Before you buy rain gear, watch this video.

[@WanderingSwitchback]

I love a good hike in the rain! So many people think somehow a jacket is going to keep them totally dry when they're hiking and sweating, and it just isn't reality! Congratulations on 5K, John!

[@SeniorHiker77]

Yes it's absolutely true you gonna get wet hijecin then rain. I gave no idea how or why I'm at 5100 subs. Thanks for your support, and its appreciated. 🫰

[@stevensteptoe682]

As we say here in Scotland, "There's no such thing as the wrong weather, just the wrong clothes."

[@SeniorHiker77]

Didn't think about it that way, but you are correct. Be prepared!!!

[@scenicroute8643]

The rest of the saying…. “Do not trifle with Mother Nature for thou art small and biodegradable.”

[@Packsalot]

Good info. Nearly all rain jackets on the market will eventually wet through. The rubber ones don't but they are too heavy. Ponchos and umbrellas are a great options to use with your rain gear. Or just stay home when it is raining! LOL. Congrats on your 5K subs. Well done. Have a great day.

[@SeniorHiker77]

Just ordered Nikwax and will try to fix my OR Hellium ll jacket.

[@hikangs4K]

Thank you for sharing valuable informative content 💯 I enjoyed the video very much 🌟😁🎉 Greetings from Korea 🇰🇷

[@SeniorHiker77]

So nice of you to take time out of your busy schedule to make a comment. 감사함니다

[@BeCCaWhere2GoNext]

Agree! I like the idea that carrying extra dry clothes in a waterproof bag! thanks for sharing John!

[@SeniorHiker77]

감사함니다 Becca

[@ervinslens]

Fantastic upload my friend, so nicely composed.

[@SeniorHiker77]

Many thanks and I hope to see you around.

[@richardross7219]

I loved my Army ponchos with their woobies. Unfortunately, they disintegrated after only 30 years. The $10 poncho from River Country is the same size and works well but doesn't have the snaps to put two together. Using a poncho as a ground cloth seems like a good way to puncture the poncho. In bad weather, a poncho can be set up over your tent to protect it. Nice video. Good Luck, Rick

[@SeniorHiker77]

Thanks Richard. I was introduced to my first poncho from the Army/Navy store for $12. I'm familiar with RCP but not the poncho.

[@richardross7219]

@@SeniorHiker77I think that Ice Bear got one. Good Luck, Rick

[@DaveOffGrid]

Poncho for the win!!! 🙌 I love my $20 RedCamp poncho. Has arm coverage and can use for all the reasons you mentioned. We need more ppl wearing these!

[@SeniorHiker77]

Arm covering is ex what's missing on my zpacks poncho. That is another con. Thanks Dave.

[@DaveOffGrid]

@@SeniorHiker77 yeah they're making ponchos now with extended arm coverage. Check it out!

[@marielsdaylife6330]

Thank you for sharing this tips friend

[@SeniorHiker77]

Stay connected

[@BackpackingWithJason]

As long as there’s no wind , some of the most peaceful times I have in the woods is sitting in my hammock with my tarp over my head during a rainstorm. Keep bringing that soup Jon. I love soup on the trail.

[@SeniorHiker77]

Thanks, Jason. I learned from you to bring food from home on the first night. It's great to be under a tarp while it's raining.

[@robpelton]

Rain in the forecast doesn’t deter me none. Prepare and go! I do like a good poncho. They fit right over your pack too. Love the affiliate link! Haha. Cheers John!

[@SeniorHiker77]

Thanks Rob, it was a pleasure to meet you and your partner. 🤙

[@OthmarsVlog]

awesome, well done and thumbs up 👍🎥💯

[@SeniorHiker77]

Thanks for the visit and comment.

[@44ten]

I don’t remember where I bought them, but I have a pair of Dynema chaps (leg covers) that have loops to attach to your belt to keep them up. Only use them in really bad rain with my poncho as they keep the moisture as bad as rain pants. They work great for going through wet tall grass or weeds.

[@SeniorHiker77]

Excellent advice. The zpacks poncho doesn't cover you arms and that's a con.

[@inthewind3675]

Great info as always. Nothing beats experience. You and that sodium! Enjoyed.

[@SeniorHiker77]

This supper will put you in a sodium coma. Lol

[@TravelHungryForLife]

Great share here my friend see you soon enjoy the weekend cheers 👍🏻👍🏻

[@SeniorHiker77]

Thanks for 👀 my friend and for taking the time to make a comment.

[@jott1883]

I agree I use the Sea to Summit Ultra-Sil Nano Poncho which weighs 5.2 oz and costs $100 (expensive for sil-nylon). Got the idea from the Wander Women who did extensive testing on video of it. Packs small and the dirty bag has a loop on it so I attach it to my shoulder strap for quick deployment.

[@SeniorHiker77]

I wasn't aware of that poncho but looked like a cheaper one than the zpacks poncho.

[@Doc_Watson]

The best part about hiking in the rain is you can go to the popular trails and they are almost empty of other hikers. Hammock camping - during rainy weather you have a tarp to put your raingear on/off with out getting wet when you get in/out of your hammock. And for the nitetime nature call, stay under the tarp and water one of the trees that you are hanging from. The rain will wash it away.

[@SeniorHiker77]

Lol Yes Doc, hammock camping has its perks.

[@Doc_Watson]

@@SeniorHiker77 #1 reason I switched to hammock is bad knees. Getting down to the ground for a tent isn't an issue, it's the getting up that bothers me. (I still occasionally tent when I anticipate that the campsite won't be hammock friendly.)

[@z0uLess]

I go with a fully waterproof oil treated polyurethane jacket with pitzips from stormberg because I hike in the mountains and the wind will throw you off the cliff if you are not careful with big clothes like that. My trick is to carry an extra fleece, which is a light piece of clothing anyway (250 grams) and it will keep you warm for another 4 hours in constant rain, even if you wet out after the first 6 hours. A good fleece is so efficient at spreading out the moisture that it will keep you warm for a long time and I rarely ever have to bring out the emergency wool sweather. This is the prefered gear that my grandfather used in the fishing boat as well while the sea is constantly dousing you with water: one thick wool layer and one polyurethane layer.

[@SeniorHiker77]

You must be a golfer. Lol I looked at Stromberg's rain jackets and seem to be reasonably priced. Thanks for the comment and the tip.

[@z0uLess]

@@SeniorHiker77 yea, they are not optimal for high activity, but I am a runner that hike with ultralight gear, so I really dont feel like hiking is high activity for me ... I try to just slow down a little in the rain and embrace the suck that way to try and manage not sweating from the inside. The thin fleece is also not really that warm -- its about temperature management as well.

[@SeniorHiker77]

It seems like you got your system figured out. I'm still working on mine. You gave me a lot of insight on managing heat. Thanks for that.👌

[@z0uLess]

@@SeniorHiker77 nah, I just do the things I am experienced with -- its all about the personal sense of safety that your personal experience with one type of gear may bring, not the gear in itself.

[@KuntryRD]

I started using a poncho several years ago. Definitely a lot easier to regulate body heat and I have stayed drier.

[@SeniorHiker77]

I've tried umbrellas, jackets, now a poncho. None are foolproof. Lol

[@DamsLifestyle]

amazing video thanks for sharing

[@SeniorHiker77]

Thanks for visiting Dams.

[@ArcticNatureExperiences]

Happy Weekend John and thanks for some good perspectives about rain gear. Hiking is always about finding the right compromise so that the trip becomes the best possible experience. As I usually hike in areas where it is 40 to 50F in summer I use Gore-Tex to keep the rain away, but also good woollen mesh-underwear to wick the sweat away from my body. Good wool will keep me warm or cool me down no matter the weather, so that is very useful in my area. But I always bring a poncho for extra protection and for use as an emergency shelter if needed. It is a lightweight item and quite useful for a number of uses be it rain or wind you are facing! And you will be at 5K at any moment now; so have a great weekend over there:) All the best,

[@SeniorHiker77]

I also have a merino wool base layer but only used it once this year. I'm still looking for rainwear. I'm looking at an Enlightened Equipment Visp rain jacket but can't afford it right now. Thanks for watching and making an interesting comment.

[@tommyh.8391]

The Packa rain poncho works great. Covers me and my pack. Subscribed.

[@SeniorHiker77]

There are many options out there. Thanks for watching and commenting

[@NicoleHikesalot]

sounds like a great item John! Always good to see you out and you will be at 5,000 soon! Great bloopers.

[@SeniorHiker77]

Thanks Nicole see you guys next month.😘

[@NicoleHikesalot]

@@SeniorHiker77 can't wait!

[@RegEdmunds]

I'm now 79 and still hiking and my greatest regret when I started to hike was to buy a rain jacket and waterproof trousers, never, never again! I bought an Altus full zip poncho from Spain, (£40) ideal for me, if condensation builds up I just open the full zip and the inside rapidly dries. The only outer jacket I take with me is my very light windproof.

[@SeniorHiker77]

Ok RG, looks like you got it all figured out. My poncho still works for me.

[@agesadventures]

Yep, I can sweat buckets while hiking! I took off my rain coat and put it away on one hike because I was overheating in it. I decided that I'd get soaked while hiking and then have a dry jacket for afterwards😀

[@SeniorHiker77]

I feel the same way in the rain. I a downpour you need to protect yourself.

[@BackpackingwithBuckley]

I want to see it in action! Looks nice.

[@SeniorHiker77]

It works pretty well, but it doesn't cover your arms, bummer. Thanks Timothy.

[@rodoutdoors]

I picked up a lightweight Frogg Toggs poncho to try. Combined with my wind jacket, it's a bit lighter than my rain jacket and it won't wet out. I'm not sure how well it will do in practice though lol. Figure I could use it as an additional tarp just in case too.

[@SeniorHiker77]

A poncho has a place in my gear list. Frogged Toggs are reasonably price piece of gear.

[@MtnWanderer-TieDye-]

I started out using a poncho but moved to an umbrella. The poncho is nice in colder weather but I suffocate if there is any heat whatsoever and it's a booger to deal with in hurricane winds. Ha, ha! Still it has its good points as does an umbrella or even a rain jacket. Headed over to watch your bloopers. I've been collecting my bloopers and will put something out eventually.

[@SeniorHiker77]

I hope you get a giggle or a smile.

[@kristymoore7052]

Thanks! Subscribed.

[@SeniorHiker77]

Thanks for the sub!

[@TheWanderingWulfs]

We honestly don't mind hiking in the rain. We use ponchos, and they seem to work great. Thanks for sharing! 😊 Have a great weekend!

[@SeniorHiker77]

Thank you! You too!

[@tangenttrails]

Good video! Panchos are definitely more breathable, I like that about them, but not a very good wind shell in rainy windy conditions above treeline.

[@SeniorHiker77]

Very true! It's better than an umbrella. Lol

[@cachemacstrailtime]

Good info, enjoyed the video.

[@SeniorHiker77]

I'm glad you enjoyed it

[@NatureAndOther]

Very nice to see you posting regularly again

[@SeniorHiker77]

Thanks. I had a few health issues with my wife. I had to close our business on short notice. All is well now that I'm 100% retired and have lots of time to pursue my hobby.

[@NatureAndOther]

@@SeniorHiker77 glad to know all is well now

[@behindenemylines9033]

New to your channel, looking forward to more videos. Good day sir.

[@SeniorHiker77]

Welcome aboard and hope to hear from you again. It was nice of you to take time out of your busy schedule to watch and comment.

[@GratefulTrekker]

Honestly I almost never use rain gear especially in warmer temps just use quick dry cloths and carry a trap awesome video ty my friend

[@SeniorHiker77]

Thanks for watching and commenting Stephen.

[@MetroOnTheMove]

That poncho will definitely do the trick

[@SeniorHiker77]

👌

[@FOLLOWINGWALKERSWORLD]

When it rains, deal with it. You’re going to get wet. Love the bloobers. There’s a ton of them now all these years. 👍👍

[@SeniorHiker77]

Thanks 👍

[@JohnAmes]

Well, we're getting plenty of rain and snow. Great info, my friend.

[@SeniorHiker77]

No snow here mid Georgia. Lol

[@TheMccluref]

Almost surprised you would use a poncho as a tarp lol. I never tried a rain poncho so I might give it a try

[@SeniorHiker77]

You have to close the head hole and then use it as a one man tarp.

[@TheMccluref]

@@SeniorHiker77 might look for one. I would like to try it

[@browsman2328]

I used a poncho at Point Reyes Nat’l Seashore once which 30 miles north of San Francisco and the windiest place on the west coast of the U.S. The silly thing blew up over my head, I couldn’t see and I got soaked. Ponchos aren’t good in the wind.

[@SeniorHiker77]

Yes, a strong wind is not a friend with any kind of rain wear. Thanks for taking time to watch and commenting.

[@creek_camper]

👍👍👍😀

[@SeniorHiker77]

Thanks for stopping by and commenting.

[@rishusharma6285]

hy grandpa ... i want those bottle holders in my backpack too 😭😭

[@SeniorHiker77]

Thanks for stopping by.

[@mr.miniaturesmodels8465]

Ah ah ah… I didn’t hear no Dave Canterbury’s oil cloth watchcoat with hood…

[@SeniorHiker77]

I did check out Dave's channel and sub'd to his and yours. 👌

[@plumislandmichael729]

… 🙌🏼

[@SeniorHiker77]

Thanks Michael for stopping by. 🤙

[@johnbelmore1178]

You know ...if it raining we ain't training

[@SeniorHiker77]

How wants to train in the rain. Nobody! Lol

[@SonjieEx]

Hello Daddies A New Subscriber a New Fan here hope you can notice my comment ♥

[@SeniorHiker77]

Thanks for subbing!

[@hanskloss1331]

RAY EN ! lol where in God's green earth are y'all from

[@SeniorHiker77]

By your name, you must be in Germany 🇩🇪. We are all from the USA Georgia. 🇺🇸

[@jott1883]

I agree I use the Sea to Summit Ultra-Sil Nano Poncho which weighs 5.2 oz and costs $100 (expensive for sil-nylon). Got the idea from the Wonder Women who did extensive testing on video of it. Packs small and the dirty bag has a loop on it so I attach it to my shoulder strap for quick deployment.

[@SeniorHiker77]

I wasn't aware of that poncho, but it sounds like a cheaper alternative than the zpacks poncho.

[@TheMccluref]

That's kind of thin for a ground cloth I would think. But I am intrigued

[@SeniorHiker77]

He was talking about my bloopers video. A ground cloth for my chair.

[@jott1883]

@@SeniorHiker77 yeah, I think the Zoacks is superior although expensive and makes a better ground cloth this is a cheap alternative that packs small.