Whether it’s an emergency shell for summer trips or a rain jacket that has to fend off month-long gales (we’re looking at you Pacific Northwest), a rain jacket is an essential piece of any backpacking, hiking, or camping kit. But what is the best rain jacket for those activities?
I’ve been wearing the Big Agnes Luna (the women’s version of this jacket, the men’s version is called the Shovelhead) for over a year, and after testing out the competition, it’s staying in my rotation permanently. It’s not my first choice for ultralight backpacking (that’d be ...
That’s because unlike every other model, it’s made with their hyper-breathable Vertice rain jacket fabric, instead of silicon impregnated tent fly material like all of the rest. That said, it’s also the least waterproof (because rain jacket fabric rather than tent fly), tied for the ...
It’s perfect for short backpacking trips or carrying a fully dialed-in UL kit. Weight: 23.5 oz Price: $359 Materials: Dyneema. DCH 50 Frame: Contoured aluminum stay, 1/4″ foam back panel Load Capacity: 40 lbs Internal Volume: 35L External Volume : 6L Pros: Waterproof fabric. Durable...
It's also IP67 rated, so no need to fret if it's pouring with rain. It uses a trio of AAA batteries. That makes it easy to take spare power with you, and if using disposable batteries bothers you, you can use rechargeable ones. ...
Poncho vs Rain Jacket? Which Keeps You Dry While Hiking or Backpacking? June 24, 2024 by Leslie Gilmour Preparing for rain when you’re about to embark on the Camino de Santiago may not seem like something you need to do all year round, but you’d be surprised. Table of Contents ...
Lower elevation hikes are accessible year-round. The Parks are within easy driving distance of major urban areas and, unusual for the USA, have good public transportation. Kids love this region. In fact, everyone leavesJohn Muir’s “Range of Light”elated. ...
This one fits that bill. The entire package comes with a portable toilet, a 6-inch floorless privacy shelter, and a backpack to store that all in. The product weighs 19 lbs., so if you aren’t doing any backpacking and the camping ground isn’t too far from the parking area, you sh...
In fact, it’s super simple as there are only 2 more hostels for backpacking Alice Springs! Haven Resort Alice Springs Alice Springs YHA Haven Resort Update: Haven Resort is now closed, sorry! Haven Resort is a much larger hostel that boasts 198 beds, two kitchens and free car parking for...
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