HoverGlide: World’s First Floating Backpack
A project in Strafford, PA by Lightning Packs000days
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Reduce impact forces of walking or running by up to 86% with one of the biggest backpack innovations in decades!
Backers: 511
Average Pledge Per Backer: $482
Funded: $246,065 of $75,000
Dates: Sep 18th -> Oct 28th (40 days)
Project By: Lightning Packs
Backers: 511
Average Pledge Per Backer: $482
Funded: $246,065 of $75,000
Dates: Sep 18th -> Oct 28th (40 days)
Project By: Lightning Packs
$246,065
current pledge level
Last Updated: October 28 @ 12:01 -0400 GMT
328%
of goal
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Latest News
Testing the World's First Floating Backpack
August 15th - via: outsideonline.com
The HoverGlide is connected to its frame by a pair of tensioned bungee cords that allow it to slide up and down on your back. The idea is that, as you bounce up and down while walking or running, the pack itself stays nearly stationary, reducing the vertical forces on your body by more than 80 percent and conserving energy. (Read More)
Join Us On Kickstarter Live Tomorrow! 
October 25th - via: kickstarter.com
Join us tomorrow at 12 PM EST for our Kickstarter Live event! Ask the experts your most burning questions, watch a live demo, and more! JOIN US LIVE! If you haven't already, make sure you share HoverGlide with your friends and family so that they... (Read More)
ONLY 4 DAYS LEFT!!!!
October 23rd - via: kickstarter.com
We’re going LIVE on Kickstarter! Join us on Friday, October 26 at 12 PM EST for a live demo of the HoverGlide and a Q&A with the team! CLICK HERE TO GO THE KICKSTARTER LIVE EVENT PAGE There are only 4 days left in our Kickstarter campaign... (Read More)
How Can Something Heavier LOWER Forces On Your Body?
October 18th - via: kickstarter.com
Hello all! One question that keeps popping up in the HoverGlide community is about the weight of the packs and how that impacts performance. We thought we’d take the opportunity to address it in an update so we can answer everyone at once. ... (Read More)
300% Funded!
October 11th - via: kickstarter.com
Thanks to you, we’re already way over our goal and climbing! Some of you enquired as to exactly how the HoverGlide’s SLT (Suspended Load Technology ) works, so we responded with a video. We’d like to introduce you to some other fine products... (Read More)
HoverGlide on CBS Philadelphia
October 4th - via: kickstarter.com
We are happy to share that our local CBS station came to our lab and spoke to the team about HoverGlide. Not only did the reporter (Pat Gallen) see the pack, but he gave it a test run as well. Check out the video below to see his reaction! There is... (Read More)
100% Funded!
September 18th - via: kickstarter.com
Wow! Thank you so much for the overwhelming response to our Kickstarter. We hit our first milestone (100%) in about 4 hours! Your support makes us feel like we’re Rocky on top of the steps! (Fun fact: We actually filmed on the actual steps that... (Read More)
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