As we know, with regards to packing up for a overnight drive on your bikes, space for storing is a huge worry. So picture my exhilaration when I found out about the JakPak, a water-proof jacket that can also be converted into a sleeping bag and then into a pop-up tent basically allowing me get rid of numerous big and space-consuming things from my baggage list.
Based on the web-site, the JakPak consists of a patent-pending layout that features a waterproof, fabric-ventilated jacket with an integrated shelter, insect netting, and the most important, sleeping bag. Composed of urethane nylon and polyester cloth fabric, the JakPak is available in sizes from small to XL in two-tone black, grey, and green.
I purchased the extra large which weighs approximately 3 pounds. To make things comfortable with the heft of the jacket/sleeping bag/tent combo the JakPak has suspenders in it that easily clip to your trouser and do help take most of the weight load when walking. Carrying the jacket with the tent and sleeping bag stuffed inside their own pouches is a little uncomfortable since the sleeping bag portion is sort of a cushion hanging out your rear and the framework of the tent is rolled up in a circle in the center of your back; not really awkward, just unusual at first.
However, unless you need the tent or sleeping bag segment, each could be unzipped and removed from the jacket. The jacket has a drawstring head cover, Velcro cuffs, 3 pockets (two exterior, one interior), under arm zippers, storm flaps above the zippers and pockets to help keep the water out, and a main zipper for added venting.
Setting up the tent or sleeping bag could be a little challenging the very first time, but you will immediately get the hang of it. I really find it easier to lay the jacket on the floor, take the sleeping bag and tent from their pouches, then climb in it. This also has double zippers that make it simple to get your feet outside if you want to go walking around.
The tent part pops up on your head and features netting linked to it which allows you to cover most of your lower body and face. As I will agree that the JakPak is well ventilated and you won't suffocate inside it, I still find it to be a little rigid at times and made me sweat (you're basically enveloped in waterproof fabric) however, I do perspire quite quickly. It's actually somewhat tricky because it also says it's a 3 season design and style but there's no insulation in the sleeping bag or jacket, so in case the temperatures drop, you could be in a frigid situation unless you are layered up in clothing or stuff the bag with a sheet or extra clothing, which fortunately is spacious enough to try.
Based on the web-site, the JakPak consists of a patent-pending layout that features a waterproof, fabric-ventilated jacket with an integrated shelter, insect netting, and the most important, sleeping bag. Composed of urethane nylon and polyester cloth fabric, the JakPak is available in sizes from small to XL in two-tone black, grey, and green.
I purchased the extra large which weighs approximately 3 pounds. To make things comfortable with the heft of the jacket/sleeping bag/tent combo the JakPak has suspenders in it that easily clip to your trouser and do help take most of the weight load when walking. Carrying the jacket with the tent and sleeping bag stuffed inside their own pouches is a little uncomfortable since the sleeping bag portion is sort of a cushion hanging out your rear and the framework of the tent is rolled up in a circle in the center of your back; not really awkward, just unusual at first.
However, unless you need the tent or sleeping bag segment, each could be unzipped and removed from the jacket. The jacket has a drawstring head cover, Velcro cuffs, 3 pockets (two exterior, one interior), under arm zippers, storm flaps above the zippers and pockets to help keep the water out, and a main zipper for added venting.
Setting up the tent or sleeping bag could be a little challenging the very first time, but you will immediately get the hang of it. I really find it easier to lay the jacket on the floor, take the sleeping bag and tent from their pouches, then climb in it. This also has double zippers that make it simple to get your feet outside if you want to go walking around.
The tent part pops up on your head and features netting linked to it which allows you to cover most of your lower body and face. As I will agree that the JakPak is well ventilated and you won't suffocate inside it, I still find it to be a little rigid at times and made me sweat (you're basically enveloped in waterproof fabric) however, I do perspire quite quickly. It's actually somewhat tricky because it also says it's a 3 season design and style but there's no insulation in the sleeping bag or jacket, so in case the temperatures drop, you could be in a frigid situation unless you are layered up in clothing or stuff the bag with a sheet or extra clothing, which fortunately is spacious enough to try.
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