A wet climate is less about temperature and more about staying dry and drying out. That changes which fabrics belong in the capsule.
One genuinely waterproof layer
Water-resistant is not waterproof. One properly taped-seam shell beats three jackets that soak through.
Wool over cotton, always
Wool insulates when damp; cotton does not, and takes a day to dry. In a wet climate that difference is the whole argument.
Footwear is the weak point
Wet feet ruin a day faster than anything else. One pair of genuinely waterproof boots earns its place immediately.
Where to focus
Where to focus
- 1 waterproof shell with taped seams
- 1 wool mid layer
- Wool socks rather than cotton
- Waterproof boots
- Trousers that dry fast — not heavy cotton
- A bag that keeps a laptop dry
- A compact umbrella