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On Sun, 8 Aug 2004 09:56:55 +0000 (UTC), cam@holyrood.ed.ac.uk (Chris
Malcolm) wrote:

>The key to the original kilt concept was a multiple use outdoor
>clothing and sleeping kit. 
>
>What would be interesting would be to see a modern development of the
>same concept. With such modern inventions as zips, I'm sure some kind
>of kit of general purpose zippable bits could be devised which you
>could wear in the day and sleep in at night, with some kind of
>waterproof poncho adapting a rainproof fly, and walking poles which
>doubled as tent poles.

There was the elephant foot sleeping bag, now rather difficult to
find, which is a sleeping bag that comes up to slightly above the
waist. Combined with an insulated parka, it replaced carrying a
sleeping bag with considerable weight savings.

I am surprised the ultralight crowd has not revived it, but they seem
rather focused on sleeping quilts.

The Army shelter-half concept, where each half doubled as a poncho is
not new. Ponchos are not ideal for all activities and conditions.

Also, in the rain, you may want your shelter to stay up when you go
outside wearing your rainwear.

The BD Betamid, and other tarp-tent shelters, is designed around using
your hiking poles as its support structure.

There are some interesting possibilities for multi-use designs,
however the market would be limited.

Happy trails,
Gary (net.yogi.bear)
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