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Keep An Umbrella Handy

You never know when you're going to get stuck in the rain

This probably seems a little obvious but while I'm sitting here waiting for a Nor'easter to pass, I just remembered that I don't have an umbrella in my car and I probably should leave one in the office too. While you should be keeping up with the weather sometimes the forecasted sprinkles turn into a massive downpour.

Big umbrellas can keep you dry but they also get left on trains when you're in a hurry. A good raincoat and small umbrella that fits in a bag make a good alternative. Those small umbrellas are also useful for days where it may rain so you're grabbing an umbrella "just in case". This way you can keep an umbrella handy without having to worry about leaving it on the train.

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