Bike to Work Backpack for Fearless Commuters

A project in Holland, MI by GrüneStrasse Backpack Co.
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All-weather backpacks for Bike To Work professionals who demand Simplicity, Organization, and Protection
Backers: 223
Average Pledge Per Backer: $183

Funded: $40,728 of $36,563
Dates: Jan 21st -> Feb 10th (20 days)
Project By: GrüneStrasse Backpack Co.
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Latest News

Cycling Turtle and Bike to Work Movement Win the Race!

February 6th - via: kickstarter.com
Hello (Shell)backers! I have two great pieces of news to pass to you.  First, we have met our funding goal of $36,563 and are continuing to add backers!!  This means our project is now 100% funded and we officially begin the process of backpack... (Read More)

Slow and Steady Shellback Poised to Win the Race

February 4th - via: kickstarter.com
Greetings (Shell)Backers, With 6 days remaining in our Kickstarter Campaign, we are less than $5,000 from our very ambitious goal.  With the exception of a big Day 1, we have steadily added backers, averaging around $1300 dollars a day pretty... (Read More)

Biking to Work Increases Lifespan

January 30th - via: kickstarter.com
Greetings (Shell)Backers!   If you needed any confirmation of your outstanding investment in the Shellback Bike to Work backpack, see the enclosed report on the effects of biking instead of driving.  Bottom Line:  Biking to work reduces mortality... (Read More)

Teaspoons of Change: Week 1

January 28th - via: kickstarter.com
Hey Shellbackers, after 1 week we're doing great.  We're 1/3 done and over 1/2 funded.  Here's our Challenge for Week 2:  Get ONE other person to back this project.  It can be done.  Many people are on the fence and all they need is a little... (Read More)

New Reward Added--Early Turtle TRIPLE!

January 24th - via: kickstarter.com
Hi Shellbackers, I had two requests in the same day to purchase THREE Shellbacks, so I created a new Rewards category called the Early Turtle gets the worm TRIPLE.  Backers now have the option for one, two, three, or five backpacks in a single... (Read More)

Does the Fear of Forgetting Something At Home Prevent you from Biking to Work?

January 23rd - via: kickstarter.com
Hi Shellbackers, I get it.  I am one of the most absent-minded people I know.  As I kid I lost glasses, wallets, watches and retainers (eventually found that in a model ship!).  I overcame that with checklists and putting everything in its own... (Read More)

Accessory Compartment Interior View

January 22nd - via: kickstarter.com
Hi Shellbackers, I've received some questions regarding the functionality of the Accessory Compartment--the compartment where you store you toiletries, accessories, underwear, towel, etc.   Since we had our testers review the prototype, we've... (Read More)

New Reward Category Added--Cycling Turtle MULTI

January 22nd - via: kickstarter.com
Cycling Turtle MULTI Hi Shellbackers!  I received a number of emails asking how potential backers can buy more than 2 backpacks.   If you don't know, you can only back once for each email address, so getting more than 2 backpacks could prove... (Read More)

Teaspoons of Change

January 22nd - via: kickstarter.com
You'll need an HTML5 capable browser to see this content. Play Replay with sound Play with sound 00:00 00:00 22 January Wow, what a great first day!  30 backers from 7 countries supported the Bike to Work Movement and bringing the Shellback to... (Read More)

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