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The VSSL Zombie – Fighting The Undead Horde With A Bouquet Of Flowers

Wednesday, October 15th, 2014

Back in August, we featured a product called the VSSL. It is an LED flashlight with a large handle that is used as a survival canister.

The project is currently on Kickstarter with 8 days left to go. Originally, one of the configurations was a Zombie themed VSSL which would have included a spike head attachment. As it turns out, Kickstarter has a “no-weapons” policy, and forced the project team to remove that particular configuration from the offerings. Here is how they responded:

The Zombie VSSL features a black exterior, and comes with a dual mode LED flashlight, oil filled compass, surgical mask, and bouquet of flowers attachment head. Why (re)kill the undead when you can court them, right?

www.kickstarter.com/projects/toddweimer/vssl-outdoor-utility-tools

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GoKnuckles On Kickstarter

Sunday, September 28th, 2014

GoKnuckles is a project on Kickstarter to produce a hand-held mount shaped like a pair of brass knuckles for the GoPro Hero series of cameras. The final product will be made of injection molded rubberized plastic and will be available in Blue and Orange. On the GoKnuckles mount, the Hero camera can be mounted facing either direction, allowing for dexterous filming of yourself and others.

www.kickstarter.com/projects/astroworx/goknuckles-for-your-gopro-hero-camera

Tags: GoPro, Kickstarter
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US ARMY Playing Cards On Kickstarter

Wednesday, September 24th, 2014

The US ARMY Playing Cards are the first in a series of US Military-themed playing cards designed by illustrator and playing card designer Jackson Robinson. This initial offering is officially licensed by the U.S. Army, and consists of four individual decks: 1910 Army, Premium Army, Black Ops, and Black Ops Display.

The deck shown above, for example, is the Army 1910 deck, a Kings Wild re-imagining of the original 1910 Russell & Morgan ARMY NAVY 303 playing deck. The campaign has officially reached its goal, however there is still plenty of time to own one or more of these commemorative card decks.

www.kickstarter.com/projects/1722808047/us-army-playing-cards

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The Filmography Of Guns On Kickstarter

Monday, September 15th, 2014

The ‘Filmography of Guns’ is a project by Cathryn Lavery to create a print that features 115 individual illustrations of iconic guns – real and fantastic – in television and film, featured on a single, large print.

In addition to the print, an in-depth book featuring all 115 guns is also being offered.

This project has already reached its baseline funding goal, however you can still donate to secure a print, book, or reach the higher stretch goals for even greater rewards such as the custom collector book plate.

www.kickstarter.com/projects/cathryn/the-filmography-of-guns

Tags: Kickstarter
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Tuuli Armor Tornado Protection On Indiegogo

Saturday, September 13th, 2014

TUULI ARMOR Tornado Shield from Dustin Storm on Vimeo.

Tulli Armor is billed as the world’s first affordable, mobile, and puncture-resistant tornado protection for individuals and families. Made from layer of ballistic nylon and padding, the Tulli Armor Tornado Shield has been tested to protect against various projectiles such as wood, metal rods, and glass at speed at and above 200mph.

www.indiegogo.com/projects/tuuli-armor-tornado-protection

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T100 Underwater Thruster On Kickstarter

Monday, August 25th, 2014

BlueRobotics’ T100 Underwater Thruster is in, their words, “an efficient, rugged, affordable underwater thruster to propel the future of marine robotics and ocean exploration.” Designed specifically for marine robotics, the T100 is made of UV resistant polycarbonate injection molded plastic along with plastic bearings, aluminum, and stainless steel making it perfect for ocean use. The propeller and nozzle provides efficient thrust of over five pounds, while active water cooling keeps the motor from overheating.

Key Features

– Efficient brushless electric motor
– Compact design that fits in any project
– Strong and UV resistant polycarbonate plastic
– No enclosed pressure cavities to handle extreme pressures
– High-performance plastic bearings that don’t corrode
– Comes with clockwise and counter-clockwise propellers to counter torque
– Versatile mounting options for use on almost anything
– Rugged cable with polyurethane pressure-extruded jacket

The T100 is designed for makers and hobbyists, students and schools, and professional users alike. It has already made its funding goal on Kickstarter, although there’s still plenty of time to support the project and take advantage of the backer rewards.

www.kickstarter.com/projects/847478159/the-t100-a-game-changing-underwater-thruster

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Primer Projects: Fight Crime On Kickstarter

Saturday, August 23rd, 2014

The ‘Fight Crime Shoot Back’ patch is a project on Kickstarter by Primer Projects, a designer who is looking to create high-quality, well-designed goods for the modern shooting sports enthusiast. Made from soft 3D PVC, the finalized patch will be 3.25 x 2.5″ and will feature Velcro hook backing. Primer Projects has partnered with PA-based Combat-Swag to produce the patch, so it’ll be 100% designed and made in the USA.

I’m really liking the clean aesthetics of this initial work and hope to see more from Primer Projects soon.

You can fund the project here: www.kickstarter.com/projects/1913447232/primer-projects-fight-crime

Tags: Kickstarter, Primer Projects
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Titanium Cartridge-Shaped Whiskey Stones On Kickstarter

Thursday, August 21st, 2014

There’s a Kickstarter up right now for cartridge-shaped whiskey stones. These particular whiskey stones, or ‘bourbon bullets’ are CNC machined from Grade 23 titanium to specs close to a 45 ACP cartridge. They’re longer and larger in diameter, so they won’t actually fit into a firearm. Four fishes will be available: Polished, Matte Bead Blasted, and Flame Anodized, with the fourth finish, Bronze Anodized, a Kickstarter exclusive for ‘JMB (John Moses Browning) Class Connoisseur backers.

The project creators are also offering a ‘chill caddy’ which offers a conveinent medium by which the stones can be chilled in a freezer or ice box.

This project has been fully backed, however there is still 9 days to go before funding closes, so if you’re looking to secure your own bourbon bullets then there’s still time to pledge.

www.kickstarter.com/projects/1775320714/titanium-whiskey-stones

Tags: Kickstarter
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HOBOROLL: The Essential Stuff Sack For Life’s Adventures

Wednesday, July 9th, 2014

HOBOROLL is a project currently up on Kickstarter. Made from 30D siliconized nylon, the HOBOROLL features 5 compartments which allow for easy separation of items. An additional internal zippered pocket allows for secure storage of smaller items such as keys, ID cards, etc. It opens up from both ends and secures using anodized aluminum fasteners in addition to a drawstring with high draft collar.

www.kickstarter.com/projects/266879788/hoborolltm-the-essential-stuff-sack-for-lifes-adve

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AirDog: World’s First Auto-follow Action Sports Drone

Friday, June 20th, 2014

AirDog is a quadcoptor equipped with a GoPro camera designed to follow the operator. The operator achieves this by wearing a specialized ‘AirLeash’, a device that tracks movement and sends control commands to the AirDog unit. The AirDog was developed for Action Sports such as surfing or motocross, to further sports videography. It’s currently up for funding on Kickstarter, where it has already exceeded its funding goal.

www.kickstarter.com/projects/airdog/airdog-worlds-first-auto-follow-action-sports-dron

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KLAX

Tuesday, June 3rd, 2014

KLAX is a multitool axe head currently up for funding on Kickstarter. The KLAX is made from steel plate (or titanium) cut with a water jet and machined. Most models attach to a handle using a clamp system. The most advanced model includes the following tools:

– Five wrenches
– Hex bit driver
– Lanyard hole
– Carabiner
– Axe blade
– Scraper
– Hammer
– Ruler

Tags: Kickstarter
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Ammo-BOSS: Gunner’s Mate 12 Gauge Shotgun Shell Dispenser

Friday, May 30th, 2014

Ammo-Boss’ Gunner’s Mate 12 Gauge Shotgun Shell dispenser is a ambidextrous retention device designed to hold up to eight 12 gauge shotshells. A forward sloping top allows easy access to the thumb sweep area, which is enlarged for gloved operation. An integrated belt clip is sized for heavy belts, or attachment to PALS webbing. Currently up for funding on Indiegogo.

www.indiegogo.com/projects/ammo-boss-gunner-s-mate-12-gauge-shotgun-shell-dispenser

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Sabertron: Foam Swords With Electronic Scoring

Tuesday, May 27th, 2014

Think laser tag, but with foam swords, and you have a pretty good idea with Sabertron is all about. Sabertron employs an accelerometer to detect when and what the sword has impacted. Wireless communication between blades shares this information, which in turn tells the blade when a player has lost health, measured by LED light strips on the handle. The core of the blade is made of ultra-durable polycarbonate plastic, being near indestructible while weighing less than a pound with the foam blade cover. Currently up for funding on Kickstarter, they’ve (unsurprisingly) already reached their goal, but contributing opens up special deals and pricing as usual.

www.kickstarter.com/projects/levelup/sabertron-foam-swords-with-electronic-scoring

Tags: Kickstarter
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Bullet Casing Valve Stem Covers

Sunday, May 25th, 2014

Bullet Casing Valve Stem Covers are currently up for funding on Kickstarter. Made from spent .40 cal casings, they are outfitted with standard 4.3″ x 3″ x .05 stem caps to fit most common vehicles tires. The final product will be available in Silver or Gold tone, with backers having the option of color.

www.kickstarter.com/projects/976873592/bullet-casing-valve-stem-covers

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The World’s First Sleeping Bag Hammock – Bison Bag

Friday, May 23rd, 2014

The Bison Bag is a combination sleeping bag and hammock currently up for funding on Kickstarter. The Bison Bag is made from 170T polyester with a pu coating. Rated for 55 degrees, the filling is polyester microfiber 220gsm. The final product will come with nylon cord and carabiners for mounting.

https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/lanceistough/the-worlds-first-sleeping-bag-hammock-bison-bag

Tags: Kickstarter
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Aesent – The World’s Most Comfortable Tent

Monday, March 24th, 2014

Aescent is a company that currently has a project up on Kickstarter: ‘The World’s Most Comfortable Tent’. The ‘World’s Most Comfortable Tent’ is a 4-man domed tent with an integrated 6-inch inflatable base attached via zipper access. The inflatable base is designed using an intertwining system of tubes, which limits the ability of air to be unevenly displaced, unlike traditional air mattresses built using a bladder-like construction. The tent is also designed so that it can be used without the mattress, for such times when weight conservation is a must. The tent is still in the prototype phase, and the finalized design is planned to include the addition of internal storage pockets and high-grade aluminum tent poles.

www.kickstarter.com/projects/1976028877/aesent-the-worlds-most-comfortable-tent

Tags: Ascent, Kickstarter
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Zipmount For GoPro

Wednesday, January 1st, 2014

Featuring an injection-molded body made from PC/ABS, a closed cell foam base, and an open ended M5 hex nut, the Zipmount is a simple yet effective mounting solution for GoPro series cameras. All that is required is a zip tie to secure it to any number of compatible surfaces. Two zip ties can even be used to mount it at a 45 degree angle.

www.kickstarter.com/projects/1185345209/zipmount-a-simple-gopro-mounting-solution

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