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- Website: bluffworks.co
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A VIDEO thank you card, plus a deep appreciation for funding me, even though you may not be in the market for a pair of pants.
Estimated delivery: Aug 2012Pledge $25 or more
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WATER BOTTLE - A 27 oz stainless Bluff Works creation by Klean Kanteen, plus the thank you card. (If you want to add the bottle to any other reward level, just add $20).
Estimated delivery: Jul 2012Pledge $70 or more
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ONE pair of Bluffs ($85 retail value) in any color. Includes shipping and an exchange to get the size right, as needed. Please add $10 for international shipping.
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TWO pairs of Bluffs in any color shipped to a single address. Same shipping and exchange as above. Please add $10 for international shipping.
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THREE pairs of Bluffs in any color shipped to a single address. Same shipping and exchange as above. Please add $15 for international shipping on three pairs.
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FOUR pairs of Bluffs in any color shipped to a single address. Same shipping and exchange as above. Please add $15 for international shipping on four pairs.
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BLUFF RESCUE BOX - Find someone in need, and I'll ship them six pairs of pants - consisting of two sizes in each of the three color - plus a prepaid return label. Your guy can keep any three pairs, and send the other three back. Includes a water bottle too. Not available internationally.
Estimated delivery: Sep 2012Pledge $500 or more
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CALL MY BLUFF - Write a challenge or unique journey, and I'll make a short video of how I tackle it in my Bluffs. Will be released on our website with a credit to you. Includes three pairs of pants and a water bottle too.
Estimated delivery: Dec 2012Pledge $1,000 or more
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ANTE UP - Design a challenge or task, and I'll fly in for a weekend to participate in your "bluff" anywhere in the continental US. More reserved pursuits, like painting your house while we talk business ideas work too, but ideally it'd be something full of adventure. (Try not to get me too hurt, or too arrested). I'll bring you three pairs of pants and enough water bottles to keep us hydrated while we tackle whatever you come up with.
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CARTE BLUFF - Rights to order one of everything Bluff Works makes for the next FIVE years. Hopefully, this is lots of cool stuff! Includes shipping and exchanges, as needed. Of course, it starts with the water bottle and three pairs of pants.
Estimated delivery: Sep 2012
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Show older commentsCreator Stefan Loble on May 26
We're adding a second style with hidden zippered pockets for travel. I just posted Update #24 with all the details. Will be sold at www.bluffworks.co soon.
Creator fefrie on May 4
Colour suggestion.
Granite.
I can't quite picture the fabric sample, but just like granite the rock. Not totally white, and not checkered. Speckled?
If not that, then a really light light grey.
Think Miami.
I have the grey pants, and the other colours don't work for me
Plus when summer comes, even grey is too dark.
Creator Stefan Loble on May 3
Brianb_ie: I'm so glad, and that's really nice of you to say.
fefrie: Great review. Thanks for the detailed rundown. No washer in sight sounds good!
The news from here is the second style of a regular khaki style pant with slash pockets is in sampling now. I'll post an update for everybody's feedback when I have a pair to take pics of.
Creator fefrie on April 4
After a long process, I finally have my pants and they are worth the wait! The feel of the pant is definitely technical, but the look from 1 foot or farther is definitley wool (I have the grey version)
I had a problem with ordering sizes. I'm 5'8' 155lbs. I'm considered athletic, but reasonably slender, and when I buy pants, I always buy a 30" waist but the inseam varies from 30" or 32".
I didn't follow the sizing pattern, so I just bought what I considered would be the same in the BW pants. They were too small! The waist was too tight!
So after agonizing on the sizing, and this time measuring my hips WITHOUT pants on at the level where I would usually have my belt level, I measured an actual 31.5". An actual 31.5" means that I wear a size 30" when I buy jeans.
I had an old pair of jeans where I cut out the belt line, and when comparing my jean beltline with the BW pantline, I noticed that the jean waist has a bit of a stretch to it sort of like when you wear jeans that are fresh, and jeans that are old. I noticed on the BW pants, is that they do not stretch or give very much in the waist, so err on the larger size for your fattest days.
Since the 30"W pant was too crazy tight in the waist and butt, I nervously ordered a 32"w since I thought that only one upsize really wouldn't be enough, although I NEVER wear a 32"w anywhere else.
So the 32" waist is a perfect fit! I can pinch an inch in fabric on the thigh which is relaxed enough for me!
The fabric needs to wrinkle out from the packaging (not that bad) and the fabric needs to be washed to relax a bit so they 'wear in' a bit, but I instantly started wearing them, so it will be a couple of weeks before they actually hit the wash!
No sit down crotch wrinkles. This is AMAZING!
Creator Brianb_ie on March 26
I returned my pants for a slightly looser fit and all I can say is the replacements are just perfect! They are comfortable and stylish and of course the wrinkle free(ness) works just like described.
I'm very very pleased and looking forward to more colours coming out soon.
Finally a kickstarter project that has delivered what it set out to do.
Thanks Stefan and team.
Brian
Creator Stefan Loble on March 4
A second guy named Darren just emailed: "I finally received the Bluff pants and they are nothing short of "Amazing!" Just wearing them I noticed a difference right of the bat. The material and fit is very different and I can tell it's great quality and unlike any other pants I've worn". Awesome!
Creator Stefan Loble on February 10
Thanks, Darren. The cut you describe is precisely what I'd like to do next. I'm glad the current version is treating you well and I'll be sure to let you know when the next cut becomes available.
Creator Darren on February 10
Been using my pants for a couple of weeks now and they are good. I would prefer a more relaxed cut with the pockets cut along the side seam. If you ever decide to do another kickstarter with that design I would definitely buy another 3 pairs.
Creator Albin Girardin on January 31
Hi Stefan,
I just received my pants, they look and feel great ! Keep up the good work !
Do you consider making shirts or other pieces of clothing ? I'm sure it would be a hit if you'd aim for the same goals of style, comfort and ease of care as you did for the pants.
Creator Stefan Loble on January 30
Right on, Ed! Wow, little did I know how in demand the blue could be. It will be at the top of our list for the next colors. Thanks!
Creator Ed Hale on January 29
+1 for navy/dark blue here as well!
My experience with the pants have been pretty much the same as everyone else -- my regular dress pants I've always hung up making sure the creases line up and all that. My Bluff Works pants I just threw into a drawer. A couple of weeks later, I took a pair out and put them on and they still looked great.
What has really impressed me is how comfortable they are. After work I usually I can't wait to get home and get into a pair of shorts or comfortable jeans. The other night, when I went to change just before getting into bed, I was surprised to find I was still wearing my Bluff Works pants. Changing into something else after work hadn't even crossed my mind.
Creator Stefan Loble on January 29
Bravo. Thanks, Dan!
Creator laha4902 on January 29
Hi Stefan, I just wanted to leave a comment that your pants were everything I thought they would be and then some. I've gotten more compliments on my two pairs of slacks than I have with all my other slacks combined. I'd also want to +1 fo rthe navy/dark blue :)
Creator Dirk Zwart on January 25
+1 for the navy/dark blue :)
Creator Stefan Loble on January 23
Awesome. Thanks for the feedback. We'll look into the pockets. As we do a traditional chino style, that might help. And we'll put blue officially on the radar. Thanks again. I'm glad they fit you so well!
Creator Celloman on January 21
A bit of a delayed feedback, but I wanted to say that the pants are greats! I love the variety of sizes you offered -- 33x30 is perfect for me (usually I have to go a bit snug at a waist of 32 or a bit loose at 34 with most pants). Nice enough to wear to the office, rugged enough to wear the rest of the day.
A couple of thoughts, if it hasn't been mentioned already:
1. I wish the front pockets were just a bit deeper. I carry most of my stuff in my front pocket (wallet, phone, keys) as I find it easier to keep track of them (and arguably harder to be pickpocked).
2. I'd buy a pair in navy/dark blue in a split second, if the color were available! For now, though, I'll just use the discount to buy another pair of khaki Bluffs. :)
Creator Stefan Loble on January 16
Ugh - just heard from a customer in Germany who received his pants shipped on 12/6. Total of 40 days. Yikes.
Creator Stefan Loble on January 16
Great, Aaron!
I'm thinking focus on the PLAY side, and stay away form the WORK side and you'll be OK! Cheers.
Creator Aaron on January 15
Got my pants yesterday, and rocking out in a pair today. So far I'm loving them! Must be something with the way pants fit me, but my 38s fit like my other pants...and here I was gonna use them to motivate a bit of New Year's weight loss :P
Creator Stefan Loble on January 9
Hi Christopher, they shipped on 12/28.
The first batch of international orders aren't receiving shipment confirmations, but all new orders are. Sorry about that. I expect they will arrive within the next few days. Drop me a line when you get them!
Creator Christopher Desjardins on January 9
I was just wondering if my pants have shipped. They should have shipped over 10 days ago but haven`t received a tracking number or anything saying they shipped yet.
Creator Stefan Loble on January 3
Hi Dan, That size is fully in stock and will ship the same day you order them. I just sent a coupon to you via email.
The vast majority of color and size combinations will be in stock this Friday, which is the same day we'll ship the final Kickstarter orders. Thanks for the note, and I'm glad you love them!
Creator Greg on January 3
I've worn my Bluffs on a number of different occasions so far and still love them. Thinking about ordering another pair (Dark Dark Grey in the same size 33 waist / 32 length).
Do you now approximately when they would be able to ship?
Also, what's this about a coupon? :)
Creator Stefan Loble on January 3
Hi Sharil. Yes, your pair shipped on December 3rd and should have arrived by now. I'll send you a message and we can discuss.
Creator Stefan Loble on January 3
Hi Danny. No but your pair is at the warehouse. I expect they will be received Thursday and ship on either Thursday or Friday of this week. You'll receive a tracking number when they go.
The inventory being received now will enable me to fulfill the remaining Kickstarter orders. That will be a great day!
Creator danny on January 2
still have not received my pants. have they shipped ?
Creator Sharil Abdul Rahman on January 2
Hi Stefan.
Just wondering if my pants have left the building (first time asking that to anybody that's for sure).
I know some of my countrymen have been receiving them.
Cant wait to use abuse and reuse them soon!
Creator Stefan Loble on December 31
Jonathan and Lawrence: I just sent both of you coupons in email.
I loved Jonathan's story of wearing them so many nights in Mexico. Whenever I used to travel before having Bluffs, it drove me crazy to wrinkle my pants after just one dinner. So I'm glad they worked for you.
Lawrence: love that you're in Miri, Malaysia. Sorry on the duties, as we can't alter the market value due to the legal risk.
Thanks for your notes!
Creator Jonathan Clark on December 28
I would love to get a few more pairs, just got back from a trip to Mexico and I wore the pants every night. They still look perfect and fit great.
Can I get hooked up with a coupon too?
Creator Lawrence Wong on December 28
As for the tax issue, it would help many international buyers (who are ordering through your website) if the value of the pants are under-declared. Though some would consider that dishonest..... =P
Creator Lawrence Wong on December 28
Received my Bluff yesterday. Awesome cutting. Love the fit.
I need to get me a few more pairs of these. So...what's this I'm reading about a coupon? =)
Creator Stefan Loble on December 22
Awesome. Dirk! I hope you get lots of kilometers out of them. Thanks for letting me know.
Creator Dirk Zwart on December 22
Received mine 2 days ago in The Netherlands. Fit is great! I like the fabric a lot too. It already survived a very rainy night with lots of traffic and mud pools. Spotless the next day! ;)
Creator Stefan Loble on December 21
Hey Stephen. Best pants? Hot damn, that's amazing!!! I love that you're enjoying them.
They're available now on www.bluffworks.co and anything in stock ships the same day. All colors in your size are available. As a thanks, I'll send you a coupon to take the edge off some extra pairs.
Thanks again!
Creator Stephen Piercey on December 21
Stefan, got my bluff today and WOW! These are the best pants I've even worn, comfortable, fit amazing, and move when I move, no restrictions at all.
I was a little thrown off by the high pockets at first but I'm sure I'll appreciate it when I'm on my bike.
To bad I only ordered two pairs, wanted to test them first but rest assured as soon as you start accepting orders I am going to replace the rest of my pants with the other two colours. Can't wait to rock your brand everywhere I go, keep up the amazing work!
Creator Stefan Loble on December 20
Aw, bummer. Sorry you got hit with taxes. It sounds like some other countries, like Canada have been OK so far. On the upside - I'm glad they fit! Enjoy.
Creator Ching-Ho Lee on December 20
Hi Stefan, got my pants! Delivered in the Netherlands, just a heads up to other backers, i had to pay custom fee unfortunately. But nice looking pants and fit me well!
Creator Stefan Loble on December 18, 2012
Hi Daniel,
I just sent an email to everyone who doesnt have a pair of Bluffs with a shipment of date of:
- All remaining pairs with inseam 28 / 30 / 32 will ship by December 28th
- All remaining pairs with inseam 34 / 36 / 40 will ship by January 4th
I saw them in production in the factory today. Thanks for checking in. This is the last batch of unfulfilled orders, and from here on out we will accumulate the inventory to ship orders the same day they are ordered (or tell you when something is out of stock).
Thanks for checking in. Would love to see what you're baking for the holidays... Stefan
Creator Daniel Rensing on December 18, 2012
Hey Stefan, I was going to shoot you an email but can't find it on my phone. Like the others, wanted to check in to see if I'm one of those 61 pants that didn't ship from the update back on 11/22. Let me know. Thanks!
Creator Stefan Loble on December 17, 2012
Alexander and Rolando - both of your orders are being held up by the light grey being out. Latest they'll ship is Dec 26th, however I have some options to discuss with you and will send both of you emails. Thanks for checking in.
Everyone else - I will message everyone without Bluffs via email tomorrow. And publish a more fun update for all backers after that. Thanks.
Creator rcamp on December 17, 2012
Hey Stefan, Im wondering if my bluff pants were shipped or not, and if the answer is yes if is a tracking number available.
Thanks and i cannot wait anymore to wear it!
Creator RASZI on December 17, 2012
Hi Stefan, do you know when my pants leave the US?
Creator Stefan Loble on December 15, 2012
Hi Danny, Sorry for the trouble. I still need you to check out. I'll resend all of the info. Your coupon code hasn't been used yet. Thanks, Stefan
Creator danny on December 15, 2012
still havent gotten my pants. i chose 38x34
Creator Stefan Loble on December 13, 2012
Hey Robin, Glad they are there! I'll send you a note, and maybe I can make you a deal to send you another pair. I want you to be able to wear them.
Creator Robin on December 13, 2012
Pants landed today :) Ordered the 33x30 on recommendation (as I usually wear 32x30) and they are a slim fit. When I drop a few kg's will be a perfect fit. Cannot wait to rock them!
Creator Stefan Loble on December 12, 2012
Rob / Janardan / and Robin: you guys all shipped on 12/3. Let me know when they arrive!
Aaron: one of your pairs is backordered and holding up the order. I can try to shift something around to release them.
We'll publish a full roster of which orders have shipped and which are waiting on the current production, as international aren't getting shipment confirmations right now.
Creator Rob Taal on December 12, 2012
Hi Stefan, Just curious here. Any idea when the international are going to be shipped? Can't wait to get my hands on them.
Creator Janardan Nathan on December 10, 2012
Comment 201.
Can't wait for my pair of Bluff pants to reach me in signapore!
Creator Robin on December 4, 2012
Comment 200, woooo. Looking forward to these landing in Australia!