The master's thesis focuses on the field of outdoor activities, specifically on hiking and mountaineering equipment. The key topic is the problem of mass reduction of the equipment, that is being solved by designing a new product. The key finding of the research is that reduction is most effectively achieved by combining several pieces of equipment into one.
The solution is a product that helps meet the basic needs of the user during mountaineering and hiking activities. The solution achieves that while having smaller mass than the current available systems on the market. In addition, the heating function provides the user with additional comfort while sleeping in a sleeping bag.
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