[Photo: Nike] The Metamorph poncho-meets-tent is a product of Nike’s ISPA program, an experimental division of Nike Lab. The acronym stands for the design principles improvise, scavenge ...

Last Friday, do-it-yourselfers across the country logged onto Internet message boards and began pondering the poncho’s design. Chatter over the pattern landed crochet near the top of the Yahoo!

Plus, unlike plastic or polyester, the material is tear-resistant and quiet, so the poncho won’t rip or rustle while you walk. Sierra Designs’ poncho is another solid, lightweight option ...