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Clear skies are forecast. What should still go in your overnight pack?

Pack rain pants and a hooded rain jacket.

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  1. Rain pants and a hooded jacket ✔
  2. Only an umbrella
  3. An extra cotton blanket

Why: Weather can change after you leave. Scouting America's pamphlet says to prepare for nasty weather even when the sky looks clear. Rain pants and a hooded jacket belong in your gear.

Huh, didn't know that: Loose-fitting rain gear can let perspiration vent at the neck, cuffs, and waist.

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Why did the hiker pack a rain jacket on a sunny day? Because the forecast is just a suggestion.
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Answer: Rain pants and a hooded jacket. Weather can change after you leave. Scouting America's pamphlet says to prepare for nasty weather even when the sky looks clear. Rain pants and a hooded jacket belong in your gear.

  1. Scouting America Wilderness Survival Pamphlet filestore.scouting.org/filestore/Merit_Badge_ReqandRes/Pamphlets/Wilderness%20Survival.pdf
    No matter how clear the skies as you pack for a backcountry trek, prepare for nasty weather.
    Checked 2026-10-09.

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