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Escaping to the outdoors is an excellent way to lift the stress from the humdrum activities of everyday living. However the great outdoors can throw road blocks<\/g> your way. Giving you absolutely no warning.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

A sudden rainstorm can quickly turn a fun adventure into a dreary day. While hiking in the rain can be an excellent experience in its own right, there are certain things that you need to keep in mind when it comes to your health and safety.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Everything You Need to Hike in The Rain<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Clothing<\/strong>
The right clothing can keep you comfortable during a rainy hike. The wrong clothing can increases your chances of uncomfortable health hazards. A tiny little blister isn’t a big deal(check out my post on preventing blisters while hiking<\/a>), but hypothermia can be downright dangerous. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

While you don’t need to focus on big brand clothing, there are a few pointers to keep in mind when dressing for rainy weather. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Avoid Cotton; Embrace Synthetics and Fleece<\/strong>
Considering that water has a thermal conductivity that is twenty-six times that of air, a rainstorm can rob you of your body heat before you know it. Especially if you’re wearing cotton based clothing. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Cotton is a terrible insulator when wet and holds on to moisture, pressing it against the skin. For maximum comfort in rainy weather, you want to avoid cotton entirely – down to the sort of underwear you’re wearing. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

It doesn’t matter if the moisture comes from the rain or your own sweat, cotton clothing will hold on to it. On long hikes, I always make sure to wear performance underwear(check out my favorite brand here<\/a>).<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Synthetics and fleece are much better insulators when it comes to the wet weather. Synthetics and fleece will actually retain some of their warmth when they get damp, rather than working with the rain and stealing your body heat. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Never underestimate the warmth of a Columbia Fleece Jacket<\/a>. Even generic fleece will keep out moisture better than that cotton hoody you’ve had since high school.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Layer with your Rain Gear In Mind<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Layering is the best route to take when it comes to dressing for a hike of any length or weather. Layers allow you to add or remove clothing as necessary for your warmth and comfort.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

If you’re an experienced hiker, you’re already familiar with most recommended layering patterns.<\/p>\n\n\n\n