Tag: inflatable

Aescention

AesentEven the most serious “outdoorsman” probably wants a little creature comforts when sleeping in the wilds. After all who really wants to sleep on the cold, hard ground? If having a little cushion under your sleeping bag is your thing, then the Aescent tent, which is being developed via a Kickstarter campaign, might be for you.

This four man tent features an inflatable mattress built into the base. Instead of a being just an air mattress on the floor, this is actually a series of intertwined compartmentalized chambers, which provides a more supportive sleeping surface – and that could help leave you fresh for another day in the wilds. Video after the jump

Blow Up Boat

DinghyGoWe’ve seen a variety of fold up boats over the years, but the DinghyGo takes a different approach. The DinghyGo 2 is actually an inflatable sail boat that the company claims is lighter, cheaper and quicker to set up than most other “portable” boats.

It comes with a sailing kit that includes a 43 square feet sail, as well as pump and repair kit. The boat isn’t exactly cheap and at $3,525 there are likely other and more affordable options for those looking to go sailing. But the DinghyGo 2 is certainly a compact boat – which is good for those who don’t exactly spend every weekend on the water. Continue reading Blow Up Boat

Back Pressure

Geigerrig-Pressurized-HydraToo much stress, like the kind we get each week from writing these clever pieces, can be a pain in the neck and that gradually heads down the back. The Geigerrig Pressurized Hydration Pack is a different kind of pressure on the back. This features an inflatable pouch that pressurized the water bladder to ensure that you don’t have to suck the water from the hose.

It can hold 70 ounces of water, and features heavy duty eight coil zippers and removable waist strap to provide a snug fit. The shoulder straps offer an ergonomic fit that ensures the pack remains comfortable while on the go. There is even a filter attachment that can help ensure clean water when out in the woods. You won’t have to suck and neither does this hydration pack.

Geigerrig Pressurized Hydration Official Website

Classical Boating

Colorado-BoatClassic Accessories makes many interesting products, including inflatable pontoon boats. We’ve seen various efforts to fold up a boat, but the Colorado Boat blows the competition out of the water, as it folds and deflates for easy storage and transport and can be quickly inflated for the next great water adventure.

Classic Accessories Official Website

Blow up Snow Shoes

Earlier this week we reported on the Bike Pants from Bulgarian based Any Exit. Apparently the former Communist Bloc country has taken its 20+ years of freedom very seriously as it has developed some impressively innovative ideas. In addition to pants with removable pockets designed for cyclists, the company has created the inflatable Small Foot snowshoes, which are designed for use in emergencies.

These have the appearance of life rafts on the foot when inflated, but can packed down quite small, so could be good for anyone who goes hiking and worries about snowing coming in. The creator reportedly came up with the designs while lost in the mountains in knee-deep snow. Let’s just hope he wasn’t wearing the Small Foot Bike Pants and had something more appropriate for the wilds. Video after the jump

PVC-’free’dom While Kayaking

Most outdoor enthusiasts are knowledgeable and sensitive to the impact that plastics can have on the environment. There are a growing number of consumers and retailers that want to see products that are kinder or at least more benign to Mother Mature. This comes down to a reduction of key plastics and Polyvinyl Chloride (PVC) is one of those materials on the hit list.

While PVC is still used in many applications, Innova Kayak of Burlington, Washington is starting to release PVC-free inflatable products.

These include the Swing I and Swing II, which are designed to meet the PVC-free standards that progressive dealers and consumers demand, while still offering the performance benefits of a decked boat.

The result is one that weighs less than half that of many comparable hard shell boats; where the 10-foot, 6-inch Swing I tips the scales at 22 pounds and the 13-foot Swing II, a double, is 26 pounds. Continue reading PVC-’free’dom While Kayaking