Hanging Cocoon For Emergency Outdoor Survival
By Andrew Liszewski
Even though we may enjoy the occasional camping trip to the great outdoors a good portion of mankind has little to no survival skills in the event they get lost in the woods. That’s probably why just staying in one spot if you do get lost is always the best solution. Not only does it make you easier to find but it ensures you don’t get into any more trouble.
The Cocoon by industrial designer John Moriarty is kind of like a life jacket for when you get lost. It’s easy to carry when not in use but in the event of an emergency it can be quickly unfolded and hung from a tree or even a cliff face providing you with a sheltered place to stay. Bright warm colors and fabrics on the inside help you stay warm by keeping your bodyheat in and any wind and wetness out. Just try and keep any thoughts about looking like a giant pinata for bears out of your mind.
[ Cocoon Emergency Shelter ] VIA [ electro^plankton ]
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And then the tree falls down!
Posted 6:31 am on September 12th, 2007FUN!
Posted 11:42 am on September 12th, 2007Yay for being a giant blue testicle!
Posted 12:32 pm on September 12th, 2007who would actually hang themselves from a cliff face? no matter how safe it is, im not sleeping in a sack hanging from the side of a cliff… i would however sleep inside that hanging from a tree… i can imagine it now, a tree full of giant blue sacks of people, now thats a future everyone can looks forward to
Posted 3:52 pm on September 12th, 2007where do i purchase one of these???
Posted 7:14 pm on September 12th, 2007Ever heard of Big Wall Climbing? We sleep in hammocks.
Posted 5:23 am on September 13th, 2007Could you double this thing up for a second person?
Posted 6:53 am on September 13th, 2007Wouldn’t want to pitch it too high in a tree then crap your pants. That would suck.
Posted 11:03 pm on September 14th, 2007i want one !! i can use when im walking home from the pub and i know im not going to make it .. seriously , really cool idea ..where do we buy ??
Posted 5:53 am on September 24th, 2007That is pretty cool. There seems to be more and more trendy and high tech stuff for us outdoor enthusiasts coming out every year. If this one helps to make some people feel comfortable enough to get out into the woods or on the mountains then it is a great idea. Hopefully they won’t have to use it in an emergency but if they need it then at least it is with them.
For the climbers I think it is a great idea. Nice alternative to the hammock. I wonder how would it be on your back, though? Any feedback yet?
Cheers,
Posted 5:24 pm on December 1st, 2007Robin
Really cool. It looks like a frozen Drop of water with a futuristic Design. Very cool - where to buy???
Posted 3:40 pm on March 15th, 2008How much money costs ?
I m very interesting in your equipment
Posted 6:33 pm on June 27th, 2008