This looks like an interesting camping accessory - for those who are after minimum weight when traveling. I can't see myself running out and buying one just yet though.
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Source: News.com.au
TRAVELLERS are trading comfort for convenience with a new jacket-tent outfit, but those who aren't keen on tight spaces will be running for the hills.
The JakPak claims to be the first of its kind and is designed for people who love the outdoors, sports enthusiasts and those living in areas prone to natural disasters.
However those who suffer from claustrophobia will no doubt be shocked by how little space there is inside.
It it designed so that travellers can don the waterproof shirt during the day before transforming it into a tent at night.
The tent is detachable from the sleeping bag which means it can also be used as a pack cover, and the space between them is bridged by see-through insect netting.
Many travellers seem happy to sacrifice comfort for convenience and a lot of weight, with the majority of
feedback on social networking website Twitter about the Jetpak positive.
“What every nerd-go-camping was waiting for: a tent inside your jacket,” traveller Danieli Francesco said.
“Everyone should have one of these things,” Christina Nicole said.
However others were less keen on the idea.
"Ever wonder what it feels like to be a caterpillar in a cocoon? Now you can,” traveller Christina said.
“Because you don't look enough like an idiot when you're camping,” writer Jessica Helmers said.
One traveller even compared the JakPak to the famous Snuggie outfit.
“And, we have the outdoors person's Snuggie. 'Dude, you forgot your tent!’ - ‘Dude, pull my sleeve," blogger Andy Woolard said.
As shown in the company’s Flickr photo feed, some campers stuff additional sleeping bags into the JakPak to make it more comfortable.
The jacket-tent weighs around one kilogram and sells for $US250 ($270).
The new version made its debut in Utah, US, earlier this year.