Review on 🎒 Sapphire Bluefield Backpack Poncho – Lightweight Option for Outdoor Enthusiasts by Tammy Hines

I added them to my camping gear to be prepared for the unexpected. The weather in the countryside is often unpredictable and it is important to protect yourself and your backpack from rain and snow. I looked at several other options marketed as "ultra light" but prices ran well over $70 for gear that was just a little lighter or a little less packed than this poncho. So I risked this cheaper option, and indeed, in early August, we ran into an unexpected snowstorm on a multi-day ridge crossing. Without these ponchos to cover us and our packs, we and our gear would be soaked from the cold and heavy snow. Instead, we packed 12 miles in snow and rain while keeping our clothes and gear dry. Pros: Inexpensive, lightweight (though not "ultra-light"), small pack size, easy to use, durable, and waterproof. In addition, they have a zipper at the back that allows the poncho to expand to cover a full size backpack, or to be used for a small backpack or no backpack with no seams that can leak. Cons: These are not the lightest and smallest ponchos. on the market. General consensus: if you're crazy about grams and pack sizes, you'll want to spend 3 or 4 times that money for products aimed at ultralight backpackers. If you're a casual hiker who needs a reliable solution for rain, sleet, or snow, this is a great option. The packaging dimensions and weights given in the product details are correct and the ponchos are placed back into the storage bags after use. It's an economical option that you may never need, but if you do, these ponchos are worth every gram of weight or cubic liter of space they take up. More Details: They are designed for hikers who wear them vertically, but I carry my camera strapped to the outside, the bottom of the pack makes the load wider towards the back. This poncho was still large enough to cover all of my gear, although it didn't hang as low as the poncho photos show. For my backpacking partner, who carries his gear more vertically, the poncho hung much lower and also covered most of his legs and lower body from the rain. They're worth carrying anywhere from a one-day hike to a multi-day trip through the wilderness.