Sou'wester
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A sou'wester is a hat that is worn to repel water, usually made of a flexible waterproof material such as plastic or oilcloth; it often has a neckstrap to keep it from flying off in strong winds. It was traditionally worn by sailors off the North Atlantic coast of the U.S. and Canada, and is distinguished by a wide brim that is especially long in the back for the purpose of protecting the neck from the elements.
The name derives from nor'easter, which is generally considered the worst storm pattern in the area. A sou'wester protects one from the elements, and thus the name derives from being "opposite the storm."
The traditional North American firefighter helmet, which also sports a wide brim and a long tail covering the back of the neck, can be seen as a hard version of a sou'wester.
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