Peak to Plateau is a new company based in New Zealand making baselayers and outdoor clothing with Yak wool sourced from the Tibetan Plateau. Today they launched a crowdfunding campaign on Kickstarter for their three newest products – the Kailash 1/4 Zip long sleeve, Nomad Crew long sleeve, and Namtso Tee. Reaching their goal of $50000 will enable them to complete a full scale manufacturing run and launch their products around the world.
Product: The Undercover Company: The Undress, inc. Location: San Diego, CA Pledge Goal: $11,000 ($55,878 currently pledged – WILL BE FUNDED 11/29/16) Current Pledges: $50 – $225 The Undercover is the world’s first portable changing room that also converts into a backpack. Change clothes anytime, anywhere – FAST!
Product: NOVEL SUPPLY CO. Location: Vancouver, BC Pledge Goal: $7,455 Current Pledges: $8 for postcard, $11 for print, $27 for growler, $36 for tank top, $40 for tee A Kickstarter campaign with a tagline of, “Conscious apparel that’s inspired by spontaneous West Coast adventures, good vibes and urban living” seemed too good to pass up on delivering to our readers on Run Oregon. Follow that up with a descriptor of “We love weekend adventures to cozy cabins, exploring the…
Product: The Adventure Mat Company: Adventure Mat Location: Boulder, CO Pledge Goal: $7,000 (WILL BE FUNDED) Current Pledges: $25 How many times have you arrived at a campground, trailhead or ski resort only to find yourself at the back of the car doing a balancing act on top of your shoes while you try to change into your gear without getting your feet dirty or wet?
Product: Gastown Jacket Company: Strongbody Location: Vancouver, Canada Pledge Goal: Just launched Current Pledges: $99 We came across Strongbody a few weeks ago and really liked the stuff they were doing with their activewear line. We will be doing a review in the upcoming weeks on some of their shorts and tops, but they mentioned that they are completing a Kickstarter for their newest product – the Gastown Jacket. This top looks really solid and perfectly complements a…
Product: ActiCool Location: Montreal, Canada End Date: October 27, 2016 Pledge Goal: $5,480 ($3,766 goal) WILL BE FUNDED Current Pledges: $29 Whether it’s caused by a high heat work environment, induced by vigorous exercise, or simply due to brutally hot weather conditions, we’ve all experienced the effects heat stress. It’s not pleasant. More importantly, it’s not good for you. NASA’s heat stress report CR-1205 (1) found that temperatures over 80°F have a marked NEGATIVE effect on both the…
Product: JP Towel (website) Location: Edmonton, AB, Canada End Date: October 3, 2016 Pledge Goal: $14,118 ($15,292 goal) Current Pledges: $30 for hand towel, $75 for bath towel We’ve all been there – pulling out a towel at the gym, in the locker room, or after a run and just being DISGUSTED with what comes out of your bag. Even after utilizing a towel, sometimes I get home and pull it out to put in the washer, and it just…
Product: Lagoa Swimwear Location: Los Angeles, California End Date: Friday, September 23rd Pledge Goal: $5,000 (Current Pledge $1,976) WILL BE FUNDED Description: A zip pocket – Keep your valuables safe in the zipper pocket. Problem solved! Seamless – Our suits fit like a second skin eliminating the feeling of elastic digging into your skin. Adjustable – The tops have adjustable straps to ensure a perfect fit for your body. Cool design – Our designs are…
Product: TrueREVO Smart Performance Shorts Location: San Francisco, CA End Date: September 17, 2016 Pledge Goal: $15,259 (already funded at over $10,000) Current Pledges: $35/pair; Shorts and tee for $51 Our newest Kickstarter of the Week is already funded with over a month and half left on their campaign. It’s not surprise that these affordable running shorts from TrueREVO are getting support from the Kickstarter community.
Product: Omversion shorts Location: Phoenix, AZ End Date: Friday, July 20th Pledge Goal: $5,225 of $21,220 (Funded) Not all shorts are made the same. As someone who has run in basketball shorts for the majority of his running life, I appreciate shorts – from technical and lightweight versions to longer ones. Today’s Kickstarter of the Week are yoga-inspired shorts from Omversion.
