High Sierra Topix

I use a lightweight Integral Designs poncho as an essential part of my kit. It is made out of silicon impregnated nylon, weighs less than 9 ozs and can be used as a tarp in a pinch. https://www.rei.com/product/735319/inte ... tarp-5-x-8

I don't like laying around in a tent during the day and will often use the poncho during a downpour rather than retreat to the tent. If I'm still hiking and it's raining steadily, I'll harness up with the poncho on.

Back in the day, when I was poor and had to make do on a budget, I would cut a head hole on a plastic garbage bag and use it as a makeshift poncho. No way to hike with that on though.

Mike

i have a go lite that I bought at significant discount as they were going out of business. Weighs 8 oz.
Mike

Thanks Mike. I see that Sea to Summit currently offers silnylon ponchos in the 8 oz range as well.

I carry just the rain jacket. But I do carry the 3 oz. overpants which allows me to carry lighter pants in total.