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If I can choose on a rainy day between hiking or packrafting than I do not need a second blink of an eye to make my choice. Sitting in my boat protected by my dry suite make out of a nasty rainy day an enjoyable day on the water. Without a backpack on my back and with only moderate exertion I’m not sweating nor freezing (provided that I wear appropriate cloth below my dry suite). Protected with proper gloves and a cap only the face is exposed to the elements. What stops us packrafting is only too strong wind, but no rain.

Packrafting gear is not cheep. If you don't have it expect to spend at least 2000 EUR or USD to buy the full set. That's a considerable investment but it's a lasting one if you treat it with care.  Before attempting to hike on the GPT evaluate careful what sections to hike and if carrying a packraft or not. For this you need to study in detail the [[#Section Evaluation and Trail Type Composition Charts|sections evaluation and trail type composition]] of the individual sections to make suitable smart choice that fits your capabilities and expectations.