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Do you really need rain pants for hiking? Or are they just an unwanted weight in your pack?
By Julia Clarke last updated
Do you really need rain pants for hiking, or can you get away with quick drying trousers? Our experts look into the question
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What to wear when running in the rain: our top tips
By Julia Clarke last updated
Our expert tips on what to wear when running in the rain to protect you from slipping, getting absolutely soaked and chafing, even in a deluge
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Can you go rock climbing in the rain?
By Julia Clarke published
Ready to hit the crag but Mother Nature has other ideas?
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Could hiking in the rain actually be good for you?
By Julia Clarke published
The surprising benefits of hiking or running in damp conditions
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16 hikers, mostly kids, stranded overnight on long distance hiking trail
By Julia Clarke published
The group was wet, cold and suffering from blisters after attempting to hike on the 40-mile trail
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How to go backpacking in the rain (like a pro)
By Julia Clarke published
Knowing how to go backpacking in the rain is simply another outdoor skill – like knowing how to use a compass and crossing a river safely
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What makes a waterproof jacket waterproof?
By Julia Clarke last updated
Discover all the trimmings that make sure your waterproof jacket will be bombproof in a storm
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