Yes. You do.
I realize many folks who’ve backpacked a lot in the lower 48 wear a rain jacket and feels that’s all they need, and so don’t bring rain pants.
Don’t do that.
When it rains here in Alaska, it can rain all day. And the next day. And the next. That endless drizzle of the Pacific Northwest type of weather. And if you’re going through wet brush, in the rain, you’ll want rain pants and a jacket.
It’s not always that wet, but it certainly be. Be prepared.
Here’s a blog post we have about rain wear for backpacking trips and why.
