DIY poncho

**raiffnuke** · 08-27-2013, 15:14

Originally Posted by BigRed77

I was thinking of GoLite poncho. What length/type zipper is that?
Thanks BigRed77

That is a #3 waterproof zipper from Zpacks.

**DivaB** · 08-27-2013, 15:32

Originally Posted by raiffnuke

That is a #3 waterproof zipper from Zpacks.

Hi raiffnuke! Which zipper length do you use?

**raiffnuke** · 08-27-2013, 15:33

Originally Posted by DivaB

Hi raiffnuke! Which zipper length do you use?

I bought a length of zipper and zipper pulls so that I could customize the length. I am pretty sure the final length was 21".

**Floridahanger** · 08-27-2013, 17:47

Originally Posted by p0key

If I were making a poncho, I'd make sure to have a big overlapping vent in the back. Maybe in the front or under the arms too. My old motorcycle jacket had mesh pockets that doubled as vents if you left them unzippered.

Be careful, in the vent for the back of the poncho, if you plan on covering your pack. You may inadvertently make a funnel for water to go down your pack or back....

...Or, you may like that

**nothermark** · 08-27-2013, 19:42

Pit zips in a Poncho???? Think about it! ;-)

**Beast 71** · 08-27-2013, 20:59

Originally Posted by nothermark

Pit zips in a Poncho???? Think about it! ;-)

I'm with you, a poncho's plus is that they're like a bellows and push out hot wet air fairly well. I can steam up traditional rain pants or jacket and become wet from the inside out, but with a poncho, I don't have that problem. Ponchos have become my summer go to item. When it's cold I still like the rain coat and pants with polypro long-johns and a layer of fleece, it's almost as warm as a winter jacket and ski-pants.