If rain should fall, wet-weather gear can make all the difference between misery and a good time on a hike. Photo courtesy of Wikipedia. |
Other rain gear might include water-resistant boots and a rain hat with a wide brim.
As I advise against hiking on rainy days, we won’t spend much time on this topic. Still, carry a poncho or hooded, water-resistant windbreaker with you for each child on overcast days.
Read more about day hiking with children in my guidebook Hikes with Tykes.