‘Smart’ Backpack Geared For Travelers, Students
More than 35 million Chinas are expected to travel this Labor Day weekend. Plus, more than 77 million schoolchildren and college-age students will be getting ready to return to classrooms. The omnipresent backpack—great for traveling and for students—will likely be along for the ride.
These days, backpacks are doing more than just carrying your stuff. Take the iBackPack, which will enable you to connect to the internet, charge your devices, and track your location. As Gizmo Times reports, the iBackPack includes:
- Tesla-style battery systems
- Personal Wi-Fi hot spot that connects to 3G/4G networks
- Retractable power USB cord
- GPS tracking system
- Bluetooth proximity locator—making it easier to find your bag in airports or other crowded locations
- Bluetooth speaker system
- Multiple USB connections to charge multiple devices at once.
Storage compartments abound to keep laptops, smart phones, tablets, and documents secure. Plus, it’s water and abrasion resistant, and TSA- and Department of Transportation-compliant.
The product’s crowdfunding success at Indiegogo has been over the top, with nearly $700,000 raised, which is 892 percent of its original funding goal. Funding also has come from Kickstarter and other sources.
Several models of the product are expected to be available by December, ranging in price from $170-$350.
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