Phenomenon EL Jacket

Posted on December 20, 2004 Under Gadgetry

A bomb proof three layer Gore XCR fabric, nothing new. But five electro-luminescent panels that glow for up to 12 hours off four AAA batteries, visible from up to a mile away? Now that’s impressive. Safer features, and new technology; slowing being integrated in outdoor equipment and garments. This new Phenomenon EL Jacket ($750) is certainly a great step in the right direction.

Design, Fashion, outdoors, technology

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Josh Spear: I'm a frequent-flyer-mile-collector trying to visit every country in the world, sushi addict that loves omakase and active investor. Since 2004 this site has been a place for me to share highlights from art, culture, technology and global trends that I care about.