The Best Rain Ponchos for Travelers and Hikers

We know, a rain poncho is not the most fashionable item to wear during a downpour. It sucks, even more, when it hides your carefully curated #OOTD. However, there are many reasons why rain ponchos are one of the best items you can carry on in your travel bags.

While those clear ponchos you find at a 7/11 might show off your nice outfit, it does very little in keeping you warm and dry under the rain. It definitely won’t hold up during a hike, either.

Rain ponchos are lighter than a jacket and thinner than a windbreaker or even a packable rain jacket. It does a very good job of keeping you dry as well as your bag. It gives great mobility during hikes, and you can easily stuff it even into a small day bag once the sun is out again. Here are some of the best picks of rain ponchos out there.