My wife bought these ponchos for the kids about a year ago. We never used them. Then last week, I went fishing with a friend. A storm came out of nowhere — wind, rain, the whole thing.
I had a jacket on, but I still fit inside this poncho over my jacket. It was a little tight, but it worked. I was out in the rain for a couple of hours. My upper body stayed completely dry. Only my legs got wet.
What's good:
Packs down to the size of a card. Easy to keep in a bag or glovebox.
Surprisingly durable. I dried it out at home and repacked it. Still fine.
You can reuse it several times — it's not one-and-done.
Enough for the whole family.
Price is fair for what you get.
What to know:
They're not super heavy-duty, but for emergency use, they work great.
Your legs will get wet if you're standing in heavy rain for hours.
Bottom line: Buy a pack, throw it in your car or tackle box, and forget about it. When you need it, you'll be very glad you have it. I was.