>>1023293Can you define "/out/"? What you posted appears to be a duster coat. Dusters were worn in the old days when people rode horses to get around (instead of driving cars) and didn't want to get dust or rain on their nice indoor clothes. It would be the equivalent of a modern day motorcycle jacket, useful for a certain people who do a very specific activity, but not really ideal for anything else. Dusters are not fully waterproof (usually just oiled cotton) and they tend not to be very warm either (people didn't want to get too sweaty while riding under the sun).
Does your concept of "/out/" involve horseback riding to different places where you need to arrive in presentable clothing? If not, you may not find much real utility in such a garment, aside from making a /fa/shion statement. There's nothing wrong with being fashionable, but is fashion your main priority? If so, you should clarify that it is so people can recommend you something that you might like.
I think most modern outdoor activities probably DO NOT benefit from the addition of extra length to a coat. Long coats snag on things (ex., while hiking); they get in the way of your mobility (ex., mountain biking, trail running, climbing); and although long coats can add a bit of warmth, they don't replace insulated or water-resistant pants completely so you'll usually need both, and the longer coat is just going to be bulkier and heavier to pack away when you're not using it, especially if it's insulated.
