Barracuda: Collapsible Luggage + Tray + GPS + USB Charger

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Meet the world's first fully-collapsible hardside carry-on with built-in tray, GPS, ergonomic swivel handle and a distinctive design.
Backers: 3397
Average Pledge Per Backer: $369

Funded: $1,252,222 of $20,000
Dates: Apr 14th -> May 29th (45 days)
Project By: Barracuda
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Latest News

Approaching $900K mark, less than a WEEK left to get your Barracuda, and of course much gratitude for your support!

May 21st - via: kickstarter.com
Hello Backers, We are approaching 900K, hopefully reach it today!?, and we need your help to make that happen. Many of you are helping with this by sharing on your social media, friends and family. Thank you!  One of the things we are working hard... (Read More)

We are getting there, together 2,274 backers strong! Bonus stretch goals for TSA approved lock, electronic weighing scale ...

May 17th - via: kickstarter.com
Hello Backers, By popular demand we wanted to add the two most requested features to the Barracuda as a stretch goal.  Help us get to 1 million and we will use those funds to add a built-in TSA approved lock to the Barracuda. In addition we will... (Read More)

Passing the $750K mark (and then some more), an additional laptop pocket (for free of course) for you all and product updates ...

May 11th - via: kickstarter.com
Dear Backers, Thanks for bringing us this far on this amazing journey. You have given us the courage and standing to dream of even touching the heavenly 1 million mark! That blissful spot is not too far from where we are now ... and with 12 days to... (Read More)

Barracuda wants to be THE road warrior’s smart carry-on

May 7th - via: slashgear.com
Know what's the next thing after your bulb that's about to get smart? Your luggage. Smart carry-ons seem to be catching on. Even the likes of Samsung and Samsonite are said to be working together to make that a reality as well. And while we've seen our fair share of such smart bags, especially on Kickstarter or Indiegogo, Barracuda thinks it can top all that. And it might just make it if the outpouring of dollars over at its Kickstarter campaign is any indication of that. (Read More)

600K milestone and a quick shout out to our backers and some creator-friends ...

May 5th - via: kickstarter.com
Hello Backer Friends, Thanks so much for all the support and enthusiasm you are showing to tell your friends and family about the Barracuda Luggage! Many of the backers we poll mention a friend or a family member as the referral source. It's such a... (Read More)

Half-a-million thanks to our backers! Oh by the way, we just passed the $500k mark :)

April 27th - via: kickstarter.com
Dear Backers, Today we passed a major milestone, hopefully on the way to a milestone that's twice as far as this one :) Or something even farther, since we have 28 more days to go! The last 2-1/2 weeks have been an adventurous ride and the whole... (Read More)

Day 13: Approaching 350K, New Stretch Goals Added, Looking Forward to 500K :)

April 24th - via: kickstarter.com
Dear Friends, Things have been moving so briskly that we have quietly crossed the fabled Quarter Million ($250K) mark yesterday. And now approaching $350K momentarily! We have added the frequently asked questions (FAQ) section to the campaign page... (Read More)

Breezing past $150K mark and almost $175K now! And introducing a new reward tier : Triple-pack (same shipping rate as Twin-Pack!)

April 23rd - via: kickstarter.com
Hello friends,   With your amazing support, we have swept past the $150K mark, and about to reach $175K momentarily!!   Many thanks to all of you enthusiastic backers who believe in us. BTW, we are now a team of ~ 600 backers :)   Also, we are... (Read More)

Reaching 100K yesterday, 125K today and aiming for the stars (again) tomorrow ...

April 19th - via: kickstarter.com
Hello Friends, With your awesome support, we have achieved the 100K hurdle yesterday, and today we jumped past the 125K line! As a token of our appreciation for your help in achieving the 100K stretch goal, we are giving every shipped Barracuda a... (Read More)

In 5 days, we've passed the $80,000 milestone with the help of you, 309 backers ...

April 18th - via: kickstarter.com
Hello Fellow Travelers!    Thanks for the ride!  After a 5-day incredible journey after launch, our spaceship is currently passing a station marked with :   $80,374 and 309 backers, and we have a journey of 40 more days to go :)  Our final... (Read More)

Good morning, afternoon and evening! New reward tiers added!!

April 16th - via: kickstarter.com
Just wanted to let you all know that we've updated the rewards table based on input we received from the backer community.   Let's rock on backers!!   Thank you for your support,   Barracuda Team  (Read More)

Together, we reached the $40,000 milestone. Thank you all!

April 15th - via: kickstarter.com
Hello Backer Family :)   It has been a great day! We have crossed the $40,000 mark. Yay!! From what we gathered polling our backers, a number of first time backers have signed up on Kickstarter, to back us as their first project. All thanks to... (Read More)

We crossed the $30,000 mark! And also, a new reward tier added by popular demand!!

April 14th - via: kickstarter.com
This post is for backers only. Please visit Kickstarter.com and log in to read. (Read More)

What an amazing journey so far!

April 14th - via: kickstarter.com
Friends, Once again, we are here to humbly share some great news! Less than 8 hours after we launched today, we have successfully attained the $20,000 mark. The Barracuda team thanks all of you that contributed to our success so far. Best, Barracuda... (Read More)

Hurray! We just reached $10,000 mark!!

April 14th - via: kickstarter.com
Friends, We just crossed the $10,000 mark in around 3 hours. Thank you for your very enthusiastic support. Best,The Barracuda Team  (Read More)

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