A clear hooded emergency poncho in polyethylene. 50 in. x 80 in. (127 x 203 cm), one size fits all. Reusable.

At this price the right number to own is five. One in each vehicle, one in each pack, one in the camp box, two spare for whoever turned up without one. That is the only sensible way to buy rain protection you cannot predict needing.

Same 50 x 80 in. coverage as the PEVA rain poncho — it goes over a person and a day pack.

Polyethylene is thinner than PEVA and this is the budget version, but Coghlan's does state it is reusable rather than single-use. Treat it gently and it will do several trips.

If you want one poncho that lasts years, buy the PEVA Rain Poncho. If you want rain never to ruin a day again, buy a handful of these.