No denying that Kickstarter is the birthplace of the “world’s first”, “best”, “smallest” and so on. Here’s another worthy one: The Omni from HRIBARCAIN puts the power of a samurai sword in the palm of your hand. It’s the world’s smallest & sharpest EDC Damascus pocket knife and features a heavy duty Damascus steel blade; which is 5X stronger than regular stainless steel. The minimalist body of the fold-out knife is made of aircraft -grade aluminum. A funded Kickstarter. (because we wouldn’t list it here if it wasn’t)

G-RO came to life in 2015 with a record-breaking Kickstarter campaign. Now they’ve launched a fresh collection of well-designed bags: 2 packs & 2 carry-on rollers. They feature premium materials like ballistic nylon & rugged, all-terrain wheels. The packs both offer a built-in 10k mAh power supply & Tile Bluetooth trackers. Another funded Kickstarter.

Made from Aerospace-grade Titanium, the Muncher is an ultra-light 10-function multi-utensil. Spork, knife, bottle & can opener, prybar, box cutter, screwdriver, peeler & cord cutter. It also comes in a rugged Hypalon pouch with a carabiner & includes a ferro rod firestarter. A funded Kickstarter.

The Alkemista is a home infusion vessel for turning normal, everyday old booze into custom-crafted spirits. The design merges the look of a classic 750ml spirits bottle with the simplicity of Japanese teapots. Inside there’s an ultra-fine filter that eliminates the need for separate funnels & other bottles, making it easier to extract maximum flavor from fresh fruits, spices, and botanicals for flavoring your liquor. A funded Kickstarter.

As the summer heats up so will your power bill. But with Mistbox attached to your AC unit, you can significantly lower the cost of keeping cool. Mistbox is a universally compatible, connected device that attaches to your existing AC unit in minutes. It uses evaporative cooling to pre-cool the intake air, which makes your AC more efficient. The resulting efficiency boost means shorter run times and savings of 20-38% on your cooling bills. A funded Kickstarter.

The Key-Bit equips you with an EDC keychain-size hex bit driver that fits most 1/4″ X 1″ bits: Philips, slotted, Torx—whatever you need. The capsule-style design is held secure by a pair of magnets until you need it. Available in 6061 aluminum or 145 Telerium copper. Made in Minneapolis, Minnesota. A funded Kickstarter.

The HUNT22 is the world’s toughest and smallest UV/LED flashlight. Constructed of grade 5 titanium, this little EDC light is fireproof, waterproof, iceproof, and smashproof. It’s powered by 3 AG3 batteries & delivers the strongest light beam of any UV light this size. The UV function allows you to get creative and explore what you can’t see in the dark. A funded Kickstarter.

The Swift backpack from Taiwan-based Tronnovate Design is a daypack that stands out for its unique closure; a zipper that zigzags the length of the pack, allowing quick, easy access to everything inside, without having to rummage like a top-loader or spill everything out like a clamshell design. The pack also has an internal sleeve for tablet or laptop & a drawstring pouch for sweaty gym gear. A funded Kickstarter.

DeskSpace is a 3-D model of our solar system created with polished gemstones representing the sun and each of the nine planets, all sized to scale and polished to a mirror finish. The sun, made of golden Calcite is a Solar Mood Lamp that sits on a lighted pedestal which makes it glow (powered by USB). The nine planets of the solar system, each made of a different material to match their actual appearance, sit in their own anodized aluminum base. The Solar Lamp & Solar System sets are available in different sizes. A funded Kickstarter.

Designed to work with iPhone, Pixel & Galaxy devices, the Anamorphic Lens will give you Hollywood-style results when filming with your phone. It brings the cinematic look and character of 2:40:1 Cinemascope as well as horizontal flares and a widescreen, letterboxed look to your mobile videos. The system also includes a universal stabilizing gimbal and battery phone case that will make your phone as powerful & versatile as your big camera. A funded Kickstarter.

The California-designed iQ EDC Flipper Knife is a simple blade with a detailed design. It’s constructed with a 3-D machined titanium handle and clip plus carbon fiber and a Japanese VG10 Stainless Steel blade. Its sleek design was inspired the Japanese Higo knife, it’s available in PVD black, satin grey, & stone washed finishes. A funded Kickstarter.

Made of flexible and fully collapsible silicone, the 33-ounce MODL water bottle is designed to go everywhere with you & pack down flat to save space when it’s empty. Soft silicone loops in the lid let you attach it anywhere with no carabiner needed & there’s also a lid on each end making it easier to clean. Accessories like a Hydration tube lid, purification filter, and various other lids make it even more versatile. A funded Kickstarter.

EARTH is the first-ever augmented reality-enabled globe that lets you see our planet’s changes across history. Just open the app and point your phone’s camera at the model for a deeply immersive learning experience that displays in-depth information in several categories: animals, plants, geology, meteorology, environment, and humanities. It also uses voice-control, allowing to you ask questions & get immediate answers while you explore the earth in a tactile way. A funded Kickstarter.

You need just the right pack. Preferably one that works for everything. The Hideout Pack could be it. It’s made of ballistic nylon & heavy duty zippers and is designed with features that make it a great choice for commute, travel, work & everyday hauling. It’s got a TSA-approved flat lay laptop sleeve that fits up to a 17” MacBook Pro and offers easy main compartment access from the top and sides, a charger/headphone access port, a padded sunglass pocket plus lots of internal pockets for organization. A funded Kickstarter.

Even with the most interesting work, your concentration eventually cracks. When it does, something like Halospheres is a great diversion. It’s an extreme velocity desktop toy that generates a vortex of kinetic light effects. It consists of a pair of gold-plated spheres that you flick into motion & then blow on through a pipe, causing them to begin spinning—soon they’ll reach at over 3600 RPM, brings lightning-fast speeds and mesmerizing halos to your fingertips, driven by just the power of your lungs. A funded Kickstarter.

A fifteen dollar computer might seem suspect until you see what’s inside—which you can, with the see-through PINE64, a powerful 64-bit expandable single board computer. Currently available for pre-order on Kickstarter, this little unit packs a 1.2 Ghz Quad-Core Processor, supports up to 2 Gigs of RAM & can output 4K video.

Designed in Denmark, this unique mini-bar cabinet is built into a military surplus fuel can. These World War II “Jerry Cans” were made & produced in the millions to supply the troops and tanks in Europe but will now supply you with a different kind of fuel. There are several designs available all featuring a clean, totally refurbished look, oak and walnut interior shelves and a locking fold-out tending tray. A funded Kickstarter.

Funded on Kickstarter, the Shine solar-powered flashlight can also charge your smartphone. This combo light/battery pack can also be used as a lamp with its handy coiled (& waterproof) pendant cable. It’s got enough power for 30-hours of light or 3-4 charges for your iPhone.

Solu is a pocket-sized computer with a cloud-linked OS and subscription-based access to applications. It can be used as a stand-alone device with its zoomable UI or linked with a keyboard & display. Not bad to look at either. Currently funding on Kickstarter.

The pocket-sized Pirl Charger is the world’s most powerful 4-port USB charger. Made from aluminum and FR4, it delivers 2.7 amps per port and 50 watts total, operating with 4 separate channels, so there’s no throttling to slow things down. As a DC input charger with 7 to 17V input voltage, you can power it from multiple sources with the appropriate adapter, unlike other chargers that only work with wall outlets. Seems legit. Maybe that’s why it funded on Kickstarter in just 9 hours.