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This Wearable Tent Makes Sure That Bikers Never Get Wet

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This Wearable Tent Makes Sure That Bikers Never Get Wet - by Leanna Garfield/ Tech Insider/ Tech/ Business Insider/ businessinsider.com

"Nothing ruins a bike commute more than a rain shower.

To solve this problem, the Amsterdam-based bike design company Vanmoof designed a poncho that keeps riders dry, even in snow or a downpour. Called the Boncho, it's like a wearable tent that repels water.

"Just have the Boncho inside your bag, and don’t worry about the weather," Vanmoof's CEO and co-founder Ties Carlier tells Tech Insider.

In less than a week, the $99 Boncho Kickstarter nearly doubled its funding goal.

Here's how it works..."

Richard
 

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DRI: The Point at Poipu, 3 deeded weeks, 1 of which is in The Club.
Unless your bike has fenders, you're going to get wet (and dirty) anyway.
 

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This is a good poncho :clap: but you need pants and shoe covers to match. :mad:
I guess there'll be another kickstarter campaign coming up soon. :cool:
 

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My brother-in-law who served two (2) tours in Vietnam said to me "always keep your feet dry." This gadget would not work for me.
 

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Leave it to the Dutch to invent this. Wooden shoes and you're good to go.

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One big gust and you're airborne.:D

Cheers
 
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