{"id":3274,"date":"2022-10-13T15:17:35","date_gmt":"2022-10-13T14:17:35","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/blog.citrus-lime.com\/tkt\/?p=3274"},"modified":"2025-12-05T08:18:34","modified_gmt":"2025-12-05T08:18:34","slug":"is-it-waterproof","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/blog.citrus-lime.com\/tkt\/is-it-waterproof\/","title":{"rendered":"&#8220;Is my outdoor gear waterproof?&#8221;"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<h1 class=\"wp-block-heading\">&#8220;Is my outdoor gear waterproof?&#8221;<\/h1>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:37px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:36px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong>Wondering, Is my outdoor gear waterproof?<\/strong> Let\u2019s clear up the confusion and explore what waterproof gear can\u2014and can\u2019t\u2014actually do in the great outdoors.<\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:37px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-oswald-font-family\" id=\"1-is-camping-with-kids-a-nightmare\" style=\"text-transform:uppercase\">In SHORT&#8230;<\/h2>\n\n\n<ul style=\"padding-left: 1.1em; 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--ub-list-item-icon-size: 0.9em; --ub-list-item-background-image: url('data:image\/svg+xml;utf8,&lt;svg xmlns=&quot;http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg&quot; viewBox=&quot;0 0 512 512&quot;&gt;&lt;path fill=&quot;%23000000&quot; d=&quot;M0 256a256 256 0 1 0 512 0A256 256 0 1 0 0 256zM241 377c-9.4 9.4-24.6 9.4-33.9 0s-9.4-24.6 0-33.9l87-87-87-87c-9.4-9.4-9.4-24.6 0-33.9s24.6-9.4 33.9 0L345 239c9.4 9.4 9.4 24.6 0 33.9L241 377z&quot;&gt;&lt;\/path&gt;&lt;\/svg&gt;'); \" id=\"ub-styled-list-item-764400f0-ea33-41e9-b7ae-76185721d54e\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"ub_list_item_content\">\n\t\t\t\t<span class=\"ub_list_item_icon\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<svg width=\"0.9em\" height=\"0.9em\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewbox=\"0 0 512 512\"><path fill=\"#000000\" d=\"M0 256a256 256 0 1 0 512 0A256 256 0 1 0 0 256zM241 377c-9.4 9.4-24.6 9.4-33.9 0s-9.4-24.6 0-33.9l87-87-87-87c-9.4-9.4-9.4-24.6 0-33.9s24.6-9.4 33.9 0L345 239c9.4 9.4 9.4 24.6 0 33.9L241 377z\"><\/path><\/svg>\n\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t<span class=\"ub_list_item_text\"><strong>How can you minimise water sneaking into your kit?<\/strong> Discover simple tips to improve your gear\u2019s performance and reduce discomfort in wet conditions.<\/span>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\n\t\t<\/li>\n\n<li class=\"ub_styled_list_item\" style=\"--ub-list-item-icon-top: 3px; 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However, the human body hasn\u2019t changed that much and we still have heads, arms, legs and feet.<br>These appendages expose themselves to the elements and protrude from various holes in jackets.<br>Legs cannot be completely sealed inside boots as they are attached to our feet.<br>Products may use completely waterproof fabrics and most of them have breathable properties.<br>But by design, the products are full of holes, and if you have experienced the kind of driving horizontal rain, you will know that water will get inside a jacket.<br>The garment may absorb moisture from the sleeves, particularly when gloves are worn. It may also be prone to inflating through the large opening at the bottom where the legs exit. Additionally, the hood may collect moisture and allow it to travel down the large hole where the head protrudes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:37px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/blog.citrus-lime.com\/tkt\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/18\/2022\/10\/DSC02140-scaled.jpg\" alt=\"\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:37px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>The marketing departments of fabric and product manufacturers make extravagant claims that raise expectations not only for clothing but also for footwear. However, in very wet conditions, in boggy terrain and especially in long wet grass, water will get inside your boots.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:37px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image alignwide size-large\"><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"576\" src=\"https:\/\/blog.citrus-lime.com\/tkt\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/18\/2025\/03\/is-it-waterproof-1024x576.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-17557\" srcset=\"https:\/\/blog.citrus-lime.com\/tkt\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/18\/2025\/03\/is-it-waterproof-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/blog.citrus-lime.com\/tkt\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/18\/2025\/03\/is-it-waterproof-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/blog.citrus-lime.com\/tkt\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/18\/2025\/03\/is-it-waterproof-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/blog.citrus-lime.com\/tkt\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/18\/2025\/03\/is-it-waterproof-1536x864.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/blog.citrus-lime.com\/tkt\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/18\/2025\/03\/is-it-waterproof-2048x1152.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:37px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">How do we stop water getting in?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:37px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Is my outdoor gear waterproof? Tips for Minimising Water Ingress<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:37px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>Well, to be honest, it is almost impossible.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>For clothing, simply ensuring that all zips are done up. Sleeve cuffs and hem drawcords are tight and hoods are correctly secured will certainly help to minimise water ingress. In footwear, the use of <a href=\"https:\/\/www.trekitt.co.uk\/equipment\/gaiters\">gaiters<\/a> will also reduce water ingress; especially in the dreaded long wet grass. Proper care and maintenance of your kit will also help to keep it performing well. Think of it like servicing your car \u2014 it needs to be done properly and regularly.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:37px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Finding Joy in the Rain<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:37px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>But, honestly, the simplest, most effective way to negate the misery associated with being wet is just to accept that, you are going to get wet whether you like it or not. Learn to enjoy the unpredictable nature of our climate. Appreciate the changing light, the sound of the rain bouncing off the fabric, the warmth of your flask re-heating your hands when you\u2019re granted a weather window. That moisture slowly seeping into your socks is simply part of the weird and wonderful experience of outdoor life. That&#8217;s one of the reasons we return to time and time again.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:37px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Is my outdoor gear waterproof? Stay Dry in Wet Conditions<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:37px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>Psychology aside, you don&#8217;t have to stay soggy just because you get wet from time to time. When it comes to clothing, opt for a technical layering system made of modern materials that absorb less water and dry quickly. Wearing a cotton tee shirt under your expensive Gore-Tex jacket is not advisable because cotton absorbs moisture like a sponge and takes a long time to dry. Moreover, it could be soaked in sweat even after light exertion. For footwear, make sure to wear technical walking socks that fit well and wick moisture away. 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