Barracuda is a travel luggage that probably gets its name from being absolutely fierce at everything it does. One of the things that makes this piece of carry-on luggage so appealing is that it has the ability to collapse down to 4" when not in use, freeing up a ton of closet space when it's not needed on the road. Beyond this, Barracuda has some high-tech features that will do even more to win over the hearts of modern travelers. The body of the bag includes a built-in tray for laptop use and a USB power outlet, which makes working on the go much more convenient and comfortable.
With GSM-GPRS technology, travelers are able to take tracking into their own hands with Bluetooth Smart or Low Energy tech through a mobile device app, which has much more advantages over GPS in this case.
Launched as a project on Kickstarter, the initial crowdfunding goal was $20,000—but the smart luggage has impressed people so much, backers have contributed more than $470,000 to see this travel companion go into production.
Why This Trend Is Growing
- Compact Carry-on Bags
- The compact size of Barracuda luggage allows for easy storage and convenience when traveling.
- High-tech Features
- The built-in tray for laptops and USB power outlet in Barracuda luggage provide convenient and comfortable work options while on the go.
- GSM-GPRS Tracking
- Barracuda's use of GSM-GPRS technology and mobile device app enables travelers to easily track their luggage with advantages over traditional GPS systems.
Industries Being Reshaped
- Travel and Tourism
- The compact size, high-tech features, and tracking abilities of Barracuda luggage make it a disruptive innovation opportunity in the travel and tourism industry.
- Consumer Electronics
- The integration of a built-in tray for laptops and USB power outlet in Barracuda luggage presents a disruptive innovation opportunity in the consumer electronics industry.
- E-commerce
- The success of Barracuda luggage on Kickstarter demonstrates a disruptive innovation opportunity in the e-commerce industry for smart and compact travel products.
