Poncho or Rain Coat / Pacamac

[Spindles]

I always took a poundland fold up rain mac. It smells like sex offender and you sweat like a whore in church when wearing it, but it folds down to basically nothing and keeps the rain off. This year I'll be trying a rain proof jacket for the first time, but I expect not to need it at all. I walk 4 miles each way to work each night, so I've confirmed its efficacy at keeping me dry (does nothing for the legs, but I'll be in shorts and not care about damp calves).

[tricho]

Ikea in Germany has pretty good ponchos. I dont know if i can post the link here but they are 9.99€ (5.99€) with ikea family. Is that a thing in UK? . I dont even know.

I think they are called Knalla here.

[scrippit]

Last year I wore a rain proof jacket with a hood. On advice from here, I purchased a Brazilian Tarp Hat which was brilliant but allowed water to flow off the brim into the hood. Whilst dancing at Arcadia in the afternoon two lads, off their faces, pitched camping chairs in the middle of the dance area and sat there indulging and laughing - until one of them caught my hood and unleashed a couple of pints of water into his lap and stash.

That wiped the smile off their faces, as did the laughter from those dancing around them.

Edited March 26, 2015 by scrippit

[bennyboi]

I can't rock those ponchos as they are sweaty as hell!!

A decent jacket is something I've got for this year. One of those soft shell gortex jobs, hate being wet and hate being sweaty

[A Guy Called Matt]

These are excellent

http://camping.efestivals.co.uk/dark-blue-rain-poncho-2105-p.asp

and were more than a match for last years storm.

[morph100]

After reading this I want an ex army German, Dutch, Swedish pack a poncho, now where do I get one from?

[morph100]

These are excellent

http://camping.efestivals.co.uk/dark-blue-rain-poncho-2105-p.asp

and were more than a match for last years storm.

Are you Batman?

[A Guy Called Matt]

Are you Batman?

I can be

[ThomThomDrum]

Go with this

Or This

As you know what colour the rain will be on the Sunday night!

[carlosj]

morph100, I'd now go with the eFest batman poncho for lightness, but the ex-army option I took last year was Johnsons of Leeds, but the robust ones aren't listed now, so you'll have to Google it, f the eFest camo one isn't for you.

[CaledonianGonzo]

Were you on a cover band crawl?

Not intentionally, but one thing lead to another....

[CaledonianGonzo]

These are excellent

http://camping.efestivals.co.uk/dark-blue-rain-poncho-2105-p.asp

and were more than a match for last years storm.

And available at quite a discount...

[A Guy Called Matt]

morph100, I'd now go with the eFest batman poncho for lightness, but the ex-army option I took last year was Johnsons of Leeds, but the robust ones aren't listed now, so you'll have to Google it, f the eFest camo one isn't for you.

And available at quite a discount...

and there are different colours including the useful Purple option for Sunday.

A seriously good price and they are really excellent.

[payneruk]

Sorry I should of said army style poncho rather than the 'disposable' crappy ones when I started the thread.

From the comments on here. It looks like that's the way to go now!

Anyone got any links to good amry ponchos?

[carlosj]

and there are different colours including the useful Purple option for Sunday.

A seriously good price and they are really excellent.

Mrs CJ and I take turns frightening people in shops by punching our chests twice to each other across the floor and saying 'Love you Leeds'. Doesn't look as cool as Prince in his big afro and purple velour though.

[jeffie]

Waterproof jacket, plus a small emergency poncho in case I'm caught by surprise (not used it yet).

Oh, and shorts for the bottom half. Always shorts in the rain.

Always always shorts

[Leggins]

Standing in the pouring rain last year through Kodaline in a cheap rain mac, I reached my lowest point of the festival. My festival nokia drowned in my pocket and my trousers were soaked. I was in envy of my friend who was wearing a poncho and stayed dry so this year I've swithced to a decent poncho. No more wet legs and somewhere to sit if it's muddy.

[Chazwozza]

If you can find a lightweight Aussie Drizabone raincoat, they're the thing - I've used mine several times, including last year's downpour, with no probs. They have pockets, they're long (so you don't get wet legs) and you can sit on them too at a pinch. But the 'Freedom Anywhere' chair from GO outdoors is unbeatable - no moving parts so nothing to break, a sort of pocket on the outside and a carrying strap. and it sits low so you don't get in people's way/spoil their view.

[frostypaw]

But of clarification needed

Poncho doesn't always mean the cheap horrible plastic ones, they're sweaty and only good for showers really

The proper military ponchos are the way forwards - unlike a coat it goes down past your butt and pockets so the contents don't get wet and you can sit down

Rain coats just result in wet bum and pockets.

[guypjfreak]

tut tut

[jmarmer]

I lust after the Rohan Canopy Cape, very pricey at £87 but I would imagine once the investment had been made even torrential persistent rain would not be an issue. If you spent that much you'd probably be a bit miffed if it didn't rain. Mind you I would spend that much on walking boots without a seconds thought so hmm..........

[sheffieldlady]

I prefer looking like a tit and having water proof trousers. Used them for the first time last year and was really smug when the downpour happened.

[Starchild771]

I had a decent waterproof but I stayed drier in my £1 plastic thingy when the heavens opened for that biblical downpour last year (plus it covered my bag easily). I find that most "breathable waterproof" fabrics eventually let water through if the rain is persistent enough.

Oh and no one will care what you look like if it starts raining as we'll all be covered in mud if it starts to pour!

Edited March 26, 2015 by Starchild771

[grumpyhack]

There are two separate issues, although related, keeping dry and keeping warm.

I've got a brilliant waterproof that rolls up like a largeish pacamac which I bought at an Oxfam stall at Chagstock and does all the keeping dry.

Light enough and small enough to carry in a day bag. Long enough to come down to my knees and with a hood.

But, although it keeps the rain out I need something more substantial for the evenings when it can get chilly. So have a new Jack Wolfskin double Goretex anorak with a zip out lining for the evenings. My friend, who's a serious hill walker, reckons it would normally cost about £200 but I picked it up in Vietnam for just £18.

[sime]

With a rain jacket i get wet legs but with a poncho i dont

I always take wellies, a pacamc and also wet weather trousers too. The trousers keep your legs dry and act as a mud barrier. Wet weather gear is as essential for Glastonbury as wet wipes. Always be prepared. Dib Dib Dib