There’s no such thing as bad weather, only unsuitable clothing.

The saying reframes “bad weather” as a problem of preparation rather than circumstance: discomfort outdoors is often the result of inadequate gear, planning, or expectations. In that sense it expresses a practical, stoic outlook associated with walking culture—especially in mountainous regions where conditions change quickly. It also carries an implicit ethic of self-reliance: instead of blaming the environment, adapt to it. More broadly, the line is frequently used metaphorically to suggest that many “bad situations” can be managed by adjusting one’s tools, habits, or mindset rather than wishing conditions were different.

There is no such thing as bad weather, only bad clothing.
There’s no such thing as bad weather, only inappropriate clothing.
There’s no such thing as bad weather, only unsuitable clothes.