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Hiking & Backpacking in the Rain - 5 Great Tips
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In this video you'll learn how deal with the rain when hiking and backpacking in the outdoors. Here are the 5 key tips:
Tip #1: Avoid Cotton
Cotton retains moisture and will keep you wet and miserable for the rest of the day. Wool or synthetic clothes are better choices when walking in rainy days.
Tip #2: Bring Appropriate Rain Gear
You will want to bring a waterproof rain jacket and rain pants that fits you well and covers all your body.
Tip #3: Wear Waterproof Hiking Boots
You might want to consider wearing gaiters and waterproof hiking boots when hiking. High boots also helps to keep the water out when raining.
Tip #4: Pack Dry Clothes for the End of the Day
Bring an extra pair of socks, underwear and maybe a base-layer to put something dry on at the end of a rainy day.
Tip #5: Carry Blister Supplies
Blisters are easier to develop when your feet get wet. So in a rainy days, chances are you might develop more blisters than when hiking in a sunny day.
Summit is an online community that brings together adventure junkies from all over the world to share stories, help each other out and meet other adventure buddies.
It's like Facebook for adventure junkies, but with better privacy, no ads or spam and tons of extras.
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In this video you'll learn how deal with the rain when hiking and backpacking in the outdoors. Here are the 5 key tips:
Tip #1: Avoid Cotton
Cotton retains moisture and will keep you wet and miserable for the rest of the day. Wool or synthetic clothes are better choices when walking in rainy days.
Tip #2: Bring Appropriate Rain Gear
You will want to bring a waterproof rain jacket and rain pants that fits you well and covers all your body.
Tip #3: Wear Waterproof Hiking Boots
You might want to consider wearing gaiters and waterproof hiking boots when hiking. High boots also helps to keep the water out when raining.
Tip #4: Pack Dry Clothes for the End of the Day
Bring an extra pair of socks, underwear and maybe a base-layer to put something dry on at the end of a rainy day.
Tip #5: Carry Blister Supplies
Blisters are easier to develop when your feet get wet. So in a rainy days, chances are you might develop more blisters than when hiking in a sunny day.
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