Traditional Rain Clothing

[Jock Scot]

Thanks to all for posting.

The wind has destroyed several of my umbrellas over the years, either turning them inside out, or bending them out of shape. Once, back when I was in college, a burst of wind/rain ripped the materiel off my umbrella and I was left holding a bunch of wires. I've also lost several hats to the wind, so I take my hat off and put the umbrella away when the wind gets going out here.

As you well know we suffer the rain and wind too and you are quite right there does come a time when umbrellas will not operate. However might I suggest obtaining an umbrella from Swaine Adeney & Brigg, who make a substantial umbrella without weighing a ton. A second mortgage will be required but mine has lasted me some 40 years in some pretty strong storms.

As to hats, then the "deer stalker" is made for the job! Undo the flaps, turn them down and tie them under the chin. There is not a wind on earth that will remove it from your head if worn thus.

In the end though, if there is a job to be done and it is that important and there is a storm raging then really there is no option ------you get very wet!