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This wearable tent makes sure that bikers never get wet

Leanna GarfieldJan 2, 2016, 19:24 IST

VANMOOF

Nothing ruins a bike commute more than a rain shower.

To solve this problem, the Amsterdam-based bike design company Vanmoof designed a poncho that keeps riders dry, even in snow or a downpour. Called the Boncho, it's like a wearable tent that repels water.

"Just have the Boncho inside your bag, and don't worry about the weather," Vanmoof's CEO and co-founder Ties Carlier tells Tech Insider.

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In less than a week, the $99 Boncho Kickstarter nearly doubled its funding goal.

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