So, rain pants are great in theory. The problem is they're difficult to put on / take off fast because they generally require removing/replacing shoes plus a full pack drop (possibly in the rain and mud). Then there's the limited success they have in keeping your waist and legs dry anyway (often failing to keep … Continue reading Skirting: The Issue
As I've said before, I really dislike being wet unless I am showering or swimming. So, even though I've had wet weather gear for years, I've never really stress tested it because that would mean getting wet while hiking which never sounds fun to me. I knew I needed to though - because the last … Continue reading Water – “Proof” or “Resistant”?
Wet Hike I went on a 5 mile hike through snow-packed trails in Yosemite this week. It was a somewhat wet hike. There were several instances of snow break-through, hidden streams / puddles, and even a bit of water fall from above. By the end of the hike my feet were soaked. Although this was … Continue reading Waterproof Footwear(?)
Backcountry Pilgrim 