Rain Ponchos - hate plastic, what suggestions?

[AliceIn]

My husband and I have Magellan rain ponchos (haven't used them yet but they are lightweight and breathable fabric). We don't have ponchos for the three kids yet (12, 9, and 8 when we go). Last year we used the vinyl ponchos and they got awful very quickly. Umbrellas are a really bad choice when you have 3 kids.

Has anybody found good quality/breathable ponchos for kids?

 

[tndisneyfan]

I've always heard good things about Frogg Toggs. They have kid sized ponchos.

 

[cobright]

My family usually goes in September and our philosophy is that we're not made out of spun sugar.

It rains. If you put a rain suit on you'll still get wet. Then you have a wet poncho to deal with.

Choose clothing that dries quickly.

 

[mmcguire]

We are DVC members, so we go to WDW pretty regularly. Of course it rains almost daily. For years we have done ponchos, but this year we bit the bullet and bought good quality rain jackets that are breathable and waterproof. We don't have to worry about them blowing around or tearing, and the best thing is that we can use them year-round.

 

[AliceIn]

My family usually goes in September and our philosophy is that we're not made out of spun sugar.

It rains. If you put a rain suit on you'll still get wet. Then you have a wet poncho to deal with.

Choose clothing that dries quickly.

I hate wet clothes. Blech! Nothing dries faster than staying dry.

For the people who had something relevant to my question and provided a helpful response thank you.

 

[fla4fun]

I also have a Magellans nylon poncho. I love how it breathes and how fast it dries. I would just recommend doing some Internet searches for child nylon ponchos.

I understand the whole rain jacket thing, and actually have a waterproof jacket as well, but the poncho seems to work better for me at the theme parks because it doesn't matter whether it's cold weather or warm, it will cover whatever I'm wearing that day while still allowing air to circulate. I don't want to wear an actual jacket in the middle of July.

 

[mnmhouston]

As annoying as it is to have but a dis poncho while you're in the park and under attack from a monsoon, we did it once and have used the same ponchos on probably 5 trips! They are pretty good quality to withstand the repeated use (travel in late aug/sept) so we used then daily from 5 minutes to 5 hours nonstop.

I just even put them in the wash to spruce them up for our upcoming trip next week.

 

[cobright]

I hate wet clothes. Blech! Nothing dries faster than staying dry.

You hate wet clothes but you like wet ponchos ... unless they are made of plastic, in which case you hate those too.

I'm trying to address your concerns. Whatever you where while it's raining is going to be wet. And if you have regular clothes under your poncho there's a good bet some of that is going to be we as well.

I concede that I'm biased against ponchos, they make me feel like a shabby chic couch or an invertebrate kite.

For my family something like the REI Sahara line of hiking clothes is the grand solution (example: http://www.rei.com/product/794434/rei-sahara-tech-shirt-mens )

After a drenching rain this shirt is bone-dry in less than 15 minutes. 10 if the sun is out. From the wettest seat on the kali river rapids to completely dry in 15 minutes.

Then you don't have to think about it. Don't have to remember to pack it. Don't have to 'do something' with it when the sun comes back out.

Or not, to each their own.

 

[pinkvol7]

I ordered my kids (11 & 6) raincoats from LL Bean. Lightweight, breathable, and fold up in a pocket.

 

[Sir William]

My family usually goes in September and our philosophy is that we're not made out of spun sugar.

It rains. If you put a rain suit on you'll still get wet. Then you have a wet poncho to deal with.

Choose clothing that dries quickly.

Pretty much my philosophy as well. Unless it is pouring I don't worry about it as I'll dry soon enough,same as ir you get Weston a ride. If its pouring I seek shelter in a ride, shop, or eatery, as the rain usually passes quickly. I find a jacket too hot and I've hated ponchos since my military days. I like a travel umbrella but hold it high to avoid hitting anyone.

 

[cymbaldiva]

I hate wet clothes. Blech! Nothing dries faster than staying dry.

For the people who had something relevant to my question and provided a helpful response thank you.

Well, that's a given, staying dry is always the best case scenario. However, since we all know that at WDW that's not possible seems like the poster who suggested selecting clothing that dries quickly was spot on - both relevant and helpful. Hope your thanks include them.

 

[disnut8]

The rain threads always amuse me. I'm sure we all jump in a pool every once in a while but getting rained on? Why is that different?

For me, it's like going outside in your pajamas. You have more on there than if you wore a bathing suit but wearing PJs outside your house is frowned upon.

 

[AliceIn]

You hate wet clothes but you like wet ponchos ... unless they are made of plastic, in which case you hate those too.

I'm trying to address your concerns. Whatever you where while it's raining is going to be wet. And if you have regular clothes under your poncho there's a good bet some of that is going to be we as well.

I concede that I'm biased against ponchos, they make me feel like a shabby chic couch or an invertebrate kite.

For my family something like the REI Sahara line of hiking clothes is the grand solution (example: http://www.rei.com/product/794434/rei-sahara-tech-shirt-mens )

After a drenching rain this shirt is bone-dry in less than 15 minutes. 10 if the sun is out. From the wettest seat on the kali river rapids to completely dry in 15 minutes.

Then you don't have to think about it. Don't have to remember to pack it. Don't have to 'do something' with it when the sun comes back out.

Or not, to each their own.

We manage to stay dry in a poncho. I just don't like that you get hot wearing them. They do a great job in keeping your clothing dry. Wet ponchos aren't a problem either, it's ponchos that keep the body heat in.

I got some good suggestions for breathable fabric ponchos for kids, and I'll go that route.

 

[AliceIn]

The rain threads always amuse me. I'm sure we all jump in a pool every once in a while but getting rained on? Why is that different?

For me, it's like going outside in your pajamas. You have more on there than if you wore a bathing suit but wearing PJs outside your house is frowned upon.

Wet clothes stretch a lot, or get super clingy or see through, and can be much less modest than a bathing suit in some instances. Bathing suit fabric isn't uncomfortable wet, but my underwear is. Since we're a clothes family unless we're at the pool, rain gear comes in handy.

 

[AliceIn]

Well, that's a given, staying dry is always the best case scenario. However, since we all know that at WDW that's not possible seems like the poster who suggested selecting clothing that dries quickly was spot on - both relevant and helpful. Hope your thanks include them.

Nope - I asked for suggestions for ponchos for my kids.

The rain loving, wet t-shirt participants don't get my thanks.

 

[hgeisler]

I've always heard good things about Frogg Toggs. They have kid sized ponchos.

This! They are awesome!

 

[PrincessMe]

My husband and I have Magellan rain ponchos (haven't used them yet but they are lightweight and breathable fabric). We don't have ponchos for the three kids yet (12, 9, and 8 when we go). Last year we used the vinyl ponchos and they got awful very quickly. Umbrellas are a really bad choice when you have 3 kids.

Has anybody found good quality/breathable ponchos for kids?

We LOVE our Magellan ponchos! Probably too long for kids, though, and I'm not sure of an alternative. Just wanted to put a plug in for one of my favorite products - great for the world and stopped DH and I from bickering over who was going to walk the dog in the rain.

 

[cobright]

Wet t-shirts, they're a privilege not a right.