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Not all countries in the world have strong monsoon seasons, where reversing wind shifts the precipitation in an area and often causes very rainy and windy weather. But those that do, really can. You may have never seen rain line it back home, and it’s important to consider this if you’re packing for a vacation or trip in an area defined by this season.
After all, it’s hard to pack well when most of your clothing is likely to get soaked through. Raincoats and vacuum packing bags you can place dirty laundry in help a fair amount. But there can also be a few worthwhile pointers that frequent travelers to this area begin to use and understand the benefit of.
In this post, we’ll discuss how to pack for such an event, packing like the pros, and not find yourself being caught out by the unusual weather:
Pack Waterproof Versions of Everything Important
You’d probably never think about how much water can actually get into places you wouldn’t plan on, but during monsoon season everything becomes a potential entry point for moisture. You’d likely be surprised at how quickly your supposedly waterproof bag can let water seep through the zippers or seams. Your phone, wallet, passport, and any important documents should be in in completely waterproof pouches or containers because even a little bit of moisture could ruin your entire trip if your passport gets damaged or your phone stops working.
Moreover, hang waterproof versions of your everyday items could save you so much hassle, as you’ll find that waterproof phone cases, document holders, and waterproof socks can help you during a pretty bad downpour.
Layer Thermals Under Everything
Monsoon weather might seem refreshing because the environment may be a touch more tropical than you had expected and how the rain is here. But it’s important to remember how cold you can get when you’re soaked through and the wind picks up. However, wearing thermal layers under your regular clothes would keep you warm even if your outer layers get completely drenched. You might think that thermals would be too hot in a climate that’s typically warm, but the temperature can drop surprisingly quickly during heavy rains and storms, which means HeatHolders thermal gloves for women and similar products are a lifesaver.
Bring More Shoes Than You Think You Need
Most people would pack maybe two pairs of shoes for a trip, but during monsoon season you’d want at least three or four pairs because wet shoes from the day before can be a nightmare, and shoes can take days to dry properly in humid conditions. You may be walking through puddles, mud, and standing water more often than you’d expect, so having backup shoes would mean you could always start each day with dry feet and avoid certain nasty consequences that could come otherwise, like trench foot (yes, unfortunately this can happen if you’re not careful enough).
With this advice, we hope you can feel more comfortable packing even during an unbelievably rainy and windy monsoon season.
