The gear that keeps you, your gadgets and your home dry through the Indian monsoon, mostly under 1000
Who this is for
Anyone in India who wants to stop the rains ruining their commute, shoes and electronics
The monsoon is wonderful until your shoes are ruined, your phone is soaked and your commute is misery. A little preparation changes all of that. A properly waterproof umbrella and raincoat, a way to keep your phone and documents dry, and quick-dry footwear turn the rainy season from a daily struggle into a non-issue. Cheap, sensible picks that pay off from the first downpour.
A raincoat that works, a phone pouch, quick-dry shoes. The rains stop being a problem.
The rains do not stand a chance.
A sturdy, auto-open umbrella with a windproof frame that survives the gusty monsoon instead of flipping inside out at the first squall. Big enough to actually keep you dry.
Windproof frame
Auto open for one-hand use
Wide coverage
Larger folded size than a mini umbrella
The trusted Indian name in rain gear. A genuinely waterproof hooded raincoat keeps you dry on foot or on a bike, and packs down small enough to keep in your bag through the season.
Genuinely waterproof
Packs down small
Hood keeps your head dry
Warm once the rain stops
Keep gadgets, feet and floors dry.
A clear, sealed pouch lets you use your phone in the rain while it stays completely dry. Cheap insurance against water damage that most phone warranties will not cover.
Fully sealed and touch-usable
Fits most phones
Neck strap for hands-free
Test the seal with a tissue first
Leather shoes are ruined by the monsoon. Quick-dry floaters or sandals with grip let you wade through puddles and dry off fast, with soles that hold on wet floors.
Dries fast
Good grip on wet ground
Comfortable for daily wear
Not office-formal
Muddy footprints and rain blowing onto the balcony are constant in the monsoon. A good long-handle wiper clears water fast without bending, keeping floors dry and safe.
Clears water quickly
No bending required
Durable blade
Replace the blade once a year
Both, honestly. An umbrella is fine for short walks, but for a two-wheeler commute or heavy rain with wind, a proper raincoat keeps you far drier. Riders should prioritise a good two-piece raincoat over any umbrella.
A simple waterproof pouch with a clear window lets you use the phone while it stays sealed and dry. It costs very little and saves you from the far bigger cost of water damage, which most warranties do not cover.
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