Backpack that turns into tent and boat!

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Heron21
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Backpack that turns into tent and boat!

Post by Heron21 » Wed Jan 15, 2014 10:15 pm

A few of my friends in engineering school have teamed up with me to design a new style of backpack that has a self deployable tent and a flotation device of some sort. I was hoping that some of the fellow outdoors men and creative thinkers on this form might be interested in doing a quick survey to help us narrow down what is important. We all have so many ideas that we are looking for some outside ideas as to what is priority so we can focus in that direction. It would be greatly appreciated if anyone is willing to help us out!

General Description
Current backpack designs for hiking and survival purposes can be bulky and cumbersome. We want to design a modular pack that not only allows for equipment storage, but serves also as a shelter and as a deployable flotation device. The backpack must still be lightweight, watertight, somewhat compact, fully functional for storage of equipment for one person all while being comfortable and user friendly.

The Survey
Age______(optional) Gender______(optional) Experience______(optional)
1.) Have you heard or seen or any similar products?
2.) What weight would be the maximum backpack weight you’re comfortable with taking on a trip ________________________________
3.) What is the most important function of a backpacking pack for you______________________
4.) Which is a more important to you? The tent function or the flotation/boat function_________
5.) What would be your ideal flotation device?
Quick inflate pontoon
Folding row boat
Quick inflate life vest or self-inflatable life Vest
Quick inflate kayak
Float tube used for fishing
Other_________________________________________________________________
5b.) which is most important quick ? set up time, light weight design, water stability, comfort in water or speed in the water
6.) What temperature or wind rating do you need your tent to be good to________________(most tents do not have temperature ratings but this would be great to know for overall design)
7.) Would the tent being off the ground be a plus or a negative_________________________
8.) Are there any features that you would really like to see in this package________________
9.) Would you benefit from this product____________________________________________
10.) What would you be willing to pay for a pack like this_______________________________
11.) Any creative thoughts or comments on this project_______________________________

Thank you all for your time and any input,
DH

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