When Crowdfunding Goes Right
Former Kickstarter Products We Still Love Today
Eight of the coolest crowdfunded products that are doing well for themselves years later.
Orbitkey Nest Desk Organizer + Wireless Charger [Kickstarter]
A sort of miniature valet tray for your workspace, with some tricks hidden up its sleeve.
The Wood Fire Experience, Redesigned
Review: The New Tiki Fire Pit
With its high-end build quality, design, and ease of use, this fire pit — now on Kickstarter — is top-of-the line and it shows.
“Pizza Puzzles” by Stellar Factory [Kickstarter]
Cheesy, challenging, and cooperative jigsaw puzzles from the studio that brought you Ravine and Spaceteam.
The Sketchnote Ideabook [Kickstarter]
The sketchbook designed for sketchnoters.
Pakt Travel Coffee Kit
Contains all the components of the classic pour-over brewing method in one compact, durable package — including an electric kettle.
Letterfolk “Tile Mat” Customizable Doormat [Kickstarter]
A beautiful, functional, customizable mat with removable hexagon tiles that allow for endless designs and personalization.
Xeric “Trappist-1 NASA Edition” Automatic Watches [Kickstarter]
Are you a total space nerd? This NASA-backed watch is made for you.
Nomad Joe “Voyager” Collapsible Electric Gooseneck Kettle [Kickstarter]
Conveniently makes coffee or tea and then collapses down for travel or compact storage.
Studio Neat “Mark One: Apollo 11” Limited-Edition Space Pen
A stainless steel, PVD coated version of the Mark One, only available through an 8-day Kickstarter campaign.
The “uKeg Nitro” Cold Brew Coffee Maker [Kickstarter]
The first integrated at-home nitro cold brew coffee maker and dispenser for the perfect at-home experience.
BoltHub USB-C Hub for iPad Pro [Kickstarter]
The world’s first “invisible” USB-C hub for iPad Pro.
The Travel Tripod by Peak Design [Kickstarter]
A full-featured professional tripod that packs down to the size of water bottle.
Mininch “Spinner Drive” Screwdriver [Kickstarter — Funded]
Make easy torque adjustments with this tool’s ergonomic spinner wheel and smooth ball bearing.
Hillside Industries “Meridian” Backpack & Messenger Bag
This convertible bag lets you instantly switch styles by dropping a shoulder strap or putting another on…without taking the bag off.
The “Side Kick” Collapsible Laptop Charger Winder [Kickstarter]
A little pop-out plate that sticks to the side of your charger and gives you a place to wind your cable around.
Sphero RVR Programmable Robot [Kickstarter]
Drive, program, and customize out of the box. Make, build, and expand with third-party hardware.
SwitchPod — The Minimal, Versatile, Handheld Tripod [Kickstarter]
A tripod created specifically for vloggers, invented by Pat Flynn and Caleb Wojcik.
‘Epic Space Adventure: Europa Excursion’ by Andrew Rader [Kickstarter]
The third book in a fun series that presents modern science and astronomy in a way that’s easy for kids of all ages to understand.
“Toucheys” Meditation Balls [Kickstarter]
This interesting take on Baoding balls aims to help you ease anxiety, increase mindfulness, and improve your grip.