J62

My other solution for hiking flat muddy trails, over or through creeks / rivers is to wear my keen's.

https://www.keenfootwear.com/p/M-NEWPORT-H2.html

They were also my go-to hiking footwear while rafting the Grand Canyon, so suitable for desert trails. I would not use them where good traction is needed - steeper uphills or scampering over rocks. Rinse them out and they become dress sandals... sort of.

BritishCaicos

Jean

These hiking tights are water repellent:

https://www.rei.com/product/135583/t...-tights-womens

These pants are also water repellent and can be rolled up a few inches. Customer reviews say they are wind-proof (find that hard to believe) but not mosquito-proof (too thin).

https://www.rei.com/product/873114/c...l-pants-womens

janisj

>> but not mosquito-proof (too thin).<<

And definitely not midge proof

Sberg

Water repellent pants do not work with continuous rain. I had on water repellent pants but they still soak through. They are great for misty days but not rain.

JoyC

" I so wish I had brought light weight rain pants! We had rain jackets but with the sideways rain our pants got soaked (as the rain drips off the jackets onto the pants). As soon as I got home I bought some for our next trip. They rollup small and don't weigh much so you could stick them in a pack and use as needed. "


Sberg: Do you have any suggestion what brand to look for with regards to rain pants? There are so many out there that I'm quite overwhelmed.

Thank you.

Nelson

I have had great luck in rough weather with Marmot Precip rain gear. I think they may have a new model since I bought mine. They are light, pack well, dry quickly.

But it depends on what fits you of course! Other excellent brands include Patagonia, Black Diamond, and the above mentioned Arc'teryx.

JoyC

Thanks Nelson for the recommendations.

I found the Marmot Precip to be what I'm looking for.

bilboburgler

Useful tool https://www.smidgeup.com/midge-forecast/
The b###ers don't seem to be a problem above 5mph wind

Sberg

I think these are the ones I bought.

Jean

I would either go somewhere like REI where you can try on several brands or shop on a site that has a no-cost return policy (like Zappos). Lots of companies make good rain gear, but I find the fit and sizing are all over the place. As you may notice if you read the customer reviews...

JoyC

Thanks for the recommendation, Sberg! I think I have that in my basket at amazon.

Jean...you're so right about sizing and fit. That's why, in this case, I like to shop at either stores because the return policy is generous and free. I will try brick and mortar stores too like REI or Dick's.

Thank you everyone!

euromom

A note of thanks to everyone. I have Marmot rain jacket, purchased pants and even those cut leggings recommended to me on this forum from REI.

Many thanks to all of you who responded. Leaving next week and cannot wait!

cmarchewka

We rely enjoyed Scran & Scallie (run by the same restaurant group that has a Michelin starred place). Very casual but reservations are a must. Also enjoyed the variety in Grassmarket.