Emergency kit for wet climates

In wet climates the kit itself is at risk. Protect what fails when it gets wet: documents, electronics, matches and insulation.

What changes

• Waterproof document pouch and a dry bag for electronics.
• Waterproof headlamp and torch: look for IP67 or IP68.
• Stormproof matches.
• Synthetic insulation, which stays warm when damp: see our sleeping bag picks.
• A tarp for dry shelter.

Last reviewed: October 2026.