(Photo courtesy of HYDAWAY)
After successfully raising $263,086 through a Kickstarter crowdfunding campaign earlier this year, local Bend startup HYDAWAYannounced the official launch of their product. Backers from the crowdfunding campaign will begin receiving their bottles as early as this week.
“I’m incredibly excited that we have officially begun shipping the HYDAWAY collapsible bottle and accessories,” said Niki Singlaub, inventor of the bottle. “It’s been a wild ride, but I’m proud to say we are going to be delivering the crowdfunding rewards and pre-orders in time for the holidays.”
Designed for an active lifestyle, HYDAWAY bottles are reusable water bottles that fold down like an accordion to easily fit in a pocket, backpack or carry on — nearly anywhere. The HYDAWAY bottle eliminates the need for travelers, fitness enthusiasts and parents to buy expensive, disposable plastic water bottles that ultimately end up in landfills.
The HYDAWAY Kickstarter campaign took place in May 2015, and attracted more than 5,700 backers from all over the world. Because of its success, the HYDAWAY campaign ranks within the top one percent of all Kickstarter campaigns in terms of funds raised.
Many supporters have continued to show their enthusiasm for HYDAWAY, even six months after the campaign. “We receive emails and Facebook messages daily from backers and customers who can’t wait to receive and use their new bottles,” says Singlaub. “We are thankful for our instant popularity, and so excited for this next chapter of HYDAWAY.”
HYDAWAY bottles are now available at www.hydawaybottle.com
