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When Pandas go Bad
18/03/10 17:04
 Scottish ice ace 762 forum posts 8 photos

the ultimate in minimalist tents....

http://www.dailymail.co.uk/travel/article-1258849/JakPak-jacket-turns-sleeping-bag-tent.html

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Mike fae Dundee
18/03/10 17:22

Not really for the minimalists. It comes in 3 versions, and the Medium in the lightest version weighs 1.2kg. It is non-breathable too, so you will sweat buckets if walking in it. You can get a 150g breathable waterproof, 200g tarp and a 50g sheet of polycro for a total of around 400g.

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Graham Faithfull (stourvalewalker)
18/03/10 17:23
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captain paranoia
18/03/10 17:24

Ingenious, but I'm not sure that it would be lighter, cheaper or easier than carrying a lightweight bivvy bag.  The only difference is that it is effectively a waterproof "pied d'elephant", using the jacket to form the upper half of a bivvy bag, so potentially saving half the weight.

Taking that concept and running with it, you could make the simple lower half, and not have it integrated into the jacket; most people will surely be carrying a pack of some sort where this could be stored.

I'm always dubious about how it would work with any sort of pack.

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AT (http://AyrshireTiger.wordpress.com/)
18/03/10 17:30
I think this story has been released two weeks too early!
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When Pandas go Bad
18/03/10 17:34
 Scottish ice ace 762 forum posts 8 photos
AT (http://AyrshireTiger.wordpress.com/) wrote (see)
I think this story has been released two weeks too early!

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captain paranoia
18/03/10 17:36

> It comes in 3 versions, and the Medium in the lightest version weighs 1.2kg. It is non-breathable too

Didn't spot those details in the Daily Rail report...

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Mike fae Dundee
18/03/10 17:46
It was reviewed on BPL Captain.
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When Pandas go Bad
18/03/10 17:47
 Scottish ice ace 762 forum posts 8 photos

from their website

  • 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
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    Graham Faithfull (stourvalewalker)
    18/03/10 18:05
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    Just make sure it isn't raining the next morning


    I think my Paramo jacket and trousers and a bug net would be just as good

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    Graham Faithfull (stourvalewalker)
    18/03/10 18:41
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    http://tinyurl.com/ye299nh



    The Hilleberg Bivanorak is £139.50 at The Outdoor Warehouse

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    Benco
    18/03/10 18:43

    emergency shelter? Hmmmm.

    I think I'll stick with my blizzard bag for now. That & my jacket combined weigh a lot less than a Jakpak.
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    Michael Thompson
    20/03/10 20:56
     Hill-walking hero 142 forum posts 2 photos 13 reviews 7 bookmarks
    Just me, or a strange feeling of De ja vue?
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