For those crazy days (or nights) when even microwaving pasta is too much of a hassle, OneBowl offers the solution of cooking, straining and even eating all in one bowl. The dishwasher-safe kitchen helper has a built in strainer, so when the nuking process is done, all that’s necessary is to twist, let it drain, top with one’s choice of seasonings, and eat. Although, a built-in cooling mechanism might be nice so that tongues don’t get burned. And perhaps also some type of built in auto-feed so that utensils and self-feeding aren’t necessary. For $16, early bird backers get one product, with an expected delivery of August 2014.
Author: Ross Rubin
What if it were possible to listen to music on a personal gadget without the hassle of earbud wires getting tangled or kinked? With Earin, that idea is a reality. The two earbuds function as Bluetooth headphones that feature balanced armature speakers. These are the same type of speakers used in professional in-ear monitors and hearing-aides, so the best sound experience is offered without a great deal of power consumption. The wireless earbuds are rechargeable when stored in their capsule. For £79, early bird backers get one set with an expected delivery of January 2015. The earbuds are expected to retail for £159.
Ever wonder what would happen if someone were to cross a punching bag with a roll of salami? And what if the idea were packaged as a tool that would sharpen defensive techniques? Dinners all across the land would leap from kitchen tables and throw a punch at unsuspecting mouths in self-defense. But seriously, The Jester is not intended to be a joke to those looking for sharpen their hand-to-hand combat skills. The item works through the use of the boxer’s the kinetic energy, providing an unpredictable counterattack that makes that roll of salami seem to have a mind of its own. For $30 backers can expect to start throwing better punches beginning in January 2015.
It takes time, can be painful to sensitive gums, and is just plain boring. So goes the argument against flossing. That’s why Gummy Floss decided to add a string of color and a few lines of flavor to motivate kids (and adults) to floss and brush daily. Medical grade silicone rubber makes for a soft, smooth and flexible floss that reduces bleeding and is more comfortable. For $15, backers get two bags of Gummy Floss, which equals 20 gummies.
Well, at least it’s not another solar powered cooler. But the Anywhere-Fridge and SolarCooler can’t satisfy that all important element of good music at an outdoor event. Boombox Cooler doubles as beverage chiller and music to which guests can chill. And since it’s built for the great outdoors, it not only easily reaches 103Db to overpower the sound of rolling beach waves and public hubbub, but it’s also water resistant, will function for about 10 hours, holds up to 90 cans, and has a host of other perks. Early bird backers can start singing along for $229, with an expected delivery of December 2014.
Exercising just got a new focus. Besides being good for one’s health, it is now a means for charging phones, tablets and other wireless devices. Go Kin hooks up the user via a couple of wires that stretch from either a fanny pack or backpack and attach to ankles via ankle bracelets. So when the user is wired and goes for a walk, their wireless devices can be charged anytime, anywhere; whether in the great outdoors, concrete jungle, or in the suburbs. For $295 CAD, backers get the fanny pack version with an expected delivery of November, 2014.
The fascination with drawing in the air and the 3d effect that makes art seem to come to life has been an amazing journey. From the not so distant days of heated plastic and 3Doodler, to the slimmed down Lix pen that could function with either heated or cooled plastic, to today’s CreoPop that is wireless and uses only cooled plastic, it’s been an exciting development. So how does this wireless art tool allow the user to create their masterpieces? By the use of photopolymers that are solidified using UV light. This means there is no bad smell, and that there are a multitude of color options available, some of which even glow in the dark. For $89 plus $15 for shipping, backers get a starter kit and expected delivery of March 2015.
Photography enthusiasts who like to whip out their iPhone camera when on wilderness excursions or outdoor adventures will appreciate the C-Lens experience. These little gadgets let phone photographers capture still life magnified up to 10 times its actual size. Of course, it works for other items one finds in nature, too. So taking photos or videos of creepy crawlies and grossing out friends and family is now possible not only when visiting with them, but also by posting it on their social networking sites. The iPhone photo lenses fit all iPhones and work with nearly any case. For $35, backers get one set with an expected delivery of October 2015.
What to do with wet clothes when camping in the great outdoors on an extended stay? While tree branches or packing a clothesline are options, The Clothes Tree offers a cleaner option than a branch and doesn’t require clothespins. The heavy-duty plastic and fiberglass coat rack type contraption is portable, so when the family gets home, it can be put back in the kids’ rooms in the hopes that maybe, just maybe, they will actually hang up their own clothes without having to be told someday. In the meantime, for $55 parents can build it and then insist that the kids hang up their clothes on it. Expected delivery is August 2015.
What tool takes a good camping trip and makes it great? A quality camping saw, of course! Boreal21 is a folding bow saw that takes some of the complication out of finding wood for a fabulous campfire. While searching may still be necessary, cutting through those larger pieces so that they can be more easily brought back to camp and used for fuel just got a little easier. The 21 inch blade even comes with the option of a case so gear doesn’t get damaged when in transit and for easy toting. For $77, early bird backers get multiple blade options with an expected delivery of November 2014.