Keeping warm and dry, a hooded shoulder cape has some merit. It should be noticed that ability to hear as well as peripheral vision could be adversely affected. An interesting bit of sartorial history.
Thank you I enjoyed the video. I have some chain mail armor as well, my son and I used to sword fight, and go to Ren fairs.
I also have some chainmail...of an improvised kind... Butcher's ring mesh apron and gauntlets. Stainless Steel Chainmail Mesh Apron Offered directly from factory with different Size