Created and tested in the French Alps, this back-up poncho provides shelter from the rain when hiking
WATERPROOF
Waterproof coating: 2000 mm rating (Schmerber)
Fully taped seams.
BREATHABILITY
Hydrophilic coating (RET=12): reduces condensation inside the garment.
COMPACT DESIGN
Independent storage bag provided.
Dimensions: L18 x H20 x D3
LIGHTWEIGHT
230 g so you can forget about it when carrying it in bottom of your backpack.
COMPATIBILITY
Internal volume can cover a backpack of between 0 and 25 Litres.
ROBUSTNESS
Polyester fabric with good resistance to tearing.
SIZING INFORMATION
The fit is suitable for a hikers whose are:
between 1.26 m and 1.56 m tall for the kids' size
between 1.56 m and 1.71 m tall for the adult size
.......... and carrying a backpack from 0 to 25 L
The hood is tightened with an elasticated cord and toggle.
This poncho is easy to get on and off thanks to the half-zip opening that allows the head through.
ADDITIONAL RECOMMENDED PRODUCTS
To complete your protection, we recommend wearing waterproof trousers
COMPONENT WATERPROOFING
A fabric's resistance to water pressure is measured by the height of a column of water that can be supported by the fabric in mm (test based on the ISO 811 standard). The higher the water pressure, the more waterproof the fabric. A waterproof rating of 2,000 mm means the fabric can withstand pressure exerted by 2,000 mm of water (the equivalent of a rain shower lasting for two hours).
WATERPROOFING OF THE GARMENT
this garment has been subjected to a shower test using 60 litres of water/sqm/hour for 2 hours. This test reproduces the average conditions of a rain shower in the mountains.
COMPONENT BREATHABILITY
To find out whether a fabric is breathable, we test its evaporative resistance or RET (based on ISO 11092 standard). The lower the fabric's resistance, the more water vapour generated by physical activity evaporates, and the higher the fabric's breathability. For example:
RET < 9 = extremely breathable fabric
9 < RET < 12 = very breathable fabric
12 < RET < 20 = breathable fabric
RET > 20 = little or no breathability.
This cape has an RET = 12.
COMPONENT WATER RESISTANCE
A fabric's water repellent property is its capacity to make water run off its
This prevents the fabric from swelling, and keeps it lightweight, breathable and warm. The fabric is made water repellent by applying a treatment to its outer surface. This treatment needs to be restored throughout the lifetime of the garment (every 3 washes).
All of Quechua's ponchos and capes have a water repellent treatment.
A SCORE FOR COMPARING PRODUCTS' ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT
The product's environmental impact is calculated over its entire life cycle using different indicators.
An overall score from A to E is given to help you easily identify the most eco-friendly products by comparing them with products of the same type (T-shirts, trousers, backpacks, etc.)