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-February 2012-

There is currently a waiting list of about 4 to 6 weeks for backpacks, shelters, and sleeping bags. If you need a quicker delivery please ask when you place your order and we will prioritize it. All of our gear is made locally right here in in our workshop.

All accessory items are in stock and are shipping in a day or two as usual. Thanks! Joe & Sheryl
ZPacks™ Groundsheet-Poncho
 
Specifications:

Weight: 5.0 ounces (142 grams)

Size: When in groundsheet mode this is the same size as our "solo-plus" cuben fiber groundsheet:

28" wide at the ends, 42" wide at the center, 7 feet long, with 5" folded up all the way around. (If the material were laid flat the dimensions would be 38" x 52" x 94").

Description:

We have taken our solo-plus size cuben fiber groundsheet, added a hood and turned it into a 3-in-1 piece of gear; Poncho, Pack Cover, and Ground Sheet all at once.

  • Constructed from Black 1.0 oz/sqyd Cuben Fiber which provides good abrasion and puncture resistance that can stand up to wear and tear. The material is waterproof and not breathable so it is important to have air flow at the neck, sides, and waist to stay cool

Poncho Mode:

  • Fitted Hood with visor keeps water off your face.
     
  • Waterproof neck zipper for venting.
     
  • Half length separating zippers at each side ensure the sides can't blow open in the wind. Elastic clips at the waist allow you to snug the poncho around you for warmth when needed, or leave it loose for air flow.
     
  • Bonded hood and neck seams! No seam sealing necessary. The body of the poncho no longer has any seams.
     
  • The poncho covers down to about mid-thigh (on a 5' 9" person w/ a small backpack) so you may want Chaps or rain pants. Taller people may want to request a longer poncho.

    The poncho width covers to mid-arms. Expect wet arms. Ponchos may not be suitable as your only rain gear in colder weather.

Groundsheet Mode:

  • The outside of the poncho goes towards the ground when in groundsheet mode. The hood will be underneath covering the neck opening.
     
  • The sides of the groundsheet are folded up 5" all the way around forming a bathtub shape to keep out water. The six corners can be clipped to your tarp or Hexamid shelter with hooks available separately below.
     
  • 7 feet long, 42" wide at the center (plus the 5" folded up edges). A good fit in any of our Hexamid shelters.
     
  • 1 year warranty against defects in materials or workmanship on all ZPacks gear.
Groundsheet-Poncho
5.0 ounces (142 grams) / $145
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Need shock cord and mitten hooks to clip it to a shelter? Add a set of 6 here:

6x Adjustable Elastic w/ cord locks and Mitten Hooks - $3.95




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