I forgot to add that I love hiking in the rain. I never cancel a trip because of it.

I love fiddling with gear and hiking in the rain poses the number one challenge to gear prep for me. How does one keep warm without packing an infinite pile of dry clothes, for example.

I also love the solitude. Most people don't go hiking in the rain, particularly at higher elevations where it might turn to snow by nightfall. And the ones who are hiking in the rain are mostly day hikers, not backpackers. Soooo, when nightfalls the woods are mine.

Returning from a rainy 3 day trip heightens my appreciation for all the comforts around me that I take for granted on a daily basis. It also causes me to reflect upon the experiences of those who have been in bad weather with much cruder gear than I have (e.g. Lewis and Clark).