VAUDE Valdipino Poncho Raincoat

I bought this to attend Rock on the Range this past year because to my utter disappointment, the three-day outdoor festival had rain in the forecast--all day, every day. Well that's where my disappointment ended because this poncho was great! I've never owned one and considered getting a cheapie disposable one, but this was so very worth the extra money! This kept my head and body dry and there wasn't even a hint of moisture (I was worried that the material might sweat)! My friend wore another kind--we both wore our ponchos w ball caps--and his hat took two days to dry out, while mine wasn't even wet. To my surprise, I didn't look nerdy and embarrassed but definitely felt a tad of superiority--a little rude I know--the the other concert goers who were worried about looking too cool and walked around soppin' wet all day (the rain was the worst on Fri and not so bad the rest of the time, so I didn't get heavy duty use out of but it was we worth the purchase for a day and a hald). Love it!!! P.S I'm a 5'6" 125 lb girl and ordered the small. I'm not going to detail the fit because it is a poncho afterall and is not intended to be stunning; it is indended to keep the wearer dry and it did an excellent job of that. Very pleased.

I got the 2XL for maximum coverage and it's actually a little too big. It's waterproof, lightweight and packs into its own bag. A must for any commuter cyclist.

I truly enjoyed wearing this poncho at our rainy football game. It's very durable and thick unlike most rain ponchos on the market. The arm pockets are a little low but the snaps are very strong. It can be used as groundcover to sit down on after the rain stops. The hood as a cap bill to keep your face protected as well. I really like the fact that it folds into itself but it did take a while to figure out how to make it work so some folding instructions would be a nice addition.

I've only had the opportunity to use it once in a moderately steady rain and it did its job well. I was completely dry after a 30 minute ride. Well almost completely. My shoes were wet, but that's no fault of the raincoat.

Terrific, fast service and shipping, and a quality product. Thank you.

And I like that color! Just mentioned it for those who might rely on the photo alone. This is a very very nice poncho. Not your typical vinyl job. Please note; it is a vinyl-type fabric...but not a cheap-o. Proper ponchos for cycling are hard to come by here in the States...I don't know why...I have searched and searched. This seems like a good bet for the price range. It has a hood with a little bill on it. And cotton wrist bands underneath in front to keep the poncho from lifting up in the wind. And a zipper pouch in front. I'm a size 16 female and the medium fits fine. Only thing that's a little weird...the shoulders are extremely 'square' shaped. No biggie. Anyway...Don't buy the plasticky junky ponchos out there...they're a waste of money in the long run. Get this one.

very good

Flimsy material. Not useful.