Zpacks™ Groundsheet-Poncho

Description:

We have taken our Bathtub Groundsheet, added a hood and zippers, and turned it into a 3-in-1 piece of gear; Poncho, Pack Cover, and Ground Sheet all at once.

Features:

Constructed from Black 1.0 oz/sqyd Dyneema Composite Fabric which provides good abrasion and puncture resistance that can stand up to wear and tear. The material is waterproof and not breathable so it is important to have air flow at the neck, sides, and waist to stay cool
The outside of the poncho goes towards the ground when in groundsheet mode. The hood will be underneath covering the neck opening.
Fitted Hood with visor keeps water off your face.
Waterproof zippers at the neck and sides for venting.
Half length separating zippers at each side ensure the sides can't blow open in the wind. An elastic belt at the waist allows you to snug the poncho around you for warmth when needed, or leave it loose for air flow.
Bonded hood and neck seams! No seam sealing necessary.
Coverage down to about mid-thigh on a 5' 9" person w/ a small backpack. You may want Rain Pants or a Rain Kilt.

The poncho width covers to mid-arms. Expect wet arms. A poncho may not be suitable as your only rain gear in colder weather.
All Zpacks gear has a two year limited warranty against defects in materials or workmanship. Please see our return / warranty policy.

Sizes:

Clothing items are made to order and are currently shipping in about one week. There may be lightly used gear in our Bargain Bin!

Solo-Plus Size:

When in groundsheet mode this is the same size as our "Solo-Plus" Bathtub Groundsheet. It will fit a single hiker.

28" wide at the ends, 42" wide at the center, 84" long, with a 5" bathtub folded up all the way around. (If the material were laid flat the dimensions would be 38" x 52" x 94").

Weight: 5.1 ounces (144 grams) / $175

Flat Size:

This size does not have the bathtub walls. It can double as a Flat Groundsheet under our Plex tents, or other tent models.

52" wide by 90" long. (132 cm x 229 cm)

Weight: 6.1 ounces (173 grams) / $175

Reviews and Customer Testimonials:

Please email us with feedback (good or bad) if you have any!

A quick Review of the Groundsheet-Poncho by Steve B.

"The poncho you shipped me saved my butt in the Racing the Planet Iceland Ultra-Marathon Stage Race last week. 155 miles cross country on broken terrain in 5 days. 60 mph winds and constant rain. Thanks so much!" -Roberto M.

"Just got back from a great hike on Canada's West Coast Trail. While we were lucky and only had 2 days of continuous rain my poncho was a great success. Of course I was instantly dubbed the hunchback while wearing it but it didn't take long for all my trail-mates to realize that I was the most prepared man in the group." -Ed M.

"LOVED the poncho on my 500 mile section of the PCT this year... it's one of my top 5 favorite pieces of gear!!! I used it in a downpour at the northern terminus as I completed 7 years of section hiking the PCT." -Sandy B.

"I used the Zpacks Groundsheet-Poncho for my 2015 PCT hike, and it remains my favorite piece of gear, hands-down. Even with 3000+ miles on it, a couple of accidental burns in it, under several different tents, and despite it making me look like a weather balloon when I wear it, I LOVE it. It�s the hardest-working piece of gear I own." -Michelle 'SuperClassy' M.