Extra long raincoat

Long raincoat prevents gap in back when sitting

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Dela

The user has a kayaking jacket that she uses as a raincoat. The back of the jacket is extra long.

Users comments
The user notes that clothing designed for bike riders can also work well since they are also longer in the back.

Purchased from
Outdoor recreation store

Paid for by
The user

Whose idea
The user’s

Author: Caroline

Caroline bor i en lägenhet och arbetar. Hon har en medfödd bindvävssjukdom (Ehlers-Danlos syndrom) som ger henne varierande problem och smärtor i alla lederna. Sedan 2000 använder hon rullstol utomhus. Hon har 27 timmar hemhjälp i månaden.

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