Bags need drying first, devices need power cut first โ get the order right after a soaking and you're looking at a repair bill, not a replacement.
A sudden downpour never announces itself, and what you do in the first few minutes decides whether a soaked device ends up in a repair shop or the trash. Leather bags, phones, laptops, and cameras each have a different weak point, so applying the same fix to all of them can make the damage worse. Here's the exact order to follow for each type of wet gear.
Find the item that matches what got soaked and follow its steps as-is. Blot away surface water first, cut power and separate batteries next, and save full drying and a service-center check for last โ remember that order and you won't fumble the response.
