It would depend on your purpose of having the poncho. You should also consider whether you want to have a disposableor long-lasting poncho. Besides, some ponchos have attached Velcro straps or buttons at the sides to give you a better fit. The drawstring can adjust the size of the hood and keep the water out more effectively. When a hood comes with the poncho, you should see whether drawstring is attached around the neck area. The pocket feature is also useful if you want to store small items without reaching the bag. With the help of the grommets and eyelets, you can hang the poncho between branches and use it as a roof to shelter yourself from the rain. This is important if you want your poncho to be multifunctional. Some ponchos come with grommets and eyelets. During the night time, a suitable poncho would be the neon poncho that can reflect light. If you plan to wear poncho for survival purpose, it would be good to wear the poncho in bright color such as red, yellow, or any color that contrasts with the environment. If you are going hunting, you should go for green or dark colored poncho to camouflage and blend in with the surrounding. This choice depends on whether you want to be seen easily in the wilderness. This prevents further damage to the poncho. Unlike normal fabric, this material doesn’t allow the spread when you accidentally rip the poncho or make a hole in it. The other material you should consider is the Ripstop fabric. Polyester ponchos are lightweight, durable and can retain its shape well after wearing. Silicone nylon or silicone polyester, on the other hand, is affordable and durable. This makes the poncho light but more expensive at the same time.
A cuben fiber is a combination of plastic mylar with other fibers. PU-coated nylon is durable and provides good resistance against water but it is also noticeably hot while wearing it. The contrast is polyethene where it is more friendly to the environment but not as strong as the PVC. PVC is sturdy against adverse weather condition but it is quite uncomfortable to wear on a hot day, and it is less environmentally friendly.
The usual materials are PVC, PU-coated nylon, cuben fiber, silicone nylon, silicone polyester, polyester, and polyethene.
A poncho can be made from different materials. The bottom line of a good poncho is its durability and versatility, balanced with reasonable price. The tradeoff exists so you should get the balance right. A smaller poncho, however, would be easier to pack and carry around. A large poncho is also capable of more functions. If you are taking a big pack with you during your journey, you should choose a larger poncho to cover your pack. Of course, how you plan to use the poncho would determine which poncho size you should go after. There are also ponchos which only covers your upper body while some give you coverage until the knee section. Some ponchos are designed to be gender-specific and some are customized for the kid, so their size would differ. Most of the ponchos are designed to be “one size fits all”. Other design such hood will also give more coverage to protect you from the rain. For example, taped seam would provide better water-resistant than other seams. The ability of water resistance depends on the built material and seams of the poncho. After all, it is what poncho serves to function primarily. This is the number one thing that I will consider when choosing a poncho. There are some considerations that you will need to see before choosing the suitable poncho for you.
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