Can Hiking in the Rain be Fun?

How Can I Stay Dry and Comfortable When Hiking in the Rain?

If you are a hiking lover, you must have experienced this at one time or another, especially if you live in the UK as we do. You are out in the hills on a perfect hike enjoying the spectacular views, suddenly and unexpectedly, the dark clouds start rolling in and you think that it’s the end of your adventure. It looks like your hike is going to get abandoned due to Rain.

Most people would cut and run for their car at the sight of a few dark clouds, because, as we all know, wet clothes can conduct the heat away from your body and make us feel a lot colder than when we were dry.

But why not be prepared for Hiking in the rain? Staying dry on the trail or on a campsite is the key to keeping ourselves warm when the weather turns out a bit wetter than we expected. So, if you’re mid hike, and the weather takes a turn for the worse, don’t panic and rush back to your car or tent, here are a few useful tips that will make your hike, weather it’s hiking in the rain or no rain, an enjoyable experience. Read more...