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)
With its big, bold display & super-simple interface, the SmartHalo 2 is a powerful, easy to use cycling computer and more. The patented Luminous Halo lighting gives you visuals—on performance metrics: speed, distance, calories, elevation, CO2 saved and time, & turn-by-turn navigation. It also features a 110dB security alarm, a light, and voice assistant. This is a funded Kickstarter.
The travel bags from South Africa’s Sealand Gear are made from Recover eco-fabric, which is a high-quality blend of upcycled cotton and post-consumer recycled PET bottles. Their range of bags includes a backpack, tote bag, weekend duffle bag, toiletry/accessory bag and a slim, flat zip pouch. Each bag comes in three colorways: black, navy and orange. Currently funding on Kickstarter.
This is the most successful bag in the history of Kickstarter. $1.3 million raised & that’s because Peak Designs has a knack for improving on existing products. Designed by internet photo guru Trey Ratcliff, the Everyday Messenger Camera Bag converts easily from camera bag to messenger bag & back and features only premium materials from top to bottom.
HELIO is an ultra-efficient light and power source that’s 100% solar-powered. The 1-watt solar panel needs just 1 hour of sun per day to provide continuous light up to 150-lumens and the 5,200 mAh battery will power up your USB devices. The best part: 100% of proceeds from HELIO go to providing lights to those with limited access to electricity. A funded Kickstarter.
The Kombuis is a complete camping and travel cook set that contains a rocket-style wood burning stove plus a pot and a pan that also functions as a lid. Made of 304 stainless steel, the whole kit nests together for compact transport and weighs just over 2 pounds. A funded Kickstarter.
Cold and flu season is brutal this year. Perfect time to hook yourself up with Avya, the battery-powered, portable steam inhaler. The medical-grade, FDA-cleared device uses warm, slightly saline nano-particle steam to clear and clean your sinuses. It hydrates your nasal and throat passages, and relieves sinus pressure and allergy symptoms. It is strong enough for serious symptoms and safe enough for every day use. A funded Kickstarter.
She’ll be glad you brought the blanket and you’ll be the hero. That’s reason enough to give the Bobcat Quilt from Kammok a second look. For trail or travel, this lightweight, down-filled & packable blanket has a temp rating of 45º and weighs just 19 ounces. It also comes in its own roll-top stuff sack for handy transport. A funded Kickstarter.
Steadicam technology has won Academy Awards. And the Steadicam powered Volt now brings that smooth, shake-free capability to videos you shoot with your phone. It’s this easy: mount your phone, power up & shoot. The Volt won the prestigious CES Innovation Award for 2017. Another funded Kickstarter.
The Spyra One squirt gun blows your kids’ Super Soaker out of the water. It uses an internal electric pump to pressurize the water and when you pull the trigger it shoots short bursts of water known as “water bullets” that will hit your target up to 25-feet away. It auto-refills in just 15 seconds from the pool, lake or river, with a filter to keep out anything that could clog it up. And when it’s full you’ll get 25 “bullets” plus there’s a digital display that shows how many bullets you have left. A funded Kickstarter.
Solar Scroll is a compact & powerful 5W solar panel & 5200mAh backup battery. The solar panel itself is made of a flexible, rollable military grade material that is rugged, lightweight, waterproof & efficient. To use it, you simply unroll the panel & let it soak up the sun. A funded Kickstarter.
The design of the portable, rechargeable MESA Light brightens up your after-dark outdoor activities. Put it on the picnic table to shed some light on your campground dinner or slide the map underneath to chart out tomorrow’s hike. For repairs, reading, & anytime you need hands-free LED light. Made of aircraft-grade aluminum it is IX5 rated for weather resistance and it packs flat for easy transport. Up to 50-hour battery life. A funded Kickstarter.
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 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 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.
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.
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.
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.
