Best Rain Ponchos

Updated February 2019
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Best of the Best
Clear Harbour
Rain Poncho Family Pack (10 pack)
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Bottom Line

This 10-pack of ponchos comes with 5 large and 5 small – ideal for families with kids.

Pros

Ponchos come in different colors. Very compact. Colors make it easy to spot your family in the rain. Drawstring on the hood. Durable for a disposable poncho. Can be used several times. Works great to keep you dry on water rides at theme parks.

Cons

Once open, you won't be able to get this poncho back into its original packaging – so bring another bag to store it in if you want to use again.

SoTeer
Womens Rain Poncho
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Bottom Line

This poncho covers well and will keep you dry without wrapping you in plastic.

Pros

6 color choices. Sized from S to XXL to help get a comfortable fit. Wide sleeves. Zippered front. Has a hood to keep head dry. Roomy enough for several layers underneath. Keeps you dry without overheating you on warm days.

Cons

The material on this poncho is very thin. The hood does not have a drawstring.

Zoophter
Emergency Disposable Rain Poncho (10 pack)
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Bottom Line

A good value of 10 disposable rain ponchos that don't last long but work in a pinch.

Pros

Large size. A good fit for larger people. Sides snap. Clear plastic. Easy to unfold and put on. Decent quality for the price. Can be taken off and put back on without ripping. Inexpensive enough to dispose after use. Comes folded small for easy transport.

Cons

The 50" x 40" size on this poncho is too bulky for petite people. Not good for kids.

Best Bang for the Buck
Lingito
Rain Poncho Family Pack (20 pack)
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Bottom Line

Best value on a pack of emergency ponchos that come in sizes for adults and children.

Pros

Large 50" x 40" size for adults and 30" x 30" size for kids. 5 colors. Half adult and half kid sized. Easy to pack for vacation or day use at a theme park, festival, or camping. Colors make people easy to spot in crowds. Covers well.

Cons

These ponchos are very thin and will not last longer than one use.

PAXCOO
Reusable Rain Poncho with Hood (2 pack)
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Bottom Line

A poncho that will last more than one use that offers good coverage and is more fitted than other ponchos.

Pros

Sleeved arms. Snap front. Drawstring hood helps keep your head dry in the rain. Holds up well for many uses. Can fold up small when not in use. Covers well compared to the poncho style. Buttons are strong.

Cons

Not made with a lot of extra room, and not wide enough to cover a backpack.

How we decided

We purchase every product we review with our own funds — we never accept anything from product manufacturers.

21 Models Considered
6 Hours Researched
1 Experts Interviewed
147 Consumers Consulted
Zero products received from manufacturers.

We purchase every product we review with our own funds — we never accept anything from product manufacturers.

Why trust BestReviews?
BestReviews spends thousands of hours researching, analyzing, and testing products to recommend the best picks for most consumers. We buy all products with our own funds, and we never accept free products from manufacturers.
BestReviews spends thousands of hours researching, analyzing, and testing products to recommend the best picks for most consumers.
BestReviews spends thousands of hours researching, analyzing, and testing products to recommend the best picks for most consumers. We buy all products with our own funds, and we never accept free products from manufacturers.

If you’re hiking in the rain and want a protective cover for your backpack, a roomy poncho can accommodate you. If you’re spending a day at an amusement park and want “just in case” rain protection that folds down small, a poncho fits nicely in your pocket or purse. When choosing a rain poncho, you’ll first need to decide whether you want a disposable, semi-permanent, or permanent poncho. Disposable and semi-permanent ponchos tend to be monochrome sheets of thin synthetic material; many are sold in low-cost multipacks. Permanent rain ponchos are pricier; these options may sport a fun design, zippers or other hardware, and a fabric that feels more luxurious than basic plastic.

The team that worked on this review
  • Karen
    Karen
    Writer
  • Katie
    Katie
    Editorial Director
  • Melinda
    Melinda
    Web Producer
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SoTeer

Womens Rain Poncho

SoTeer

Womens Rain Poncho

This poncho covers well and will keep you dry without wrapping you in plastic.
$0
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Clear Harbour

Rain Poncho Family Pack (10 pack)

Clear Harbour

Rain Poncho Family Pack (10 pack)

This 10-pack of ponchos comes with 5 large and 5 small – ideal for families with kids.
$16
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Zoophter

Emergency Disposable Rain Poncho (10 pack)

Zoophter

Emergency Disposable Rain Poncho (10 pack)

A good value of 10 disposable rain ponchos that don't last long but work in a pinch.
$15
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Lingito

Rain Poncho Family Pack (20 pack)

Lingito

Rain Poncho Family Pack (20 pack)

Best value on a pack of emergency ponchos that come in sizes for adults and children.
$16
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PAXCOO

Reusable Rain Poncho with Hood (2 pack)

PAXCOO

Reusable Rain Poncho with Hood (2 pack)

A poncho that will last more than one use that offers good coverage and is more fitted than other ponchos.
$11

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