I started my PCT thru-hike feeling pretty smug about my top-tier rain jacket… the @EnlightenedEquipment Visp. I mean, it was lightweight, breathable, and kept me dry—what more could I need? 🤷♂️ Then I saw someone rocking a poncho. And let me tell you, just when I thought my rain protection couldn’t get better, I discovered the magic of ponchos: lightweight, simple, and the ultimate one-and-done rain solution. 🌧️🎒 And the way I used it the most? …as a ground sheet next to my cowboy camping setup for my pack and other things to lay on. 🤣🤷♂️ If you’re planning a thru-hike or just looking for smarter rain gear, check out the Enlightened Equipment Visp and the @Zpacks Poncho (linked in my bio) plus my full PCT gear list! Who else has been converted to Team Poncho? Or are you sticking with your fancy rain jacket? 😂 Sound off below! ⬇️
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