Keep a damp umbrella separate from the papers and electronics in your bag during a rainy journey. Gather a washable water-resistant sleeve, a compact umbrella, and a place to dry both afterward.
Set it up
Choose a sleeve that fits the folded umbrella without forcing the ribs and test the opening while the umbrella is still dry.
Put the idea to work
Shake excess water off where permitted, fold the umbrella neatly, and place it in the sleeve before entering a crowded space.
Finish and keep it useful
Remove the umbrella at your destination and let both umbrella and sleeve dry fully in an appropriate ventilated location. Do not leave a wet umbrella sealed inside its sleeve for days after the journey is finished.
Where can your umbrella and its sleeve dry fully after a rainy journey?
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