ohhiitznik
WKR
Lets say you have a USGI poncho, that is 20 oz. And you have a Gortex Paclite raincoat that is 20 oz. Which one would you take and why? Think of utilitarian, fit, ability to shed water, etc.
Im sticking with my raingear, I can hunt effectively in raingear if need be, not so much in a poncho
X2 - rain gear allows you to move and function as normal. Being military I've learned to hate the poncho with a passion. That's why all SF teams run real rain gear now. Its more functional and that poncho is also way noisier because the extra fabrics flowing around.