[at-l] More Folding Packframe/Cot Pack Concept

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In a message dated 4/11/01 6:50:40 PM Eastern Daylight Time, kahley7@ptd.net 
writes:

<<  The sleeve connector that makes the
 rollacot so stable might allow you to break it down a bit further. >>


     Yeah, exactly what I saw too. The catch - 10lbs!!!  The sliding 
interlocking poles could be changed to allen key interlocking joints and 
legs. A little technical and taking some assembly after a long hiking day - 
but doable. Perhaps the nylon main compartment could unzip into the cot 
fabric too?

   It would be too wide if not collapsed width-wise. 30" wide would block arm 
motion while in the pack phase. (I see people posting responses obviously 
because they have slept outdoors before!) 

    Weight reductions:  Shorter legs without the braces (4" is enough) + 
smaller for backpacking efficiency.