kagouls

Lightweight waterproof shells

Kagouls is the plural of kagoule, a lightweight waterproof jacket with a hood, typically pulling over the head rather than zipping fully open.

The British term is associated with hiking and outdoor activities, often implying something practical but unfashionable: We packed our kagouls in case of rain.

Also spelled cagoule.

garment

anorak

Weatherproof hooded outerwear

windbreakerLightweight gust-resistant jacket
parkaInsulated hooded winter coat
pulloverGarment donned headfirst

jacket · hood · zipper · shell · poncho · outerwear · breathable · lightweight · nylon · polyester

weather

raincoat

Waterproof outer garment

waterproofImpervious to moisture
weatherproofResistant to outdoor elements
showerproofRepels light moisture

drizzle · downpour · precipitation · cloudburst · storms · dampness · moisture · humidity · squalls · mist

british

mackintosh

Waterproof rubberized overcoat

welliesWaterproof knee-high boots
galoshesWaterproof shoe covers
anorakWeatherproof hooded outerwear

brolly · rainboots · ramblers · moors · drizzly · damp

hiking

trails

Marked outdoor paths

trekkingLong-distance foot travel
backpackingSelf-supported wilderness travel
hillwalkingRecreational mountain trekking

rambling · mountaineering · camping · outdoors · terrain · summit · pathways · daypack · rucksack · layering

Opposites

weather protection function

kagoulsdown jackets

Feather-filled winter garments

puffer jackets · parkas · fleece jackets · ski jackets · winter coats

weather protection

kagoulssundress

Casual strappy summer garment

sunhat · tank top · shorts · beachwear

insulation/warmth

kagoulsparka

Insulated hooded winter coat

down jacket · puffer jacket · winter coat · fleece jacket · quilted jacket

Family

kagoul, kagoule, kagoules

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Profile: Timeless · Concrete · Everyday, not technical · Rated G