Make the most of the heavy rain

[NorthernRaider]

why not take the oppotunity to test out your wateproof Jacket, Trousers, Gaitors, Boots and Rucksacks whilst this heavy rain is here.
After all if climate changes means this sort of heavy prolonged rain and its associated flooding is going to become more common each year we need to ensure our kit is up to the job.

EG I didnt used my main water proof tonight when walking the Were-terrier I just used my DPM smock that was sprayed with a silicon waterproofing compound, it stayed mainly dry but a bit of damp got through on the shoulders, thats after a 25 minute walk, so how sogging would i be if i was bugging out overnight in the pouring rain??