Forclaz Hiking rain poncho – MT500 – 60L – Black – S-M

Developed by our team in the Alps, this long-sleeved rain cape offers protection on wet hiking days. Made extra spacious to protect your 60L backpack too, this is an essential piece of hiking kit.

Benefits

Compatibility
Sufficient coverage for a 0-60L backpack

Lightweight
From 340g (S/M) to 380g (L/XL) so you can forget about it in your bag

Robustness
Polyester fabric with good resistance to tearing

Waterproof
Coating: 2,000 mm (Schmerbers) Fully taped seams Long sleeves

Pockets
2 openings for easy access to jacket or trouser pockets

Breathability
Hydrophilic coating (RET=11): limits condensation inside the garment

Ventilation
Deep zip for ventilation to allow fresh air to enter during exertion

Technical Informations
Fit and sizing information
Good coverage for hikers between 157 and 173 cm in height (size S/M) or 174 and 190 cm (size L/XL) and carrying a 60L maximum backpack.

Hood can be tightened thanks to elasticated drawcord and stopper toggle.

The ends of the sleeves are cuffed with an elastic binding that prevents water from entering your sleeves.

This rain cape is easy to get on and off thanks to its long front zip which slips easily over the head.

Additional recommended products
To complete your outfit, we recommend overtrousers or waterproof gaiters to fully protect your lower legs. For greater breathability, the waterproof hat can also be attached to the poncho!

Component waterproofing
We measure a fabric’s resistance to water pressure, expressed in terms of the height of a water column in mm (based on the ISO 811 standard).

The higher the water pressure, the more waterproof the fabric.

Components scoring 2000 mm can resist the pressure from 2000 mm of water (which is equivalent to a rain shower lasting two hours).

Waterproofing of the garment
This garment has been validated in a shower test under 60 litres of water / m / hour for 2 hours. This test reproduces the average conditions of a rain shower in the mountains.

Component breathability
Our rain poncho and cape ranges do not come with a waterproof/breathable membrane.

Therefore, we recommend calm, gentle use to reduce perspiration rather than fast hiking!

Component water resistance
The water-repellent property of a fabric is its capacity to make water run off its surface without absorbing it. This prevents the fabric from soaking up water and keeps it lightweight, warm and breathable. The water repellent property is achieved by treating the fabric’s exterior. This treatment needs to be renewed throughout the lifetime of the garment (every 3 washes). All Quechua ponchos and capes have a water-repellent treatment.

Care
We recommend you use a re-waterproofing product (spray or liquid)

To renew the fabric’s water repellent-properties and optimise the garment’s performance throughout its lifetime.

Composition
Main fabric: 100.0% Polyester; Coating: 100.0% Polyurethane

Tips for storage and maintenance

Maximum Washing Temperature 30 C. Normal Treatment.
Bleaching Excluded.
Do Not Tumble Dry.
Do Not Iron.
Do Not Dry Clean.

Storage tips
Long-term storage: dry thoroughly and fold in its bag.

Tests And Warranty
Warranty: 2 Years

What’s in the box
1 x Forclaz Hiking rain poncho – MT500 – 60L – Black