did a great job on the first run of updated Ponchos, but they sold out quickly. We'll make more, hopefully before 2024 ends.
One of the things we really like about a Poncho is that it offers so much versatility, and versatility is a very large part of what we are about.
Before 2024, we had not made Ponchos for several years. This new version is a total beast compared to the previous ... much bigger, with additional features:
The first production run of updated Ponchos were all made with our own , including the selvedge. But people asked for a lighter Poncho, so we'll be making Ponchos in all our FullWeight and MidWeight Fabrics ... and maybe even moving forward.
These Ponchos are large and only come in one size. We use the entire width of the bolt of Fabric, including the selvedge ... 57 inches (145 cm) across. Next run, they MAY be a little narrower because the bolts may vary in width. The front of the Poncho is about 42 inches (107 cm) and the back a little longer at about 44 inches (112 cm)
A mounted soldier in Ukraine told me a Poncho can provide tremendous warmth to a rider by capturing heat rising from a horse.
In testing, I was nicely surprised to find I could even mostly keep weather coming from the front off my face by tucking my chin inside the Poncho, pulling down on the side cords, relaxing the rear strap and looking down. Not the most natural way to walk, but better than wind or incoming sleet.