Ponchos can be more packable and lightweight, but many are also versatile ... To test with a pack, we wore a 65-liter Osprey Aura AG women’s backpack that was full, but not stuffed.

The best rain ponchos for backpacking can keep you dry in inclement weather and are lightweight enough to carry with you at other times (think: 9 ounces or less). Ultimately, the material a poncho ...

Ponchos can be more packable and lightweight, but many are also versatile in ways that some rain jackets can’t compete with. We tested 10 ponchos from well-known brands like Sea to Summit and ...