Late last fall I did some backpacking in central florida. Along the way I learned some tips for making the best of a sometimes drippy situation.
Wet clothes on a backpacking trip is miserable. It means walking heavy and cold through the wilderness.
When packing your backpack, put your clothes in plastic bags. Your clothes will stay dry during your trip if you keep them in the bags when you are not wearing them.
When you decide what clothes to bring, consider that you will be in motion during the warmest part of the day and not in motion during the colder nights. So layers are the way to go.
- Wear water proof pants, never cotton. If they get wet they are heavy and make you cold.
- Wear a water proof jacket. Look for something light weight so you can wear it even if it is warmer.
- Layer shirts made of wicking material that draw water away from your skin. Under-armor is my personal favorite.
- Make sure you wear wool socks and bring a boatload. Change them as soon as they are wet.
- Wear light weight and waterproof boots.
Remember that you will be carrying your supplies on your back so don’t over pack.
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