PONCHO
Inflatable poncho for outdoor leisure
Industry
Outdoor Lifestyle & Gear
Services
Soft Design - Workshop
Timeline
1 Weeks
Year
2024
Problematic
How can we help hikers pause and shelter safely in the mountains when carrying and pitching a tent is too heavy or time-consuming? Sudden mountain weather changes can quickly turn short breaks into unpleasant or risky moments, while classic tents are too heavy and slow to set up just for a midday stop.
Project Goals
Design a lightweight 2-in-1 mountain garment for Mammut that protects hikers on the move and transforms in seconds into a comfortable shelter for short breaks.
PONCHO
Inflatable poncho for outdoor leisure
Industry
Outdoor Lifestyle & Gear
Services
Soft Design - Workshop
Timeline
1 Weeks
Year
2024
Problematic
How can we help hikers pause and shelter safely in the mountains when carrying and pitching a tent is too heavy or time-consuming? Sudden mountain weather changes can quickly turn short breaks into unpleasant or risky moments, while classic tents are too heavy and slow to set up just for a midday stop.
Project Goals
Design a lightweight 2-in-1 mountain garment for Mammut that protects hikers on the move and transforms in seconds into a comfortable shelter for short breaks.
PONCHO
Inflatable poncho for outdoor leisure
Industry
Outdoor Lifestyle & Gear
Services
Soft Design - Workshop
Timeline
1 Weeks
Year
2024
Problematic
How can we help hikers pause and shelter safely in the mountains when carrying and pitching a tent is too heavy or time-consuming? Sudden mountain weather changes can quickly turn short breaks into unpleasant or risky moments, while classic tents are too heavy and slow to set up just for a midday stop.
Project Goals
Design a lightweight 2-in-1 mountain garment for Mammut that protects hikers on the move and transforms in seconds into a comfortable shelter for short breaks.
Process & Features
Moving away from trekking-pole setups that restricted backpack access, P-CHO integrates a hidden inflatable bladder within a double-layer waterproof fabric. Worn comfortably over the backpack with unzippable sleeves and ventilation zones, it inflates in seconds into a self-supporting pod to shelter hikers from wind and rain.
Process & Features
Moving away from trekking-pole setups that restricted backpack access, P-CHO integrates a hidden inflatable bladder within a double-layer waterproof fabric. Worn comfortably over the backpack with unzippable sleeves and ventilation zones, it inflates in seconds into a self-supporting pod to shelter hikers from wind and rain.
The impact
Designed around Mammut's 160-year alpine heritage, P-CHO brings glamping-inspired comfort to high-altitude trails without adding bulk. Attaching compactly like an overbag, it lets hikers access their backpack freely and enjoy warm, sheltered breaks regardless of sudden mountain weather.
The impact
Designed around Mammut's 160-year alpine heritage, P-CHO brings glamping-inspired comfort to high-altitude trails without adding bulk. Attaching compactly like an overbag, it lets hikers access their backpack freely and enjoy warm, sheltered breaks regardless of sudden mountain weather.
Measured outcomes
Of hikers say comfort directly impacts their outdoor enjoyment
Billon Dollars, Global outdoor gear market driving demand for versatile shelter solutions
Measured outcomes
Of hikers say comfort directly impacts their outdoor enjoyment
Billon Dollars, Global outdoor gear market driving demand for versatile shelter solutions
Testimonials
"Our initial prototype used trekking poles and the backpack itself as the shelter's structure—but user testing quickly showed that hikers needed their bag inside with them to grab food and warm clothes. That key insight led us to pivot to a self-supporting inflatable bladder."
Prototyping Insight
Testimonials
"Our initial prototype used trekking poles and the backpack itself as the shelter's structure—but user testing quickly showed that hikers needed their bag inside with them to grab food and warm clothes. That key insight led us to pivot to a self-supporting inflatable bladder."
Prototyping Insight
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