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Have been trying to revise my plot_wout_porn story. Haven't finished but eyes are hurting. Have to stop.

A question, though, to all you kind Americans on my flist:

What do you call anoraks (hiking jackets) in the US? I mean the real heavy duty ones a mountaineer might wear. And what about rucksacks? Are they rucksacks? Packs? Something else?

Any info gratefully received.

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I third (fourth?) the parka and backpack contingent. If you really wanna sound fancy, you can refer to the parka as a gore-tex® jacket or coat, but that's for folks in the Pacific Northwest or other outdoorsy types, and refers to a particular breathable waterproof fabric favored by the serious. Also, a pack usually means the big, multiple day backpacking pack, while a backpack would more normally mean a day-trip sized bag or school bag worn on the back.

Ask me anything! I owe you several!

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Thanks for the differentiation between backpack and pack. That's very helpful. I'll probably stick with parka as being more generic (and quick).