This one was purchased for my son, to use at college. I have had another one of these ponchos for regular camping use for over 5 yrs. That one has one small tear, where it got caught on something. A small duct tape patch, and otherwise it is good as new. It is very versatile, and I like how it can unsnap to lay flat. It is heavier than the typical poncho, and I have used it as a ground cloth when sleeping on the ground, and as a blanket in an unexpected cold snap. It can be a bit of a challenge to fold it back up and lay flat to fit back in the storage pocket. The one thing I would change is incorporate the storage poach into the poncho, so it could be a usable pocket when wearing, and less likely to misplace.
Rating:
[5 of 5 Stars!]