Adults Pursuit Poncho Waterproof Cape fishing Rain Coat Mac Blue

This poncho will keep you dry once, and then you'll probably have to throw it away. As it's very very thin and cheap fabric, it's liable to tear easily, and it will be a pain drying it out on a windy day as it will fly all over the place and stick together in wet folds. Being thin fabric, when wet it sort of sticks together, too, and isn't easy to handle. And it definitely can't withstand a strong wind. And no way is it tough enough to take regularly along for fishing or backpacking. It's more of an emergency one-off light-weight poncho. It doesn't even have a carrying case. I think you are meant to stick it in your rucksack as bought, in its own packaging, and you're supposed to take it out and use it as a one-off if you get caught in a shower without a proper jacket.By the way, to get to the product, you have to cut open the packaging with a knife or scissors -- and the packaging is made of a much sturdier and heavier material than the poncho itself!The blurb says you can use this as a groundcloth, but it could easily tear and it's not thick enough to keep serious moisture out like a proper groundcloth. I guess you could use it in a pinch as a layer, or as something to fold up and sit on if the ground is a bit wet.For the price, I knew it wasn't going to be top notch, but I genuinely didn't think it would be this flimsy. My assessment is that this poncho is maybe worth about £2.99 tops, but I've seen stuff of this quality going for a pound or two at discount shops. Personally, I'd suggest spending an extra five pounds and picking up something a bit sturdier that you can use over and over again.

This just about lasted three outings at Glastonbury. I mean three wearings over a couple of days, not three full festivals. I knew they were prone to falling apart at the neck so was careful but still apart it came. It was there when it needed to be so I appreciate that but it is effectively a disposable item so arguably far better to be eco-friendly and spend a bit more for something than is genuinely re-useable. I did find that it's lifespan was enhanced with liberal application of duct tape. You'll look like you've gone a few rounds with Edward Scissorhands but you'll still be sort of dry.

A great cover-all. It is thhe 2nd one I have bought. I have learnt to be careful with the cord to pull the hood in. I split the 1st one by being too rough with the hood. Igt is great value for money.

A bit flimsy but very big so good covering

I bought this for my daughters Duke of Edinburgh expedition. It kept her and her ruck sack dry and then doubled up as a great waterproof blanket to sit on when taking their rest, on the very muddy ground. No rips or tares. Cleaned and packed away for another use.

I've worn this poncho once when I was walking the dog. It was very disappointing and I wouldn't recommend it. It does an ok job of keeping the rain out but I hadn't realised how HOT it would be inside it as of course it isn't made of breathable fabric. I'm not sure I would wear it again. It's probably ok if you are sitting still but I wanted it as a lightweight waterproof to pop on over my clothing and small backpack when doing short, local walks.

Have not used it yet it will be ok

I bought this for my mum who is in a wheelchair as a quick cover up if we get caught in the rain. Good value for money and quick delivery.