r/hikinggear

Hi, can anyone recommend me a jacket that is actually waterproof? My Rab Kinetic shell which is supposedly waterproof just got drenched when I got caught out in a very heavy rainstorm while riding my bike.

I've tried multiple so-called waterproof and breathable jackets over the years: US Army, French army, Rab, Paramo, and none of them have properly kept me dry in heavy rain, despite being regularly coated with NikWax. The Paramo was the best of the bunch but still didn't live up to the typically over-inflated claims of the manufacturer.
It doesn't even have to be breathable as long it keeps the rain out, armpit zips might be helpful, though. Thanks.

Edit to add IT WAS NOT BECAUSE OF SWEAT!

Hello everyone, I am planning my first hike (nothing crazy) and I just want to know what good, budget friendly brands I should buy from. I do not know much about hiking so I am looking for your experiences with everything, from good cups to good backpacks.

Thank you so much!!

I'm looking for an insulated boot for snowshoeing and hiking in the Colorado high country in winter.

I'm very adapted to barefoot shoes but I'm not acclimated to Colorado winter anymore and my feet got cold when I was acclimated.

I need something that can take a snowshoe and can handle 12 plus mile hikes / hunting, often off trail.

Boots I'm looking at -

Meindl Comfort Fit hunter 400g insulation - I'm worried how stiff and heavy these will feel being so barefoot adapted

Lems boulder summit with an added wool insert

Altra mid all-weather with an added insert

Oboz bridger - I'm worried these will cramp with toes even though they claim to be wide

Vivo Tracker winter

I'd love to hear experience with these boots and anybother recommemdations you have!

Hey everyone,

I’m currently planning a dream trip to New Zealand and need some serious footwear advice. My itinerary is split into two different vibes, and I’m trying to find one pair of shoes to handle it all.

The Trip:

Part 1: A 3-week thru-hike. Expecting a lot of terrain and weather variations.

Part 2: A few weeks of shorter, max 1-week tracks mixed with general travel.

The Catch:

I need whatever I bring to be highly packable/easy to carry around when I'm not wearing them. Crucially, I’d love something versatile enough that doesn't look completely ridiculous if I wear them to a casual pub or bar in town between hikes.

What's your absolute favorite?

Cheers for the help!

I am looking for a good quality day pack that easily holds my telescoping trekking poles when I don't need them. Ideally they would be easy to secure on the back without flopping around.

Hey!

Bin auf der Suche nach einem leichten Rahmenrucksack, am liebsten mit Produktion in Europa! Vielleicht hat hier jemand Empfehlungen?

(Es wird mein erster Rucksack für meine erste längere Wanderung!)

Danke schonmal im Vorhinein. ;)

Benötigtes Volumen

40L - 60L

Rucksack Wunschgewicht

Unter 1kg

Basisgewicht (ohne Rucksack)

~5.5kg

Jahreszeit

Frühling bis Herbst

Distanzen

500km - 1.000km

Dauer

1 - 2 Monate

Resupply

Täglich - alle 3 Tage