What I wear and carry to stay dry (and sane) in the Pacific Northwest — rain jackets, windproof umbrellas, waterproof bags and boots, plus a couple of cozy extras for gray days.
The classic Seattle drizzle jacket — packs into its own pocket and costs a fraction of the fancy shells.
Columbia Men's Watertight II Rain Jacket
Lightweight, fully waterproof, and cute enough to wear all day around Pike Place and Capitol Hill.
Columbia Women’s Arcadia II Jacket
A step up for real downpours, with a roomy hood and a cut that layers easily over a fleece.
The North Face Men's Antora Waterproof Jacket
Breathable, waterproof, and polished enough for a ferry ride to Bainbridge or a nice dinner.
THE NORTH FACE Womens Antora Waterproof Rain Coat
Pit zips keep you from overheating on hilly walks, and it squishes down small in a daypack.
MARMOT Men's Precip Eco Waterproof Rain Jacket
Cheap insurance for surprise showers — it covers you and your backpack and weighs almost nothing.
FROGG TOGGS Ultra-lite2 Waterproof Poncho
Survives the gusts off Elliott Bay that flip cheaper umbrellas inside out, and fits in a bag.
Windproof Travel Umbrella - Compact, 100MPH
One-button open and close is clutch when you're juggling coffee and your phone at a crosswalk.
Totes Auto Open/Close Windproof Compact Umbrella
The splurge umbrella — rounded tips, crazy wind resistance, and it's built to last years, not weeks.
BLUNT Metro 39" Windproof Travel Umbrella
Locals skip umbrellas for a good hood or hat, and this packable one keeps the drizzle off your face.
woogwin Waterproof Bucket Rain Hat UV Protection
Laptop, camera, and snacks stay bone-dry even when I'm caught walking a mile in steady rain.
Earth Pak Waterproof Heavy Duty Hiking Backpack
Keeps your phone, wallet, and keys in front of you under your rain jacket while you explore.
WATERFLY Crossbody Sling Backpack (Black)
Turns any daypack into a rainproof one in seconds — a $10 fix for a soggy-bag problem.
Joy Walker 12000mm Waterproof Backpack Cover
Comfortable right out of the box and waterproof enough for muddy trails at Discovery Park or Rattlesnake Ledge.
