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19 March 2024

Zip through airport terminals riding on motorised suitcase

Modobag does not come cheap – the early bird price is a whopping $995. (Picture: Modobag/Indiegogo)

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No more dragging your luggage behind you and arriving at the check-in counter feeling hassled.

College friends and founders Kevin O'Donnell and Boyd Bruner present to you their brainchild as the 'world’s first, motorized, rideable luggage.'

You can pre-order now for $995 and by next January, you could zip through the long terminals at the airport.

The suitcase is three times faster than walking and travels at around 8mph and can go for distances of up to six miles at a time.

But there's an 'indoor' setting for airports that keeps the suitcase at 5 mph.

Charging to 80% takes about 15 minutes and it can reach a full charge in less than an hour.

The company attempted a campaign on Kickstarter last year, but failed to raise enough money. Now, they're back, with a campaign on Indiegogo that has already raised $23,865 of a $50,000 goal.

The bag has exterior pockets and LED lights, handlebars that control direction, and a seat made of memory foam. And it's all FAA, TSA, UN and IATA compliant, according to Modobag.

There is a motor inside and hence the suitcase weighs 19 lbs, so be careful on the baggage limit. However, the bag fits most airlines' specifications for carry-on luggage.

In the event travelers would rather check the bag than ride it through the airport, there is GPS tracking and a proximity alert.

The suitcase also comes with a USB port for charging your devices on the go. But remember: It’s dangerous to text while driving. Even if you’re driving a suitcase.