Rain and wet weather: what to pack
Rain is the one forecast you can plan for. The aim is simple: keep yourself, your bag and your phone dry, and be seen when the light goes.
The kit list
A waterproof jacket does the first job. A rain cover over your backpack does the second, because most backpacks are water resistant at best and let rain in through the zips. A dry bag inside the pack protects anything that must stay dry, such as a phone, passport or spare layer.
Rain also brings dark afternoons, so a head torch or pocket torch and a rear light for bikes and bags make walking and cycling home safer.
Stay dry
Be seen
Comfort
Tips for the trip
- Pack a dry pair of socks in a sealed bag; it makes a wet day bearable.
- Put the rain cover on before the rain starts, not when the bag is already wet.
- Hang wet jackets to dry away from direct heat, which can damage coatings.
Questions
Is a water-resistant backpack enough in heavy rain?
Usually not for long. Water gets in through zips and seams, so use a rain cover outside and a dry bag inside for things that must stay dry.
How long does delivery take?
Each product page shows the delivery time to your country before you pay, and tracking is emailed when it ships.
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