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Thursday, March 18, 2010

No, it's not an opening scene from CSI, it's a JakPak: the coat that turns into a tent


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A mosquito net folds out, and now time for some shut-eye.After unzipping it he clambers in and then fastens it. Behind the coat's hood is another hood which when supported by metal rods provides protection for the head
Die-hard fans of the increasingly popular 'glamping' - staying in luxury tents - should probably look away now.

Billed as the 'world’s first all-in-one waterproof jacket, sleeping bag and tent' the JakPak looks more like a bodybag found in an opening scene of the CSI TV series.

While the jacket that opens out into a tent may win a few awards for ingenuity it is unlikely to be heralded for its style.

Particularly as it comes in two-tone green or black unless you opt for a custom-made colour.

But the £163 jacket, which goes on sale this spring, does have its fans, and on the firm's Twitter page one wrote: 'A clever all-in-one jacket, sleeping bag and tent. Great for those likely to get lost?'

The way it works is that the sleeping bag folds down from the back of the jacket. You then step in and zip it up at the side.

The hood of the sleeping bag is pulled out from a pocket on the back of the jacket and that, in turn, is supported by metal tent rods.

There are 'storm flaps' to keep out water and an insect net. The sleeping bag also has room for extra clothing to keep out the cold.

JakPak's website says: 'JakPak is the only portable personal sleeping system on the market designed for outdoors and sports enthusiasts, as well as emergency preparedness.'

The makers say their latest design 'creates an instant dry habitat that is ideal for outdoor sports enthusiasts, people living in areas prone to natural disaster, sports fans who will not be held back by a little rain, and anyone else in need of shelter.'


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