Sometimes a person comes up with a great idea, a whole bunch of people invest a lot of money into it -- and it just ends up being a huge bust. But we're not just talking about post-National Treasure Nicolas Cage movies, we're talking about crowdfunded projects, through sites like Kickstarter and Indiegogo. And while, yes, there have been some duds, there are some great success stories as well. So we've culled together a list of awesome crowdfunded products that might just make sense for your life, all for your perusal here.
Okay, so this first one isn't exactly crowdfunded, but it is a Shark Tank success story so we couldn't resist including it. Also, it's just a hilarious picture, right? The viral hit IllumiBowl 2.0 uses a motion-activated light-ring inside your toilet bowl to softly illuminate your bathroom so you can hit the target at 2 AM without having to blind yourself with that brutal bathroom light.
Buy here: Go in peace for $12.99, reduced from $14.99.
2. Bomber Barrel Duffel Bag Complete Set
Meet Kickstarter's most funded bag ever: the Bomber Barrel Duffel Bag. Made out of premium weather-resistant materials, this unique bag will keep all your stuff organized with its effective, efficient design. Plus, you get a travel bag to keep your smaller items with you where you need them.
Buy here: Make packing easy for $69.99, 65% off the usual price of $200.
3. LuminAid PackLite Inflatable & USB Lanterns
Lovers of the great outdoors need these LuminAid PackLite Inflatable & USB Lanterns: highly efficiency and environmentally friendly, they recharge by either solar power or USB, and provide 75 lumens of light for up to 24 hours. Extra bonus: not only are they weatherproof, they even float.
Buy here: Ideal for emergencies, camping trips, or emergency camping trips -- get it for $19.99.
4. HUDWAY Glass Heads-Up Navigation Display
You'll never want to stare at your tiny phone screen for navigation again after you use the HUDWAY Glass Heads-Up Navigation Display. This innovative, crystal clear glass pane works with any mobile device to deliver navigation on a screen you can see on poor and high visibility days. It reflects right onto your windshield so you don't have to take your eyes off the road to navigate.
Buy here: Stay safe on the road for $49.95.
5. Bragi Dash Truly Wireless Smart Earphones
The Bragi Dash have all other wireless earbuds beat: these bad boys are smart. Load up to 1,000 songs to these buds so you never have to bring your phone with you to the gym -- and they'll even track your workouts via the free Bragi app. Want to listen to your music while you swim? No problem: they're waterproof by up to a meter.
Buy here: Music player and activity tracker in one $192 package, reduced from $299.
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