What's better: Cape or Mac ?

[Peter Haaswijk]

Hello,
In some weeks we go for a holiday to South Germany, Oberstdorf, at the edge of the Alps, where it rains more than elsewhere.
We walk there and I should like to know ,what is better a cape or a mac?
I can switch between them at home, but cannot take both with me .
Sometimes I think a cape is better ,because it is not so tight in comparision whit a mac. But my cape is a PVCU Like enclosed one, with no buttons. So is is perhaps a little too warm?
Who has experience ?
Greetings, Peter

[longraincoat1969]

I think a Mac.

Good luck.

[capuchelatex69]

Hi Peter,

If you have to walk in the country or in the middle mountain, I sincerely think you better have to take your cape.
The hikers, in rainy or fog weather, carry readily a cape. You will be good in the vestimentary context in this way.
A closed mac will be to hot to wear to walk or climb for a long time.
Have a nice encaped time.
Best regards.
capuche

[Peter Haaswijk]

Hi,
That's 1 to 1
Greetz, Peter

[merv]

a mac seems a far better option, cn always undo it if it isnt raining but you want to keep it on

[rainweargirl8]

Cape is good because it covers bags etc that you are carrying.
You can get cape with arm holes and buttons

[Peter Haaswijk]

Hello,
Yes ,I know. I always had a cape with armholes and buttons, but with heavy rain it crept through the holes ,and you got wet .
So I have experience ,and now I am in doubt.
It depends also on the temperature ,if it 's not too cold a Mac is good ,but if you want dry hands ,a cape is better.
If there is athunderstorm, a cape is beter...
Who is next ?
Greetings ,Peter ,from sunny Netherlands .

[fetishmeido]

I prefer a mac.