I scrapped the poncho tarp this year. Hunted one day in light rain/sleet/snow. The original idea was that it would cover me, my pack, and serve as an emergency shelter. The reality is I've carried it for no other reason than raingear and that it stinks as raingear. Just hate a poncho.
So I purchased a lightweight Cabelas rain shell and I'll carry it. I don't spend a great deal of time in the backcountry anyway. My raingear is more for the occasional times I may need it.
I really need a new and lighter weight bag. That may be my big gear upgrade this year. Last year it was a Paradox pack, which has worked well BTW.
Other than that, I'm fairly content.
