This suitcase will take you “bag to the future.”
A tricked-out carry-on made by travel-goods company Raden — whose features include a battery to charge mobile devices and a companion app that tells users how much the packed bag weighs — now has a waiting list of more than 10,000 people, company officials tell The Post.
Dubbed the A22 Carry, this 8.4-pound bag was launched 10 months ago and has sold more than 20,000 units since.
Its tech-heavy features have proved to be a lure — so much so that the current wait list exists simply because production is catching up with demand. (The bulk of already-placed online orders, including for the highly popular light-pink gloss finish, will ship by April 18, according to Raden’s Web site.)
“It’s hard to forecast demand,” Raden CEO Josh Udashkin tells The Post. About the barrage of orders, he adds, “We’re extremely humbled.”
Especially because there’s been interest from celebrities. Pro basketball player Draymond Green purchased one of the bags (in black gloss finish) for each of his Golden State Warriors teammates. British makeup artist Charlotte Tilbury snagged 40 for her team. Other high-profile clients include fashion designer Tory Burch, television magnate Oprah Winfrey, actress-entrepreneur Jessica Alba and the Hadid family — including model Gigi.
Not only does the suitcase’s app feature information on current weather conditions, traffic alerts and deals on flights, but Bluetooth technology also lets owners know the case’s location when it’s out of sight.
As for the built-in battery, it’s removable and can charge a phone as many as four times, with two charging ports on the outside of the bag for easy access.
The A22, as well as its larger, equally equipped A28 sister model, comes in 10 colors, including gold, bronze, light purple and navy — some with an option of gloss or matte finishes. The Makrolon polycarbonate exterior is crack-resistant, while wheels give 360-degree maneuverability.
Prices for the A22 begin at $295, while the A28 starts at $395.
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