New Pack on Kickstarter: Klymit Splash 25

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Weight: 21oz not bad for a dry bag

Could be a spectacular failure in scrub. Nasty sharp pointy scrub… Cheers

Maybe, maybe not. Other Klymit products I've used have been rather tough, and videos show packs taking abuse. Just in case, they have come with a patch kit. It is e.reasonable to think this one will, as well, or at least one will be available.

"Kickstarter announcements do not include a BPL-specific DEAL and do not qualify for listing." per Roger So what about it Roger?

Is it the manufacturers of the product behind that particular Kickstarter that can't post in Gear Deals? My understanding is if it's a member pointing out a potential deal then its okay.

The way it is written is not so clear. Maybe if they ran these things past the BPL editor…

As noted in the Index for Gear Deals – "Kickstarter announcements do not include a BPL-specific DEAL and do not qualify for listing. "On the other hand, if you are reporting on what could be a good deal you have seen somewhere else, not connected in any way to you, that is usually OK." In this case it is not a Kickstarter sponsor doing the posting. It is someone alerting the community to a non-specific deal. I think the intent is to limit commercial blasting, and to allow unaffiliated eagle-eyes to post opportunities.

Well fine I guess I am curious as to why an established company needs to resort to crowd funding

In general, I hate the crowdfunding model. There's no protection at all for the consumer. Even larger projects are way to small for a class action lawsuit if the project fails to deliver. I'd never touch one of these things for an unknown startup. Even if I love the product, I'd prefer to wait and pay the slightly higher price when it's in production. However, for a small but established company, I think it's not a bad model. The company gets to gauge interest in a new product and take firm preorders. The reduction in risk may mean that small companies can develop creative new products at reasonable prices. There's still risk for the consumer – a dishonest company that's in financial trouble may be looking for cash to keep afloat. But an established small company is less risky than am unknown startup.

Just too many examples right here on BPL of fraud has left a bad taste. If you can't get funding through conventional means, perhaps there IS an issue. Well enough drift from me. It is your money. Spend it how you wish.

Kickpocket. Anyone got any snake oil for sale?