G-RO: the secret of the perfect suitcase

It would seem that here is the luggage compartment, here are the wheels, a zipper and a handle. Blinded it all together - the suitcase is ready. According to this scheme, it seems that most manufacturers do. But if you want to create a really perfect model, thought out to perfection in every detail, you need a lot more. You don’t have to go far for live examples - the project of the G-RO suitcase for short air travels collected more than $ 300 thousand in two days on Kickstarter. And not going to stop.



Design

I must say right away - the suitcase is small in size, and was created, it seems, for a business audience. Those who often fly and constantly carry luggage with them. However, with dimensions of 56x36x23 cm, an internal volume of 40 liters and a weight of 5.6 kg, you can safely put in it a weekly supply of clothing plus a suit, two pairs of shoes and toiletries:



Yes, and a laptop with a tablet:



The case is made of cordura, durable ballistic nylon, solid parts - from a special polymer used in the aerospace industry. According to the developers, everything is heavy-duty and reliable.

What else of the design features can be noted - this is a special holder for the tablet at the top of the suitcase. For example, while you are waiting for a flight, you can work or watch a movie:



Such an autonomous workplace is obtained.

We pull and pull

The main feature of the project is the wheels. They are axleless and made as an element of the overall design.



The mechanics of the wheels remained behind the scenes. What transmits rotation, whether there are bearings and which ones is unclear. Well, okay, here, in addition to high traffic and stability, there is another factor. With such wheels and their arrangement, the optimal weight distribution is ensured - the center of gravity of the suitcase in the horizontal plane is not far from the axis of rotation:



No matter how heavy it is, it will be very easy to roll.

It’s also convenient to pull - the telescopic handle made of anodized aluminum, folding in three positions, allows you to carry a suitcase without bending or bending backwards to people of different sizes:



G-RO electronic module

Of course, a suitcase by itself, even if it looked very futuristic, and assembled from the most modern materials, would hardly have received such support. Another secret of the project is the optionally supplied electronic module, which immediately expands the possibilities and increases the level of utility of the suitcase.



The module includes:

• 23,000 mAh battery
• 2 USB ports located in the upper part of the suitcase;
• connector for connecting a laptop;
• GSM-GPRS sensor that allows you to detect a suitcase in case of loss;
• Bluetooth (BLE) module, paired with the application on the smartphone. In case they try to drag the suitcase from under the nose, it should beeping.

What is convenient, the electronic module can be used outside the suitcase, providing power and charging for your gadgets. However, the developers did not declare how much time the battery itself needs to charge and its life. Meanwhile, the electronic module costs $ 99 at the funding stage.

Price and delivery

All the cheap options for a suitcase with an electronic module for $ 298 and $ 318 scattered in the early hours. Today you can order it with delivery in August next year for only $ 378 in black and red-blue.

However, there is one point. Upon our request for the cost of delivery to Russian cities, the company explained that a suitcase without an electronic unit would reach Moscow only for $ 75. How much it will cost with the battery - there is no data yet, plus it’s not clear who the carrier is (most likely the “Russian Post” will carry out the “last mile”). Perhaps the new information will appear on the project page, because initially the price of delivery to Moscow was as much as $ 330.

But if you are planning to purchase G-RO, you can bring it through our warehouse in tax-free New Hampshire. With a suitcase weighing 5.6 kg and a 2 kg battery, express delivery by courier to Moscow will cost $ 89.
Plus, if you have additional purchases, we will consolidate everything into a common package for free.