great wind and rain barrier, whether on your body or pegged down with sticks/hung between trees/propped up with your hiking poles. Two thumbs up!

Comments about Campmor Ultralite Extension Poncho/Tarp:

Bought for backpacking for multi-day pack cover/poncho/hammock cover use. Quite roomy and comfortable, and fits well over my Grand Trunk UL. Light enough to throw in even when bad weather is not expected. great features with snaps to pull the back up when you're not wearing a pack. Integrated hood with drawstring. lots of tiedown loops. And even lighter than my Sea-to-summit ponchotarp. It's also less clammy that the S2S.