{"id":185252,"date":"2019-09-19T15:38:12","date_gmt":"2019-09-19T12:38:12","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/en.buradabiliyorum.com\/5-best-tips-for-hiking-in-the-rain\/"},"modified":"2019-09-19T15:38:12","modified_gmt":"2019-09-19T12:38:12","slug":"5-best-tips-for-hiking-in-the-rain","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/5-best-tips-for-hiking-in-the-rain\/","title":{"rendered":"#5 Best Tips for Hiking in the Rain"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_84 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-custom ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<label for=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-6a26d7f631f4c\" class=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-label\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #dd3333;color:#dd3333\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #dd3333;color:#dd3333\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/label><input type=\"checkbox\"  id=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-6a26d7f631f4c\" checked aria-label=\"Toggle\" \/><nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/5-best-tips-for-hiking-in-the-rain\/#1_Choose_a_Waterproof_Backpack\" >#1. Choose a Waterproof Backpack<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/5-best-tips-for-hiking-in-the-rain\/#2_Make_Sure_Maps_Stay_Dry\" >#2. Make Sure Maps Stay Dry<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/5-best-tips-for-hiking-in-the-rain\/#3_Dress_Appropriately\" >#3. Dress Appropriately<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/5-best-tips-for-hiking-in-the-rain\/#4_Check_the_Forecasts_before_Setting_Off\" >#4. Check the Forecasts before Setting Off<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/5-best-tips-for-hiking-in-the-rain\/#5_Avoid_the_Boggiest_Muddiest_Routes\" >#5. Avoid the Boggiest, Muddiest Routes<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<p>&#8220;<strong>#5 Best Tips for Hiking in the Rain<\/strong>&#8221;<\/p>\n<div class=\"nv-content-wrap entry-content\">\nHiking can be a wonderful way to <a href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/category\/trip-and-travel\/\" data-internallinksmanager029f6b8e52c=\"10\" title=\"Trip &amp; Travel\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">travel<\/a>. A walking holiday is a low-impact, low cost and eco-friendly way to see the world \u2013 a slow travel adventure. But hiking is not always something you will do in perfect, dry, sunny conditions.<\/p>\n<p>In spite of the best laid plans, you may often find yourself hiking in the rain. When hiking in rain usually you cannot just quickly run to your car and drive off. You have to be ready and deal with it. These top tips for hiking in the rain should help you make sure that you have a safe and enjoyable time, whatever the weather:<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"1_Choose_a_Waterproof_Backpack\"><\/span>#1. Choose a Waterproof Backpack<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Having a good backpack on a hike is essential. It is I think the number one thing that will help you out in rainy situations. If the rain is strong you will probably eventually get wet. If that h<a href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/category\/download-scripts-themes-apps\/\" data-internallinksmanager029f6b8e52c=\"9\" title=\"Download Scripts &amp; Themes &amp; Apps\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">app<\/a>ens you will need your spare clothes to be dry so you can change once you get to a dry place. This is why it is important that your backpack is waterproof. There are many \u201ctypes\u201d of waterproof; I would recommend you check this <a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/drytidegear.com\/waterproof-waterproof-water-resistant\/\">article explaining levels of waterproof<\/a> to learn more.<br \/>\n<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-4472\" alt=\"waterproof backpack in use\" width=\"1600\" height=\"1067\" srcset=\"https:\/\/holidaybays.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/waterproof-backpack-in-use.jpg 1600w, https:\/\/holidaybays.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/waterproof-backpack-in-use-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/holidaybays.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/waterproof-backpack-in-use-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/holidaybays.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/waterproof-backpack-in-use-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/holidaybays.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/waterproof-backpack-in-use-90x60.jpg 90w\" data-lazy-sizes=\"(max-width: 1600px) 100vw, 1600px\" src=\"https:\/\/holidaybays.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/waterproof-backpack-in-use.jpg\"><\/p>\n<p><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-4472\" src=\"https:\/\/holidaybays.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/waterproof-backpack-in-use.jpg\" alt=\"waterproof backpack in use\" width=\"1600\" height=\"1067\" srcset=\"https:\/\/holidaybays.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/waterproof-backpack-in-use.jpg 1600w, https:\/\/holidaybays.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/waterproof-backpack-in-use-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/holidaybays.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/waterproof-backpack-in-use-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/holidaybays.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/waterproof-backpack-in-use-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/holidaybays.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/waterproof-backpack-in-use-90x60.jpg 90w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1600px) 100vw, 1600px\"><\/noscript><\/p>\n<p>To explain it shortly, most of hiking backpacks that are labelled waterproof only use fabric that will stop water for a while, but are not really sewn together in a way to be waterproof. This is enough if the rainstorm is short and not very hard. In longer and heavier rainstorms these kinds of backpacks will get wet.<br \/>\nIf you are planning on hiking in locations where you can expect heavy rainstorm or if you just want to be extra safe then you need a 100% waterproof backpack. These backpacks use different materials and different construction technique. Backpacks like for instance the <a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/drytidegear.com\/\">DryTide<\/a> 50l can be literally dropped into the sea and things in the pack will stay dry.<\/p>\n<p>Apart from keeping the water out you will also need the backpack to be comfortable to carry all the things you will need on your travels. It also helps if it has some pockets and straps to better organize your gear.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"2_Make_Sure_Maps_Stay_Dry\"><\/span>#2. Make Sure Maps Stay Dry<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>These days, many hikers depend largely on smartphones or other electronic devices to navigate. But even if you have all the latest GPS <a href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/category\/technology\/\" data-internallinksmanager029f6b8e52c=\"4\" title=\"Technology\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">technology<\/a>, it is still a good idea to carry paper maps too, wherever you choose to go. Even with a waterproof backpack, it is still a good idea to have a waterproof wallet where you can keep your maps \u2013 preferably a see-through one so you can take it out and consult it even in wet weather.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"3_Dress_Appropriately\"><\/span>#3. Dress Appropriately<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Of course, as well as choosing the right waterproof backpack, it is also very important to make sure that you choose the right clothes. Wear layers and avoid cotton and denim fabrics. Artificial fibres are much better at keeping you warm even when they are wet, soak up less water and dry faster.<br \/>\n<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-4473\" alt=\"hiking dress code\" width=\"1280\" height=\"1600\" srcset=\"https:\/\/holidaybays.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/hiking-dress-code.jpg 1280w, https:\/\/holidaybays.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/hiking-dress-code-240x300.jpg 240w, https:\/\/holidaybays.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/hiking-dress-code-768x960.jpg 768w, https:\/\/holidaybays.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/hiking-dress-code-819x1024.jpg 819w\" data-lazy-sizes=\"(max-width: 1280px) 100vw, 1280px\" src=\"https:\/\/holidaybays.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/hiking-dress-code.jpg\"><\/p>\n<p><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-4473\" src=\"https:\/\/holidaybays.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/hiking-dress-code.jpg\" alt=\"hiking dress code\" width=\"1280\" height=\"1600\" srcset=\"https:\/\/holidaybays.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/hiking-dress-code.jpg 1280w, https:\/\/holidaybays.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/hiking-dress-code-240x300.jpg 240w, https:\/\/holidaybays.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/hiking-dress-code-768x960.jpg 768w, https:\/\/holidaybays.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/hiking-dress-code-819x1024.jpg 819w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1280px) 100vw, 1280px\"><\/noscript><\/p>\n<p>One exception is the wool, wool is an extremely good insulator even when it is wet. For the outer layer for serious hikes waterproof but breathable fabrics are best (like <a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.gore-tex.com\/\">Gore-Tex<\/a> and similar).<\/p>\n<p>Hiking boots should also be suited to the terrain you will be traversing and it is best if they are waterproof as well. There is nothing worse that wet feet.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"4_Check_the_Forecasts_before_Setting_Off\"><\/span>#4. Check the Forecasts before Setting Off<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Whether you are taking a day hike, or a longer distance travel adventure, it is important to make sure that you check the forecasts before setting off. Checking the weather allows you to make decisions about what you will bring with you, how much rain gear will you need. You can also plan your route in advance in a way to avoid getting wet (if that is possible).<br \/>\nWeather forecasts are really good these days, but make sure you check the more detailed cloud cover and precipitation maps. These will give you much more info than your ordinary sun and cloud icons.<br \/>\nOne site that I can suggest is <a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.windy.com\/\">Windy<\/a>; it has whole lot of different forecasts for the whole world. In extreme situations checking the weather can also the difference between life and death. A little rain is one thing \u2013 flooding, landslides and extreme weather events are quite another!<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"5_Avoid_the_Boggiest_Muddiest_Routes\"><\/span>#5. Avoid the Boggiest, Muddiest Routes<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>If you are planning a hike in the rain, one final tip to bear in mind is that you should plan your route accordingly. Sometimes, there are multiple route options to reach a certain destination. Always read up on those routes, and choose the route best suited to hiking in rainy conditions. Avoid the boggiest, muddiest routes and stick to firmer ground where possible. Also avoid exposed routes where slipping on wet terrain can lead to serious injury.<\/p>\n<p>The tips above are just some of the basics to consider when planning a wet weather hiking expedition. Hiking in the rain can still be a very rewarding way to travel \u2013 but you do have to use common sense, and make sure you are properly prepared.<br \/>\n<a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.pinterest.com\/pin\/create\/button\/\" data-pin-do=\"buttonBookmark\" data-pin-color=\"red\" data-pin-height=\"128\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/assets.pinterest.com\/images\/pidgets\/pinit_fg_en_rect_red_28.png\"><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/assets.pinterest.com\/images\/pidgets\/pinit_fg_en_rect_red_28.png\"><\/noscript><\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<blockquote><p><strong><span style=\"color: #ff6600;\">If you liked the article, do not forget to share it with your friends. 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