Spring and summertime camping excursions are popular among\nfamilies, scout troops, and other outdoorsy souls, but the fun of these trips\ncan often be significantly \u201cwatered down\u201d by sustained showers over the course\nof days or even unexpected rainstorms. If you\u2019re an experienced camper, you\nknow that rain doesn\u2019t have to ruin your fun or cancel a long-awaited trip\u2014it\njust has to be planned for and worked around.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Today\u2019s post offers some of our best advice for keeping dry,\nor at least keeping comfortable and happy, while camping in wet weather.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n
Even if the forecast is showing perfect bluebird skies for\nthe duration of your trip, it\u2019s always wise to anticipate cloudbursts and\nunpredicted storms. No matter if you camp in the comfort of an RV or prefer to\nultralight backpack camp with minimal excess gear, you\u2019ll want to think about\nrain while you\u2019re packing.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Every camper should own a durable, truly waterproof rain\njacket<\/a>. Also, if you plan to do a lot of hiking while camping, a full rain suit<\/a> is worth\nserious consideration. When you\u2019re getting ready to head out, be sure that you\npack these essentials in an easy-to-grab location, as well. Rain gear is only\nuseful if you remember to bring it with you and make sure it\u2019s accessible when\nyou need it!<\/p>\n\n\n\n Here at Kool Dri\u00ae<\/sup> Rainwear, we have a few tried and true options for both those individuals who plan to just hang out at the motorhome and occasionally walk to the camp store for a snack and for those who will hike miles before pitching a tent at night.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Our 3\/4 Length Rain Parka Jacket<\/a> is a strong choice for a variety of outdoor activities. Its long length protects your body and upper legs, and it also features a removable hood to keep your head dry, as needed. Of course, if you know that you\u2019ll be hiking for hours in sustained rains, you may need the full-body coverage that only our Kool Dri\u00ae<\/sup> Rain Suits can offer\u2014and don\u2019t forget that these suits are available in bright, solid colors<\/a> like yellow and fluorescent orange to guarantee that you\u2019ll be safe and seen when hiking through hunting lands.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Pro tip:<\/strong> Develop a good layering strategy beneath your rain gear that accounts for warmth, water resistance, and breathability. Believe it or not, you will want to avoid cotton clothing<\/a>, like jeans, and opt for quick-drying polyester or performance wool base and mid-layers for better comfort.<\/p>\n\n\n\n The comfort that comes with having a dry place to sit is\nsomething many people don\u2019t think about, but if the weather will be damp and\nrainy during your camping trip, you can be sure you\u2019ll miss that comfort when\nyou don\u2019t have it! There are many ultralight camp chairs on the market today\nthat fold down small, often into water-resistant bags. Keep a few in your car\nor camper, so you never have to sit on a wet picnic bench or log again! <\/p>\n\n\n\n Getting a fire started in the rain can be a special kind of\nchallenge. Making sure you have planned ahead for this important camping task\nwill keep you from being cold and\/or hungry at camp. <\/p>\n\n\n\n Making a DIY watertight matchbox like this great one<\/a> that involves incorporating a matchbox striking surface on the underside of a small jar lid can be extremely satisfying. <\/p>\n\n\n\n Or, you might opt to purchase a fire-starting tool like a piezo lighter<\/a> (most useful to ignite camp stoves) or magnesium striker.<\/p>\n\n\n\nConsider seating<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
Plan for Lighting a Fire in Wet Conditions<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
Create a Watertight Matchbox with Strike Pad<\/h4>\n\n\n\n
Discover a Ready-Made Fire-starting Tool<\/h4>\n\n\n\n