Extreme Weather Test - Snugpak Enhanced Patrol Poncho
Extreme Weather Test - Snugpak Enhanced Patrol Poncho
Snugpak claim that the Enhanced Patrol Poncho is one of the most effective waterproof ponchos on the market. A bold claim indeed.
If only there was some way to test this……..
Link to item (non-affiliated)
www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B001B8FYB...
Let’s get right into it shall we?
This right here is the Enhanced Patrol Poncho from Snugpak. As you can see, it comes in this compression sack which is vented at the bottom. Compressed, it measures in at approximately 23cm x 11cm and weighs a mere 400g so it’s lightweight and super compact. Ideal for hiking.
Cost wise the Enhanced Patrol Poncho is great value for money. Brand new these can be picked up for anywhere between £30 and £50. I've included a link below to where you can buy it…bit don't go clicking it just yet….you've got the rest of the review to watch first.
Let’s look at the poncho itself.
The Enhanced Patrol Poncho is designed for quickness and ease. If you’re out hiking and the rain starts to fall you simply grab this, throw it over your head, pull your arms through and zip it up. There is absolutely no need to take your pack off like you would have to do with a rain-jacket. Infact, as the poncho is designed to cover and protect your pack too then - in theory - it should also remove the need to carry a separate pack raincover.
The hood is fully adjustable with pull toggles on either side and a hook and loop system at the back.
One of the features that attracted me to this poncho is that it has full sleeves unlike most other ponchos. The sleeves feature generously sized thumbholes which aid the fit and these thumbholes are large enough to fit gloves underneath.
The chest has a large front pouch which is ideal for keeping a map and compass. This pouch is fastened shut using a very strong but basic hook and loop system which is a shame as I personally feel it would have benefitted from a zip fastener instead. Behind the front pouch you will also find a spacious through pocket.
It is available in two colours - Olive and Black. This poncho is the olive one obviously.
Size wise, Snugpak claim it’s one size fits all. Now I’m 5’9 and even at my modest height I can feel some tension in the sleeves when I have my thumbs through the thumbholes, particularly if I’m wearing a large pack underneath. I’m not sure how ‘one size fits all’ it would be for people who are 6’ plus.
The Enhanced Patrol Poncho is made from Paratex Dry material and is fully seamed. The waterproofing on the poncho is a PU coating and it’s outer surface is treated with durable water repellent which is intended to cause any water to bead up and roll off.
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Snugpak claim that the Enhanced Patrol Poncho is one of the most effective waterproof ponchos on the market. After making a gear review I decided to test this claim by wearing it up Tinto Hill during Storm Brendan. Hope you all like this video. All comments, likes and subs are seriously appreciated. 😊👍
This is perhaps the best gear review I've ever seen. I've been on the fence for several months now whether to purchase this poncho, but your real life "extreme" test of this product convinced me to buy. Thanks for bearing through those high winds, driving rain and slick mud trails. I wouldn't have considered adding a belt until you actually proved it a necessity. P.S. the Snugpak Poncho Liner is also a versatile, well designed bit of kit.
Probably so much more comfortable than goretex. Ponchos make so much more sense. Goretex is ironically only good for cold below freezing weather....which is the exact opposite of how its marketed.
Nice review, I want one, a neat trick with a poncho is while you’re wearing it you can take your pack off swing the pack around to the front of you and then access your pack underneath the poncho and not get your gear wet in your pack, thanks for sharing, cheers
TIP: Put the waist belt THROUGH, not over, the hand pocket. Then your hands can be protected, and the kangaroo pocket can hold more cargo.
You’ll never find a better place to test proof and poncho than the west coast of Scotland 🏴 actually pretty every square inch of Scotland 🏴 will do the job. I know, I live there haha 😛
So where are you patroling
EYE!!!! LOOTS GOO BRANDON!!!!
Great product test. Glad you left your kilt at home for this one.
absolute boss
Nice review
Dear Scottish person, I really love you for this video. Just ordered one for myself. Thank you, Sincerely An English Person :-)
Best review I’ve ever seen in my life. You went to the next level. I am currently looking for a poncho because I am going to Iceland in September and I think I found perfect poncho. Thank you so much for this review. You are hero
Excellent test and video. Thank you. Greetings from South Carolina!
I’m preparing for the WHW next year so thought I should check out my current jacket for suitability… I’ve no idea if it leaked as I sweated so much.. thanks for the extreme test, Ewan. I think this is the way to go.
Well, I've stumbled across your channel looking for a Snugpak review. Great video, you certainly put the poncho through its paces. I think base on recommendation it's the purchase for me. I've subscribed too. Well done.
I remember seeing your video quite a while back and giving you a thumbs up. Now that I'm looking at it a second time I already ordered the poncho.
Two thumbs up! This is how you test gear and because of your review I am purchasing one tonight. I have the Snugpak Jungle XL blanket and love it. Thanks for the great review.
You deserve a million views for the extreme testing you did ! Great video
Thank you for making this video! It was just the sort of road test I was looking for! I've been trying to decide on rain gear for a variety of use cases and weight budgets. This clears up quite a few of my outstanding questions! I also appreciate the bit featuring muddy realities. I'm trying to figure out footwear as well. I favor barefoot style shoes, and it has not been easy convincing myself of certain practical realities... 😊