What to do when it rains You have entered the Canoe Saskatchewan suite What to do When it Rains and Rains and Rains. . . How to handle adverse weather conditions - rain, cold, and wind. Adverse weather conditions make life difficult, no doubt about it. After a week of rain simple tasks like cooking soup or choosing a campsite are slow and tedious.
Proper preparation makes camping much more comfortable when the weather goes bad.
Here are some tips on coping with the most commonly encountered challenges of wilderness camping. Rain The most important item of clothing on a canoe trip is a high-quality rainsuit. Raincoats should be large enough to go over a lifejacket and a couple of sweaters. Remember, when it is critical that a rainsuit not tear, it will promptly self-destruct. Good quality tents are the next element of comfort in the rain.