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February 3, 2006

Selk'bag

Selkbag 03
Selkbag 04

UPDATE:
You can now purchase the Selk'bag. Read all about it
here.

Where the f*ck was this when we were in cold ass Utah for the Sundance Film Festival. This thing looks so comfortable, I wouldn't have minded one bit sleeping on the floor.

It's called the Selk'bag - a sleeping bag system which looks like a giant full body uni-garment. Inside or outdoors, the Selk'bag gives the body maximum mobility and comfort. Fully lined and insulated but not bullky. Stand without any trouble, walk, cross your arms and legs, and when you get tired, just roll over and sleep.

Please BUY us both one!

more pictures after the jump

Selkbag 01-1
Selkbag 02

Posted by tranism at 9:24 PM | Permalink

» The Selk'Bag: Wearable Sleeping Bags From Musuc from Getoutdoors.com Outdoor Blog
Who knows if these guys are serious, but if they are, Tom will never be cold winter camping again. Thanks to the Selk'Bag, he'll be able to wear his sleeping bag around everywhere he goes. We had to post this not only for the novelty, but because of the [Read More]

Tracked on February 9, 2006 12:49 AM

» Sleep Anywhere Sleeping Bag from 乜都CAST
People from MUSUC have created a wearable sleepbag. With it, you can go to lectures without ever getting out of your bed. ... [Read More]

Tracked on February 10, 2006 9:01 PM

» Selk Bag from The Flyaway Weblog
[photo source: tranism] Selk' Bag, as blogged by Elektro Plankton, is "a sleeping bag system which looks like a giant full body uni-garment. Inside or outdoors, the Selk'bag gives the body maximum mobility and comfort. Fully lined and insulated... [Read More]

Tracked on February 13, 2006 10:43 AM

» Selk Bag from The Flyaway Weblog
[photo source: tranism] Selk' Bag, as blogged by Elektro Plankton, is "a sleeping bag system which looks like a giant full body uni-garment. Inside or outdoors, the Selk'bag gives the body maximum mobility and comfort. Fully lined and insulated... [Read More]

Tracked on February 13, 2006 10:44 AM

Comments

This has been done before and wasn't accepted very well because the idea has the same problems as a glove Vs. a Mitten. Gloves make it more practical, but seperate each finger, which inhibits fingers collectively keeping each other warm like they do in a mitten. likewise, this seperates legs and arms from each other and the body.

Posted by: Ryan at February 7, 2006 12:31 PM

i will pay anything for this. . .

Posted by: Ray at February 7, 2006 12:31 PM

i want one.

steve

Posted by: steve at February 7, 2006 12:32 PM

It just doesn't seem like it would be warm enough. The biggest part of being warm in a sleeping bag is having your body create heat that is kept in the sleeping bag - this is further benefited by having your arms and legs all enclosed in the same area (ever try wearing mittens as opposed to wearing gloves?) This just looks like a big snowsuit to me - would be great in cold, but not too cold environments!

Posted by: Travis Nelson at February 7, 2006 12:33 PM

its called a coat, and pants.

stop being stupid.

Posted by: x at February 7, 2006 12:44 PM

what ryan said.

Posted by: saleh at February 7, 2006 12:50 PM

"Imagine it now...a geeky kid shows up with that thing on at a camping trip with others...what a beating he would get!

And it wouldn't even hurt"

quote from digg comment. lol

Posted by: saleh at February 7, 2006 12:51 PM

Very good idea, I think I'll have to pick me up a couple of these for my camping trip next year.

Posted by: Jeremiah at February 7, 2006 12:53 PM

I WANT ONE

~* Lady C

Posted by: C at February 7, 2006 12:59 PM

Yeah where was this during those cold outdoor concerts or even those fall nights out at the cabin here in Canada.

Posted by: Chad at February 7, 2006 12:59 PM

I could see someone getting mauled to death in one of these while camping. The headlines would read "Camper Mauled to Death by Mountain Lion - couldn't get to weapon because of stupid sleeping bag suit with no finger holes."

Posted by: buddamagoo at February 7, 2006 1:02 PM

Everyone mentioned camping or staying warm, but I was thinking...Rock'em Sock'em robots.

Posted by: Matt at February 7, 2006 1:14 PM

I hope it comes in sumo colors

Posted by: sanders at February 7, 2006 1:31 PM

LOL!..

Now they just have to come out with the couch potato version of that suit for those picnic outings.

Posted by: bill at February 7, 2006 1:34 PM

OK, there's the issue about the shared body heat and arms and legs not getting to share it, there's also the issue that if you start walking around in this, apart from looking like a plank, you're going to wear out the feet, there's no sole on this...

Posted by: ChrisW75 at February 7, 2006 1:50 PM

And what if you need to scratch your nuts? Not many guys make it through the night without their beans itching.

Posted by: AikoAiko at February 7, 2006 2:00 PM

It looks like one of those suits they use to train police dogs or teach self defense to women.

Posted by: penguins! at February 7, 2006 2:02 PM

"And what if you need to scratch your nuts?"

I think they're about to introduce a separate product for that: a remote-controlled nut-scratcher. Perhaps even one with a timer.

Posted by: Nuts at February 7, 2006 2:13 PM

"a remote-controlled nut-scratcher"

I guess I'll need to be careful to order a nut-scracther rather than nutcracker.

Posted by: oops at February 7, 2006 2:15 PM

"a remote-controlled nut-scratcher"

Jesus, It'll be impossible to tell from the expression on your face whether it's a nut-scratcher or a vibrating pager you're wearing.

Posted by: you can scratch that at February 7, 2006 2:17 PM

Wow!
I would be so Effin Uncomfortable
WHat if i got hot
i couldn't get out of it!

Posted by: Tyler at February 7, 2006 2:23 PM

"Not many guys make it through the night without their beans itching."

I do not want to know exactly how you've determined this.

Posted by: Medievalist at February 7, 2006 2:46 PM

Needs a zip-off section for bathroom breaks and um, conjugal visits.

Posted by: Julian Morrison at February 7, 2006 2:48 PM

It definitely beats the hassle of ski pants with suspenders. It could be turned into the perfect full body winter gear by having openings at the ankles.

Posted by: Adeus666 at February 7, 2006 2:52 PM

This is just a weird idea. It wouldn't keep you warm enough at night because each limb is isolated

Posted by: Randy at February 7, 2006 2:55 PM

emmm looks comftrablle. i wonder if theyll ever sell them at wall mart.. wall mart rules. wall mart rocks.

Posted by: asdf at February 7, 2006 2:56 PM

This is perfect for my new army or zombies... I can't seem to get the skin to stay on right and stuff (organs) keeps falling out due to rotting flesh. Oh, and they moan about "It's cold, Spiffy.. More Brains!"

Posted by: Spiffy Skipjack at February 7, 2006 3:13 PM

What's the fun in this? Half the point of the sleeping bag is so that both you AND the girl can fit into it. I'm waiting for the two person one.

Posted by: Victor at February 7, 2006 3:34 PM

Its a nice snowsuit... that isn't waterproff or durable or very warm.

Posted by: frankybobanky at February 7, 2006 3:47 PM

I'm Gumby, Dammit!

Posted by: Raymond at February 7, 2006 3:56 PM

Is it made of Goretex???

Posted by: Sammy at February 7, 2006 4:13 PM

How are you supposed to nail your girlfriend in this thing? Isnt that what camping is all about?

Posted by: Knowledge at February 7, 2006 4:23 PM

Where are the hand holes? can I hold my drink with this suit? if I can't then its useless for camping.

Posted by: MrPrefect at February 7, 2006 4:36 PM

as k3wL as this is ... it would be MUCH better if it cynched around boots, so you don't walk around in the mudd with the bottom of your bag.

Posted by: err at February 7, 2006 4:57 PM

Add a catheter and feeding tube and I'd never move again.

Oh, and that nut-scratcher thingy too...

Posted by: Sloth at February 7, 2006 5:04 PM

wtf it shud be called the nerd suit and like he said no girlfriend !!!!

Posted by: james at February 7, 2006 5:04 PM

dose any one know if you can actually buy one now

Posted by: jason at February 7, 2006 5:12 PM

Are you all crazy!

This will step up my game ten fold!

Watch out ladies!

Posted by: Joel at February 7, 2006 5:20 PM

"wtf it shud be called the nerd suit and like he said no girlfriend !!!!"

least nerds have nuts to scratch and your mom to bang

Posted by: ender at February 7, 2006 5:31 PM

Ok, here's what is really important...Do they actually expect you to "walk" around in this without the feet quickly tearing? Anyone who even buys this for the novelity value is surely wasting their money.

Posted by: WTF at February 7, 2006 5:49 PM

A better, existing solution is the Wild Things primaloft Half Bag plus one of their Belay Jackets. At least you then have a warm, useful coat that can be separated from the legs.

http://www.wildthingsgear.com/halfbag.html
http://www.wildthingsgear.com/belay.html

Posted by: Ed at February 7, 2006 6:39 PM

Man that would have made my boy scout days a hell of a lot easier.

Posted by: ShaolinTiger at February 7, 2006 7:20 PM

And apparently, as illustrated by the fabulous male model, one can meditate freely in this highfalutin get-up...

Posted by: caradactyl at February 7, 2006 7:42 PM

It's a shame that vulgar language was used in the description of this interesting product/idea. There was no need for it and kids will be visiting this site as well as adults - not that an adult would express themself in such a manner. Hopefully whoever posted this will be more thoughtful and considerate in the future of both themself and others.

Posted by: C.P.T.L. at February 7, 2006 7:48 PM

I don't like the colors. nice to have something so cool but they should of built in a orange box or something on it. So the peeps wearing it don't become a target. Seems to me you would blend too well into the scene around you, thus that will make you a target in the woods. Not my idea of fun. The concept is nice though

Posted by: just me at February 7, 2006 8:01 PM

So... Once your hands are safely tucked into the arm holes, how does one zip this up? Besides, one of the best benefits of traditional sleeping bags is that two of the same make can be zipped up together for when you aren't in need of scratching your own bits and pieces!

Posted by: Thinkin' Man at February 7, 2006 8:17 PM

Anyone who has done ANY serious camping knows that the principal of having less air mass for your body to heat yet leaving enough room for your body to breath is essential. As for the silliness of having to scrath what needs to be
scratched you find a way regardless. Keep a pinecone in the groin area. If you are concerned about time with the female unzip the top half of each suit and let your body heat do what it was designed to do. Waking in a cold environment after having been cramped/restricted in a mummy bag can allow for a person not to have the fullest mobility that may be needed in an emergency situation. I think the design is a great idea.

Posted by: Robert at February 7, 2006 10:39 PM

Hmm, methinks Robert might work at the company in question. Maybe even the designer? Don't take personal offense Robert, as crazy as it might sound, everyone has some pretty valid points. As for keeping a pinecone in the groin area, what happens when you have unconsciously squeeze your legs together at night? The only emergency situation any guy's gonna wake up and have to deal with are his own aching ghoulies!

Posted by: ACP at February 8, 2006 12:46 AM

How much? I can't find a price.

Posted by: Jim at February 8, 2006 2:31 AM

This is an old idea!

I used to see old green army sleeping bags like this on the army surplus stalls at the market all the time (German or Dutch Army I think) and that was 20 years ago.

Posted by: Daz at February 8, 2006 5:26 AM

hello clive

Posted by: tony at February 8, 2006 5:35 AM

clive - can i please have my impotence tablets back again.

Posted by: pele at February 8, 2006 5:44 AM

I just watched a discovery show that talked all about cold weather training for the military (Alaska cold) and the outcome of testing a bunch of new equipment/material was that one only needs to keep warm your torso to keep your body warm. Your heart pumps warm blood to your extremeties. They had a guy wearing some sort of warmer around his chest and was able to work in -40 degree weather with his bare hands and not get frostbit. They were facinated by the locals doing the same and wanted to find out how they could do it.

So the arguement here that your arms and legs are in seperate areas in the bag is almost pointless. Yes, if your all in one bag the initial warm up period may be shortened a little, but long term there should be no difference in warmth.

Posted by: Ace25 at February 8, 2006 10:51 AM

That looks like what I wore when I was a baby. Does that mean I get to nurse again? Yeah!!!

Posted by: kenn40mpls at February 8, 2006 12:13 PM

Now if you made it brown and furry and stuck antlers on it...then we would be talkin.

Posted by: Adam at February 8, 2006 1:32 PM

"How are you supposed to nail your girlfriend in this?"

Of course, if you're the girlfriend and you don't want to be nailed, then this is better than a headache.

Posted by: pale rider at February 8, 2006 2:53 PM

I'm going to get one of these for Me and Lewis to share in our mini team.

Posted by: JP at February 8, 2006 4:29 PM

Surely there'd be a smell factor associated with the wearing of your bed over time? Normal sleeping bags are bad enough!!! I'll keep my polar fleece, thank you...

Posted by: Goldfish at February 8, 2006 8:09 PM

Wow. It's like a giant body diaper. So useful for when you eat that camp food that gives you the runs in the middle of the night.

Posted by: thedaylights at February 9, 2006 1:03 AM

I think I would like to try one of these with mi Boi John

Keep me nice and warm

Posted by: RIcci at February 9, 2006 4:19 PM

I actually inquired about this item to a man in Santiago, Chile and I was told this product is in process of sizing and colors and pricing. It should be on the market in the next few months I was told.

I hope that helps!! For the ones who wanted to really know so they could buy it.

Posted by: jenblen at February 9, 2006 10:02 PM

I was in Santiago Chile twice last year. I wish I had this.

Posted by: huh? at February 12, 2006 10:27 PM

If I wear that, I think I would have to sleep in a diaper: it could take too long to unzip the sleeping bag for the nights bathroom trips. Accidents heppend!

Posted by: Sandra at February 13, 2006 2:01 PM

You've seen him in "The Animal" and "The Hot Chick" Now see him in his new zany adventure.

"The Narcoleptic Arctic Explorer"

Watch as Rob Schneider stumbles across the ice sheets of the frozen tundra searching for his true love. When a photo is taken of him on the ice is printed in a magazine, his accidental invention of a sleeping Bag outfit becomes an instant fashion hit. Paris Hilton, Heidi Clume, and others race from their cat walks to find the fashion genius behind it all. But will our Arctic sleeper keep searching for his love, or fall for the beautys is bags?

Coming this winter... It's Rob Schneider as The Narcoleptic Arctic Explorer!

Posted by: Magnus Champlin at February 23, 2006 12:25 PM

LOL...

Posted by: LOL at March 6, 2006 10:46 PM

this takes the fun out of having sex in a sleeping bag. is there a dick hole?

Posted by: Girth at March 19, 2006 1:42 AM

hi,Who knows how much selk bag is ?

Posted by: hailie at March 25, 2006 4:30 AM

Oh my goodness. This makes me happy.

Posted by: Kaysh! at April 7, 2006 8:54 AM

I recon they will be around $110

Posted by: Camping Fanatic at May 3, 2006 12:00 PM

...to add, I think the point of the Selk Bag is ability of movement without restriction not to be able to withstand -40 degree temps...I may be wrong - but I'm sure this is why this is so cool...

Posted by: Camping Fanatic at May 3, 2006 12:16 PM

just to let you know the Selk'bags are now available at The Parka Shop- http://www.theparkashop.com/pages/selkbags.html...

Posted by: The Parka Shop at May 12, 2006 4:14 AM

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Posted by: Allison Trump at May 31, 2006 9:37 AM

I like the fundamental design [looks like a big puffy pair of footed pajamas], and the premise.That woulda made my days as a scout easier to tolerate, as well as some of the situations [like being at a hotel with friends [and being forced to sleep on the floor]].

but just 3 problems:

1.What about the feet? If you walk around in it, won't the feet get scratched/worn/ripped easily?

2.Liner? do they only have nylon as the liner fabric? I'm not usre that some people who like softer fabric [like tricot lining or flannel/nylon type stuff ] would wear it...

3.colors? I'm sure there are a few people who'd agree with me, what about the other colors for the shell and lining. what about colors like red, pink, purple, blue,and orange?

But, i'm still gonna pray about getting one [who knows, it'll probly come in handy when we get a storm to come in]

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