UPDATE: Altus is no longer making the "Golden Lima" poncho and the current Navy Blue will be revised in new colors later this year. Until those new versions are out they have no more stock. They mentioned to me it might be until September, hope to have more back in stock before that, but...
Wears as a Jacket. Space for backpack. Is a Poncho.
Very light, comfortable and compressible poncho. Specially designed for protection against water for any activity.
Our Atmospheric H30 poncho offers lightness and waterproofness. Easily compressible and made with our Waterproof fabric, its heat-sealed interior seams guarantee its waterproofness. Includes carrying bag. The longitudinal front zipper includes a gusset to carry the backpack by opening the snap buttons. It has an integrated hood and is adjustable with regulators and a drawstring, and has rubber cuffs. 2000 mm water column.
CHARACTERISTICS:
- Breathable and water-repellent garment.
- Adjustable hood and cuffs with rubber.
- Bellows system to expand space for the backpack.
- Compressible.
- Transport bag.
- Thermo-sealed seams.
- Waterproofing: W/P 2,000 mm DWR.
- Composition: 100% Ripstop Polyester 20D R/S PU.
Material: 100% PES Ripstop 20D R/S PU
Weight: 300 grams (10.59 ounces)
This has been a Camino Forum favorite for years. See here for the conversation over the years on the "Altus Poncho".
Wonder what size to get? Have a look here for some advice from one of our Camino Forum members. See the post here.
This is what he says:
The size S Altus atmospheric poncho will fit you if:
– you are shorter than 170 cm (5 feet 7 inches), and
– your backpack is smaller than 40 L, and
– your weight is under 70 kg (154,3 lbs)
The size M-L Altus atmospheric poncho will fit you if:
– you are between 170 cm (5 feet 7 inches) and 185 cm (6 feet 1 inch) tall,
– the size of your backpack is between 40 and 50 Liters
– your weight is between 70 kg (154,3 lbs) and 90 kg (198,4 lbs)
The size XL-XXL Altus atmospheric poncho will fit you if:
– you are taller than 185 cm (6 feet 1 inches), and
– your backpack is bigger than 50 L, and
– your weight is over 90 kg (198,4 lbs)