An inflatable shelter for hikers

An inflatable shelter for hikers

Everyone is familiar with the workings of emergency shelters, designed to offer basic protection during severe weather. But now a wearable shelter for hikers has been invented and it's being promoted (9) ________ an alternative to a raincoat for walkers who dislike carrying heavy tents. When I started hiking, I always carried a tent, but after many years without ever needing it, I started leaving it behind — (10) ________ because of vanity, rather because of the hassle of having to carry it once I'd reached my campsite. The hiker's shelter fits around your waist a bit (11) ________ a belt. It's heavier than it looks, which I put down (12) ________ the fact that it includes a device that stops it being activated unnecessarily. In order to test it, I had to step deliberately (13) ________ the path onto grass. Moments later, just (14) ________ the rain began to fall, I heard a loud bang. Then, (15) ________ I was, standing beside my hiking pack, wrapped in a broad green shelter. It certainly worked well but I'm not sure if it's good value (16) ________ money as it can only be used once. Maybe I should go back to my tent.