You can't go wrong here. Frogg Toggs sells a unique product. Almost like paper. Completely waterproof.
Ever been to Japan, where you could buy paper disposable underwear from a vending machine? It's almost like those white paper disposable jumpsuits that techs wear at a crime scene. So this will not be the most durable product that will last for years to come.
Extremely lightweight. Folds & compresses to almost nothing. I keep a set of Frogg Toggs Men's Pro Advantage Bibs, Black, X-Large and Frogg Toggs Waterproof Boonie Hat, Size 1, Black with this poncho in the back of my truck. Keep in mind, that is emergency equipment. A backup. Not primary. In case you leave and get caught in a surprise shower, this will be good enough. I have been surprised by a sudden change of weather, been able to put this on, then continue to finish what I was doing before heading back in to put on regular raingear.
You should have sturdier raingear for regular use. This is not going to take the place of GoreTex, Hipora, Helly Tech, NikWax, or DWR.
Water resistance is measured by the amount of water, in mm, which can be suspended above the fabric before water seeps through. Breathability or Moisture vapor transmission rate is measured by the rate at which water vapor passes through, in grams of water vapour per square meter of fabric per 24-hour period (g/m2/d)[citation needed], often abbreviated to just "g". In recent years [timeframe?] some[who?], but not all, sporting goods manufacturers have begun including this information on their product labels. Typical mid-range fabrics tend to have values of 5,000 mm of water resistance and 5,000 g of breathability; the best materials have 20,000 mm and 20,000 g.
Knowing that the material is very much like paper; this means that you are not getting something that will hold up to a lot of wear and tear. Good enough to put it on, and wear it until you can get out of the rain. But this s not going to be something you'll wear in every storm, go hiking through wilderness with, conduct combat training exercises in, or wear into combat. This will rip, snag, and tear easily. A tow truck driver will not wear this all day long through a winter season. A soldier of fortune will not fight off Somali pirates or depend upon this when waves are crashing. But if you're only taking temporary shelter beneath a canopy, overhang, or in a cave, and hunkering down until the rain passes, then you'll be okay since you're not trying to fight your way through a briar patch, or running through rose bushes thick with thorns.
I got one that came out of the package with a hole in it. What does that mean? Defective manufacturing? Poor Quality Assurance or no inspectin of product? I contacted Frogg Toggs immediately.
Frogg Toggs
Domestic Transportation
Coordinator.
131Sundown Dr NW
Arab Al, 35016
1-800-349-1835 Ext 129
Fax 256-931-1585
denise@froggtoggs.com
Denise Lively immediately replied with an RMA number and advised that they would replace the product upon receipt of my damaged unit.
Perfect, right?
No return shipping label was provided. I am expected to return their defect, at my cost. Yes. I have to pay to ship their defective item back to them........wonk, wonk, wonk........
The 5 Star rating is not for product support or customer service. When not defective, this is a good backup system. Be sure to inspect your item upon receipt of order. I know. It's a pain to unfold and check, then refold and repack something that you are not really intending to use. But make sure it works, before you take it out into field. The last thing that you want, is for a sudden shower to fall, only to find holes in your emergency raingear.
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