It’s always a good idea to set it up, even on a clear night. Sometimes, however, only major seams are sealed, leaving small but vulnerable seams where water can seep in.)Ī rain fly is a nylon tarp that fits over the top and sides of your tent. (Note: Some tents are factory seam-sealed. You should always coat the seams of a new tent with a tube of glue-like seam sealer before taking it on a trip. This includes any seams on the rain fly or tent bottom. Seams are the likeliest points of entry for rain into your tent. They can also be used as a picnic blanket when the ground is wet or to line stuff sacks that aren’t waterproof.
Use them as an emergency raincoat (cut out slits for the arms and head) or as a pack cover. Throw a few heavy-duty garbage bags of various sizes into everyone’s pack. In addition to keeping water out of your boots, they also banish stones, twigs, grass seeds, and burs.Įvery piece of rain gear doesn’t have to be high-tech. Waterproof gaiters are leg coverings that reach from your lower leg to your instep. Waterproof-breathable fabrics perform best in cold, rainy conditions in summer, a pair of lightweight nylon wind pants is often adequate.
If you are camping in the mountains or during the spring or fall, consider adding a pair of weather-resistant pants. A piece of nylon cord tied around the waist keeps them from flapping and helps retain heat. In cold, windy weather, wear them over an insulating layer. If you opt for cheaper jackets made of nonbreathable fabrics, be sure they include features like side or back vents to let sweat and body heat escape. Waterproof-breathable jackets made with laminates like Gore-Tex offer the best multiseason all-around weather protection, but they are expensive. Rain jackets should be mandatory on anyone’s equipment list, even if the forecast promises nothing but sunshine. A few pieces of key gear can make all the difference. Here’s where experience can turn a trip around as quickly as the clouds roll in. And they’re heading straight for you.īut soggy weather, whether expected or a surprise, doesn’t have to lead to soggy spirits. Then you see them: angry-looking clouds the color of bruises. You’ve planned an outdoor adventure for months, and now you’re finally striding out for that long-awaited weekend. Food, clothing, and small electronics are protected in dry bags from SealLine and a case from Otter Products, LLC. Life Scout Ashton Burk of Troop 720, Fort Worth, Tex., keeps dry in a downpour with a Seattle Sombrero from Outdoor Research and GorTex rain parka and pants from REI.
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