Review of The "Summit Collection" Pacific Poncho from Charles River Apparel

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The "Summit Collection" Pacific Poncho from Charles River Apparel
By: Charles River Apparel Average Rating: 4.5 Total Reviews: 3
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singing in the rain

On: 2008-12-12

i bought these ponchos for myself and my husband.
with the first southern california rain we put them on covered up our 2 1/2 year old son with his new cars rain poncho and headed out for a family walk in the rain.
they are brilliant!

Great rain gear

On: 2007-08-24

When traveling this rain coat is easy to pack/unpack, and provides great rain resistance-- had to use it several times with no problems

Great rain gear

On: 2007-08-23

When traveling this rain coat is easy to pack/unpack, and provides great rain resistance-- had to use it several times with no problems

You can buy the same for less, or do better with my suggestions

On: 2006-07-28

I was astonished at how flimsy the poncho turned out to be. I mean, at almost $25 invested included shipping, I was expecting better quality.

Well, its very thin, made in China, and has plastic snaps. The so-called polyester lining just adds to the heat thats generated. Ive owned many ponchos through the years, and the first thing you learn is that a poncho is a terrible design to keep out the elements for more than a short period. The reason involves the way its cut. What Ive learned is that you should buy something with some weight to the fabric so that the wind doesnt lift it up or out and allow the elements inside.

Next, you become hot and start sweating profusely in short time. So, a good lining, or a breathable system is required.

If youre just going to use it for short bursts in the rain, then you can get a cheap $10 nylon or plastic poncho almost anywhere. However, if you camp a lot, or will be out in the elements, you need better. The best poncho I ever owned had a rubberized outer layer and a thin cotton liner. This solves both of the problems I mentioned, because it had the weight to stay down and had the lining to help evaporate the sweat.

Poncho Review

On: 2005-09-19

Not the finest quality out there, but well worth the price. Not fancy but functional and inexpensive.