Having hiked many hundreds and hundreds of miles, I know nothing is waterproof! It is not, eventually, everything will 'wet down' once it meets a saturation point. I have spent days hiking in pouring rain where I wake up and just put on wet clothes to save my dry clothes. Gone are the days of buying waterproof pants and jackets. But the one thing I cannot do without is a solid poncho and windbreaker. I will hike in shorts in cold weather so long as I have a great poncho and windbreaker. I sweat a lot! So long as I have a poncho that protects me from wind and some rain, I can continue to hike. A breathable poncho will allow my body to breathe which is what this one does. It also will protect you from wind along with a jacket. Wearing shorts helps regulate my body temperature. As far as hiking, this is on the heavy side and there are more lightweight ponchos on the market but at a steep price. Not worth it in my book. This one protects me as much as it can and blocks the wind. Great product and I highly recommend it even if it adds a few precious ounces to your pack. Happy trekking!
Rating: [5 of 5 Stars!]