If you travel light or decide to go for a spontaneous swim
you can wear your poncho instead of a swimsuit, or on top of your clothes for extra warmth.
It is surprisingly easy to swim in a poncho; just make sure it doesn't go over your head.
Some ponchos usually have a strap that connects the front and back between your legs.
Others may have a waist band.
It may balloon and float up for a moment when you get into the water,
but that can be managed if you keep the neck opening loose.
Hiking ponchos usually have a strap that connects the front and back between your legs to keep them from riding up in wind or water.
The back can be buttoned to the front and thus should stay in place when you run or swim.
Army ponchos often have a waist band inside the front to keep it close to your body when you wear it into the water.
Only the lower part of your poncho floats about, but it shouldn't cover you face.
Jeantex Bernina Waterproof Hiking Poncho
- Buttons at the sides for all round protection
- Adjustable fixed hood with peak
- Rear ventilation
- Adjustable length
- Packs away into rucksack easily
- Length normally well below knee on average size person
- Ties between legs so it doesn't go ver your head.
Hiking in the rain can be fun if you have a hiking poncho with you.
Keep one in your pack at all times in case of a sudden downpour.
It is beautifully relaxing to sit in the rain inside your hiking poncho
and listen to the raindrops as they fall onto the fabric, form little puddles and then roll off.