Jacket/Sleeping Bag/Tent all-in-one

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vagabondette

Active Member

• Jul 19, 2012

• #1

For those interested in sleeping rough without a ton of extra weight, here's an option.

http://jakpak.com/home.aspx

[youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=l8c1F-RlzuQ[/youtube]

 

JohnnieWalker

Nunca se camina solo

Donating Member

• Jul 19, 2012

• #2

Hilarious. What other impractical inventions will they think of next! In fact it didn't seem to mention the weight - only the price!

 

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vagabondette

Active Member

• Jul 19, 2012

• #3

Weight: Small 2lbs/13oz, Medium 2lbs/15 oz, Large 3lbs/1oz, X-Large 3lbs/3oz

It's actually not that bad, particularly for someone who was already planning on carrying a tent for emergency purposes. Plus the tent and bag part detach so you can remove them if you just want to wear the jacket.

I've seen weirder and more impractical inventions for sure!

 

Plumber1000

Member

• Jul 19, 2012

• #4

Lol how cool. But I think I would rather sleep naked. Mmmm well maybe not. Nice though the yanks do come up with some crazy shit inventions

 

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vagabondette

Active Member

• Jul 19, 2012

• #5

Plumber1000 said:

Lol how cool. But I think I would rather sleep naked. Mmmm well maybe not. Nice though the yanks do come up with some crazy shit inventions

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Hey, I'm all for sleeping naked. However, doing it outside with no protection is generally not a good idea.

Personally, I think in most cases, using a camping hammock makes more sense than carrying a tent. Depending on how the camino goes for me I may do another long walk next year and use a hammock. Lighter, more versatile, more comfortable, less impact on the environment and, in general more options on where to camp. I'll likely use one like this.

[youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qqg4x443RmM[/youtube]

 

Plumber1000

Member

• Jul 19, 2012

• #6

Wow looks great but I don't think it's practical for the Camino lol. Looks like a sleeping liner for me and a mat if I need to rough it. I'm Scots so you will probably see me sleeping on door ways lol

 

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vagabondette

Active Member

• Jul 19, 2012

• #7

Yeah, it's not something I'd use on the Camino. At least not the CF. So how miserable is Scotland going to be at the end of December/beginning of January? I'm excited to go but terrified of the weather. lol

 

Plumber1000

Member

• Jul 19, 2012

• #8

Scotland's weather is fine. You do not need any special clothing believe me. One day it can be warm next it can be cold. If you're planning on coming over I will gladly show you sites

 

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jdyhfnr

New Member

• Jul 20, 2012

• #9

Jacket/sleeping bag/tent=an extreme onset of claustrophobia!

 

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vagabondette

Active Member

• Jul 21, 2012

• #10

Plumber1000 said:

If you're planning on coming over I will gladly show you sites

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That'd be great. I send you a PM.

 

MichelleElynHogan

Veteran Member

• Jul 26, 2012

• #11

All it needs is wheels.