GEAR GUIDE
Know your gear. Enjoy the mountains.
From choosing your first gear to caring for it over time.
Waterproof, water-repellent and breathable: what is the difference?
Waterproof, water-repellent and breathable may sound similar, but each describes a different function. Understanding them helps with both choosing and caring for rainwear.
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How to choose hiking rainwear
Water-resistance and breathability ratings are part of choosing rainwear. Also check whether it suits your route and lets you move comfortably. Here are the key points to review before you leave.
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A beginner’s guide to layering
You warm up while walking and cool down when you stop. Clothing needs change with activity as well as weather. Layering means combining garments with different roles and adjusting them often.
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Caring for rainwear
If droplets stop beading and the surface wets out, first check for dirt and review care. This guide gives a general sequence; always follow your garment’s care label.
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Our introductory guide also covers checking sizes and choosing your rainwear combination.
Choosing your first rainwear