ShellTA as a Poncho

ShellTA over a sack

Ponchos are popular in other countries for a number of reasons:

• They offer rain protection and massive venting for summer rain and are a joy to wear over shorts – they keep the majority of your legs dry.
• In blustery weather they can be worn beneath your sack to stop the fabric from flapping too much.
• Compared to a waterproof jacket and trousers they are very light.
• It’s easy to access pockets on garments worn beneath the poncho.
• When worn over your sack it will keep it dry.

The side zips on the ShellTA means that you can adjust the venting depending on the wind direction and these allow it to be used in severe weather. (Please take care on dangerous and rocky mountain terrain by tucking the flapping fabric underneath your sack.) The side zips also allow it to be used as a bivi bag or two person mountain shelter.

The ShellTA is made from lightweight waterproof and breathable hydrophilic fabric which can aid the drying and breathability of hardshell and softshell under layers. Please see the Dual Protection category for more on this.