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Altus Poncho (ATMOSPHERIC H30)
Altus Poncho (ATMOSPHERIC H30)
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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)
Customer Reviews
In 2021 and 2022 I walked the French way and had no need of my poncho. In October this year I walked the Portuguese way and unfortunately experienced my first Camino in the rain. I was expecting great things from my Altus poncho as I had read how good they were but I am afraid to say on the three days I needed it I got drenched through. I don’t know what else I can say except I was surprised and disappointed.
I am 6'1" (185cm) and find the M/L to be sufficiently large and long over a 38L Osprey Kestrel backpack.. I used this poncho on a recent Via Francigena walk and found the possibility to leave the front zip open and just use the various velcro tabs to regulate cooling a bonus. It is possible to unhook your arms and leave the poncho hooked safely over the backpack to allow it to dry and keep ready for immediate reuse. It is not a light or small item when packed at 350g and 8cm Dia x 18cm when packed into it's drawstring bag but it keeps you very dry and does not flap in the wind like a shopping bag. Only downside is the lack of underarm vents and the elasticated cuffs meaning that you get sweat pooling in the arms.
