This is a nice, large poncho, and in orange it is extremely visible. While traveling abroad in the Alps, I used it to shield myself and my family of five for 3 hours in a torrential downpour. Had we become stranded, I have no doubt that I could have used it to signal a passing aircraft for help. Definitely worth buying this in a nice bright color. Comes in a very small pouch, but not to be underrated.