GUIDE · 2026-08-12

Monsoon survival in Dhaka: tested gear that didn't fail

What passed the 10-minute shower test and the CNG ride home.

A short list of gear that survived an actual BD monsoon, in order of how much I depend on it. Rain cover first, then dry bag, then packable poncho. The IPX8 phone pouch is the only one that I would not travel without.