Amazon Launchpad is Amazon’s version of a start-up marketplace. It offers a combination of the unique innovation of start-ups with the ease and infrastructure of Amazon. The result is that you, dear friends, can shop to your heart’s content for products that you’d have a hard time finding anywhere else.
So instead of buying from big brands all the time, take a chance on one of these awesome startup products, and rest easy in the knowledge that they all still have that Amazon guarantee of quality. Just click on through, enjoy your new gear and remember that you’re helping a small business grow.
eero Home WiFi System
This isn’t just a router. This replaces your router. And it does it by blanketing your entire home in that sweet, sweet WiFi. Basically, you just plug in one eero (they come in packs of three) for every 1,000 square feet, and you’re all set. You don’t have to worry about your signal being weak anywhere because it’s renewed throughout the house. Plus, it can handle speeds of up to 1GB, so speed should never be a factor. It’s a little pricey, but imagine never having to deal with router issues again.
nonda ZUS Smart Car Charger with Car Locator App
These days, you pretty much need a charger in your car, and this particular charger has a smart detection system which identifies your device and sends it the fastest charge possible. But, wait, there’s more! It also comes with an app for your phone so that you can find your car after it’s parked in some massive lot at a concert or festival, or if, you know, it gets jacked.
1MORE Triple Driver In-Ear Headphones
These earbuds contain three separate drivers, each designed to add an extra layer of realism to your listening experience. It’s basically the closest you can come to having a live concert playing directly in your brain. It’s compatible for both Android and Apple devices too.
Sun King Pico Portable Solar Lantern
This portable lantern is solar powered and can give over 70 hours of light off of a single charge, which is especially handy if you have to go off the grid for a while. Or if, you know, you simply don’t want to have to carry a bunch of batteries around. This is perfect for camping.
PicoBrew Zymatic
Look, this one is not going to be something you just pick up on a whim. It’s way too expensive for that. But, if you’re at all serious about getting into the home brewing game, this is a must-have, as it’s billed as the world’s first all-grain brewing appliance, and can make up to two and a half gallons of beer per batch. So, if you’re planning on brewing beer, this machine will take a lot of the work out of it for you, and if your brew takes off, the machine will have more than paid for itself.
Awair Air Quality Monitor
If you have a health issue (emphysema, COPD, etc.) that makes breathing good, clean air a literal life or death issue, or if you simply want to make sure you aren’t breathing in the exhaust from that Indian restaurant down the street, this air monitor may very well save your life. It tracks all the various toxins as well as the oxygen levels in the air and combines everything to give you a personalized report, full of tips and insights, on what you need to do to make your environment perfect just for you.
InstaFire Eco-Friendly Granulated Bulk Fire Starter
Look man, sometimes you just need to start a fire. Whether you’re camping in the woods and it won’t stop raining or if your Beavis and just want to torch a few frogs, this two gallon bucket full of wood, volcanic rock and paraffin wax, is specially designed to make sure you can get that fire going. Just sprinkle some of this, get a spark, and you’ve got an instant fire. It will work in snow and rain, wind and all around shit weather, which is exactly when you need a fire, you know? And best of all, it’s safe and completely non-toxic, so you don’t have to worry about your lungs being turned to stone.
Meural Canvas
This innovative product is a 27” HD screen which allows you to display classic and famous works of art without actually having to buy them. And when you get tired of one painting, you can just download another one, as the company behind this offers a library of over 30,000 works of art. This is the future, friends.
SkaterTrainer 2.0
Don’t think of these as training wheels for your skateboard, because that would be lame. Instead, think of them as tools that keep your wheels from rolling so that you can practice all sorts of tricks without having to worry about your board dipping out on you.
Bluesmart One Smart Luggage
This innovative bit of technology allows you to track your luggage no matter where it is in the world, which anyone who’s ever lost their luggage knows is a godsend. But it’s more than just a tracker app. It’s a full suitcase which can be remote locked and comes complete with USB ports so that you can charge your devices while you’re stuck in an airport. Again, this is the future, friends.
Connect Charlie CHARLIE
The Connect Charlie is a 12 in 1 power adapter, with 9 USB ports and 3 power outlets so that you can charge an entire family’s worth of devices all at once. This one pretty much sells itself, no?
Vector Watch Luna Smartwatch
The problem with most smartwatches is that they don’t look like a watch, you know? They’re not something that you’re going to wear in a business meeting or to a fancy dinner. But this watch offers all the features of a smartwatch and combines them with a classic, elegant look which is fully customizable. This is the smartwatch we’ve all been waiting for.
Nomad Wallet with Built-in Battery and Lightning Cable for iPhone
Wallets and phones – along with your keys, these represent the holy trinity of modern gear that you have to have on you at all times. This ingenious wallet allows you to ditch your charger and use the wallet to directly charge your phone. It’s a little too specific perhaps – it only works with an iPhone 6 or 6s, but for anyone who has one, this is a potential lifesaver, not to mention space saver. It’s no thicker than an average wallet, so no one will even know it’s there.
Muke Shuttr Selfie Remote
Look, forget about the “selfie” part of this for a moment. This is a remote camera shutter, which allows you to take pictures with your phone or device (it’s compatible with virtually every system) without needing to hold the damn thing in your hand at just the right angle. Plus, it works for selfies for when you want to take the perfect dong or butt pic.
Go Outfitters Apex Camping Shelter/Hammock Tarp
This versatile product can be used as a camping shelter or as a hammock, depending on your needs. Lounge in the hammock all day and then pull it down and set it up as a camping shelter at night. Plus, every time you buy one of these, one person in need is given water for an entire year.
Quad Lock Bike Mount Kit for iPhone 6/6s
This bike mount kit is perfect for anyone who uses their iPhone as an interactive fitness app. It basically gives your bicycle a command console from which you can work. It’s also good for people who just want to listen to music without having to worry about their phone jangling everywhere while they ride.
TRAKK ARMOR Smart App Enabled Bluetooth LED Light Outdoor Universal Backpack
This versatile backpack gives you all the utility of a normal backpack (it’s good for camping, cycling, climbing and other things that don’t start with the letter ‘c’) but its Bluetooth technology and LED lighting make it both safer and more useful than a “normal” backpack. It comes equipped with USB ports for all your charging needs – especially handy in the outdoors – and that lighting is a godsend for anyone who’s been stuck in a dark forest.
SafeSleeve T-13 Laptop Radiation and Heat Shielding Lap Desk with Mouse Pad and Case
Look, man, your laptop probably won’t fry your testicles with radiation, but… what if it did? This lap desk takes all the worry out of it, as it’s specifically designed to shield you from any EMF radiation. Plus, it keeps your laptop cool while you work, which, let’s face it, is probably more important to many of you.
Carpack Car Organizer
This handy little organizer allows you to strap all your miscellaneous gear into a backpack which then straps to your passenger seat. You just open it up and it’s all right there for you. And then when you’re done, you can unstrap it from your car, and hey, you’ve got a backpack!
Autel Robotics X-Star Premium Drone with 4K Camera
That’s right, a start-up drone. This particular drone comes equipped with a 4K camera, and you can watch the footage live up to 1.2 miles away. Look, I’m not going to tell you how to live. But if the drone life is for you, then you might as well go big, bros. Don’t buy a simple toy. Buy a goddamn X-Star Premium Drone. This is top of the line drone under $1000. Commit to that drone life.