This April,聽we聽ditched the yellow slicker and cheap drugstore umbrella. Here are our top nine upgrades聽for the聽spring鈥檚 best wet-weather kit.聽
Xtratuf x Filson Legacy Boot ($140)
Seamless construction makes these boots聽(pictured at top) totally waterproof鈥攑erfect for puddle hopping on the way to or from work. There鈥檚 also extra arch support, so they鈥檙e actually comfortable to walk in, plus a slip-resistant sole.
Davek Duet Umbrella ($150)

The Duet鈥檚聽55-inch diameter provides enough coverage聽for you聽and a friend. The fiberglass-reinforced ribs are totally bomber.聽Windstorms be damned.
Helly Hansen Ask Canvas Duffel Coat ($650)

The cord-and-toggle front buttons give this jacket an old-school Nordic sailing look. Modern technical fabrics鈥攕eam-taped聽laminated canvas and a waterproof-breathable membrane鈥攅nsure it won鈥檛聽wet out.
Brooks Rivington Rucksack聽($340)

Simple canvas straps and a clutter-free exterior make this bag sleek and subtle. A water-resistant cotton outer fabric keeps the rain at bay. Inside, the bag is cavernous鈥攂ig enough to swallow everything you need for the day (laptop, lunch, extra layers, running shoes)聽and then some.
Mophie Juice Pack H2Pro Phone Case ($130)

It鈥檚 hard to check Insta when it鈥檚 raining. But fear not. The H2Pro聽exceeds the U.S. military鈥檚 requirement for water protection while also doubling your phone鈥檚聽power supply.
Nikwax Tech Wash ($10)

All rain jackets lose their ability to repel water over time. Keep the H20 beading off with this application, which revitalizes your jacket鈥檚 DWR in the washing machine.
Grund茅ns Sandhamm 21 Hat ($60)

This classic hat design has been around forever. The short front brim doesn鈥檛 block your vision, extra protection out back keeps water from running into your shirt, and a chin strap keeps the hat on your head during a gale. A flannel lining adds a bit of extra warmth.聽
Sealskinz Thick Mid-Length Socks ($60)

If you don鈥檛 have rain boots, you need these socks. A merino liner keeps your feet warm, while a waterproof-breathable membrane keeps the water out if it soaks through your shoes.聽They鈥檙e a little burlier than you might be聽used to, but still plenty comfy.