{"id":888,"date":"2024-03-15T14:36:41","date_gmt":"2024-03-15T15:36:41","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.ryu-anime.me\/?p=888"},"modified":"2024-03-22T00:32:48","modified_gmt":"2024-03-22T00:32:48","slug":"23-tips-for-hiking-in-the-rain-how-to-stay-dry-and-comfortable","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"http:\/\/www.ryu-anime.me\/index.php\/2024\/03\/15\/23-tips-for-hiking-in-the-rain-how-to-stay-dry-and-comfortable\/","title":{"rendered":"23 Tips For Hiking In The Rain: How To Stay Dry and Comfortable"},"content":{"rendered":"

While you may not be chomping at the bit to go hiking in the rain, knowing how to stay dry and comfortable in bad weather is an important trail skill. You never know when you might get caught in a storm.<\/p>\n

Or, maybe, you choose to go hiking in the rain! A few years ago, Ryan and I were up in Stanley, Idaho and the forecast called for rain our entire trip. Embracing the wet weather was our only option unless we wanted to be stuck inside our van for a week straight. So, we geared up in our rain gear and hit the trails!<\/p>\n

Or there was the time when I organized a group backpacking trip to Alaska and the weather was less than stellar. Without the right preparation (and attitude), it could have been a miserable experience. Instead, our group took the necessary measures to stay dry and we had a blast and came home with a newfound love and confidence for rainy-day hiking.<\/p>\n

In this guide, I share tips for hiking in the rain that will help you embrace your time outdoors, no matter the weather. You\u2019ll be pleasantly surprised that with the right rain gear and the expert tips found below, you can get outside and have fun even on the wettest of days.<\/p>\n

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Basic Tips for Hiking in the Rain<\/h2>\n

Hiking in the rain requires a little extra preparation than a sunny day hike because you need to take extra safety precautions to prepare for the harsh elements. Here are some basic tips for getting started with hiking in the rain.<\/p>\n

1. Choose the right trail<\/h3>\n

Skip the views<\/h4>\n

Choosing which trail or area to hike is the first step in having a successful wet-weather adventure. On rainy days, you won\u2019t be able to see expansive views<\/strong>, so a summit hike isn\u2019t your best bet (especially if there\u2019s a risk of lightning).<\/p>\n

Instead, explore a trail through the forest, alongside a river, to a waterfall, or to a lake.<\/strong> These trails are great on wet days because they usually don\u2019t feature big viewpoints, so you won\u2019t feel like you are missing out.<\/p>\n

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Choose a goal<\/h4>\n

You should also consider what you want to get out of your rainy day hike. For example, are you looking for exercise or relaxation? Are you going alone or with friends? What your goals are will help determine where you should go.<\/p>\n

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