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.

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)

The credit card size SmartRuler fits right in your wallet, so you’ll always have a sweet little measuring device & multi-tool on hand. It’s an inch & metric ruler, protractor, smartphone stand, bottle opener, has circle templates, thickness gauge, plumb bob, hex bit driver, L square and lots more. Available in aluminum, 420c stainless and titanium and in 3 different colors. A funded Kickstarter.

They’re “not responsible for valuables left in your vehicle,” you are. That’s why the award-winning Waylens Secure360 makes sense. It’s the world’s first connected 360-degree dash camera that sees everything going on in and around your vehicle, all the time, even when parked. It uses a built-in 4G LTE connection to send you alerts while recording and storing unusual events via Sensor Fusion Event Detection. It also offers location tracking to help you remember where you parked. 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.

The Forge is a 3-way high performance pack from San Francisco’s Black Ember that transforms instantly from backpack to brief to shoulder bag & back again. It features rugged PU-coated nylon construction, Mag Lock fasteners, and pockets for everything, including a suspended laptop sleeve. Side compression straps allow you to expand from 20-liter to 30-liter capacity. A funded Kickstarter.

The Alpha Shovel is indestructible. Made of Aircraft-grade aluminum, it is built for clearing walkways with ease & chopping through ice like butter. Serrated teeth, a 25-inch wide by 12-inch deep blade, a collapsible handle for easy portability and a saw built into the handle—just in case. Designed & tested in Jackson, Wyoming. A funded Kickstarter.

The Transit Line from the outdoor innovators at Heimplanet is a collection of sustainable, everyday travel bags designed to shift effortlessly between work, play & travel. The collection includes the 34-liter Transit Travel Pack, the 14-liter Rolltop Messenger Bag, & the compact Sling Pocket. All are constructed of Dyeco nylon fabric & loaded with Heimplanet’s consistently smart & user-focused features. Available for pre-order on Kickstarter now.

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.

O6 is a remote control for your devices that let’s you operate them without your eyes. It connects via Bluetooth to any iPhone or iPad, allowing you to browse, operate and toggle between apps with the touch of a finger. Use touch, voice, and gestures to control apps and listen and respond to text & email messages and social posts, answer/make phone calls, get navigation directions and more. A funded Kickstarter.

California-based GPCA packs lots of function into their screw-locking Utility Carabiner. Available in Titanium, aluminum or stainless, it features a locking blade box cutter, a pry tool, Phillips and flat head screwdrivers, plus a bottle opener. Clip on all your other EDC doinklets and you’ll be ready for anything. A funded Kickstarter.

All exceptional EDC is compact and offers function that exceeds expectations. The TPT looks capable of exactly that. It’s a keychain size multi-tool made of grade 5 Ti-Alloy that offers a universal wrench, a fork, a hex slot, bottle opener & more. A funded Kickstarter.

Crafted from Humanium Metal, a material made from destroyed & deconstructed illegal firearms, Triwa is the Swedish brand behind a new line of watches focused on helping end gun violence. They offer 2 simple, classic automatics featuring Humanium metal cases in either 34 or 39mm diameter, Japanese Miyota quartz movements, embossed indexes on the dial, a fiery red second hand, and date display and crown. A portion of funds made from sales circles back to the society where the firearms were collected and supports the victims of gun violence. 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.

Based out of Jackson Hole, Wyoming, Give’r makes mittens built to handle the toughest winter weather. Their all-leather Frontier Mitten utilizes a Hipora membrane to make them 100% waterproof. They’re heavily insulated for warmth with an additional heatshield to perform at temperatures as low as -40º.  They also feature a gaiter to block out snow & wind & can be custom branded with your initials. A funded Kickstarter.

Creating a simple way to carry a bunch of the most common tools, organized & in your pocket is a tall order but Tactica nailed it with the M250 Hex bit toolkit. It’s lightweight, compact, TSA compliant & offers Phillips hex drive – 1.8mm, #0, #2 , Flat hex drive 1.8mm, #3, #5, Allen 3mm, 4mm, & 5mm & Torx T10, T15, & T25  all in a pocketable, key fob-size carry case. A 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.

Combining the features of a camping hammock with the comfort of a flat, cushy bed, the one-person Haven Tent is suspended above the ground with a single anchor-point on each tree and has an inflatable mattress inside that keeps you from rolling up like a burrito. The whole weatherproof system weighs under 5-pounds, making it a great option for both backpacking & car camping. A funded Kickstarter.

The NuType wireless keyboard brings the chunky, kinetic feel of a mechanical keyboard to your laptop, tablet and smartphone typing experience. Designed to fit directly over your laptop keyboard, it will not interfere with your trackpad. It is the smallest mechanical keyboard in the world; they keys themselves are slim and low-profile, for a familiar feel with flawless function; and it’s super portable. A funded Kickstarter.