rain shell
Lightweight weather coat
A rain shell is a lightweight waterproof jacket designed to protect against rain while remaining packable and breathable.
Unlike heavier rain gear, a shell typically has minimal insulation—it's meant to block wind and water, not provide warmth: I always keep a rain shell in my daypack.
The term emphasizes the garment's function as an outer layer over other clothing.
- raincoatWaterproof outer garment
- jacketSleeved upper-body covering
- waterproofImpervious to moisture
- water resistantAble to repel moisture
- windbreakerLightweight gust-resistant jacket
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- Backpackingbackpack, trail, backpacking, pack, sleeping pad
rain shelldown jacket
Feather-insulated outerwear
insulated jacket · puffer jacket · winter coat · fleece jacket · ski jacket
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