BEAN ABOUT ™ | The foldable beanbag that goes anywhere!

A project in Sydney, AU by Vanessa Wright & Andy Audsley
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The Bean About is the evolution of the good old beanbag. Comfortable & supportive like a full size beanbag. Portable like a backpack.
Backers: 125
Average Pledge Per Backer: $223 AUD

Funded: $27,871 AUD of $27,500 AUD
Dates: Jul 8th -> Aug 8th (31 days)
Project By: Vanessa Wright & Andy Audsley
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Latest News

We are 100% funded & over the moon!

August 8th - via: kickstarter.com
THANKS to everyone who has believed in us and this great product! Now we can get to work and we'll keep you posted on our progress as it happens. Here's to YOU! ; )  (Read More)

23 hours to go and feeling confident at 85% funded!

August 7th - via: kickstarter.com
Hi Everyone, This journey we have shared has taken us to a fantastic end! We are very humbled to have had so many great comments on our product and to be where we are today! Andy and I would like to thank each and every one of you for your faith in... (Read More)

Bean About is now at 78% and rising! AMAZING!

August 5th - via: kickstarter.com
We'd like to say another BIG thank you to all the people who have backed our project so far! As a small start up we are proud of how far we've come and purposeful about where we are headed!  Here are a few comments from Ella's list who tested 2 of... (Read More)

We have hit an amazing 68% as we enter our final week!

August 1st - via: kickstarter.com
Thanks to all our steadfast backers! WE ARE GETTING THERE and have an exciting final week planned. Bean About has been meeting and greeting at the Bondi Markets over the weekend where we received some excellent feedback. We also have an independent... (Read More)

Some honest points on how we compare & why we are so passionate about Bean About.

July 23rd - via: kickstarter.com
How Bean About compares with an air catching, inflatable bed. ---------- The Bean About is much lighter and uses a lot less polyester fabric. The Bean About is discrete and easy to use, taking around 4 seconds to put up and you don’t need a windy... (Read More)

Thank you so much we are now 27% funded!

July 23rd - via: kickstarter.com
On this Sunday morning we have a whopping 79 backers and that feel's great! We are working hard and will continue on towards our goal as your support means the world to us. Now for something different... I'll follow this message with a few very... (Read More)

A Message from Mulga the Artist

July 17th - via: kickstarter.com
  An Ode to Julio the Tree Hugging Gorilla Julio was a Gorilla and he was a marvellous chap Whenever he entered a room everyone would stand and clap He achieved a bit of fame in the jungle scene By being the best friend to trees that there had ever... (Read More)

Lovely quote from one of our backers!

July 14th - via: kickstarter.com
Hi Andy!"Done! Just pledged $125 Thanks!! Very excited and I think it'll be incredible for those random strolls around Central Park for me :)" Dewey  (Read More)

Sharing the moment with friends.

July 13th - via: kickstarter.com
We have found the Bean About experience is best shared. It's such an amazing feeling to be relaxing with friends in your own little comfort zones but watch out if you get up as you'll find someone in your place quicker than you can say Jack Flash! So... (Read More)

So far so good!

July 12th - via: kickstarter.com
Hi All, Thanks for your amazing support so far! You guys obviously like your comfort and have GREAT taste! ; ) Thanks so much for backing us and the Bean About! Andy and I will keep you posted.  (Read More)

Kickstart the Bean About: Portable Beanbag in a Backpack for Anyone Everywhere

July 12th - via: mizonews.net
The Bean About project also supports 3 critically endangered species, the Tiger, Mountain Gorilla and Rock Wallaby. (Read More)

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