What do you think of the jakpak?

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ukknifer

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What do you think of the jakpak for wilderness :)
Is it the best of both worlds or jack of all trades?

http://jakpak.com/home.aspx

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Would be a nice thing to throw in a daypack in case of emergency but if I was in the wilderness I'd have something else.
 
Yeah, it's a great innovative idea but cost prohibitive as an emergency item or just dedicated as a backpacking/hiking jacket. Hopefully the cost comes down, but I do like the concept.

ROCK6
 
Those look to be a remake of the old alpine cagoule's from the 70's. If they are the same design they were good as an emergency shelter/sleeping bag. Their BIG drawback was condensation, which is a big problem as it contributes heavily to hypothermia.

These may be made of a more breathable fabric, if so they would be a wothwhile addition.
 
ROCK6 said:
Yeah, it's a great innovative idea but cost prohibitive as an emergency item or just dedicated as a backpacking/hiking jacket. Hopefully the cost comes down, but I do like the concept.

ROCK6
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Meh, I would rather see it go the other way in price (up). I don't see it being all that nice at $200 for all those features. A decent bivvy alone costs that much, let alone a high tech shell. I'd be interested to hear from someone that has actually owned one.
 
storl said:
Meh, I would rather see it go the other way in price (up). I don't see it being all that nice at $200 for all those features. A decent bivvy alone costs that much, let alone a high tech shell. I'd be interested to hear from someone that has actually owned one.
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Yeah, I guess that's another way to look at it:D You're right both features in a quality product would be much more.

ROCK6
 
Looks a lot like a parka/overall/sleeping bag combo unit I used to see in some hunting mailorder places. just the summer version
 
I think the product doesn't live up to what my imagination conjured up before opening this thread...

Maybe a more fitting name - the Dougy snuggy...
 
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