>>938923>buy a miltec one but something breathable.>something breathable.>breathable.we're talking about ponchos buddy, by definition they're water proof, which, by extension, means they don't breath well. Moisture venting is achieved through the open design, what you're suggesting is something like a goretex or eVent poncho which is just retarded.
I like poncho for wet weather EXCEPT alpine hiking (steep terrain and exposure to blustery winds) and <40F weather.
I like not having to wear a jacket and salopettes, or carry a separate rucksack cover.
I like being able to rig it up as a tarp, wind break, temporary shelter, etc
And I love that it fits inside my cargo pocket so I can carry it much easier than a jacket.
Arms get wet? Tuck em in
Legs get wet? wear gaiters, I've never had wet upper legs with a poncho.
A poncho doesn't REPLACE a waterproof shell in EVERY situation, but it does a damn good passable job for the most part.
