new bit of silly kit

[Angelo]

stupid silly http://www.news.com.au/travel/news/rough-it-for-real-in-new-jacket-tent/story-e6frfq80-1225842202875

 

[andybysea]

Winter = hypothermia in that.

 

[Itzal]

Ludicrous bit of kit.

 

[Toddy]

It says it weighs in at a kilo too.........I'm sure HWMBLT's lightweight tent weighs 1.2kg. I don't really see the point in this, just take a poncho.

cheers,
Toddy

 

[wingstoo]

Winter = hypothermia in that.

I don't think it is designed for "winter".

MAIN FEATURES

Waterproof/Breathable and Waterproof combination

• All-in-one patent pending revolutionary design featuring a waterproof breathable jacket with integrated tent (shelter), mosquito netting and sleeping bag
• 3 season design (spring, summer and fall)
• 3.1 oz urethane coated ripstop nylon (112t*95t/70d*70d)
  polyester (54T*52T/250D*250D) body fabric
• Breathable/Waterproof construction, fully seam taped
• Entire product meets CPAI-84 flame retardant standards for tents
• DWR finish (Durable Water Resistant)
• 2 Layer W/P non-breathable Clear, Milky or 2.5 layer printed
• 2 Layer W/P Hydrophilic Clear, Milky, or 2.5 layer printed 10000mm,
  MVT 5000g
• Weight: Small 2lbs/13oz, Medium 2lbs/15 oz, Large 3lbs/1oz,
  X-Large 3lbs/3oz

http://jakpak.com/specs/

Wings

 

[gowersponger]

i think that looks like a bit of fun

 

[andybysea]

Wingstoo,fair point but would you sleep out in that in Autumn(fall)and spring,because i would'nt basically its a waterproof jacket/leg thing with a midge net over the top,a warm summer's night maybe at a push but the rest of the season's i think you would feel the cold, in this country.A nice warm desert island go on then.

 

[wingstoo]

I would, but not in just my walking clothes, a set of thermal jacket and trousers ( Ebay link ) for the early spring and late fall might be required, but as you say, a warm summers night, it at least gives the user a level of cover, a bit like a simple bivvy bag gives and a lot more than some poncho's do.

Wings

 

[Rebel]

Amusing item. I'm only just warm enough in a three season sleeping bag in summer so I don't think I'd be too comfortable in that thing. At $250 it's not cheap, but for someone with the money it might be a bit of a laugh to try it out.

 

[JonathanD]

What a weird concept. Who thinks of such things

 

[torc]

Sweden's Hilleberg does something similar to this, not breathable though.
http://www.hilleberg.com/2006 Products/NewBivanorak.htm
Happy trails...torc.

 

[Fredcompanybushcraft]

I see a problem if it rains...
Wet mosquito net!

 

[chuckle]

I like how someone commented that it ould be perfect for bear gylls lol

 

[Big Geordie]

Me too!!
Could you run faster when the man in the bear costume chases you?
G

 

[Rebel]

This is what you need so that you can run from things that go bump in the night.

http://www.lippiselkbag.co.uk/

The brainchild of Chilean designer Rodrigo Alonso, Selk’Bag® is a "sleeping system which allows to dress with your sleeping bag, giving a maximum mobility and comfort in periods of rest in a tent or outside it."

 

[iano]

Perhaps not as daft as it looks. The old German Army sleeping bag used to have arms, and a zip-off base turning it into a parka if you wanted. More than a few soldiers now sleep in the issue softy-type jacket and overtrousers - either on their own in just a bivvy bag if its summer, or inside a sleeping bag to make it warmer still in the winter. If you look at the Nanok SF clothing, they mention that their jacket and trousers were meant for this too. Perhaps more practical if you get bumped in the night too.

Now this thing does look a little... err, odd... but there again it would be immense for lounging round in the winter! Or maybe a mechanic would put it under coveralls when chilly...