The Theft-Proof Drawstring Backpack

A project in Columbus, OH by LOCTOTE INDUSTRIAL BAG CO.
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Lock & leave this soft drawstring backpack while you work, play, travel and relax knowing your stuff cannot be tampered with or stolen.
Backers: 4828
Average Pledge Per Backer: $177

Funded: $855,095 of $18,000
Dates: Apr 5th -> May 25th (50 days)
Project By: LOCTOTE INDUSTRIAL BAG CO.
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Latest News

LocTote's anti-theft Flak Sack sets new Ohio Kickstarter record, keeps selling on Indiegogo

May 25th - via: bizjournals.com
?LocTote Industrial Bag Co. broke the record Wednesday for any Ohio-based campaign on the crowdfunding website Kickstarter, closing its campaign at $855,000. Now the challenge is building inventory for the next phase. (Read More)

The Sprint to the Finish

May 24th - via: kickstarter.com
We apologize for our diminished communications over the past few days. You guys have probably noticed that we have gone mini-viral, and with that comes lots of emails, messages, social posts, and phone calls. We’re drinking through a firehose right... (Read More)

MORE SUNSPLASH ORANGE BAGS ADDED

May 21st - via: kickstarter.com
Due to overwhelming demand (and thank you from the bottom of our hearts for the overwhelming demand) we are going to source and run another batch of Sunsplash Orange bags. These will get put into the queue after the current scheduled production, so... (Read More)

$300k Achieved and Final $450k Stretch Goal Announced

May 19th - via: kickstarter.com
Please accept our sincerest thank you on helping us achieve our $300k stretch goal. The outpouring of support and great ideas from you guys is beyond our wildest expectations. We think you’ll really like the bottle-opener carabiners. We chose to... (Read More)

Fabric & Ropes Up Close

May 18th - via: kickstarter.com
We have had numerous requests for a close-up of the fabric and rope colors, so here it is. Please note that not all rope colors will be available for all reward levels. Also, we won't sell any Sunsplash Orange bags with Firehouse rope -- it clashes... (Read More)

Flak Sack anti-theft duffel bag from New Albany's LocTote passes $238K on Kickstarter, Shark Tank calling

May 12th - via: bizjournals.com
The "most extreme drawstring backpack in the world" has raised $238,000 in early orders on Kickstarter, and New Albany maker LocTote is starting to design other products. (Read More)

$300K Stretch Goal

May 9th - via: kickstarter.com
In our previous update we mentioned a really cool stretch goal that we were working on. We were working on an aluminum chest clip for the bag with a built-in bottle opener. This clip would secure the ropes together in front of your chest when you... (Read More)

Got Fulfillment on Our Minds

April 30th - via: kickstarter.com
Today we brought on BackerKit to help us manage fulfillment and exceed your expectations when this campaign ends. With over 1,100 backers, and numerous special requests for rope colors, bag colors, and expedited delivery, we want to make sure that... (Read More)

Stretch Goal #2 Unlocked

April 25th - via: kickstarter.com
Thanks guys! Stretch goal #2 has been unlocked. We’ve been taking suggestions on refining this stretch goal, and now the protective pouch that will be included with each bag will be a black (to hide dirt and stains) waterproof nylon protective... (Read More)

Hello from the Production Line

April 22nd - via: kickstarter.com
As we promised you, production kicked-off this past week. We’ve posted a few photos for you down below. Also, working with our manufacturer, we made a few tweaks to our product that really stepped up the final fit-and-finish. I couldn’t be... (Read More)

Stretch Goal #2 Announced

April 19th - via: kickstarter.com
Once again, we are humbled by the support you have shown us. The only thing cooler than pouring our hearts into creating a product that we believe in, is finding other people who believe in it too. You guys are why we created this, and why we will... (Read More)

IT'S ON!

April 16th - via: kickstarter.com
I've been sitting here watching my campaign, phone in hand, with the cell number of my manufacturer's CEO on the screen -- waiting for that $54,000 stretch goal number to be hit. Then it happened, and not only did we hit it, but by the time I got off... (Read More)

STRETCH GOAL #1 - Why we did it and how.

April 11th - via: kickstarter.com
Over the weekend we assembled the LOCTOTE Strategic Executive Tribunal from the four corners of the globe (actually, just Adam and I from two corners of our office, and since the globe is round it can’t really have corners anyway) – to... (Read More)

The Sunsplash Orange Story

April 10th - via: kickstarter.com
The Sunsplash Orange Flak Sack actually has an interesting story behind it. Originally, our fabric manufacturer decided to make a high-visibility orange version of their slash resistant protective garments. It was meant to be a safety color for... (Read More)

We're Humbled!

April 7th - via: kickstarter.com
This post is for backers only. Please visit Kickstarter.com and log in to read. (Read More)

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