One of the best things about websites like Kickstarter is that anyone can create and manufacture original designs and sell them to the public. What’s unfortunate about websites like Kickstarter is that they allow anyone to create and manufacture their original designs and sell them to the public. The result: a mix of ingenious (often sustainably and USA-produced merchandise) and, well, some other things.
The Good: Insect-Repelling Clothing
No one wants to constantly apply bug spray during a workout in the park or just grilling in the backyard. But with Zika and Lyme Disease, now’s the time to adopt a “better safe than sorry” mentality when you head outside. The company NoBu.gs has the solution: its clothing containing Permethrin, which is odorless and repels ticks, flies, mosquitoes, ants, and midges. Plus, the anti-microbial apparel offers 50+ UV protection, and the bug-repellent properties last more than 70 washes.
The Weird: Unicorn Coat
It's no Dude Romper, but if you're looking for a colorful and wildly impractical unicorn coat that even comes with a horn of your choice, Buffoonery Factory LLC has you covered. The coat features a detachable hood “in case you need to wear it in a more formal setting.” For around $200, you can get this customized piece of magical outerwear, complete with a rainbow tail. What a steal.
The Good: Underwear, Improved
“No more sweaty balls” is the promise of this new, sustainably sourced underwear. With fabric that claims to be three times softer and 50 percent more absorbent than cotton, JoeyWears’ Micro Modal Air fabric is both breathable and antimicrobial. The underwear's JoeyPouch design even reduces friction, making it ideal for those hot summer days.
The Weird: MrMiSocki
MrMiSocki has set out to jazz up your drawer with colorful sock characters that come with the comic book of their lives. Yup, socks with their own comic book. The company is currently producing the second volume of the sock series, which tells the story of a sock mafia run by the Sockoni family. If the the reading material isn't enough to get you to buy a pair, MrMiSocki socks are touted as “probably the most comfortable socks ever.”
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The Good: Bobby Bizz Anti-Theft Backpack
For guys on the go, this bag features USB charging, anti-cut fabric, and a shockproof design. Add hidden zippers and an integrated anti-theft lock, and you’ve got the perfect backpack for work, travel, and commuting. Not your style? You can't go wrong with a classic messenger bag.
The Weird: Strain Wars: The Apparel
What started as a video game idea—a cast of characters, inspired by strains of cannabis, battle to the death— has morphed into a franchise of memorabilia. While the video game is currently still in production, you can showcase your love of all things 420 with an array of hoodies, backpacks, and mugs featuring the characters.
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