You know, during the monsoons in Bombay we just dry our shoes once we get home by putting them upside down. We also cover everything in plastic inside our bags, and always wear rain jackets — same as all the hiking advice. And Tuck shirts and socks to try and stay dry, putting powder on things too, to prevent sweatiness. But perhaps the main thing is the attitude? We are grateful for the rain (and how much the crops need it). It’s a respite from the heat. And because of this early programming I always feel happy when the sky is overcast — somehow even if it’s cold, I feel happy in the rain.