On a raining day, there is no point for us to hike a few
hours to the summit and in the end, not being able to enjoy the view. Most of
the view will be heavily cover by fog that time.
I will not recommend you to hike on a trail which require
you to cross over a stream, flash flood usually occur during this time.
Riverside trail, waterfall trail is good choice, the water
volume will increase hence greater the view.
Forest hike will give you breathtakingly view when the fog
comes.
layers that keep you warm even if you do happen to get wet,
starting closest to your skin and working out:
- · Non-cotton underwear
- · Non-cotton long underwear
- · Non-cotton insulating layer
- · Waterproof shell layer
- · Wear a kampung addidas, it’s a Borneo local folks plastic shoes, which they use for farming. Its good to use on a raining day, or on a waterfall hike, don’t have to worry about getting wet.
Use trekking poles when hiking in the rain, this will be
great for balance, crossing streams, and brooks and going up and down hills.
Use self-locking plastic bags to keep such items as lighter,
food, camera, first aid kit, books, maps, journal, and mobile phone dry.
Use waterproof stuff sacks for your gear, especially
clothing. Use them in different colours to indicate what type of gear is in
each.
Bring food that can eat on the go like cereal bar, chocolate
bar, keep snacks handy in your larger exterior pockets, for easy to access.
Drink from a water bladder, so you can have food and water
on demand. No hassles on cooking the food, or getting that hard to reach bottle
out from backpack.
You will need your energy while hiking in the rain. Body and
outside temperatures changes require more energy while hiking and staying warm.
Make sure your backpack comes with a rain cover, if not
always carry a big black plastic garbage bag to put all your dry clothes in.
If
you have extra cash to spare, you can get a quality dry bag, always put your
gear inside your daypack in dry bags, pouches or ziplocks.
