Hiking in the rain can be miserable.

AND hiking in the rain can be wonderful.

You can hike the Pacific N.W. every day of the year. BUT many of those days will have a threat of rain. 

Click PLAY or watch it on YouTube. The joys and challenges of … wet weather.

TIPS:

• the RIGHT clothing (layers)
• long brim cap under long brim hood
• the RIGHT footwear
• the RIGHT backpack
• gear protected in dry bags
• electronics protected from water
• the RIGHT attitude

Having tried many systems over the years, I’m happiest now with …

• Helly Hansen LIFALOFT
  
  Hooded Insulator Jacket (washable)
• Columbia OutDry rain jacket
• Neoprene socks inside trail runners

No blisters. The shoes dry quickly. )My feet do get wrinkled after a couple of hours, however.)

If the rain really starts coming down, I’ll add an inexpensive Frogg Toggs waterproof jacket on top. 

Since I bought a Hyperlite 3400 Windrider backpack, I’ve not used a pack cover. It’s quite rain resistant. Everything inside is protected from wet and water.

Check this REI post – How to Go Hiking in the Rain

Of course if lightning and thunder threaten, take shelter immediately. 

Camping in the rain is definitely more challenging.

related – Miranda has some thoughts on Frogg Toggs. 

Click PLAY or watch it on YouTube.