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Sans – A Refillable Care Pod or a Shiny Risk?
Verdict: Contemplate
Your bathroom’s a plastic jungle—bottles of shampoo and lotion cluttering every corner. Sans offers a…
Coven Wheels – Precision Hype or Pedal-Powered Risk?
Verdict: Caution
You’re tired of sketchy wheels holding you back on the trails—enter Coven Wheels, promising premium…
WooshX – A Smarter Toiletry Bag or Just More Baggage?
Verdict: Caution
Traveling with toiletries is a hassle—spills and clutter turning your suitcase into a war zone.…
Splitflask: A Dual-Chamber Dream or a Crowdfunding Cautionary Tale?
Verdict: Caution
The Splitflask promises a 40oz tumbler that holds two drinks—hot and cold—side by side, insulated…
This book is a GREAT intro to the world of crowdfunding and there’s a new one on the way
Verdict: Cool
John Lewis, a long-time fighter of crimes against the gullible, wrote this gem in 2017.…
ICONSPEAK Makes Iconic Apparel That Lets You Communicate With Foreigners
Verdict: Cool
Two German friends started a company called ICONSPEAK. It’s a simple, yet genius idea that…
Stop backing crowdfunding projects
Don’t support crowdfunding campaigns. There are far too many dud products on crowdfunding platforms, and…
Are The Right Cup Enthusiasts Being Led By Their Noses?
Verdict: Crud
The Right Cup is supposed to trick people who hate drinking water into drinking water,…
Crowdfunding Sucks – Stick With Me And I’ll Show You How Often The System Fails
There are probably enough bad crowdfunding gigs out there to warrant the writing of multiple…
The Kiwi P1 Is A Compact, Easy-To-Use Laser Measuring Tool That Replaces Your Measuring Tape
Ditch the measuring tape and the need for an extra hand for measuring long distances.…
The Toybox Lets Children Make Their Own Toys With The Press Of A Button
This cool-looking tool lets your kids make their own toys, either chosen from a catalogue…
The Wolf Grizzly Looks Like The World’s Greatest Compact Barbecue Grid
Verdict: Cool
The Wolf And Grizzly foldable camping grill is the perfect solution to having a top…
The Knocki Turns Flat Surfaces Into Remote Controls That Control Smart Devices Through Your Taps
Verdict: Contemplate
Knocki Knocki! Who’s There? It’s Me, The Future. Open Up!
The Dash Cold Brew System Makes Cold Brew Coffee In Five Minutes
Verdict: Cool
Cold brew produces the smoothest cup of coffee. But it takes 12 hours to make…
The Arrow Smartwatch Contains an HD Camera That Takes Pics At Any Angle
Verdict: Crud
The Arrow has an HD camera in the bezel, allowing you to rotate it and…
Sling The TRONO Chair Over Your Shoulder And Have It Ready In A Few Seconds
Take this chair anywhere without it taking up too much space and have it ready…
Shape And Reshape The FORMcard Into A Handle, Tool, Stand, Holder, Bowl, Whatever
An amazing plastic card you shape into whatever it is you need.
The GoBout Lets You Carry Your Body Wash, Shampoo, Face Cream And Conditioner In A Single Carry On Friendly Container
Carry essential toiletries with you in a single container that takes up little space.
The Windcatcher AirPad 2+ Is A Camping Mattress That Inflates In Seconds And Doubles As A Comfy Seat
The camping mattress that doesn’t require a pair of bellows to inflate.
Can The Modius Really Make You Lose Weight Or Will It Only Lighten Your Wallet?
Verdict: Crud
The Modius is a device you stick on your head for 45 minutes a day.…
Is The SCORKL Diving Cylinder Thousands Of Diving Accidents Waiting To Happen?
Verdict: Crud
The SCORKL gives you up to ten minutes of air in a convenient diving cylinder.…
The Amabrush Brushes Your Teeth In Ten Seconds
Verdict: Crud
Pop the Amabrush into your mouth, push a button and ten seconds later your teeth…
Magible Is A Cross-Device Charging Cable
Verdict: Crud
Magible is a cross-device charging and data transfer cable. It also offers USB On The…
The Torch M1 Is A Cycling Helmet With Integrated Lighting
This bicycle helmet looks good and provides ample light for nighttime cycling, off- and on…
This Coffee Cup Lid Comes With A Built-In Stirring Paddle
Stir your on-the-go coffee with the lid.
The Cauldryn Is A Travel Mug That Boils Or Keeps Your Drink Warm Using An Element
If you like your coffee warm long after you’ve poured it into your travel mug,…
The Simpresso Is A Portable Espresso Maker That Makes Real Espresso And Takes Nespresso Capsules
Verdict: Cool
With the Simpresso espresso maker you can have your favourite blend of coffee anywhere, anytime.
Five Tips To Help Protect You From Scams On Crowdfunding Sites Like Kickstarter and Indiegogo
Don’t just toss your money at crowdfunding projects. First do a few background checks.
The Scrubba Is A Portable Washing Machine For Travellers
Verdict: Cool
This easy-to-use tool takes the stink out of travellers.
Cinch Makes A Range Of Durable Pop Up Tents, Including A Four Man Behemoth
Verdict: Cream
Pop up tents have never been thought of as a serious camping accessory, until now…
Is Fuze The Future Of Payment Or Another Smart Card Set To Fail?
The Fuze Card received more than 4300% of their funding on Indiegogo. People love it.…
The Crua Hybrid Is A Tent, Hammock, Air Mattress And Sleeping Bag, All In One
Verdict: Cool
Want to sleep like a baby when you’re camping? The Hybrid is the tent for…
The VAGO Is A Portable Suction Device For Compression Packing
Verdict: Crud
The VAGO portable suction device for compression bags helps you make the most of your…
Zungle Sunglasses Deliver Sound Via Bone Conduction Speakers
Verdict: Crud
A pair of sunglasses that allows you to listen to music or speak on a…
Skinners Shoe Socks Are Off-Road Socks
Skinners shoe socks are vegan-friendly off-road socks.
The Mini Plaster Hand Works Like A Camera Tripod But Fits Inside Your Pocket
The Mini Plaster Hand ia a third, more stable hand that takes awesome photos. And…
The G-RO Carry-On Bag Features Wheels That Handle Any Terrain
The G-RO carry-on bag features oversized wheels that go anywhere. But there’s more to this…
The TINY1 Is A Tiny Astrophotography Camera That Takes Selfies Too
Want to take beautiful pics of the stars? Try the TINY1 astrophotography camera.
The Pilot Earpiece Aims To Bring you Real-Time Translation
The Pilot earpiece translates foreign languages on the fly. This is a must-have for travellers…
Nine Excuses To Own The Lever Gear Toolcard
Verdict: Cool
The Lever Gear Toolcard gives you 40 tools in one, in the size of a…
The Baubax Travel Jacket Comes With More Pockets Than A Room Full Of Magicians
The Baubax jacket is the perfect jacket for travellers and lets you carry your whole…
The Flens Boosts Your Mobile Phone’s Flash Up To Ten Times
Don’t ever be afraid to take pictures in the dark again. Use the Flens to…
The Bobby Is A Secure Backpack Fit For Secret Agents
The Bobby backpack is a secure backpack that’ll keep your mind off being robbed.
The Spooly Is A Metre Plus Charging Cable That You Can Carry On Your Key Chain
Verdict: Crud
The Spooly is a highly portable, highly flexible charging cable.
BioLite Makes Eco-Friendly Camping Products That Run On Sticks And Cook And Charge Things
Verdict: Cool
BioLite makes eco-friendly camping stoves that cooks and charges, portable solar panels and rechargeable camp…
The Temperfect Travel Mug Keeps Your Coffee At The Perfect Temperature, From First Sip To Last
The Joeveo Temperfect makes your hot beverage’s temperature drop to a manageable level and keeps…
The Ockel Sirius A Is A Smartphone Sized Computer With Desktop Power
Verdict: Cool
The Sirius A is a gorgeous six inch touch screen 64-bit Windows 10 tablet with…
The Pocket Tripod Is A Mobile Phone Tripod That Fits Inside Your Wallet
Verdict: Cool
The Pocket Tripod is a foldable stand for your mobile phone. It’s a great tool…
The Aster Cycling Backpack Makes You Look Like A Moving Christmas Tree
Verdict: Crud
If this backpack doesn’t make you visible enough when you’re cycling in traffic, nothing will.
The Maxeri Is A Tactical EDC Pocket Knife That Fits Inside Your Coin Pocket
Verdict: Crud
At 80 mm open length, this micro EDC knife is small enough to fit inside…
The UrbaNext Motorised Bicycle Wheel Turns Any Two Wheeled Sweat Factory Into An Ebike
Verdict: Crud
UrbaNext is a motorised wheel that runs off a battery and turns your ordinary bicycle…
The Flash Ebike Focuses On Safety And Security
Verdict: Cool
The Flash is a beautiful electric bicycle with amazing built in security and safety measures.
The Jelly 4G Smartphone Fits Inside Your Coin Pocket
The Jelly 4G smartphone is perfect for you if you want the power of a…
The Arsenal Camera Assistant Is Your Personal Ansel Adams
Verdict: Cool
Arsenal Camera Assistant gives you total control of your photography—even improves your photography—all from your…
The KnifeRobot Is A Fully Automated Desktop Knife Sharpener
KnifeRobot’s patented CNC knife sharpener, the Auto Sharp, looks like a great tool. If you…
The WindTamer Is A Tabletop Cooking Tent That Keeps Out Wind And Rain
Verdict: Cool
The WindTamer is a little tent for your outdoor cooking device. It keeps the wind…