It's amazing how often I hear about how crucial a waterproof jacket is for hiking adventures, while rain pants barely get a mention. If it’s so important to make sure you keep your upper half dry, surely the same goes for your lower half too? In fact, yes, it does! This is why I’m here to reveal my 5 reasons that you need rain pants for your outdoor exploits.
The majority of my hiking takes places in Britain’s mountains which, while they're undoubtedly beautiful, have been known to experience rainfall from time to time. I’ve learnt the hard way how much of a game changer rain pants can be, having suffered plenty of miserable hikes without them.
