Flying Tent - It's cool?

**Bigfoot86** · 04-07-2016, 13:33

Um how about no to flying tent, they are trying to fix a problem that doesn't exist. Simply just use a tarp and hammock and quilts and boom problem fixed

**Zilla** · 04-07-2016, 14:06

Originally Posted by OutandBack

Looks like Clark will be firing up another lawsuit.
Dang does that hammock look extra short?

Looks like a Clark for kids!

**powerboil** · 04-07-2016, 19:38

Originally Posted by Bigfoot86

Um how about no to flying tent, they are trying to fix a problem that doesn't exist. Simply just use a tarp and hammock and quilts and boom problem fixed

I think flying tent not fix problem just add more function (poncho) and total parts in one.

**Dcolon13** · 04-07-2016, 22:26

Seems interesting, especially the poncho part. I don't think it will "fly" with serious hammock users, but it might be more popular with novices (like Eno). Do American patents apply to products made outside the USA?

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**powerboil** · 04-07-2016, 22:53

Originally Posted by Dcolon13

Seems interesting, especially the poncho part. I don't think it will "fly" with serious hammock users, but it might be more popular with novices (like Eno). Do American patents apply to products made outside the USA?

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USA pantents can use only in USA. But I am not sure when import from other countries.

If WIPO patents can use almost all countries. But very expensive.

**CamoDeafie82** · 04-07-2016, 23:12

Powerboil; you use a Hennessy Hammock yes? Is it the Asym hammock with the tie outs? If so, might it be possible to do that single pole going off each of the tie out locations, thus giving you the asym hang and able to lay on a diagonal? Could fiddle with the tarp set up that way too... as well as bug net.

**powerboil** · 04-08-2016, 02:03

Originally Posted by CamoDeafie82

Powerboil; you use a Hennessy Hammock yes? Is it the Asym hammock with the tie outs? If so, might it be possible to do that single pole going off each of the tie out locations, thus giving you the asym hang and able to lay on a diagonal? Could fiddle with the tarp set up that way too... as well as bug net.

Yes single middle pole can apply all tarp & hammock.

**Kaerous** · 04-08-2016, 14:30

I appreciate designs that are modular or fulfill many different roles, but most of the time it ends up being a bad idea. Simple gathered end, "wind proof" hammock, tent hammock, bivy, poncho...all in one? I think that may be a stretch. Keep it simple for Pete's sake.

**powerboil** · 04-09-2016, 04:36

Originally Posted by Kaerous

I appreciate designs that are modular or fulfill many different roles, but most of the time it ends up being a bad idea. Simple gathered end, "wind proof" hammock, tent hammock, bivy, poncho...all in one? I think that may be a stretch. Keep it simple for Pete's sake.

Product design have 2-3 directions.
1. Fix old problem
2. Add more functions.
3. Special version