>>2663965Actually capes are SUPERIOR to modern alternatives. A cape can be thrown over any clothing and also your pack, just like a rain poncho. But unlike a poncho it's open in the front, so your torso can vent effectively and receive the breeze, you can do things in front of your body like retrieve objects from pockets, use your phone, and just generally perform tasks much easier than you can with some poncho constantly in your way. It also covers your arms. A cape is far more practical than any raincoat, parka, poncho, or anything else modern people tend to prefer for whatever reasons. If it's camouflaged it's also way more effective than camouflaged clothing because it breaks up your outline and covers your pack and all of your gear. We are way overdue for capes to come back in style.
