NuDown inflatable jackets insulate with air

Back in 2009, Utah-based company Klymit came up with a wild idea for cold-weather clothing: replace traditional insulation with gas. Its NobleTek inflatable clothing earned plenty of attention from the outdoor and technology industries, but it never really seemed to catch on. Under the guidance of start-up NuDown, the inflatable insulation has been repackaged into a simpler form. In place of a mandatory argon gas inflator, it now uses a simple hand pump to adjust your core warmth. .. Continue Reading NuDown inflatable jackets insulate with air



Section: Outdoors



Tags: Clothing, Inflatable, Outdoor, Winter



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