{"id":381,"date":"2023-03-14T13:37:49","date_gmt":"2023-03-14T13:37:49","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/gorp\/?p=381"},"modified":"2023-03-28T10:26:48","modified_gmt":"2023-03-28T09:26:48","slug":"five-tips-for-a-rainy-hike","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/gorp\/five-tips-for-a-rainy-hike\/","title":{"rendered":"5 tips for a rainy hike"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">You&#8217;ll be right as rain<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"777\" height=\"437\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/gorp\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/24\/2023\/03\/reduced-size-rainy-hike-copy.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-549\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/gorp\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/24\/2023\/03\/reduced-size-rainy-hike-copy.jpg 777w, https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/gorp\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/24\/2023\/03\/reduced-size-rainy-hike-copy-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/gorp\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/24\/2023\/03\/reduced-size-rainy-hike-copy-770x433.jpg 770w, https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/gorp\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/24\/2023\/03\/reduced-size-rainy-hike-copy-293x165.jpg 293w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 777px) 100vw, 777px\" \/><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"777\" height=\"437\" src=\"https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/gorp\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/24\/2023\/03\/reduced-size-rainy-hike-copy.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-549\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/gorp\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/24\/2023\/03\/reduced-size-rainy-hike-copy.jpg 777w, https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/gorp\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/24\/2023\/03\/reduced-size-rainy-hike-copy-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/gorp\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/24\/2023\/03\/reduced-size-rainy-hike-copy-770x433.jpg 770w, https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/gorp\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/24\/2023\/03\/reduced-size-rainy-hike-copy-293x165.jpg 293w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 777px) 100vw, 777px\" \/><\/noscript><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Credit: Pexels<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>If you\u2019re planning to go on a hike anywhere in the UK, there\u2019s a good chance it might be raining. Luckily, we\u2019ve put together a list of tips with a little help from outdoors content creator <a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/ohwhataknight_\/\">Chris Knight<\/a> to keep you warm and dry on your venturing.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">1. Wear a waterproof jacket<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"777\" height=\"437\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/gorp\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/24\/2023\/03\/hamed-darzi-u42GjVgZgV0-unsplash-1.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-558\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/gorp\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/24\/2023\/03\/hamed-darzi-u42GjVgZgV0-unsplash-1.jpg 777w, https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/gorp\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/24\/2023\/03\/hamed-darzi-u42GjVgZgV0-unsplash-1-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/gorp\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/24\/2023\/03\/hamed-darzi-u42GjVgZgV0-unsplash-1-770x433.jpg 770w, https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/gorp\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/24\/2023\/03\/hamed-darzi-u42GjVgZgV0-unsplash-1-293x165.jpg 293w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 777px) 100vw, 777px\" \/><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"777\" height=\"437\" src=\"https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/gorp\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/24\/2023\/03\/hamed-darzi-u42GjVgZgV0-unsplash-1.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-558\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/gorp\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/24\/2023\/03\/hamed-darzi-u42GjVgZgV0-unsplash-1.jpg 777w, https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/gorp\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/24\/2023\/03\/hamed-darzi-u42GjVgZgV0-unsplash-1-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/gorp\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/24\/2023\/03\/hamed-darzi-u42GjVgZgV0-unsplash-1-770x433.jpg 770w, https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/gorp\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/24\/2023\/03\/hamed-darzi-u42GjVgZgV0-unsplash-1-293x165.jpg 293w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 777px) 100vw, 777px\" \/><\/noscript><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Credit: Unsplash<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>This one might seem obvious, but investing in a good quality waterproof jacket can save you a lot of discomfort when you\u2019re miles into the wilderness and the rain starts pouring. Some of the best waterproof materials include polyester blends like microfibre or polyurethane laminate (PUL).&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">2. Invest in good hiking shoes<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"765\" height=\"431\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/gorp\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/24\/2023\/03\/pexels-jenny-uhling-5547549.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-559\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/gorp\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/24\/2023\/03\/pexels-jenny-uhling-5547549.jpg 765w, https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/gorp\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/24\/2023\/03\/pexels-jenny-uhling-5547549-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/gorp\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/24\/2023\/03\/pexels-jenny-uhling-5547549-293x165.jpg 293w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 765px) 100vw, 765px\" \/><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"765\" height=\"431\" src=\"https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/gorp\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/24\/2023\/03\/pexels-jenny-uhling-5547549.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-559\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/gorp\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/24\/2023\/03\/pexels-jenny-uhling-5547549.jpg 765w, https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/gorp\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/24\/2023\/03\/pexels-jenny-uhling-5547549-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/gorp\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/24\/2023\/03\/pexels-jenny-uhling-5547549-293x165.jpg 293w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 765px) 100vw, 765px\" \/><\/noscript><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"> Credit: Pexels<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>There\u2019s nothing worse than walking around with soaking wet socks, which is why hiking aficionado Knight advocates wearing waterproof hiking boots, even when it\u2019s not raining: \u201cSo if you step into a bit of a puddle or a marsh,&#8221; he said, &#8220;you\u2019re not going to have damp feet.\u201d Boots made from leather, microfibre or other synthetic materials are usually your best bet for quality water protection.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">3. Wear overtrousers<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"777\" height=\"437\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/gorp\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/24\/2023\/03\/shell-campingwithstyle-U9Rf_kJrcEY-unsplash.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-560\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/gorp\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/24\/2023\/03\/shell-campingwithstyle-U9Rf_kJrcEY-unsplash.jpg 777w, https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/gorp\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/24\/2023\/03\/shell-campingwithstyle-U9Rf_kJrcEY-unsplash-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/gorp\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/24\/2023\/03\/shell-campingwithstyle-U9Rf_kJrcEY-unsplash-770x433.jpg 770w, https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/gorp\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/24\/2023\/03\/shell-campingwithstyle-U9Rf_kJrcEY-unsplash-293x165.jpg 293w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 777px) 100vw, 777px\" \/><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"777\" height=\"437\" src=\"https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/gorp\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/24\/2023\/03\/shell-campingwithstyle-U9Rf_kJrcEY-unsplash.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-560\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/gorp\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/24\/2023\/03\/shell-campingwithstyle-U9Rf_kJrcEY-unsplash.jpg 777w, https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/gorp\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/24\/2023\/03\/shell-campingwithstyle-U9Rf_kJrcEY-unsplash-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/gorp\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/24\/2023\/03\/shell-campingwithstyle-U9Rf_kJrcEY-unsplash-770x433.jpg 770w, https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/gorp\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/24\/2023\/03\/shell-campingwithstyle-U9Rf_kJrcEY-unsplash-293x165.jpg 293w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 777px) 100vw, 777px\" \/><\/noscript><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Credit: Unsplash<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>It\u2019s important to consider what kind of trousers you\u2019re wearing when prepping for wet weather. Good waterproof trouser brands include Gore-Tex and Berghaus, which has developed its own type of rainproof material called Hydroshell. Knight also recommends wearing softshell trousers underneath for extra protection. Softshell refers to synthetic fabrics that are resistant to wears and tears \u2013 essential if you\u2019re hiking up less traveled paths.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">4. Use ziplock bags<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"512\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/gorp\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/24\/2023\/03\/IMG_1076-crop-1024x512.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-561\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/gorp\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/24\/2023\/03\/IMG_1076-crop-1024x512.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/gorp\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/24\/2023\/03\/IMG_1076-crop-300x150.jpg 300w, https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/gorp\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/24\/2023\/03\/IMG_1076-crop-770x385.jpg 770w, https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/gorp\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/24\/2023\/03\/IMG_1076-crop-1536x768.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/gorp\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/24\/2023\/03\/IMG_1076-crop-585x293.jpg 585w, https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/gorp\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/24\/2023\/03\/IMG_1076-crop-1170x585.jpg 1170w, https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/gorp\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/24\/2023\/03\/IMG_1076-crop-1500x750.jpg 1500w, https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/gorp\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/24\/2023\/03\/IMG_1076-crop-293x147.jpg 293w, https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/gorp\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/24\/2023\/03\/IMG_1076-crop-1400x700.jpg 1400w, https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/gorp\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/24\/2023\/03\/IMG_1076-crop.jpg 1984w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"512\" src=\"https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/gorp\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/24\/2023\/03\/IMG_1076-crop-1024x512.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-561\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/gorp\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/24\/2023\/03\/IMG_1076-crop-1024x512.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/gorp\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/24\/2023\/03\/IMG_1076-crop-300x150.jpg 300w, https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/gorp\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/24\/2023\/03\/IMG_1076-crop-770x385.jpg 770w, https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/gorp\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/24\/2023\/03\/IMG_1076-crop-1536x768.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/gorp\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/24\/2023\/03\/IMG_1076-crop-585x293.jpg 585w, https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/gorp\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/24\/2023\/03\/IMG_1076-crop-1170x585.jpg 1170w, https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/gorp\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/24\/2023\/03\/IMG_1076-crop-1500x750.jpg 1500w, https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/gorp\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/24\/2023\/03\/IMG_1076-crop-293x147.jpg 293w, https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/gorp\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/24\/2023\/03\/IMG_1076-crop-1400x700.jpg 1400w, https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/gorp\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/24\/2023\/03\/IMG_1076-crop.jpg 1984w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/noscript><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Credit: Holly Chapman<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>It\u2019s a good idea to store your food and extra layers in either ziplock bags or dry bags before putting them in a backpack. It\u2019s also better to bring food items like snack bars or a trail mix rather than sandwiches as they can get soggy quickly once you pull them out of your bag to eat.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">5. Know where you&#8217;re going<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"774\" height=\"435\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/gorp\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/24\/2023\/03\/IMG_7289.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-563\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/gorp\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/24\/2023\/03\/IMG_7289.jpg 774w, https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/gorp\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/24\/2023\/03\/IMG_7289-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/gorp\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/24\/2023\/03\/IMG_7289-770x433.jpg 770w, https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/gorp\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/24\/2023\/03\/IMG_7289-293x165.jpg 293w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 774px) 100vw, 774px\" \/><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"774\" height=\"435\" src=\"https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/gorp\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/24\/2023\/03\/IMG_7289.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-563\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/gorp\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/24\/2023\/03\/IMG_7289.jpg 774w, https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/gorp\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/24\/2023\/03\/IMG_7289-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/gorp\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/24\/2023\/03\/IMG_7289-770x433.jpg 770w, https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/gorp\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/24\/2023\/03\/IMG_7289-293x165.jpg 293w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 774px) 100vw, 774px\" \/><\/noscript><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Credit: Grace Nicholls<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>This tip is always important, but it&#8217;s especially important if you\u2019re planning to trek out in poor visibility conditions. Having a good navigation system is vital, and both paper maps and Google Maps won\u2019t always cut it. Knight suggests using the <a href=\"https:\/\/shop.ordnancesurvey.co.uk\/apps\/os-maps-subscriptions\/#app\">Ordnance Survey Maps app<\/a> to plan out your route \u2013 the outdoorsman always downloads his maps for offline use.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>There&#8217;s plenty more hiking advice from Knight in GORP&#8217;s <a href=\"https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/gorp\/spending-time-outdoors-is-crucial-to-me-its-important-just-to-be-able-to-switch-off\/\" data-type=\"URL\" data-id=\"https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/gorp\/spending-time-outdoors-is-crucial-to-me-its-important-just-to-be-able-to-switch-off\/\">Q&amp;A <\/a>with the outdoors influencer.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Has the weather spoiled your outdoor plans? 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