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How to waterproof a backpack: four simple solutions
By Julia Clarke last updated
Our four ways to waterproof a backpack consign soggy sandwiches to the past and shield your kit from downpours in the backcountry

These are the 3 best quick drying fabrics for hikes and runs
By Julia Clarke last updated
Our guide to the 3 best quick drying fabrics for staying comfortable during your hikes and runs

I got soaked at Decathlon HQ to learn how the French brand tests its tents
By Craig Taylor published
Decathlon’s design and testing process involves listening to consumers, extensive prototyping and a lot of water

Do you really need rain pants for hiking? Or are they just an unwanted weight in your pack?
By Julia Clarke last updated
Do you really need rain pants for hiking, or can you get away with quick drying trousers? Our experts look into the question

What to wear when running in the rain: our top tips
By Julia Clarke last updated
Our expert tips on what to wear when running in the rain to protect you from slipping, getting absolutely soaked and chafing, even in a deluge

Can you go rock climbing in the rain?
By Julia Clarke published
Ready to hit the crag but Mother Nature has other ideas?

Could hiking in the rain actually be good for you?
By Julia Clarke published
The surprising benefits of hiking or running in damp conditions

16 hikers, mostly kids, stranded overnight on long distance hiking trail
By Julia Clarke published
The group was wet, cold and suffering from blisters after attempting to hike on the 40-mile trail
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