Knocki Review
Knocki turns any surface into a remote control: tap or knock on it and the device translates that into actions. It raised over US$1.1 million on Kickstarter in 2016 but, after delays, only shipped in April 2019.
Kickstarter
Crowdfunded gadgets backed on Kickstarter, from smart switches and chargers to quirky tools.
Flipper Zero
Flipper Zero is a portable multi-tool for tinkering with radio protocols and access-control systems. It smashed its Kickstarter goal in 2020, raising nearly US$4.9 million. As an early bird, I paid US$119 before shipping was even sorted.
Passport III – 65W Travel Adapter
A fan of Zendure's Passport travel adapters, I own nearly the whole range. When Zendure launched the Passport III on Kickstarter in February 2022, I backed it, pledging US$35 for the Super Early Bird 65W adapter.
HyperJuice 4-in-1 Magnetic Wireless Charger Stand
I backed the HyperJuice 4-in-1 Magnetic Wireless Charger Stand on Kickstarter in June 2021, pledging US$99 as an early bird. COVID delays pushed shipping from September 2021 to March 2022, when it finally arrived.
Sonoff NSPanel Smart Scene Wall Switch Review
I backed the Sonoff NSPanel Smart Scene Wall Switch on Kickstarter in October 2021, paying about S$85 all-in. It was perhaps the fastest Kickstarter to deliver, fully funded within a month and far exceeding Sonoff's goal.
Snactiv – The Snacking Tool
I backed Snactiv on Kickstarter in April 2020 at the Super Early Bird tier for US$18. Despite ongoing COVID, it shipped roughly on time. Snactiv is a clever fusion of tongs and chopsticks for snacking.
Keychron K7
Caught up in the Keychron hype, I immediately backed the Keychron K7 65% Wireless Mechanical Keyboard on Kickstarter. I pledged US$74 for the hot-swap, RGB-backlit, optical version; the project funded in August 2021 with over 5,000 backers.
Revov Tray Box
The Revov Tray Box is a modular box organiser with adjustable dividers and a magnetic rotating tray cover, born as a Kickstarter from Mordeco. As an early bird, I got it for US$52 plus US$6 shipping to Singapore.
KableCard (KC7)
KableCard (KC7) is a Singapore-designed Kickstarter from 2018 that raised over S$456,000. About the size of a credit card but slightly thicker, it's a 6-in-1 multitool combining cables, a wireless charger, SIM kit, and microSD reader.
Peak Design Everyday Sling (5L)
Thanks to the Peak Design Facebook group, I caught a 24-hour B&H Deal Zone sale on the Everyday Sling (5L) in February 2020. Only Black and Ash were available, open-box, but mine arrived like new with full warranty.
HyperJuice 100W GaN USB-C Charger
The HyperJuice 100W GaN USB-C Charger is a four-port charger that began on Kickstarter, raising over US$2.2 million by December 2019. As an early-bird backer I paid US$49, and impressively for Kickstarter, it shipped on time.
GPCA Carabiner
GPCA is a San Francisco Bay Area product firm designing outdoor and adventure gear, the name standing for General Purpose California. I backed their multipurpose GPCA Carabiner on Kickstarter in August 2019.
Spinner Drive
The Spinner Drive is my fourth Kickstarter backing from mininch. It's a compact screwdriver with removable bits and a torque-maximising spinner wheel, which widens the handle's diameter to let you generate more torque without adding bulk.
Wandrd DUO Daypack
The Wandrd DUO Daypack began as a Kickstarter in mid-2019, raising over US$655,000 from 3,574 backers. Having come across Wandrd while researching backpacks, I backed the new pack, pledging at the Super Early Bird tier.
Zhiyun Smooth-Q2
The Zhiyun Smooth-Q2 gimbal began as a Kickstarter that raised over HK$4 million. Of the 56 projects I've backed, it's the only one to arrive on time. I paid around S$163 and received it in October 2019.
Passport Go
The Passport Go is my third Zendure Passport travel adapter, after the Passport and Passport Pro. Like its predecessors, it began on Kickstarter, raising US$271,092 from 5,323 backers, and shipped to me in September 2019.
Zendure SuperTank & SuperPort 4
The Zendure SuperTank & SuperPort 4 began on Kickstarter, raising US$380,943 from 3,293 backers. I pledged at the US$148 bundle level with free shipping to Singapore. Funded in March 2019, it shipped to me that August.
Peak Design Everyday Backpack 20L
The Peak Design Everyday Backpack came from a Kickstarter that raised over US$6.5 million. It comes in 20L and 30L, the 20L retailing for US$259.95 in four colours: Black, Charcoal, Ash, and Tan. I chose Charcoal.
Peak Design Field Pouch
The Peak Design Field Pouch retails for US$39.95, shipped from Hong Kong. It comes in four colours, and I picked Charcoal as the flagship shade, finding Black too dull and Ash and Tan prone to dirt.
Peak Design Leash
Peak Design offers three camera straps, differing by width: Slide for DSLRs, Slide Lite for smaller and mirrorless cameras, and Leash, the slimmest, for compact cameras. All come in Black and Ash; the Leash is the most affordable.
Lulabop Heroclip
The Lulabop Heroclip is a clever rotating, folding hook carabiner for hanging your gear anywhere. Made from aircraft-grade aluminium, composite, and steel, it holds up to 22kg, though it isn't rated for climbing, and weighs just 29g.
Peak Design Tech Pouch
I regretted skipping the Peak Design Tech Pouch on Kickstarter in 2018, when it cost US$48. It now sells for US$59.95 on Amazon plus shipping, while the Singapore retail price is around S$99.
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