anyone used the GoLite Tarp/Poncho?

[Dingle]

Im working on getting a lighter pack and was considering using the GoLite Ponch/Tarp. has anyone used it? how does it hold up?

thanks!
Dingle
GA-ME '04

[neo]

Im working on getting a lighter pack and was considering using the GoLite Ponch/Tarp. has anyone used it? how does it hold up?

thanks!
Dingle
GA-ME '04

there are much better options than golite:cool: neo


http://www.backcountrygear.com/catalog/accessdetail.cfm/EQ1200



http://hikinghq.net/gear/tarp.html

http://trailquest.net/dlgcponchotarp.html

[Whistler]

I own an Equinox silponcho now. While it's fine as rainwear, it's a bit unimpressive as shelter [lack of ridgeline tie-outs in particular]. My hunch is that The GoLite is a very good model, though I've never used it. It reviewed well on BPL, and Andy Skurka used it for most of his CTC thru-hike.

It's longer than it's flat-tarp competitiors from Integral Designs and Equinox. It's also cheaper than those two and the one from DLG. It also has ridgeline tie-outs that the Equinox lacks. Probably more durable than all three models because it uses a slightly heavier 1.7oz/yd2 silnylon fabric that GoLite uses in its other shelters.

I think the best competitor for the GoLite poncho-tarp would be one of the models from Mountain Laurel Designs. Different price range and feature set for each, but they both have compelling features and are the two I think most worthy of consideration.
-Mark

[The Solemates]

six moons now has one out as well.

http://www.sixmoondesigns.com/shop/shopexd.asp?id=45