I personally don't think that running ads for the kit you review would compromise your objectivity (provided it is clear they are ads and seperate from the text). However, I'm not exactly sure how some manufacturers would take to this - would they only want to take space on a good review? If so, you're going to have problems appearing objective.
Individual donations might work - a lot depends on how much money is needed, and if you will have future cash needs as well. More information needed here really.
I don't think it's reasonable for anyone to expect you to foot the bill yourself - there are a lot of people out there who benefit from this site, and you alone paying for it seems wrong.
What currently happens to review items, and how do you get hold of them in the first place?
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