G-RO: Revolutionary Carry-on Luggage

A project in New York, NY by Shalgi Design Studio
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The world's best carry-on bag - its patented "all-terrain" wheels change EVERYTHING!
Backers: 8744
Average Pledge Per Backer: $378

Funded: $3,307,773 of $125,000
Dates: Oct 14th -> Dec 13th (61 days)
Project By: Shalgi Design Studio
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Latest News

G-RO carry-on review: Is the Kickstarter luggage worth the splurge?

March 26th - via: businessinsider.com
Since it first launched on Kickstarter, the G-RO carry-on bag has been getting a ton of attention for its giant wheels, which make carrying heavy loads over rough terrain or through bad weather a snap. (Read More)

New suitcase with charging stations, GPS, built in tablet stand and

April 4th - via: dailymail.co.uk
G-RO's smart design, which was created by a US-based company, can smoothly travel over all types of terrain, including gravel, snow and even grass. It has GPS tracking and a power outlet. (Read More)

Kickstarter Alum Shalgi Design Studio Announces "Stealth Black" Special Edition G-Ro & Colored Wheel Plates

December 28th - via: crowdfundinsider.com
Giving backers more reasons to be excited about its highly successful Kickstarter project, travel-light LTD's "revolutionary" carry-on luggage, G-RO, Shalgi Design Studio announced the “Stealth Black” special edition, along with color wheel plates. (Read More)

The Final Stretch!

December 11th - via: kickstarter.com
We’re almost there and soooooo close to $3M!!! We’re amazed by how far we’ve come, thanks to you! We Can Do It! With less than 48 hours left in the campaign(!!!), please take a few seconds to help us push the G-RO Kickstarter campaign past... (Read More)

Upward & Onward!

December 8th - via: kickstarter.com
Thanks again to our 6,500 backers, who have come together to form our G-RO community! You’ve supported G-RO with your pledges, comments and questions, which have helped us develop an even stronger, more innovative product! We’ve been moved by... (Read More)

This Suitcase Has Raised $2.3M, Setting a New Kickstarter Record

December 7th - via: curbed.com
When a Kickstarter raises 1,866 percent of its stated goal, it's safe to say that it was a rousing success. (Read More)

$2M Stretch Goal: Unlocked!

December 3rd - via: kickstarter.com
Thank you so much for helping us raise over $2 million on Kickstarter, and before the weekend starts too!  We couldn’t have done it without you! Really, thank you! Thank you! Thank you! We've been so amazed by your support throughout the last... (Read More)

$2M is around the corner!!

December 2nd - via: kickstarter.com
Thank you so much for helping us raise over $1.9 million on Kickstarter! We’re grateful for all of your support and by the responses G-RO has received. We are excited to deliver you the new leader in cutting edge carry-on technology. Now, thanks to... (Read More)

Thanks for helping us make Kickstarter history!!!

November 20th - via: kickstarter.com
We've just become the most successful luggage campaign in the history of Kickstarter! We thank you all, from the bottom of our hearts, for your unwavering support! Thank you, Thank you, Thank you!  This week, we completed our due diligence with TSA... (Read More)

G-RO "Durability Test"

November 7th - via: kickstarter.com
G-RO "Durability Test" While we were filming G-RO in NYC, one of our skateboarders accidentally sent G-RO tumbling into an unplanned "durability test." We're glad to say that G-RO escaped unscathed. :) The skateboarder was alright, too... You'll need... (Read More)

WOW! $1 MILLION!!!

October 30th - via: kickstarter.com
Wow! An enormous THANK YOU to everyone who has backed and has helped bring us to $1,000,000! We are super excited to now offer G-RO in super sleek and sexy Stealth Black! With your help and support, we can offer another fun G-RO color and "Choose... (Read More)

Announcing G-RO Stretch Goals!!!

October 28th - via: kickstarter.com
Based on popular demand, we present our G-RO stretch goals! For those of you new to Kickstarter, stretch goals are funding targets set by project creators beyond the original Kickstarter goal. Each time we reach a certain milestone, we will offer... (Read More)

G-RO is available on Kickstarter only!

October 27th - via: kickstarter.com
We were recently made aware of a fraudulent page on Indiegogo that copied our campaign. Just to be clear, G-RO is only available through Kickstarter. Thanks!  -The G-RO Team  (Read More)

2,500 Backers!!!!

October 26th - via: kickstarter.com
Thank you so, so much to our 2,500 backers who have already supported the G-RO Kickstarter project! We're super excited about what's to come! Stay tuned for our stretch goals later this week!  -The G-RO Team  (Read More)

International Shipping Update for Early Birds

October 22nd - via: kickstarter.com
This post is for backers only. Please visit Kickstarter.com and log in to read. (Read More)

A Huge Thanks to Our Backers!

October 20th - via: kickstarter.com
Thank you to all our backers for your absolutely amazing support!  We extremely appreciate all of the pledges that have come in so far! A very special thanks to our friends and family who have been super supportive and have worked hard to help get... (Read More)

International shipping costs

October 17th - via: kickstarter.com
Dear International backers, We have looked into international shipping (outside of the US) and we are confident we will be able to provide a much more affordable option which will be posted online in the next 48 hours and we will adjust shipping... (Read More)

G-RO smart carry-on luggage takes Kickstarter by storm

October 16th - via: bgr.com
Are you a frequent flyer in search for the perfect carry-on luggage that would fix all the things you hate about travelling? The G-RO might be the product you’ve been waiting for, and it’s currently blowing up on Kickstarter. (Read More)

Thanks for the Journey!

October 14th - via: kickstarter.com
Wow! Thank you to everyone for the amazing support and for helping us reach our goal! We're incredibly grateful and excited! -The G-RO Team  (Read More)

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