Lukla Endeavour- Outerwear for the 21st Century Adventurer
A project in Cincinnati, OH by Lukla000days
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Last Updated: April 8 @ 12:45 -0400 GMT
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Latest News
Additional Colors Update-- URGENT FOR MALE BACKERS
April 8th - via: kickstarter.com
Hi, All! With just 2 Hours left in Lukla's Campaign, results for the additional colors are in! Both genders will have the option of the black Endeavour. For women, the second color option will be graphite grey. For men, backers have cast their... (Read More)
Miami students' startup snags $319K on Kickstarter
April 8th - via: cincinnati.com
CINCINNATI, OH - Michael Markesbery and Massimiliano "Max" Squire met on a sixth grade field trip to King's Island while students at Indian Hill. Since then, they've climbed mountains together, even run with the bulls in Spain. (Read More)
MORE COLORS!!
April 7th - via: kickstarter.com
Hi, Kickstarter buddies! We're closing in on just ONE DAY LEFT in our campaign and we have just surpassed the $300,000 funding goal! Woohoo! What does this mean?Each gender gets an additional color BEYOND the black with grey highlights. How do we... (Read More)
Grey & Black Colors
April 4th - via: kickstarter.com
This post is for backers only. Please visit Kickstarter.com and log in to read. (Read More)
Holiday Special: National Walk in the Park Day!
March 30th - via: kickstarter.com
Backers & future backers, Today is a great national Holiday: National Walk in the Park Day! What does this mean? We are offering 100 jackets at a special price of $300. Get outside. Go on an Adventure. And Pledge for an Endeavour Jacket. -The... (Read More)
Color vs. Waterproofing Survey Results!!
March 30th - via: kickstarter.com
Hi, backers! Survey results are in: 461 Lukla supporters cast their votes. Of those 461… 8 (1.74%) had no preference 58 (12.58%) were in favor of additional colors 395 (85.68%) were in favor of additional waterproofing So what does this... (Read More)
XXL & XXXL Sizes
March 28th - via: kickstarter.com
Backers & Future backers, Great news! After much debate with manufacturers & per request of several backers, Men's XXL & XXXL sizes are now available to ALL! To order an XXL or XXXL Endeavour, you must pledge an additional $15. This... (Read More)
IMPORTANT SURVEY: Color vs Waterproofing
March 24th - via: kickstarter.com
Hi, Friends! With many wondering if we will surpass the $300,000 stretch goal mark, there has been much discussion recently about which is more important-- additional colors or additional waterproofing. As it currently stands, the $200,000 stretch... (Read More)
Stretch Goal Update #2
March 23rd - via: kickstarter.com
Kickstarter buddies! Awesome news-- The new stretch goals are POSTED!! $300,000 for Additional H20 Proofing (28,000 mm) $350,000 for BOTH Men's XXL & Men's XXXL Sizes This can all be seen in the brand new stretch goal visual on our Kickstarter... (Read More)
Stretch goal update #1
March 20th - via: kickstarter.com
Hi, Kickstarter friends! Good news! Survey results are in: We WILL be offering additional add-ons as stretch goals. (75% were in favor of add-ons with the potential risk of moving back delivery date) The top three stretch goals, in order of... (Read More)
Very important: ADD-ON SURVEY, as promised!
March 13th - via: kickstarter.com
Hi again, Kickstarter buddies! We have reached our first stretch goal!! Colors galore for all! After due consideration, we have moved the voting for colors closer to the end of the campaign so future backers can participate in the color decisions.... (Read More)
Manufacturing update
March 13th - via: kickstarter.com
Hi, Friends! There has been much discussion recently about jacket add-ons-- a more waterproof coating (28,000 mm), additional sizes (Mens XXL, Mens XXXL, and Women's XS), among other great suggestions. Most add-ons will cost us more money and... (Read More)
You asked for more, so we gave you more!
March 11th - via: kickstarter.com
Hi Kickstarter! After the incredible demand, we've added a second $550 pledge for TWO Endeavour jackets! Thank you! The Lukla Team (Read More)
Sizing Chart Update
March 11th - via: kickstarter.com
Hi, Backers! There has been some recent confusion about the sizing chart that we would like to put to rest. The old sizing chart showed the garment measurements that a manufacturer uses to build the jacket, not the body measurements a wearer uses to... (Read More)
WE HAVE LIFTOFF (astronaut pun)!!! 100% funded
March 11th - via: kickstarter.com
Hi, Kickstarter buddies! Because of you, the Lukla Endeavour was completely funded in under 48 hours!! Thank you, thank you, thank you. It is a beautiful thing to see so many people believing in us and our product. You may be wondering, how can... (Read More)
Miami U. students reach Kickstarter goal in 48 hours
March 11th - via: cincinnati.com
CINCINNATI, OH - Miami University seniors Michael Markesbery and Rithvik Venna thought the second day of their Kickstarter campaign for high-tech outerwear jackets would have calmed down enough to study for a big test on Wednesday. (Read More)
Half way there!!
March 10th - via: kickstarter.com
Dear Backers, WOW!! We're writing you to let you know one thing: YOU. ARE. AWESOME. You helped Lukla raise over $50,000 in under 36 hours! Thank you so, so much! We made this 30-second video from Lukla HQ to thank you. Check it out on our Facebook... (Read More)
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