What kind of soap\shampoo do you use? ;)
I mean a post without nonsense.... come ON! what is the world coming to?
On a serious note as to OP's questions - many diferent opinions. I can add from my experience and not sure if it will help or...
Lots of good advice already so I will add a little of my research
All rain gear these days is breathable, which means in a real downpour you will get wet. The only type of rain gear that will keep you completely dry is some non-breathable...
Shoes: You're fine. Forget the shoe liners unless they improve the fit.
Rain jacket: Stand in the shower with your proposed rain shell on and see if that works for you. I suspect it will not. The decision for you is actually whether to get...
Broken-in shoes are a must. Some people swear by waterproof boots/shoes, others wear by breathable trail runners. There's no right or wrong, both have their negatives and positive, it's up to you what you prefer.
A good quality water-resistant...
Couple of years ago walked with rain - flooded streams and paths for a few weeks wearing trail runners. I was able to dry these most nights and always was able to dry my wool socks. No blisters, just a lot of squishing sounds.
When I walked the CF in Feb 2020 I was in Hokas and I had a pair of Goretex trail runners as backup. I only put on the Goretex shoes maybe three or four times, a waste of weight and space in my pack, and a pain to change out on trail, I will be...
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