To my understanding, people no longer use cloaks. What is the modern day replacement for a cloak if that is the case? Kvothe talks about all the pockets he has in his green cloak, how it keeps the rain off of him, and how it can keep him warm if he camps out for the night. Is it the jacket + backpack for travelers now?
yee im not american so i probably got the name wrong, but i think you get the idea: big overcoat, very warm and lots of pockets