All-Weather Metal Pen
The Rite in the Rain All-Weather Metal Pen is a high-performance writing tool, designed to function flawlessly in the most demanding environments. Whether you're working in extreme cold, heat, or even underwater, this pen delivers consistent and reliable writing performance. Equipped with a pressurized ink cartridge, this pen writes at any angle—even upside down—and performs in temperatures ranging from -30°F to 250°F.
Extreme Performance, Anywhere:
The pressurized ink cartridge allows the All-Weather Metal Pen to write underwater up to 35 feet and in a variety of harsh conditions. Its proprietary ink and delivery system guarantee smooth, uninterrupted writing without skipping, even when exposed to water, sweat, grease, or mud. Whether you’re taking notes on a construction site, documenting field data in the rain, or working in extreme environments, this pen gets the job done.
Durable Metal Construction:
The pen’s barrel is crafted from powder-coated brass, making it incredibly durable yet lightweight. The textured flat black finish provides a sleek look while offering a non-slip grip for secure handling, even in wet conditions. A convenient pocket clip ensures that the pen stays within reach, making it ideal for professionals, outdoor enthusiasts, and anyone who requires dependable writing equipment.
"A prudent person foresees danger ahead and takes precautions. The simpleton goes blindly on and suffers the consequences. - Proverbs 27:12"
Writes in Extreme Conditions
The pressurized cartridge performs in temperatures from -30°F to 250°F and underwater up to 35 feet.
Ink Won’t Skip
Proprietary ink system ensures smooth writing through water, grease, mud, and sweat without skipping or smearing.
Writes at Any Angle
The pen writes upside down and at any angle, making it versatile for fieldwork and outdoor activities.
Durable Metal Barrel
Powder-coated brass construction provides a rugged and durable design, with a non-slip texture.
Pocket Clip
Easily attaches to your pocket, clipboard, or gear, so it’s always ready when you are.
The numbers, flat and honest.
| Barrel Color | Textured Flat Black |
|---|---|
| Barrel Material | Powder-coated brass |
| Ink Color | Black |
| Point Size | 0.9 mm |
| Cartridge Type | Pressurized |
| Refills Available | Yes |
| Size | 5.125" L, 0.375" D |
| Weight | 0.05 lbs |
WHY YOU’RE BUYING FROM STAY READY.
We aren’t the Amazon of survival. We’re a small, opinionated shop that carries gear we’d stake our own lives on — and we back every piece with real support.
Curated
Every brand we carry has been vetted in the field by our team. If it doesn’t pass our 30-day use test, we don’t stock it.
Authenticated
Factory-direct from authorized dealers. No grey-market, no refurb, no knockoffs. Your warranty is real.
Supported
Real humans on phone, text, and email — seven days a week. We carry this gear ourselves and we stand behind it.
American
HQ in California. Orders ship from our US warehouse. US-based customer care.
ALL-WEATHER PAPER
All-weather paper for the rainy Pacific Northwest. Patented in 1917 — still made in Washington today.
Rite in the Rain started in 1916 when a printer named Jerry L. Darling was asked by a Pacific Northwest lumber company to find a better way to record logging data in constant rain. The first all-weather paper formula — zinc, white varnish, and wheat flour — was patented in 1917. More than a century later, every notebook, loose sheet, and binder still comes off the line in Tacoma, Washington. Today about a third of sales go to the U.S. military, with the rest split between surveyors, first responders, and anyone who needs writing to survive the weather.
- Founded in 1916 by Jerry L. Darling
- All-weather paper formula patented in 1917
- Headquartered and manufactured in Tacoma, Washington
- Roughly one-third of sales to the U.S. military
- All paper products still made in Washington state
Answers, straight up.
Product-specific questions on the left. Shopping with SRO on the right. Both open-ended — hit us if we missed one.
How long does shipping take?
Most orders process within 1–3 business days from our warehouse. From there: 5–7 business days economy, 2–3 business days expedited, or overnight if you need it fast. Free economy shipping on orders over $150 (contiguous US). Alaska, Hawaii, and Pro Eagle / freight items are quoted at checkout. You’ll get a tracking number and link the moment your order ships.
What’s your return policy?
30 days from the day your order arrives. Gear has to come back unused, with all original tags, stickers, and packaging intact. For standard items we’ll send a prepaid return label and deduct return shipping from your refund. Oversized or freight returns are on you, unless the item showed up damaged, defective, or wrong — in which case we cover it.
Refunds hit your original payment method within 10 business days of approval.
What can’t I return?
Final-sale items, gift cards, food and drink products, personal-care items, anything customized or engraved, briefs (hygiene), and hazardous materials. If you’re not sure whether something qualifies, email us before you order — we’ll tell you straight.
Do you ship outside the contiguous US?
Yes. Alaska, Hawaii, and US territories ship on freight-quoted rates calculated after checkout. International orders are available worldwide at variable rates; duties and import fees are the customer’s responsibility. EU customers get a 14-day cancellation window per EU consumer law, on top of our standard return policy.
My package arrived damaged — what now?
Email info@stayreadyoutdoors.com within 7 days of delivery with your order number and clear photos of the damage (product + packaging). We’ll replace, refund, or ship a return label on us — no back-and-forth. Damaged, defective, or wrong-item claims never cost you shipping.
Can I talk to a human before buying?
Yes. Email info@stayreadyoutdoors.com — we answer every message ourselves, usually within a few hours during business days. We carry this gear, we use this gear, and we’d rather talk you out of a kit that doesn’t fit your mission than sell you the wrong one.
Do you offer a military/first-responder discount?
Yes. Active-duty and veteran military, police, fire, EMS, and medical first responders get 15% off every order. Verify through GovX at checkout — one-time, secure, and reusable across thousands of brands. Discount applies automatically once you’re verified.