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24 alternatives to Bright BMBR

Smart jacket giving owners VIP experiences across NYC

Below are 24 products that do a similar job, ranked by how close each is in meaning and then by launch-day votes. Bright BMBR launched in 2016; newer entries below may have overtaken it.

1. 1
   FANIGHT▲82

   The world's only self-illuminating jacket

   2016 · indiegogo.com · its alternatives →

2. 2
   Nimb▲110

   Smart ring with a panic button

   2016 · nimb.com · its alternatives →

3. 3
   Blubel▲99

   Smart bicycle bell that knows its way around your city

   2016 · blubel.co · its alternatives →

4. 4
   Looper Tassel▲79

   The first fashionable tracker accessory

   2016 · kickstarter.com · its alternatives →

5. 5
   Onoo▲71

   Intelligent urban clothing

   2015 · sedo.com · its alternatives →

6. 6
   Travel Jacket▲68

   The Swiss Army knife of jackets

   2015 · kickstarter.com · its alternatives →

7. 7
   Blocks▲206

   The world's first modular smartwatch

   2015 · kickstarter.com · its alternatives →

8. 8
   Peak▲129

   A smart light for better habits

   2016 · kickstarter.com · its alternatives →

9. 9
   SmartHalo▲157

   Turn any bike into a smart bike

   2015 · smarthalo.bike · its alternatives →

10. 10
    Zap Bike Jacket▲70

    Glow-in-the-dark apparel for after-hours commuting

    2014 · its alternatives →

11. 11
    Binary - Wearables▲61

    Wearable computing with Tom Merritt & Rich Mulholland

    2016 · cf-media.sndcdn.com · its alternatives →

12. 12
    GearEye▲73

    A smart device using RFID tech to monitor your gear

    2016 · kickstarter.com · its alternatives →

13. 13
    YrBFF▲73

    A virtual pet for your Apple Watch from BuzzFeed!

    2015 · apps.apple.com · its alternatives →

14. 14
    BEAKOR▲87

    A new cycling experience!

    2016 · beakorcycling.com · its alternatives →

15. 15
    Ultijack▲6

    The Smart Jacket That Won’t Let You Down

    2016 · its alternatives →

16. 16
    skyler▲74

    Weather-based outfit inspiration

    2015 · apps.apple.com · its alternatives →

17. 17
    IoTMonkey▲80

    Your Daily Dose of IoT

    2014 · iotmonkey.com · its alternatives →

18. 18
    The Flash▲63

    Affordable and beautiful fitness wearable

    2014 · its alternatives →

19. 19
    Blocks▲93

    A modular smartwatch made of blocks

    2014 · chooseblocks.com · its alternatives →

20. 20
    ThreadMeUp▲62

    The Custom Apparel Platform

    2014 · its alternatives →

21. 21
    Wink Relay▲99

    A simpler way to a smarter home

    2016 · wink.com · its alternatives →

22. 22
    The Joey▲79

    The ultimate everyday carry jacket

    2016 · kickstarter.com · its alternatives →

23. 23
    Wifi Detecting Shirt▲89

    Wear some nerd on your sleeve

    2014 · gamestop.com · its alternatives →

24. 24
    The NightLight▲90

    A Wirecutter-esque site for baby gear

    2014 · thenightlight.com · its alternatives →

Ranked by how close each launch is in meaning, then by votes. Prices were read from each product’s own site when checked and can change. Refine with your own description →