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The COOLEST is a portable party disguised as a cooler, bringing blended drinks, music and fun to any outdoor occasion.

COOLEST COOLER: 21st Century Cooler that's Actually Cooler

The COOLEST is a portable party disguised as a cooler, bringing blended drinks, music and fun to any outdoor occasion.
The COOLEST is a portable party disguised as a cooler, bringing blended drinks, music and fun to any outdoor occasion.
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Ryan Grepper
Ryan Grepper
62,642 backers pledged $13,285,226 to help bring this project to life.
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August 12th Update

Hi Backers,

I hope you’re having an awesome summer enjoying life outdoors!

A HUGE thank you to all those who supported us this summer so far with the Guaranteed Shipping... Read more

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Shipping Update 8-3

Hey Backers,

I hope everyone is having a great summer so far, and I’m pleased to announce that as of last Friday all 5,000+ Coolest shipped out to those folks... Read more

271 Comments 190 likes

We're moving forward

Hey Backers,

I’m happy to announce that we successfully shipped all 10,400 Coolest Coolers as promisedto those Backers who opted for the $97 option… just in time for the... Read more

321 Comments 133 likes

Shipping update 6-18

Hey Backers,

Here’s this week’s shipping progress update.

So far this month we've shipped approximately 5,100 units in every color from our recent $97 expedited shipping option. In general, we're... Read more

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Shipping Update 6-13

Hey Backers,

The good news is that the first container of Coolest Coolers arrived in port, passed through customs, was processed by our distribution center and are on the way... Read more

314 Comments 268 likes

Remainder of 10k

Hey Backers,

This week the remaining 2,870 Coolest Coolers (mostly green, some orange) were produced this week and are scheduled to ship out on Sunday.  This means that barring any... Read more

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Amazing review

Hey Backers,

Production update as promised below, but first I wanted to share one of the most amazing Coolest reviews ever. 

Our goal from Day 1 was to make... Read more

163 Comments 294 likes

This week's production

Hey Backers,

I’m excited to share that between last week and this week our factory produced 3,280 Orange and Blue Coolest Coolers.

This means eight 40' containers left the factory,... Read more

130 Comments 372 likes

Production is on!

Hey Backers,

Good news!! Thanks to the generosity of over 10,000 backers who pledged their additional support last week, I’m so excited to share that the Coolest Cooler production line... Read more

234 Comments 458 likes

4th of July Option

Hey Backers,

In the update last week we asked for feedback on a proposed plan to give unfulfilled backers the option to contribute more and have a guaranteed Coolest Cooler... Read more

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The Path Forward

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Correct Hangout Date is Wednesday 3/2/2016

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Google Hangout Thursday at Noon PST

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Feb. 26th Production Update

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Are you still there?

Hey Coolest Backers,

I hope this message finds you off to a happy and healthy start to 2016!

We’re excited to be on track based on our last update, but... Read more

682 Comments 325 likes

It's a motor miracle...

Hey Coolest Backers,

I hope this message finds you in the holiday spirit and relaxing and recreating with friends and family.

I wanted to share some good news, a product... Read more

272 Comments 360 likes

I hear you...

Hey Coolest Backers, 

I appreciate all the supportive emails that came in yesterday, but also want to address what seems to be a lot of confusion about two of the... Read more

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Factory strike update

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Time keeps on ticking...

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4 things about shipping

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Earliest feedback

Hey Coolest Backers,

Some of the earliest backers in the Portland area got to stop by Coolest HQ and pick up their Coolest Coolers the other weekend... here's what they... Read more

354 Comments 393 likes

Shipping timeline

Hey Coolest Backers,

Julie, Farrah and Blake are our Coolest team members responsible for answering support emails and messages, and lately this is what many look like:

“When the hell... Read more

416 Comments 852 likes

First SHIPMENT!!!

Behold, the FIRST SHIPMENT OF COOLEST COOLERS leaving the factory today!!!!

It's been a pretty emotional day here at Coolest HQ as words can't express how amazing it feels to... Read more

284 Comments 1,732 likes

Big Green Button

Hey Coolest Backers,

Earlier this month we made the FIRST Vodkarita on the first Coolest Cooler fresh off the Final Engineering build and it was awesome!

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RRukqUfvILo

HOWEVER not as... Read more

92 Comments 513 likes

Countdown to Coolest

Hey Coolest Backers,

Summer is here and I’m excited to give you an update on your Coolest Cooler! I know it’s getting hot out there and you want to know... Read more

262 Comments 916 likes

EP1 and a question...

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Late hour battery change, but still on track

Batteries

Late last year we were really excited to share the news when we upgraded the Coolest Cooler Battery from a built–in NiMH battery to a removable/rechargeable Lithium pack. Over... Read more

124 Comments 374 likes

Backer Survey Deadline April 15th

Hey Coolest Backers,

We know there have been a lot of questions lately about our Backer Survey- what it is, why it's needed, and how to get it done.... Read more

122 Comments 78 likes

YOUR Coolest Speaker!

This is YOUR Coolest Outdoor Bluetooth Speaker!

We've been sharing how focused we are on making the VERY BEST Coolest Cooler we possibly can, and today I’M SO EXCITED we... Read more

121 Comments 429 likes

Blend ON

Here’s a little sneak peek at something no one has seen before… This is what your Coolest Pitcher looks like!

When we started designing this pitcher, all our focus was... Read more

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New Production update

Hey Coolest backers,

Super quick update to let you all know that a new Coolest/Countdown production post is up on our /Countdown page.

Big picture: Production is still on track... Read more

69 Comments 219 likes

Coolest/Countdown

Hey Coolest Backers,

Have you ever had someone try to explain how they fixed their computer? It usually goes something like… 

“Well, first I reviewed the /var/log/messages file and it showed... Read more

71 Comments 214 likes

Coolest production update

Hey Coolest Backers,

I hope this message finds you and your loved ones enjoying this amazing time of year!

The entire Coolest team is sending you and your family joyous... Read more

174 Comments 660 likes

Surprise!!

Hey Coolest Backers,

The Holidays are coming up soon and so many of you generous folks backed our Kickstarter with the plan to give a Coolest to a friend or... Read more

69 Comments 343 likes

Survey Clarification

Hey Coolest Backers,

One last thing... If you haven't received your survey yet don't worry.

Because we have 60,000+ surveysto get out it takes some time.  We're sending... Read more

68 Comments 265 likes

Swag Bonus and update

Hey Coolest Backers,

This week is traditionally about giving thanks (unless you're a turkey), and I have so much to be thankful for.  Here goes!

I'm thankful to Adam and Mel... Read more

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Coolest New Prototype!

Hey Coolest Backers,

Today I am soooo happy to share some pics of the latest and greatest new Coolest prototype!  The designers, the engineers and I have poured so much... Read more

61 Comments 985 likes

November Coming Attractions

Hey Coolest Backers,

Hold on to your hats because this month we’ll really have some exciting updates to share with you. Think of this email as sort of a preview... Read more

156 Comments 498 likes

Battery/Factory/Survey Update

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Quality, quality, quality

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Amazon Payment/Shipping Q&A

Hey Coolest Backers,

We've had quite a few people reach out to let us know that even though they added shipping or a battery to their order, their Amazon receipt... Read more

135 Comments 395 likes
Successfully raised $13,285,226 with 62,642 backers

Final day update

Hey Coolest Backers,

Today is the LAST DAY of the Coolest Kickstarter campaign! To those of you who were here from day one, and those of you who just signed... Read more

65 Comments 194 likes

YOU DID IT!!!

Hey Coolest Backers,

You just pushed the Coolest over the top and it's now the #1 highest funded Kickstarter project of all time! I just shot this quick video for... Read more

62 Comments 417 likes

Coolest Speakers Upgrade- take #2

Hey Coolest Backers,

I heard that many of you had difficulty viewing the video update I sent yesterday. I definitely want you to see it! I shared the new and... Read more

36 Comments 112 likes

Coolest Speaker Upgrade!

Hey Coolest Backers,

THANK YOU ALL, again, for your amazing support throughout this entire campaign! I’m so grateful. At this moment, we are within an arm’s reach of becoming the... Read more

119 Comments 240 likes

12 days to go!

Hey Coolest Backers,

THANK YOU again for your extraordinary support. You guys have shown up and shared this project so generously, and because of your sharing the Coolest is now... Read more

54 Comments 463 likes

Coolest Update

Hey Coolest Backers,

This was another amazing weekand I have all of you to thank for it! I’m still so happy and humbled by all the support from the... Read more

131 Comments 192 likes

The color race is close!

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Thank you, Thank you, THANK YOU

Hey y’all,

I don’t even know where to start, or how to write this update. All I can say is THANK YOU, THANK YOU, THANK YOU.

As of this update,... Read more

54 Comments 420 likes

Vote for Colors!

Thanks to YOU the COOLEST is already the 22nd most funded Kickstarter project of all time... and it's only day 4!!

HUGE THANKS!!

Since we're already breaking records, why not... Read more

473 Comments 240 likes

Just crossed a COOLEST Million!

Have you ever been able to use the phrase 'Make it so... Money is no object!!'

Me either, but I sure will be soon!  First, BIG THANKSto all you... Read more

75 Comments 197 likes

Just hit our goal!!

Wow!  Thank you all so much for rallying behind the COOLEST!!!!

In less than 36 hours we've crossed the FUNDING GOAL and your COOLEST will get made!

I've got some... Read more

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