Two Power Packs — Endless Possibilities!
The Power Pack UL and XL have been our largest investment to date. At launch, we had basically agreed on a 12v battery with barrel plugs in order to keep the purchase cost manageable and the mold investment low.
But, once we saw the traction the campaign was having, we decided to go all-in on USBC PD (thanks to the feedback we received from our KS community). This was a big move and one that will give us a great foundation to work from for many future products. This is a huge investment, but one that aligns with one of our core values:
Relentless Innovation
The Power Pack is the key to the Hot Pockets instant warmth. The ability to dump 60w of heat into the Hot Pocket is a first for the world. Creating a 60w design, while still keeping the packs lightweight, was an immense challenge.
Combine that with developing a new board, waterproof USBC ports, a 40 lumen light, and custom connection ports for a physical fit—and it’s been a busy summer.
Ultimately, you’ll end up with a 60w HiE (high energy) port that allows input AND output and then an 18w output port.
The HiE port will be used for the heat panel (output), wall charging (with the Lightning, Eco, or Auto), and the Solar System (for solar charging). It's a smart port, able to detect energy requirements and then adapt the controllers in the battery to work accordingly (pretty nerdy stuff, I know).
The 18w port will connect to the phone plug on the Hot Pocket or can be used to power the Light Link.
One thing we made sure of: The 40 lumen light had to be much brighter than your phone light (otherwise why have it)—and it is!
What Happens Next...
Here's a quick rundown for the next steps of production:
First-round samples [APPROVED]
Molds are in production. [IN PROCESS]
Power Pack Certifications [BEGIN NEXT WEEK]
All Solar System and Heat Panel testing [COMPLETE]
Power Pack samples [IN HOUSE]
We're hard at work to bring you the world's first stuff sack with on-demand heat! Thanks, as always, for all of your support and patience. We'll be sure to keep you in the loop as we have updates.
Until next time!
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You can learn more about the Power Packs or add an extra to your order here.
20 comments
Maddie (Sierra Madre)
KICKSTARTER BACKERS:
Here’s our most recent update explaining the shift we had to take in manufacturering. We will be releasing another update when we have more information!
https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/sierra-madre/hot-pocket-instant-heat-when-and-where-you-need-it/posts/2712792
Cheers,
Maddie
KICKSTARTER BACKERS:
Here’s our most recent update explaining the shift we had to take in manufacturering. We will be releasing another update when we have more information!
https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/sierra-madre/hot-pocket-instant-heat-when-and-where-you-need-it/posts/2712792
Cheers,
Maddie
Maddie (Sierra Madre)
Hey Deryn, I completely understand wanting your poles, and we would love to ship them to you now! Just shoot an email to customerservicesierramadreresearch.com to split your shipment and we’ll get you taken care of :)
Cheers,
Maddie
Hey Deryn, I completely understand wanting your poles, and we would love to ship them to you now! Just shoot an email to customerservicesierramadreresearch.com to split your shipment and we’ll get you taken care of :)
Cheers,
Maddie
Deryn
What’s going on? Where’s the hot pocket? Any chance you could at least send me my poles. Tired of waiting for products you should have already sent me. I should’t have to pay additional shipping when you have had my money for product currently in stock.
Realize the hot pocket is still in production, but where are my poles?
What’s going on? Where’s the hot pocket? Any chance you could at least send me my poles. Tired of waiting for products you should have already sent me. I should’t have to pay additional shipping when you have had my money for product currently in stock.
Realize the hot pocket is still in production, but where are my poles?
Mary Beth
When will the Hot Pockets ship? I thought they were supposed to ship in November. It is now December.
When will the Hot Pockets ship? I thought they were supposed to ship in November. It is now December.
Ben
It would be nice if you all could just get out the Hot Pocket on time…
It would be nice if you all could just get out the Hot Pocket on time…
Marten Vlietstra
Will these hot pockets be available in canada, because I know there is a huge market for them here. I want one very badly, but i can’t seem to find any pricing or even approx price.
Will these hot pockets be available in canada, because I know there is a huge market for them here. I want one very badly, but i can’t seem to find any pricing or even approx price.
Lexi (Sierra Madre Support)
Thanks everyone for all your kind support and words of encouragement ❤️ This has been a serious work in progress which we’ve been loving every minute of. We’ll be sure to continue with the updates so you guys are well informed of the progress being made!
Stay Wild 🐾 -Sierra Madre Family
Thanks everyone for all your kind support and words of encouragement ❤️ This has been a serious work in progress which we’ve been loving every minute of. We’ll be sure to continue with the updates so you guys are well informed of the progress being made!
Stay Wild 🐾 -Sierra Madre Family
Lexi (Sierra Madre Support)
@Steven there will be a battery life indicator! It is located next to the flashlight portion on the top of the Power Pack. There are 4 dots on the top which represent the battery life.
@Ken Gordon yes the Hot Pocket Power Packs (both UL and XL) will safely go through security as a carry-on. ✈️ See the below excerpt from the FAA website (https://www.faa.gov/hazmat/packsafe/more_info/?hazmat=7)
@Marie Martin the Hot Pockets will be shipping out in November 2019 as stated on Kickstarter 😊
@Steven there will be a battery life indicator! It is located next to the flashlight portion on the top of the Power Pack. There are 4 dots on the top which represent the battery life.
@Ken Gordon yes the Hot Pocket Power Packs (both UL and XL) will safely go through security as a carry-on. ✈️ See the below excerpt from the FAA website (https://www.faa.gov/hazmat/packsafe/more_info/?hazmat=7)
@Marie Martin the Hot Pockets will be shipping out in November 2019 as stated on Kickstarter 😊
Virginia Greenup
Australia in November can be stinking hot unless you’re going to Tassie where it might be snowing. I don’t think you’ll need this product on your trip. Enjoy your adventure to our country.
Australia in November can be stinking hot unless you’re going to Tassie where it might be snowing. I don’t think you’ll need this product on your trip. Enjoy your adventure to our country.
Ezak
Not a product issue, but I appreciate all the “endless” updates!
Other KS projects are not doing as well on the communication.
Was hoping to use it on upcoming wife’s birthday trip to Australia in November but if not, so be it. We’ll just have to schedule another trip to try it out.
Not a product issue, but I appreciate all the “endless” updates!
Other KS projects are not doing as well on the communication.
Was hoping to use it on upcoming wife’s birthday trip to Australia in November but if not, so be it. We’ll just have to schedule another trip to try it out.
Mikie
Marie martin.
Chill lady. You kickstarted a project. The project is still on schedule and all the “endless” updates are keeping us in the loop and letting us know about cool perks.
Don’t like how kickstarter works? Wait until it’s on Amazon at full price. Sheesh
Marie martin.
Chill lady. You kickstarted a project. The project is still on schedule and all the “endless” updates are keeping us in the loop and letting us know about cool perks.
Don’t like how kickstarter works? Wait until it’s on Amazon at full price. Sheesh
Bryce
As a product developer myself, we too have been fighting with USBC upgrades, because it’s the best choice at this point. I commend you on your efforts with this, some of us do understand to commitment and changes this type of thing takes!!
Thanks for the updates!!
As a product developer myself, we too have been fighting with USBC upgrades, because it’s the best choice at this point. I commend you on your efforts with this, some of us do understand to commitment and changes this type of thing takes!!
Thanks for the updates!!
Marie martin
So when do we get the ones we signed up and paid for. Your endless emails are getting super annoying. I think you got a lot more people who wanted this item on your kickstart and now you’re trying to reinvent it perhaps. So when can we expect ours?
So when do we get the ones we signed up and paid for. Your endless emails are getting super annoying. I think you got a lot more people who wanted this item on your kickstart and now you’re trying to reinvent it perhaps. So when can we expect ours?
Anthony Dean
Can not wait to get it and try it out this winter (assuming time lines meet up). Your focus on innovation and quality is amazing – keep it up.
Hope I can show it off at a Local OkPik Cold Weather Camping training in Dec and Jan!!!
Kudos and Amazing Work!!!!
Can not wait to get it and try it out this winter (assuming time lines meet up). Your focus on innovation and quality is amazing – keep it up.
Hope I can show it off at a Local OkPik Cold Weather Camping training in Dec and Jan!!!
Kudos and Amazing Work!!!!
ken gordon
Will you be able to pack these on a airline carry on?
Will you be able to pack these on a airline carry on?
William Rufus Cain Jr
Thank you for the updates. Can’t wait to give this gift to my wife for her birthday. She will love having this during our fall and winter camping trips.
Thank you for the updates. Can’t wait to give this gift to my wife for her birthday. She will love having this during our fall and winter camping trips.
Kelly
This project excites me more than any to date! I really appreciate the amount and method of beta that you are sending out. You guys ROCK! Great job SM Team! Can’t wait to get WARM!
This project excites me more than any to date! I really appreciate the amount and method of beta that you are sending out. You guys ROCK! Great job SM Team! Can’t wait to get WARM!
Andy
Frankly, at this point, you have done everything you can with all the means of communication that you have used to inform us about this campaign. If people have not responded yet, they have forgotten about this or don’t want it. Cut bait and leave them crying. I wanted this for our October trip to Iceland, but that is not possible I can see now. Appreciate the communication; it is the main downfall of every company. Keep up the good work.
Frankly, at this point, you have done everything you can with all the means of communication that you have used to inform us about this campaign. If people have not responded yet, they have forgotten about this or don’t want it. Cut bait and leave them crying. I wanted this for our October trip to Iceland, but that is not possible I can see now. Appreciate the communication; it is the main downfall of every company. Keep up the good work.
Brian Bilecki
Feel free to pass along any unclaimed units…based upon all the people not responding to the survey. I’ll totally flood Insta with pics this hunting season for ya! LoL. good luck and thanks for the update, I’m stoked to see what i can do with mine this fall and winter!
Feel free to pass along any unclaimed units…based upon all the people not responding to the survey. I’ll totally flood Insta with pics this hunting season for ya! LoL. good luck and thanks for the update, I’m stoked to see what i can do with mine this fall and winter!
Steven
See any indicator in battery life such as indicate in 0-100%
See any indicator in battery life such as indicate in 0-100%