3 Things to Know About Backpack Rain Covers

They are essential in rainy climates In places like the Pacific Northwest or the UK, a rain cover prevents wet textbooks and moldy lunches. It is a cheap fix for a common misery.

They are useless in dry climates If you rarely get rain, the cover is just dead weight in your backpack. You will never use it.

Universal sizes fit most kids’ backpacks These covers fold into a tiny pouch and cost very little. Buy one if you get rain; skip it if you do not.