The Rainrap, $45, is the vibrant love child of the...

The Rainrap, $45, is the vibrant love child of the pashmina and umbrella. It's light-weight, fast-drying and folds up small enough to fit in your suitcase or handbag. And it comes in four bright color combos; at rainraps.com Credit: Handout

That whole "April showers bring May flowers" thing may be out the window now that March brought -- hello! -- 70-degree temps. But if April stays true to form, you'll want to be prepared. Meet the Rainrap, $45, the vibrant love child of the pashmina and umbrella (no doubt a torrid affair). It's lightweight, fast-drying and folds up small enough to fit in your suitcase or handbag. And it comes in four bright color combos; at rainraps.com.

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