Foxelli Rain Poncho for Adults – Extra Long Reusable Waterproof Raincoat with Hood, Lightweight for Hiking, Camping, Outdoors

DISCLAIMER - I have not yet field tested this poncho in wet conditions as of writing this review on Sept. 15, 2020. This is a first impressions review of the product.OVERALL: Satisfied with my purchase and would personally recommend this brand/product to friends and family.PROS-Poncho folds up and fits compactly in a 6 x 10.75 inch pouch.-Fabric feels durable and sewn together well.-4 metal grommets located at the bottom corners and 2 grommets for the dawstring around the neck.-5 strips of velcro contact to reduce leakage.-Stylish patternCONS-Visor on the hood obstructs visibility and is quite floppy-Slightly heavier when compared to similar ponchos if you are into ultra-lite backpacking-Can become a tripping hazard if you are a shorter individualDETAILS:Packaging - Came neatly folded inside a durable and reusable carrying pouch w/ drawstring. The pouch is approximately 6x10.75 inches.Durability - The poncho itself feels fairly durable and is stitched together very well. I was very impressed by the stitching around the velcro where it would need to sustain a lot of tugging and pulling. Keep in mind that I have not yet field tested this poncho in the rain.Design - I like how there is a metal grommet at the bottom four corners to convert the poncho into a temporary shelter if you should choose to. There is also a small triangular pocket at the grommet areas to insert tent poles if needed to, however, I don't believe that they added the pocket for that reason. There are 5 strips of velcro contact to prevent water from entering (2 strips located on the left edges, 2 strips on the right edges, 1 strip around the neck area). Velcro on the sides are located right below where your arms extend out and also at the knee area (I stand 5 feet 6 inches tall). The drawstring for the head area is also protected by metal grommets to prevent tearing or ripping from over-using the drawstring. There is a visor to reduce rain from splashing into your eyes, however, the visor is very floppy and significantly reduces visibility. (I would recommend folding back and taping down the visor for better visibility.)Size - The poncho has a vertical length of 48 inches and a horizontal width of approximately 55 inches (when laid flat). As an individual standing at 5 feet 6 inches tall, the poncho came halfway down to my shin/ankle area when worn (might be shorter if poncho is worn over backpack). This can become a trip hazard if you are a short person. The poncho also came up to my wrists when I extended my arms parallel to the ground (I have a wingspan of 69.5 inches from fingertip to fingertip).Weight Comparison - The Foxelli poncho (11 ounces) is slightly heavier than other comparable ponchos like the Frogg Toggs Ultra-Lite2 Poncho (9 ounces).

Recently I planned a girls weekend to visit a horse event in Kentucky (end of April). Weather down there at this time can run from snow to tropical but is mostly rainy. Living in the desert myself I don’t have need for rain gear. I selected this poncho because I was looking for something long enough to give my legs protection while I was carrying a large camera bag.This was the best money I spent on this trip. The poncho is big. I am 5’10 and it covered me to about mid calf. It dried quickly and stored in a bag. It does not however pack down as small as some, but since it is durable and long I was not expecting a micro-packable item.All that is what I expected from a poncho. Here are the ways I felt it went above and beyond:-the hood has a brim and is slightly shaped. This meant that it stayed over my baseball hat like it was glued there. Even when the wind picked up.-Velcro sides were great when I was using my large camera in the rain at my seat, made it easy to get it covered when the rain picked up. Also good for ventilation while walking around in less heavy rain.-it is opaque enough that my friend changed her pants and put on shorts under it in a field full of people.-however it lets enough light in at least in the grey color that in a short hail storm I was able to duck my hat into the neck and eat my nachos (photo attached).-I didn’t make it into a tent with the grommets but I did use it as a dry place to sit as well as a place to sit my camera bag.-it was also large enough to go over the back of my chair, and still cover my knees and bag in normal stadium type seating.If you want to stay dry and need a cheap poncho get this one. I have mine packed for the next adventure already.

Purchased this poncho for a football game and was not disappointed. The grommets kept it from blowing around, the length was great, kept my pants dry and covered the back of my stadium seat. Wore it for over 4 hours and it held up great.The reason I did not give 5 stars is that the zipper was not long enough to open to get over my hat and glasses. A little inconvenient to remove outside in the rain to put poncho on.

I was hiking in Tennessee last year and an unexpected rain storm rolled in. I had a $5 poncho and although me and my hiking bag were dry...my hat and face were drenched. I couldnt take it off for shelter because it wasnt big enough. It was too much rain and not enough poncho. I am going hiking again and needed something that would solve my problem.This seems to be it. I know I will be able to use it with hiking poles (I prefer to hike with my arms and poles inside the poncho.) But the arm holes with velcro closure - amazing!The quality is exceptional and I can already tell that it will be keep me dry in some serious rain. The hood is great with a velcro opening at the neck so you can put your poncho on while wearing a hat (I tested it). The beak at the top of the hood is long but no longer than a baseball cap. It will def keep my hat dry and water off of my face. Speaking of water on the face, the drawstring on this poncho is going to be very useful. I can tell that it will keep the water out since it cinches tightly if you want.It can be argued that it's "big" as in too much fabric but based on my past experience, this seems to be a necessity. I am 5'6 and it fits well. The material doesn't make noise when you walk either.My only con would be that I wish the blue I ordered was more subtle but in an emergency...bright blue might be a good thing. Buy the poncho already. It's worth it.Lastly, the bag it comes with is perfect for keeping the poncho under control in your bag. Of course I wasnt able to put it back in that bag how it was sent but I got darn close.