Escpade 3.0 – World’s Most Functional Toiletry Bag! Kickstarter Review

Intro

Hello, Kickstarter backers and curious visitors — this is Jason from KickstartNew, bringing you a fresh spotlight on an intriguing travel gear project: Escpade 3.0 – the World’s Most Functional Toiletry Bag. If you’re someone who travels often and struggles with keeping toiletries organized, this campaign claims to offer a new standard. In this post, I’ll walk you through why you might want to back it, what risks to watch out for, how reliable the team seems, and finally whether it’s a project worth your pledge.

Why should I back this project?

1. Highly functional, travel-friendly design
   The Escpade 3.0 is built to lay flat, hang anywhere, and provide compartmentalized storage so your essentials don’t shift during transit.
   It also includes TSA-friendly detachable pockets and waterproof or water-resistant materials to prevent leaks.

2. Compact yet expandable
   Even though it’s intended to be compact, the bag uses an expandable three-way zipper mesh pocket, letting you open it fully and gain better access to contents.
   So you can stow bulkier bottles without compromising on flatness or portability.

3. Good market traction / funding momentum
   The campaign is already past its funding goal (as of now, it is “Funded – In Progress”)
   This suggests there is real interest. Also, high backing suggests more resources will go into production, quality, and delivery.

4. Travelers’ appeal & usability
   For frequent travelers, business people, digital nomads, and others who need to carry toiletries in carry-on luggage, the promise of “organized, leak-safe, hangable, compact” is a strong selling point. The campaign emphasizes features like multiple elastic pockets, compactness, and TSA compatibility.

What are the potential drawbacks you should consider when you back it?

1. Prototype vs. final production performance
   What looks great in a prototype may not translate perfectly in mass production. Water resistance may degrade, materials may be substituted, or stitching/zipper robustness might differ.

2. Delays and fulfillment risk
   Many hardware / gear projects experience delays—due to manufacturing, shipping, customs, etc. Even though this one is now “Funded – In Progress,” there’s no guarantee timelines will be met.

3. Cost of shipping / import duties
   Depending on where you live, the shipping cost (and potential import taxes) may add significantly to your effective price. Many Kickstarter projects under-price shipping or overlook international fees.

4. Limited variations / flexibility
   The design may not be ideal for all users — e.g. if you carry huge bottles regularly, or nonstandard items that don’t conform to built-in compartments, you could find it limiting.

5. Durability over long term
   Continuous bending, exposure to water, or rough airport handling might degrade zippers, seams, or waterproof coatings. Early backers may be more exposed if the design is untested at scale.

The reliability of the project

1. Funding success and backing engagement
   As of the latest update, the project has exceeded its original goal and has attracted a substantial number of backers.
   This often indicates at least sufficient preorders to proceed.

2. Public updates and transparency
   The campaign has posted updates and engaged through the Kickstarter “Posts” feature.
   Transparent communication is a positive sign—if they keep updating backers about manufacturing, delays, and risks, that enhances trust.

3. Track record / prior versions
   The campaign mentions “after the success of Escapade 1.0 and 2.0, with over 20,000 bags sold in 30+ countries.”
   Having prior versions suggests the team has experience in production and logistics, which is a good indicator.

4. Reasonable funding goal relative to scope
   The initial goal is fairly modest (US $5,000).
   While a modest goal doesn’t guarantee quality, it suggests they might not be overreaching initially. Their stretch funding levels are higher, which gives them room to improve.

5. BackerKit management and campaign status
   The campaign is integrated with BackerKit (pledge manager) and is listed as “Funded – In Progress,” which is standard for well-organized Kickstarter hardware campaigns.

Conclusion