We launched a product on Kickstarter!
In 2001, Arthur and I (Jacob) were industrial majors at Georgia Tech. I chickened out halfway and switched to management, because I thought it was more practical. Throughout our four years living together, we frequently talked about working on a product together, but nothing came to fruition. Over twenty years later, Arthur moved to Las Vegas, and we finally made that college dream come true.
Introducing the Bristow Lens Jacket!
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Last Updated: June 25, 2025
We’re On Kickstarter
If you want to skip the rest of this post and jump straight to the Kickstarter, you can find it here. With the help of our incredible backers, we reached our initial funding goal within the first 24 hours.
But we don’t want to stop here! We still have discounted Lens Jackets available in limited quantities, so if you carry glasses, sunglasses, or readers but hate bulky cases, then check out our campaign and get it at a discounted price.
See More: The Bristow Lens Jacket Kickstarter
The Lens Jacket: A Slim and Soft Glasses Case You Didn’t Know You Needed
We hate carrying bulky glasses cases, so we tend to throw our glasses in our bag or purse without them. But that results in scratched lenses. Then we thought, what if we protect the part that matters most: the lenses?
The Lens Jacket is made with a real leather exterior, a plush sheepskin interior, and a magnetic closure that is super satisfying to snap shut.
It’s a slim and soft glasses case that, after you try it, you wonder why it didn’t exist before. Plus, we have a patent on the design!
See More: Get The Bristow Lens Jacket on Kickstarter
The Best Magsafe Wallet
We also dropped a second product as an add-on on Kickstarter.
We haven’t carried wallets in years and have used small card case attached to our phones, but we were never happy with any of the designs so we decided to make our own.
Made to match the Lens Jacket, the Mag Wallet combines functionality with everyday convenience. It snaps to the back of your iPhone (or any case with magsafe built in) with super strong magnets. It fits 3-5 cards and the simple fold tranforms it into a stand vertically or horizontally.
Check out both products and find more details on Kickstarter. If you have any questions, feel free to reach out to us!
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Esther + Jacob
Esther and Jacob are the founders of Local Adventurer, one of the top 5 travel blogs in the US. They believe that adventure can be found near and far and hope to inspire others to explore locally. They explore a new city in depth every year and currently base themselves in Las Vegas.
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