It seems that many folks are playing around with different kinds of Cuben Tech variants to make waterproof and breathable clothing. I guess they missed my Search for the Holy Grail article on this fallacy.
Aside from this fruitless search, many people feel that Cuben Tech clothing is not visually appealing — I think the term is aesthetically.
I think folks are missing the positive unintended consequences of my Cuben Tech poncho.
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Some thoughts on rain gear…
There is no perfect rain gear.
What works for me may not work for others. Of utmost importance is the fact that each of us have a different physiology, hike at different speeds; and each trip varies in weather, temperature, and terrain. Each of these variables contributes to different kinds of rain gear solutions. Like so much other backpacking gear, the hiker will need to learn from experience what works best for them. You won’t learn it here, or anywhere on the Internet, or in a book.
So I decided to share what I have learned over the years — what has worked and what has not worked. Your experience may be different.
Continue reading The Search for the Holy Grail: Waterproof Breathable Rain Gear
The design of the zPacks Poncho/Groundsheet is ingenious. Most poncho/tarps are too big as a poncho and minimal in size as a shelter. Because the poncho/groundsheet only needs to fit inside a zPacks Hexamid shelter, it is much smaller than most ponchos, and is not susceptible to all the hazards of the typical poncho (i.e. blowing around in the wind and catching on brush).
Mine is made from .71 Cuben Tech fiber and weighs 3.4 ounces (96 grams).