Reasons To Choose The Drifter Over The Ranger: It's multipurpose (camp blanket, ground cover, shelter, warm and wet weather poncho, gear tarp etc) It's warmer The hood is optional Reasons to Choose The Ranger Over The Drifter: It's lighter at only 1.2 kg as opposed to 1.9 for the Drifter The hood is attached It's cheaper! It's more suitable for warmer climates