Fire Escape - prepared for everything, escape when necessary

A project in Denver, CO by outdoor element
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Clip it, cut it, turn it, smash it, pop it, spark it, escape it with the fire-starting multitool carabiner inspired by first-responders
Backers: 1929
Average Pledge Per Backer: $43

Funded: $82,929 of $7,350
Dates: Oct 8th -> Nov 15th (39 days)
Project By: outdoor element
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Latest News

We made it thanks to you!

November 15th - via: kickstarter.com
And now the real work begins... First off, a huge thank you to all you backers. You have been fantastic. We appreciate all the comments and the support. Please keep sharing as we will transition to IGG InDemand and will continue to take pre-orders.... (Read More)

Home Stretch (pardon the pun)

November 12th - via: kickstarter.com
Another Stretch Goal Achieved We surpassed 1,500 backers over the weekend and will now be selecting a Fire Department to which we will donate some new Fire Escapes. Thanks a ton for getting us to this point and making this happen. We have one in mind... (Read More)

And the winner is...

November 9th - via: kickstarter.com
Color Survey Results Thanks everyone for your responses to the color survey. I was very pleased with how many of you filled it out. We love the engagement. So, in addition to the Black and Silver, we will also have... (drum roll please)... Aurora... (Read More)

Mike in hometown news

November 6th - via: kickstarter.com
The Mojicas took a trip home to Texas to visit family and happened to score an awesome interview with local media. Click the picture below to read all about Mike and his entrepreneurial journey. Production is rolling along. You can see the actual... (Read More)

Stretch Goal #2

November 3rd - via: kickstarter.com
Stretch Goal #2 has been surpassed. That means we will introduce new color choices for the Fire Escape. CLICK HERE to fill out this quick one-question survey to have a voice in choosing a potential color. We still need to confirm what is possible... (Read More)

Goodbye Fall, Hello Winter

October 29th - via: kickstarter.com
Winter Wonderland Well, I guess it is a wonderland if you don't have to drive in it. We got about 6" of snow at our house yesterday, temps around 20 degrees overnight with more snow hitting this morning as I was taking a friend to the airport (DIA).... (Read More)

Waxed Legs and Marshmallows

October 26th - via: kickstarter.com
Let's have fun with a crowdfunding challenge to help us spread the word and raise awareness for our Fire Escape Kickstarter campaign. Please take on this challenge (no need to be personally invited). Why? Because it's fun and celebrates small... (Read More)

Production proceeding, TSA friendly

October 23rd - via: kickstarter.com
PRODUCTION This is not your ordinary injection mold process! We use a stainless steel alloy and infuse it with polymers (plastic ball bearings). This mixture allows the process to "flow" when heated. Once the part is created, cured, and ejected out... (Read More)

Production Progress

October 18th - via: kickstarter.com
Thanks everyone for all the sharing and help promoting. Much appreciated. We are making great progress with tooling and pre-production. Testing is going well. We are quite pleased. Based on the results thus far, we will most likely rate this for 125... (Read More)

Share and Earn

October 16th - via: kickstarter.com
Hey Backers, We are starting to rock-n-roll and have some great things in the works. We did add a 2x Fire Escape pledge based on several requests for it. So, if you pledged for one, but really wanted two, you can now make the change. Keep in mind you... (Read More)

Stretch Goals anyone?

October 14th - via: kickstarter.com
We are at 274% of goal, over $20k pledged. Way to go backers. We also had some more great news this week. We are getting serious interest in the Fire Escape from many of our current retail partners that carry the Firebiner. That will certainly help... (Read More)

Day one...Funded! In 5 hours!

October 9th - via: kickstarter.com
Woohoo! Happy dance ensuing (but you really don't want to see that, trust me). Thanks for joining us on this journey! We are fully funded, in just 5 hours yesterday, and could not have done it without you. Thank you and much respect.  This pic... (Read More)

Fire Escape EDC multitool $19

October 9th - via: geeky-gadgets.com
Outdoor Element the outdoor adventure and survival gear specialists, has returned to Kickstarter this week to launch their fourth campaign to bring the Fire Escape EDC multitool to life. The multitool has been specifically designed to help you be prepared for almost anything and aid with escape when necessary. (Read More)

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