Honu: NASA-Inspired Cooling Backpack for Hot Weather

A project in Honolulu, HI by 19°N
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Feel up to 20°F cooler with the Honu cooling backpack. Designed specifically for activity in hot environments.
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Backers: 82
Average Pledge Per Backer: $318

Funded: $26,041 of $15,000
Dates: Aug 24th -> Sep 24th (31 days)
Project By: 19°N
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Latest News

Last Day for Honu Kickstarter

September 23rd - via: kickstarter.com
We only have 1 day left on Kickstarter! Thanks to everyone that's supported us this far. We love hearing from you and partnering to bring Honu into production. Excited to finish strong! See you on the other side, Jimmie + The team   (Read More)

Just 3 days left to grab a Honu

September 20th - via: kickstarter.com
Hello! We're just 3 days away from finishing our Kickstarter and are so excited to begin production of the Honu Active cooling pack. Thanks so much for supporting us over this time and we're excited to finish strong. We've also been getting great... (Read More)

Halfway Through Updates!

September 10th - via: kickstarter.com
Hi everyone, thanks for your continued support to bring Honu to life. We’ve been receiving great feedback for potential features to include in the pack and are working with the manufacturer to see what can be implemented before we begin full... (Read More)

Honu is fully funded!

September 1st - via: kickstarter.com
A huge thanks to everyone who's supported the Honu active cooling pack. As of last night, we're fully funded and excited to see how far we can take this campaign together.  We're thrilled that we'll be able to bring this new climate adaptation... (Read More)

Backpack Keeps Hikers Cool With ‘Nano-Polymer’ Tubes

August 26th - via: gearjunkie.com
Need a backpack to beat the (ever-increasing) heat? 19°N Hawai’i builds a climate change solution right into its new Honu Cooling Pack. Created by a team in Hawai’i, the pack carries 60 feet of patented active-cooling tubing in the small day pack. It helps wearers stay cool by passing cold fluid over the wearer’s chest. (Read More)

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