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# Compact Carry-On Bags
The Flat-Pack Barracuda Travel Luggage Keeps Tabs on Its Own Whereabouts

By Laura McQuarrie | Published 2015-04-30 | World
Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/travel-luggage
References: [prweb](http://www.prweb.com/releases/2015/04/prweb12661466.htm) & [kickstarter](https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/barracuda/barracuda-collapsible-luggage-tray-gps-usb-charger)

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](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/monos-carryon-pro-plus) 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](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/scapade-airpack-backpack) 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](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/taskin-swift), 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.

## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter)

- Score: 6.4/10
- Popularity: 92% | Activity: 93% | Freshness: 8%
- Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women
- Primary generations: Millennial
- Top markets: North America

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## Key Themes

### 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.

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