Altus Poncho

[Walkingboy]

Is there video out there or advice on how to put a poncho on and more importantly talking it off when on your own? I had a another make and really struggled with this.

 

[Walkingboy]

Is there video out there or advice on how to put a poncho on and more importantly talking it off when on your own? I had a another make and really struggled with this.

In reply to my own question I have just noticed the Altus has a full zip top to bottom whereas my old one didn't. This must make it easier to put on and off.

 

[Anniesantiago]

You just put your arms into it and put it on?

 

[trecile]

No video, but this recent thread has some suggestions.

https://www.caminodesantiago.me/community/threads/altus-poncho-tips-and-tricks.73092/

 

[trecile]

@Anniesantiago has a very nice video about the Altus.

 

[gittiharre]

How funny! My friend an I spent an entire walking day inventing a spoofy video with commentary on how to Don and different an Altus. We were in stitches!
Unfortunately we never went as far as filming it....
I usually swing and flick the thing over the pack then put arms in and wriggle and pull it into position. If it is windy, use the wind to your advantage.
When it stops raining, I unzip, take the arms out and leave it tied under chin, move the sides so they drape over pack away from body, then let the poncho dry in that position, so I never put it into the pack wet.
My Deuter pack has a bottom compartment with zip and I can unzip that and pull out the Altus without taking the pack off. It is a very fast manner, when it starts raining.

 

[mikelynch22]

What is the name of the store in SJPDP?

 

[trecile]

Boutique du Pelerin. You can reserve an Altus (or other items) and pick them up when you arrive.

Pilgrim's shop - Shop for the pilgrims of St Jacques de Compostela

Shop for the pilgrims of St Jacques de Compostela

www.boutique-du-pelerin.com

 

[sillydoll]

If you cant get an ALTUS, Decathalon has a similar backpack raincoat.

 

[trecile]

If you cant get an ALTUS, Decathalon has a similar backpack raincoat.

Yes, this one, but it is heavier.

Poncho impermeable de montaña y trekking máx. 75 litros Adulto Quechua 900

Compra en Decathlon Poncho impermeable de montaña y trekking máx. 75 litros Adulto Quechua 900 Este poncho impermeable es el accesorio indispensable de las excursiones. Muy rápido de poner, te protege por completo de la lluvia, con o sin mochila (volumen máximo 75 litros).

www.decathlon.es

 

[Kitkat1066]

In reply to my own question I have just noticed the Altus has a full zip top to bottom whereas my old one didn't. This must make it easier to put on and off.

I asked exactly the same question. I think someone posted the link to that thread above. Trying the flick it over your head method lol Bascially hold the pocho in front of you zip open and flick it over your head.