What makes crowdfunding amazing is that you never know what to expect when you choose the never mind pill and go to the rabbit hole at warp drive speed.
One thing is for sure this is not for faint-hearted people, to many is a one time deal and the life course is different from the first move.
Crowdfunding is for visionaries, for first movers, conformity shakers and natural born leaders living from the heart space and moving the society up not forward.
Keeping an eye and having a closer look at the startups' arena we love to bring to the public attention things that sometimes in such a daily routine hurry make us indifferent when we go or click to purchase this and that, here and there.
What we perceive with the eyes is the physical expression of a dream, inspiration, vision, and sacrifice and we need to keep and fan the flame of those who dare to be different.
#1 Använda. A Great F*cking Bag
US$ 980,334 pledged of $12,000 goal
8,839 backers
7935% funded
Använda is a word in Swedish. Because that’s where we are right now. It’s nice out here. You should come visit. The country- not us, we’re busy that weekend.
Använda means ‘to use’ in Swedish. Now you can seem smart when you’re explaining where you got your awesome new bag to that girl on the bus who’s way out of your league. Or guy. Whatever. You're welcome.
People need things when they go places. And they need to put those things in something. Like an awesome bag. That's what we set out to do, and we absolutely killed it.
#2 Universal Lens Cap - 1 Cap for Every DSLR Camera Lens
$
215,515 pledged of $2,500 goal
2,991 backers
7149% funded
The last lens cap you'll ever need. Fits every Lens. Never falls off. Element Proof. Front/Rear Lens Cap. All with a Lifetime Warranty.
At some point, we lose lens caps and worry about the protection of our lenses. The Universal Lens Cap (ULC for short) is the best way to cover and protect your camera lenses. Period.
It's designed to fit every camera lens. Now, you can travel stress free knowing you won't loose your lens cap, it won't fall off, and you can go wherever and however you desire knowing you have the lens protection you need against the elements.
The ULC is a Two-Time Patented Silicone Lens Cap that:
Fits Every Lens
Never Falls Off/Never Lose It Again!
Waterproof, Dirt-Proof, Shock-Absorbent
Multifunctional
Fits Into ANY Space.
#3 The World's Best TRAVEL JACKET with 25 Features | BAUBAX 2.0
$ 1,184,454 pledged of $50,000 goal
6,876 backers
2314% funded
Most important features:
NECK PILLOW:
Built-in inflatable neck pillow, which can be easily tucked inside the hood of our jackets. Our proprietary innovative valve technology allows 2 SECOND INFLATION
Simple and easy - ONE PRESS DEFLATION
EYE MASK:
You'll always have an eye mask when you need it. Travel eye mask built inside the hood
GLOVES:
Built-in gloves that easily slide in and out of the sleeves, to keep you warm and cozy when you are on the go
TRAVEL FOOTREST:
Inflatable Travel Footrest that comes with the jacket in a dedicated pocket. Our Travel Footrests come with our proprietary innovative valve technology that allows QUICK INFLATION and easy ONE PRESS DEFLATION
TRAVEL BLANKET:
Our Travel Blanket is super light weight but warm enough to keep you cozy during all your travels. It can be folded and stored inside a pocket
TRAVEL BOTTLE:
Ever found yourself thirsty on long flights? and desperately waiting for the stewardess to start serving water? Well, not any more! Our jacket comes with a foldable BauBax Travel Bottle that can be stored in a pocket or hung on your trouser belt loops using the carabiner
EARPLUGS:
A pair of Passive noice reducing earplugs come with all our jackets in it's dedicated pocket
APPLE PENCIL POCKET:
Now you can always carry your Apple pencil or a regular pen with a dedicated pocket for it
AIRPODS POCKET:
A dedicated pocket to carry Apple AirPods and other wireless earbuds will ensure you are never dumbfounded looking for your earphones
AIRPODS STRAPS:
Built-in straps to make sure you don't lose your Apple AirPods if they slip out of your ears, especially when you are listening to music while doing outdoor activities
POWER BANK POCKET:
Dedicated pocket to carry your portable battery bank/charger. This pocket is thoughtfully placed right below the phone pocket to conveniently allow charging of your phone right inside your jacket pocket
SUNGLASS POCKET:
With a dedicated sunglass pocket, easily carry your sunglasses or eyeglasses and always have them ready with you when you are on the go
RETRACTABLE KEYCHAIN:
A retractable keychain with carabiner to ensure you not only carry your keys always but also not lose them. The two front pockets (hand warming pockets) have loops built-in to allow locking of the carabiner
BOTTLE OPENER + WHISTLE:
Beer Emergency? Not a problem! We've got you covered - Our retractable keychain also comes with a bottle opener, which is also a whistle that could come in handy in life threatening situations or simply beer emergencies
SECRET POCKET:
RFID proof secret pocket to carry your credit cards. The location of this pocket will be different in each style of our jacket and will be known only to the jacket owners - it's not public information ;)
#4 Pokeat. Packs big, rolls tiny. For wet or dry food
$ 29,743 pledged of $1,277 goal
1,058 backers
2160% funded
The go anywhere lunchbox that takes up zero space in your bag. Cutlery included. Easy clean. Better than a plastic lunch bag.
Because of it's tiny size, you can take your Pokeat with you in your handbag, briefcase or jacket pocket where every you go as it takes up zero space.
When you see someone giving you a plastic bag, pull out your Pokeat and say 'no thanks, put it in my Pokeat instead'.
A lunchbox without the bulk. But it's more than just a lunch box. It's an everyday leak proof bag that holds anything any kind of food, hot, cold, wet or dry.
It's great for packed lunches, salads, sandwiches, fruit, hot lunches, cold lunches, wet lunches, dry lunches, snacks and more.
Pokeat is not just for adults. Kids love Pokeat too. No more heavy bulky lunch boxes for them to lug home every day. Kid's just roll up their Pokeat, pop it in their jacket pocket and go.
It also makes great kids snack bags for long journeys too.
#5 Claw - World's Tiniest Multi Tool
US$ 71,160 pledged of $ 3,489 goal
2,468 backers
1963% funded
The tiny EDC that can do so much more than open bottles. Now in Titanium.
The tiny EDC that can do so much more than open bottles. Now in Titanium.
A few talents of this little giant magic tool:
Pop bottles with ease
Mini screwdriver leaves the toolkit behind
Easily opens cans of paint, no need to send the top flying off Helps you paint the walls, not your shirt :)
Seamlessly swap out any key
Flint striker, makes an instant spark, be ready to strike up anytime
Battery removal, grandma won't have any problems with those pesky remotes
Scratcher, keep your nails clean and scratch away
Staple remover, the world's smallest staple remover
Tin opener, help yourself to Grandad's toffees
Box cutter, no need for a bulky box cutter.
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