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Sea to Summit Ultra-Sil Nano Tarp Poncho

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Description

The Ultra-Sil Nano Tarp Poncho is four things at once: a raincoat, a pack cover, a groundsheet and a tarp. Made from 15D Ultra-Sil Nano fabric, it packs down to about the size of a fist, which is why it ends up in the pack on trips where a rain jacket would not.

What it does

Four things for 230 g: a raincoat, a pack cover, a groundsheet and a two-person tarp. That is the entire pitch, and on a fast-and-light trip it is a very good one - you carry one item instead of three and you still have an emergency shelter if the weather turns properly bad.

Waterproofing

Waterproof 15D Ultra-Sil Nano fabric with double-stitched, tape-sealed seams and a three-panel hood, which is the construction that actually keeps rain off your face rather than funnelling it down your neck. Side snaps close it up as a poncho, and it is cut generously enough to cover a large backpack - so your pack stays dry without a separate cover.

As a shelter

Guy attachment points turn it into a 2-person shelter at 145 x 265 cm. Pair it with a Sea to Summit bug tent and you have a genuinely ultralight complete shelter, which is the setup a lot of summer thru-hikers end up with.

Weight and packed size

230 g, packing to 7.5 x 13.5 cm. That is smaller than a drink bottle for a rain jacket, a pack cover and a tarp together.

Specifications
  • Dimensions
    145 x 265 cm
  • Material
    15D Ultra-Sil Nano
  • Packed Size
    7.5 x 13.5 cm
  • Weight
    230g

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Additional Information
  • Best Use: 2-Person Tarp Shelter or Rain Gear
  • Comes With Stuff Sack
  • Weight 230 g
  • Packed size 7.5 x 13.5 cm
  • Dimensions 145 x 265 cm
  • Material Waterproof 15D Ultra-Sil Nano fabric

FAQ's

Why choose the Nylon Tarp Poncho over the Ultra-Sil Nano version?
The Nylon version is perfectly adequate for recreational hiking / emergency use. Thru-hikers will prefer the lighter, more compact UltraSil Nano version

Is the nylon fabric 'breathable'?
No. But a poncho has far more ventilation than a rain jacket; condensation is rarely an issue

Suitable for use in windy weather?
A tarp-poncho is not designed for use in very windy conditions. In windy environments, a belt - perhaps an Accessory Strap - is essential to prevent the poncho from flapping.

What can I use it as?
A raincoat, a pack cover, a groundsheet and a 2-person tarp shelter - all in one 230 g item.

Does it cover my backpack?
Yes, it is cut to accommodate a large backpack, so your pack stays dry without a separate cover.

How does it work as a shelter?
Guy attachment points let you pitch it as a 2-person tarp at 145 x 265 cm. Pair it with a bug tent for a complete ultralight shelter.

How small does it pack?
230 g, packing to 7.5 x 13.5 cm - smaller than a drink bottle for what is really three pieces of kit.

How waterproof is it?
Waterproof 15D Ultra-Sil Nano fabric with double-stitched, tape-sealed seams and a three-panel hood.