Raincoats Do It Better

Travelers who have been to The Netherlands have probably noticed that the Dutch prefer to wear raincoats to protect themselves during downpours rather than bring umbrellas. There is some practicality behind this choice. Because of the geography and topography of the nation, winds tend to be strong.

As such, umbrellas can only complicate things for the citizens. People invented the “Dutch Umbrella,” which is said to withstand these strong wind blows. However, these only present the problem of losing the item when outside. Because the Dutch love to walk around or ride their bikes, it would be more beneficial to wear a raincoat.