When you’re out in nature for extended periods of time, or even decide to brave the conditions after a less than favorable weather forecast, a good set of rain pants is pretty much essential.

In that one, veritable buckets of rain per minute descended on our group like heaven’s own turbocharged water wastegate, driving us into the nearest general store, looking for new gear to wear.

After starting the week with winter coats on, it might be time to put those away and break out the rain gear again! Things are finally warming back up into the upper 50’s this weekend, ahead of a cold ...