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Mon, Jan 12, 2015

Suitcase Is The First $1 Million Kickstarter Campaign Of 2015

'Trunkster' Luggage Is GPS Enabled To Allow Tracking

You can almost hear the commercials now. "Never lose your luggage again!" That's the theory behind "Trunkster", luggage that is GPS enabled to help travelers locate lost or stolen luggage.

"But Wait, There's More!" The luggage has a zipperless, front-loading entry that makes accessing belongings easier than ever, especially in cramped spaces. Both sizes, the carry-on and checked, are equipped with removable batteries and USB ports for charging electronics on the go. Each piece of luggage  Lastly, Trunkster comes with a built-in scale to test weight limits and help gauge whether bags should be checked or carried onto flights.

The company is running a Kickstarter campaign to raise money for the project. The campaign reached its funding goal of $50,000 within the first 24 hours of its campaign. The campaign has surpassed the $1,000,000 mark, making it the first Kickstarter project to raise $1,000,000 in the new year.

Trunkster is currently only available in black, however the company said that if the $1 million mark was surpassed, it was is willing to offer different color options. Also, now that the goal is met, Trunkster will use a more advanced and high-quality construction process. This will accommodate significant design enhancements that include reinforcing the wheel housings to allow for a seamlessly-integrated side handle and increasing the opening size of the bag. These upgrades will add to Trunkster’s durability.

“As avid travelers, Jesse and I always found ourselves complaining about our luggage and wishing there was a better alternative to traditional duffles, suitcases and backpacks,” said Gaston Blanchet, co-founder of Trunkster. “As lifelong globetrotters, we realized, who else would be more qualified than us to create the next big thing in luggage?”

Trunkster’s Kickstarter campaign ends Friday, Jan. 16, 2015.

(Image from Kickstarter campaign web page)

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