Protective Poncho Shelters

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Wearable Tent Provides Quick Refuge in Emergency Situations

— November 11, 2010 — Tech
This wearable tent combines a lightweight, compact tent with a simple poncho. It can be used as a snowstorm or rain shelter as well as a rain-shedding poncho. Available in blue, yellow or ‘kamowatchi’ (camouflage) nylon rip-stop fabric from Japan’s Amazon.com, the wearable tent is manufactured by MontBell Company and sells for about $100 US.

While it may not be the best choice for extended camping, the wearable tent is a handy accessory for hikers who might be forced to spend a night outdoors because of a hiking injury or trail mishap.

Trend Themes

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Industry Implications

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