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SuperStraps: Protect & relieve your back and neck

Created by Katherine Krug

Instantly relieve backpack strain + improve your posture + make your fave backpack ergonomic

Latest Updates from Our Project:

Thu Dec 13 '18 Announcement
almost 6 years ago – Thu, Dec 13, 2018 at 04:14:58 AM

SuperStraps Fam!

 

Happiest of holidays to our favorite peeps! For 24 hours only, we are rolling back prices exclusively for our backers so you can gift SuperStraps at Indiegogo level pricing. That’s just $49 for the most unique gift this holiday season. Visit us at www.superstraps.com and use code INDIEGOGO at checkout.

 

 

Heads up that due to the Christmas rush here’s our current holiday delivery times:

 

USA

Last Day to purchase for Standard Shipping - Dec 14 (24 more hours only!)

Last Day to purchase for 3-Day Shipping - Dec 18

Last Day to purchase for 2-Day Shipping - Dec 19

Last Day to purchase for 1-Day Shipping - Dec 20

International

For our international friends, unfortunately, express shipping is still unavailable at this time. We’ll do our best to make sure that your order will ship within 24 hours of purchase.

 

As we reflect on this year, you were absolutely, without a doubt, the best part. Thank you for giving us the opportunity to build SuperStraps. We learned and grew so much. It was a true dream come true. And we couldn’t have done it with you.

 

From us to you and yours, happiest of holidays, friend!

 

Xo Katherine

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Building the World's Greatest Pants

Our pals (and merino wool experts) Woolly Clothing Company are Kickstarting their Longhaul pants and shorts. Designed from the ground up, the Longhaul uses a proprietary merino wool blend created specifically to deliver comfort, performance, and durability. They aim to create the world's most stylish and versatile merino wool pants and shorts. Grab the last of the Early Birds here.

 

SHIVR-The Ultimate Comfortable Noise Cancelling Headphones
Immersive audiophile sound powered by custom gyroscope| Ultra-comfortable after long-time wearing| Hybrid active noise cancellation. Check them out HERE.

 

DUO: The on-the-go dual screen laptop monitor

Meet DUO -- The completely portable dual-screen laptop accessory that promises to boost your productivity by up to 50% and allows for efficient multitasking. Attach DUO to the back of any laptop, and you’re ready to work wherever you are! To find out more CLICK HERE.

 

The Undress Version 4 - Packable,Transformable & Changeable

After raising $1.2 MILLION via Kickstarter, our friends from the Undress are back with the Undress v4, the dress that literally does EVERYTHING.
Change anywhere, anytime! Change sizes! Change styles and packed with 12 new features! CLICK HERE.

MAYU |Keep Your Water Healthy with a Natural Swirling Motion

MAYU Stream enhances drinking water with a swirling motion that naturally aerates, detoxifies, and improves taste and odor of any water. Whether it’s tap, filtered, reverse osmosis or bottled water.
Inspired by nature, backed by science.

Taste the future of water CLICK HERE.

Fri Nov 16 '18 Announcement
almost 6 years ago – Fri, Nov 16, 2018 at 12:39:39 AM

Hello Wonderfuls!!

We finished shipping SuperStraps on Wednesday! That means you're just days away from receiving your reward if you haven't received it yet (you can grab your tracking # in BackerKit if you missed your shipping email: https://superstraps-protect-relieve-your-back-and-neck.backerkit.com/backer/)—and our 35,000th crowdfunded product that has shipped on time!

Now the fun part: wearing your SuperStraps!!!

Like a pair of really great shoes, SuperStraps takes some time to break in and conform to your body. In our testing, we found it to take 2-7 days. While you won't get weird blisters on your feet, this isn't the fun part. But it's worth it.

Our instructions hit a snag, but here's what you need to know:

  • Put your backpack on and place your right SuperStrap on your right backpack strap. Repeat on the left.
  • The zippers will face each other on the inside of your chest.

On any given day—depending on how much weight is in your backpack, how tight your straps are, what clothes you're wearing, etc.—you'll love wearing SuperStraps higher up or lower down on your shoulders. Adjust until you find the sweet spot.

Here's a quick video that will walk you through all the details:

Our #superstrapsstory competition is underway. This week's winner is Perseus Pang from Singapore:

You could be next. Snap a pic of your SuperStraps or share your adventure on Facebook or Instagram with #SuperStrapsStory to win a $50 gift card this week!

Last up: please share your feedback with us at [email protected]. This is the very first backpack booster known to wo/man and we'd love your help making it better and better.

Hugs, love and all the gratitude. I mean all of it.

Katherine

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Projects We Love

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Nanobag 2.0 & Nanopack -The ultimate 'carry everywhere' bags

Nanobag 2.0 and the Nanopack - The ultimate "carry everywhere" bags

These bags are ultra light, ultra strong and ultra portable. Finally it's convenient to always carry a bag in your pocket. CLICK HERE for more info.

 

World's Most Advanced Insulation: ​LoftTek Adventure Jacket

Ultralight, packable, ready for the harshest weather conditions without sacrificing warmth, performance, or affordability. Click HERE to check it out!

 

MessyWeekend Goggles. Developed and tested by professionals

Great quality ski and snowboard goggles. Designed in Copenhagen and carefully manufactured to see you through all situations! CLICK HERE​​

 

Ekster® 3.0 - The World's Slimmest Smart Wallet

After raising $1M+ last year, Ekster® is back with the first voice-activated smart wallet, compatible with both Alexa and Google Assistant. It offers worldwide traceability, RFID protection, instant card access and is the only smart wallet that is solar-powered. CLICK HERE to learn more.​​

 

KORE TEK BELT

The Most Advanced Belt You'll Ever Wear! CLICK HERE

 

Thu Nov 8 '18 Announcement
almost 6 years ago – Thu, Nov 08, 2018 at 05:07:27 AM

SuperStraps Fam!

We have AMAZING news today. The time has come. What you’ve all been waiting for: SuperStraps are making their way around the world!

If you've shared your address, you're all set. 

If you haven't given us your shipping address, please hop over here ASAP: https://superstraps-protect-relieve-your-back-and-neck.backerkit.com/backer/. We won't be able to ship your reward until you've filled out the shipping survey.

Shipping: What To Expect

1. We will be shipping packages now through November 16th. We have 1,300 packages to prepare and ship. We are working as fast as possible to get them all out the door and into your hands. We won't be able to respond to individual Qs about when in the 8 day window your package will ship, but know that at the latest it's next Friday. 

2. Some packages will have tracking numbers while others will not. We’ve optimized shipping routes and carriers to get them to you as quickly as possible, but unfortunately tracking information is not available for all shipping methods. You’ll get an email as soon as your package leaves the warehouse, and it will have any tracking info available. 

Here are a few recent pics from testing and production. Time to get excited :) 

We’re always here for you if you have any questions at all ([email protected]), and we absolutely cannot WAIT to get your SuperStraps into your hands and on to your backpacks. It's the final countdown.

Love and hugs!

xo Katherine

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Projects We Love 

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Roost: Ideal Ergonomics on Your Laptop. Anywhere.

Over $1M raised on Kickstarter, Roost allows you to work ergonomically on the go. Lightweight and portable, the laptop stand easily fits into your backpack and is great for posture and back pain relief. Get an exclusive 15% off with coupon code BETTERBACK15 at checkout HERE

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Productivity Planner: Beat Procrastination. Get More Done.

The Productivity Planner helps you prioritize and accomplish the vital few tasks that make your day satisfying.  Combined with the Pomodoro Technique to help you avoid distractions, the Productivity Planner assists you to get better work done in less time. Use code PPBACK20 for 20% off the Productivity Planner HERE

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Nebula Capsule II: World’s First Android TV™ Pocket Cinema

720p HD Picture | 100% Brighter | Bigger & Better Sound | 3600+ Apps | USB-C Power Delivery | 1-Second Autofocus | The Google Assistant! CLICK HERE

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UNOBRUSH - Toothbrushing Reimagined

UNOBRUSH™ is the world’s smartest toothbrush that delivers a refreshing clean to your mouth in just 6 seconds! CLICK HERE

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Black Diamond: Custom Molded True Wireless Earphones

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Wed Sep 5 '18 Announcement
about 6 years ago – Wed, Sep 05, 2018 at 10:53:10 PM

What time is it? IT'S SURVEY TIME!!!
 

If this isn't your first rodeo, here's the quickie: this week you'll receive an email from BackerKit with the subject line "Response Needed -- Get your reward for SuperStraps: Protect & relieve your back and neck." Open that up and fill 'er on out.

If this is your first Indiegogo project, scroll on down this email for the what, why and how on your survey.

 

So when is SuperStraps shipping?

Manufacturing is hot underway and we're on track to begin shipping in November!!!!

 

Did the design I voted for win?

 

Guess what? Mine didn't! And that's one of the reasons I love crowdfunding so much. I've held the winning design in my hand and it looks SO AMAZING.

We heard from over 4,000 backers (love you!) and one design emerged as the clear winner, getting 2-5x more votes than the others:

Well done, you!!

 

Survey Details

If this is your first Indiegogo: how exciting!! Indiegogo doesn't provide your shipping information to us; now's your chance to share it. Over the next few days, you'll be receiving an email from BackerKit, the super deluxe Indiegogo survey software that will help us speed up shipping and get complicated pledges sorted out. Here are the details:

Your personal survey will be sent to the email address you use to log in to Indiegogo. Note: If you use Facebook to log in to your Indiegogo account, the BackerKit survey link will be sent to your Facebook email.

You do not need to create a BackerKit account to fill out your survey, just click on the survey link, fill it out, and you’re good to go! You will be able to answer questions about your reward preferences, provide shipping information, and pledge for more “add-ons” if you'd like.

You're able to change your survey responses, add or remove add-ons, or update your shipping information anytime before we lock the surveys down (around September 15th). To make a change, just click on the link in your survey email again or request your survey link under "Lost your survey?" here: http://bit.ly/2wMEFAE (This page will only start working after we send the surveys out.)

It is important to submit your responses as quickly as you can since we need this information to process your rewards.

Just a reminder that you do not have access to your survey link yet, but you'll be getting it soon. And of course feel free to drop us a message if you ever have any questions at all. You can use the Indiegogo messaging app or email Angela or Mary at [email protected]. We are here to make this easy on you.

That's it for now, friends! Sending so much love.

 

xo Katherine

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Projects We Love

These crowdfunding projects caught our eye and we wanted to share the love!

 

The Peak Design Travel Line is a carry-on travel backpack and system of packing tools designed around the idea that no two trips are the same. I had the chance to check out their prototypes and they are INCREDIBLE. This is a project you don't want to miss. Check 'em out HERE

 

 

POLAR SEAL is heated clothing handcrafted with the best and most durable materials. Their jackets heat you up in 10 seconds at the touch of a button. Check ‘em out HERE

 

Total Glue is offering light curing glue is 10x FASTER, fills gaps, and makes clean & precise repairs. CLICK HERE to check it out

 

NanoPen offers the world’s smallest, lightest, indescribible mini EDC pen tool. Waterproof, Fireproof, Small, Tough, and Practical. Check it out HERE
 

Thu Jun 28 '18 Announcement
about 6 years ago – Thu, Jun 28, 2018 at 05:11:42 AM

Hello Lovelies!

 

It's your chance to shape a major design element on SuperStraps. Please step into our design lab and share your opinion!

 

 

It'll take less than a minute :)

 

Here is the link again: https://goo.gl/forms/6v5fBJ2hOE461gEH3

 

Thanks, hugs, love and talk soon!

 

xo Katherine

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Atom, World`s Smallest 4G Rugged SmartPhone

Atom features 2.45 inch TFT LCD display, it also comes with IP 68 certification for Waterproof, dustproof and shockproof. It runs Android 8.1 Oreo and powered by Octa-core CPU, combined with fingerprint scanner, NFC supported and Dual Active 4G SIM cards, perfect for your outdoor adventures, long biz trip and daily use. Click HERE to get the discount NOW!

 

Volterman - World's Most Powerful Smart Wallet

Check out Volterman, the world's Most Powerful smart wallet with built-in

- Powerbank

- Distance Alarm System

- Global GPS Tracking

- Worldwide WiFi Hotspot

- Thief Detection Camera

It's also very slim, lightweight and waterproof!

GET IT HERE.

 

Rymek: Better Choice for Day to Day Typing

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C-REST v2.0 - Relieve Tension & Stress in Neck & Shoulder

In just 10 minutes. As Quickly & Painlessly as possible. Improve your posture! CLICK HERE.
 

SMART BELT 2.0 - The Most Crowdfunded Accessory In History!

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