Rain gear for long trails
On a long hike you will walk in the rain for days. Rain gear is about staying warm, not dry.
Breathability
Climbing in any jacket makes you sweat. Open vents or walk in a light layer and save the jacket for cold rain and camp.
Cheap vs expensive
Budget rain suits are light and work well, but tear easily. Expensive jackets last longer but still wet out.
Pack liner
A waterproof liner inside the pack matters more than a rain cover outside it.
Picks on Amazon
- Frogg Toggs Ultra-Lite2 Rain SuitVery cheap and light jacket and pants; breathable, but tears on brambles, so treat it as a consumable.
Check the current price, version and seller on Amazon before you buy.