GoLite Poncho Tarp

[muleman]

GoLite Poncho Tarps are back in stock. Just picked up two.

http://www.golite.com/Poncho-Tarp-P885.aspx

While I like the design of the Six Moon Designs Gatewood Cape better.

http://www.sixmoondesigns.com/raingear/GatewoodCape.html

I figure I can make the GoLite work as a glassing shelter or emergency bivy shelter for a third the cost.

 

[muleman]

Per GoLite dimensions are 8' 8" x 4' 10".

 

[RockChucker30]

Just picked one up. Thanks

 

[muleman]

Here is a review with video of the poncho tarp. http://sticksblog.com/2012/05/31/golite-poncho-tarp/

 

[Rizzy]

Thanx for the heads up, I might get one.

I have been looking at this product also, I like how it serves multiple purposes

http://www.zpacks.com/accessories/groundsheet_poncho.shtml

 

[bearguide]

thanks for the links , looks like a great product. i like the cost of the golite, the design of the six moons, and the weight of zpack

 

[muleman]

thanks for the links , looks like a great product. i like the cost of the golite, the design of the six moons, and the weight of zpack

Amen, my feelings too.

 

[Matt Cashell]

I have been playing with the GoLite Poncho Tarp a little bit lately. I think it is a pretty decent product. It would be serviceable shelter with an ultralight bivy, and good rain protection in a sudden storm. I wouldn't want to do any extended hiking in it though.

 

[Rizzy]

The breathability is what concerns me, when it rains its always warmer. I have been searching for a poncho tarp made with E vent, but haven't found anything yet. The golite has the right price and seems to be a more feasible option for what its use will be.

 

[sk1]

I've been looking at these, pretty sure id still carry my normal rain gear.....i was thinking more along the lines of an emergency shelter when you've got to really hunker down and wait out a down pour

 

[Travis Bertrand]

It is awesome!

 

[muleman]

I've been looking at these, pretty sure id still carry my normal rain gear.....i was thinking more along the lines of an emergency shelter when you've got to really hunker down and wait out a down pour

My intended uses are:

1. Cover pack and body during downpour.
2. Glassing shelter from sun, rain, snow, wind.
3. Butchering shelter.
4. Emergency shelter.

I would consider it for an ultralight primary shelter if I was shorter. I'm 6'2" and it would be really tight for day after day use. Seems like all ultralight gear is made for people less than 6'.

 

[Mckinnon]

It is awesome!

Looks like a great emergency shelter, or something to put over the bivy in early season... thanks for the pics DR.

 

[sk1]

So if I'm caught in down our with lightning does that mean I have to find a stick to use and not my aluminum trekking pole? . I was just thinking it might be a good idea

 

[Lost Arra]

Must be popular item.
While I already own one I was going to get one for a gift.
Link now shows them to be sold out.
Any other purchase sites?
Sea to Summit has a similar one....for about twice the price.

 

[muleman]

Must be popular item.
While I already own one I was going to get one for a gift.
Link now shows them to be sold out.
Any other purchase sites?
Sea to Summit has a similar one....for about twice the price.

GoLITE has gone to direct sales only. So any products found elsewhere is old stock. One I really want to try is the Six Moon Designs Gatewood Cape.
http://www.sixmoondesigns.com/tarps/GatewoodCape.html