kagool
Lightweight rain shell
A kagool is a lightweight, waterproof jacket with a hood, typically pulled on over the head rather than zipped or buttoned.
The British term—also spelled cagoule—evokes cheap plastic rainwear for hikers and schoolchildren: We packed kagools in case of rain.
The word comes from French, where it originally meant a monk's hooded cloak.
Weatherproof hooded outerwear
- windbreakerLightweight gust-resistant jacket
- mackintoshWaterproof rubberized overcoat
- raincoatWaterproof outer garment
- ponchoHeadhole garment for rain
parka · slicker · jacket · windcheater · pullover · smock · shell · outerwear
Synthetic textile polymer
- polyesterSynthetic petroleum-based fabric
- ripstopTear-resistant woven material
- PVCChlorinated plastic abbreviation
- Gore-TexWaterproof breathable fabric membrane
polyurethane · coated · synthetic · lightweight · breathable · waterproof · packable · foldable
Water dropping from clouds
- drizzleVery light precipitation
- downpourIntense precipitation event
- showersLight, passing rainfalls
- squallBrief, violent windstorm
mizzle · sprinkle · wind · damp · wet · precipitation · cloudburst · storm
Attached head covering
- drawstringCord that tightens openings
- zipperToothed closure device
- pouchSmall flexible bag
- elasticAble to stretch, rebounds
cuffs · toggles · velcro · snap · half-zip · pullover · adjustable · taped
Recreational trail walking
- campingOutdoor recreational lodging
- cyclingRiding on two wheels
- festivalOrganized public celebration
- walkingLocomotion on foot
backpacking · commuting · fishing · sightseeing · picnicking · rambling · dog-walking · travel
anorak
Weatherproof hooded outerwear
- windbreakerLightweight gust-resistant jacket
- mackintoshWaterproof rubberized overcoat
- raincoatWaterproof outer garment
poncho · parka · slicker · jacket · windcheater · pullover · smock · shell · outerwear · overgarment
nylon
Synthetic textile polymer
- polyesterSynthetic petroleum-based fabric
- ripstopTear-resistant woven material
- PVCChlorinated plastic abbreviation
Gore-Tex · polyurethane · coated · synthetic · lightweight · breathable · waterproof · packable · foldable · compact
rain
Water dropping from clouds
squall · mizzle · sprinkle · wind · damp · wet · precipitation · cloudburst · storm · misty
hood
Attached head covering
- drawstringCord that tightens openings
- zipperToothed closure device
- pouchSmall flexible bag
elastic · cuffs · toggles · velcro · snap · half-zip · pullover · adjustable · taped
hiking
Recreational trail walking
walking · backpacking · commuting · fishing · sightseeing · picnicking · rambling · dog-walking · travel · outdoor
kagooldown jacket
Feather-insulated outerwear
puffer jacket · padded jacket · fleece · parka · ski jacket
kagoolovercoat
Long warm outer garment
greatcoat · shearling coat · duffle coat · trench coat · puffer coat