kickstarter of the week

Kickstarter of the Week: DragonSkyn

October 12, 2017 // 0 Comments

We should all use rollers a bit more, right? I mean, I know I should be loosening up my calves and hamstrings, but I just don’t do it enough. Some of reasons behind lacking in this department is due to being busy, but another significant [read more...]

Kickstarter of the Week: M.C. Hammie

May 14, 2017 // 0 Comments

If you look in the trunk of my car right now, you will see a lot of things. As someone who tries to be prepared for the situations where I just grab the kids and go on an adventure, my car is always stocked with items, as well as other functional [read more...]

Kickstarter of the Week: SWIICK (The All Weather Hoodie)

April 16, 2017 // 0 Comments

If I could live in hoodies, I probably would. There is just something comforting about the hooded top – something that (at least for me) harkens back to middle and high school – when this was my apparel of choice. While we sometimes wore [read more...]

Kickstarter of the Week: Wiivv Custom Fit Sandals

April 9, 2017 // 0 Comments

After having the chance to try out both 3/4 length and full length custom fit insoles from Wiivv Wearables, and being very impressed with both products, I’m excited about the upcoming release of Wiivv Custom Fit Sandals. I have to admit I’ve [read more...]

Kickstarter of the Week: The Tahquitz Pack and Cabrillo Dry Bag -by BE Outfitter

March 19, 2017 // 0 Comments

If there is one thing that every Oregonian needs, it is a nice mid-size bag. I feel that the majority of us take in some excursions, both urban and rural, and are in need of a bag to pack running gear, extra clothes, healthy snacks, water, [read more...]

Kickstarter of the Week: Ninji Sports – Cycling gear for the people

January 31, 2017 // 0 Comments

I have done one duathlon and one triathlon in my life so far. I am far from the world’s most knowledgeable on cycling in general, but I have historically found it hard to make a full leap into cycling, at least partly because of the cost. In [read more...]

Kickstarter of the Week: MojiHeat Roller

December 18, 2016 // 0 Comments

It’s pretty common to see runners hand-in-hand with their rollers. It seems that there are so many on the p market righ now, from skinny rolling ones to larger foam ones with grooves, ridges, and bumps. Many runners swear by them and, though I [read more...]

Kickstarter of the Week: Peak to Plateau – Yak Baselayers

November 27, 2016 // 0 Comments

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 [read more...]

Kickstarter of the Week: The Undercover

November 20, 2016 // 0 Comments

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 [read more...]

Kickstarter of the Week: NOVEL SUPPLY CO.

November 9, 2016 // 0 Comments

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 [read more...]

HICKIES: Never Tie Your Sneakers Again (and Kickstarter information)

October 27, 2016 // 0 Comments

Product: HICKIES Responsive Lacing System Company: HICKIES.com Price: $14.99-$17.99 Description: HICKIES responsive lacing system is made from a memory-fit elastomer that moves with your feet while providing the comfort and stability to keep you one [read more...]

Kickstarter of the Week: JP Towel – The World’s First Self-cleaning Towel

September 18, 2016 // 0 Comments

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, [read more...]

Kickstarter of the Week: Lagoa Swimwear

September 4, 2016 // 0 Comments

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! [read more...]

Kickstarter of the Week: Eletrunks Underwear

August 21, 2016 // 0 Comments

Product: Eletrunks Location: New York, New York End Date: September 2, 2016 Pledge Goal: $1,211 ($35,000 goal) Current Pledges: $18 This is truly a post for men. Women, be warned that you may be confused by the rest of this post, but this is a [read more...]

Kickstarter of the Week: Kachula 2.0 – Multi-use Adventure Blanket

August 17, 2016 // 0 Comments

Product: Kachula 2.0 by Coalatree Location: Salt Lake City, Utah End Date: August 31, 2016 Pledge Goal: $71,338 committed to $15,000 goal (WILL BE FUNDED) Current Pledges: $50 Yes, this is the second Kickstarter of the Week, but when I stumbled [read more...]

Kickstarter of the Week: Fireside Audiobox (support a local company & add something awesome to your next relay)

August 14, 2016 // 0 Comments

Product: Fireside Audiobox Location: Bend, OR End Date: August 26, 2016 Pledge Goal: $26,069 (goal of $35,000) Current Pledges: $349 Our newest Kickstarter of the Week would be a sweet addition to next year’s running and camping season, [read more...]

Kickstarter of the Week: WoodShirt

August 11, 2016 // 0 Comments

Product: WoodShirt by WIJLD Location: Wuppertol, Germany End Date: August 19, 2016 Pledge Goal: $16,409 (already funded at over $13,367) Current Pledges: $22/women’s tee and $29 men’s tee Our newest Kickstarter of the Week is already [read more...]

Kickstarter of the Week: TrueREVO shorts

August 2, 2016 // 0 Comments

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 [read more...]

Kickstarter of the Week: Skinners Footwear

July 17, 2016 // 0 Comments

Product: Skinners Footwear Location: Chicago, IL (made in Europe) End Date: Thursday, July 21st Pledge Goal: $10,000 (already funded at over $480,000) Running shoes are great (unless you’re into that barefoot running craze), but let’s [read more...]

Kickstarter of the Week: Omversion shorts

July 10, 2016 // 0 Comments

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 [read more...]

Kickstarter of the Week: DU/ER performance denim

July 4, 2016 // 0 Comments

Product: DU/ER performance denim Location: New York, New York End Date: Friday, July 11th Pledge Goal: $219,000 of $50,000 (Funded) It’s summer and the weather is heating up. And while that generally means shorts weather all the way around, I [read more...]

Kickstarter of the Week: AMMO Athletic

June 28, 2016 // 0 Comments

AMMO Athletic Product: AMMO Loaded BaseLayer Short and 3/4 Tight This week’s Kickstarter of the Week just launched today! We reached out to the creators of AMMO Athletic and asked for some feedback as to how they got started and the benefits [read more...]

Kickstarter of the Week: Wu & Y Art on Activewear Shorts

June 26, 2016 // 0 Comments

Product: Wu & Y Activewear Shorts by Eric Wu Location: Brooklyn, New York End Date: Friday, July 1st Pledge Goal: $5,000 (Funded) These are shorts for anyone looking to add some color and creativity to their wardrobe. Life is too short to [read more...]

Kickstarter of the Week: Audibility Customs Custom-Fit Headphones

June 5, 2016 // 0 Comments

Product: Audibility Customs Custom-Fit Headphones Location: Portland, OR Kickstarter End Date: June 17, 2016 Current Pledge: $14,557 of $10,000 (Funded!) As someone who is always listening to music, both at work and while running, I have been [read more...]

Kickstarter of the Week: AthletesInsight sunglasses (PLEDGE EARLY FOR $15!!)

May 30, 2016 // 0 Comments

It looks like the sun and heat will be returning this week, which means that running sunglasses are a necessity. Back in March, we highlighted a pair of shades from AthletesInsight. Kelly had this to say: Are they worth this price? Yes, [read more...]

Kickstarter of the Week revisited: Four Athletics (LIVE Website and DISCOUNT)

May 21, 2016 // 0 Comments

Back in December 2015, we did a Kickstarter of the Week feature on Four Athletics. Their campaign ended up being a success and since that time, they have been moving forward as a company and recently launched their NEW website! Here is a reminder of [read more...]