So it is waterproof. I used it in heavy down pour to cover my backpack and gear. However the grommets absolutely suck. I had a grommet rip off while trying to set up a lean too. I had a mss bivy bag so I stayed dry during the downpour. When I got home I removed all the grommet and epoxyed some nylon straps to the corners. I wish they would have a version with nylon tie downs. Grommets suck on most tarps. It appears to be pretty well seam sealed with tape. I also wish the tarp was a few inches smaller in length. I am 5'10 and is fits large even covering my pack. However the weight and price are right

6'4" and 220, covers well. Doesn't work the best with a backpack, so get a cover for your pack. Ground tarp, maybe, pretty thin. Small emergency cover for someone as a tent, not bad. Tested in the rain with no problems. Need to test in a torrential downpour or thunderstorm. Use the grommets on the bottom to snap a carabiner in for weight and keep the bottom closed. Looks like it will last. Don't recommend sticks or bushes near it. Packs down small and light. Fits in your pocket.

Read reviews and this poncho met and exceeded expectations. I needed a light but good poncho for archery hunting in the monsoons in northern arizona. This poncho is not very loud, very pliable, held up great in heavy rain with no leaks through the fabric, very light to carry for the just in case storm. What I like best is the size. I am 5'10", 170lbs, and during down poor poncho covered me with a small to med size day pack on my back, and bow at side while reaching down to ankles. Legs stayed dry. When I sat, everything including feet were covered. Bow stayed dry. The best coverage I have ever had in a poncho. Not too big either. Just right. As far as the reviews concerning only three buttons per side this is typical of any ponch and no more or less an issue with this one. If you have an issue just use sticky velcro as liberal as you want to close up the caps. I did, and worked great in wind and rain. Although the material is lightweight it is sturdy due to ripstop nylon and double coat of poly. Buy it. You won't regret it. Camo pattern also was surprisingly very good. My buddy said it blended in well. Probably going to buy another for back up as usually when i find something this good at a great price they sell out and become not available.

I am 5 10. This black poncho reaches my ankles.

What can I say. It is nice and big. No more wet legs. Tips of your shoes might get wet if you are walking. I can sit in the rain and not be concerned about getting my legs wet. In fact it is so big, that for someone of my height, I can put it over my backpack. This poncho is seam taped. However the poncho I received had an imperfection in sealing where the two halves of the hood meets the rest of the poncho. I fixed the problem with a bit of "Gear AID" clear repair tape.

The poncho has 3 push button on each side to close down the poncho.(6 in total). However under windy conditions those gaps between buttons let in too much wind (and with it water). Arcturus if you are listening, use 4 buttons or better yet 5! The product will be so much better. I am tempted to find a snap button fastener to add those missing button. When I was caught in the rain, the poncho was big enough that I folded the end over themselves with my arms to keep the water out.

Hood.is pretty basic and thus mostly formless fabric. You will need a baseball hat to give it some form else in heavy rain water will get into your face. Addition of something to stiffen the top rim of the hood will go a long way.

The interior side of the poncho feels rubbery. I don't like that feeling on my skin. My guess is that layer is for water proofing. It would be better if there was a liner, even a very very thin one.. something smooth. Think the liner of the Charles River Apparel Pacific Poncho.

Yet, when everything is said, this poncho did keep me dry. It is big. Your legs will be dry.. You can sit down in the rain. But it could be better. There are error in the manufacture. Hood design could be better. More buttons would help close the side. A interior lining would have been great.

Im gonna use this poncho next week for camping. Luckily it rained hard today. So i tried this poncho and washed my car. It is very light, water resistant, dry on the inside! 5 star on this one!ðŸ‘ðŸ»