[at-l] Folding Packframe/Cot Pack Concept

[thornel@attglobal.net (W F Thorneloe)]

While I think it wouldn't work or would be a bad idea (still need a pad for 
warmth, for instance), this is the sort of out of the envelope thinking 
that could come up with something. I've had similar thoughts about a carbon 
fiber lightweight stool for sitting in camp, with the legs doubling as 
stays for a backpack. Why not make a few drawings? Talk it over with an 
engineer, or otherwise fiddle to see if your idea could stand up overnight 
with a 250 pound hiker.

OrangeBug

At 04:08 PM 4/11/2001 -0400, RoksnRoots@aol.com wrote:
>      Has anybody tried producing a collapsible titanium cot that folds 
> into a
>pack frame? A nylon pack and harness could be detachable and fit onto it for
>packframe during the day, then at night the cot/frame could be assembled to
>be a reliably dry and cozy bed elevated a few inches off the ground for good
>sleeping.