Traveler’s Raincoat

Available in Sumer, Fall and Holiday 1987

From the catalogue: “Most “travel raincoats” are sorry affairs that cling uselessly to one’s limbs. Ours weighs just 26 ounces and folds into a compact envelope, yet springs out looking like the dashing, authoritative garment it is. Like the U.S. Marine corps, we chose a nylon fabric that’s sturdy without being heavy, and discourages rain, wrinkles, and mildew. With its matching hat, stuffed into the pouch, the coat becomes another traveler’s aid: a comfortable, totable pillow.”

Poshmark Sale

Hat and bag

Pictures below from a Sept. 2020 eBay auction, missing the hat and envelope.

On sale Summer 1987

There appears to have been a Blue/Grey version of the Traveler’s Raincoat, not listed in the catalogue as far as I know.

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Robyn Adams
Robyn's fascination with Banana Republic began in 1984 when her Alaskan adventurer father began buying the clothing and giving her the catalogs. She loved the clothes and as an artist she was drawn to the illustrations. She went on to study illustration at art college in BR's hometown of San Francisco and worked for years as a background artist for animation. She is now based in Oakland, CA as a graphic designer and illustrator with Secret Fan Base . She's been collecting and archiving at Abandoned Republic since 2011.

1 Comment

  • Calvin James Wetzel on July 10, 2021

    Hi Robyn, I have the # 3097 Khaki travelers raincoat, complete with belt, hat and pouch in mint condition. From the spring 1987 catalog. It was also sold in khaki tan in 1986.

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