This remote-controlled wagon is silly but so very useful
The Verge reviews a remote-controlled wagon from BougeRV, noting its impressive torque and off-road capabilities despite being a prototype. The author highlights both the fun factor and the practical utility of the motorized device while warning potential Kickstarter backers about the long wait for production.
Why it matters
It highlights the growing trend of 'smart' consumer hardware and the risks associated with crowdfunding high-end lifestyle products.
Confession: When BougeRV told me about its remote-controlled wagon with animated lighting, I called it in for a laugh, expecting to eviscerate it in a review. It’s ridiculous, to be sure. But the DuneRover also proved very capable, with enough torque to flatten hills even when carrying over 200 pounds of gear. It can also traverse soft sand that defeats conventional wagons.
As someone who regularly uses a variety of wagons to haul all sorts of gear, the DuneRover is an epiphany. But what BougeRV sent me was a Kickstarter prototype — and it shows.
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