A Luggage Dream That Fell Flat

The seventh season of the popular business show came in 2015, and among the hopefuls was a pair who called their suitcase “Trunkster. ” The idea was simple: a bag that rolls up and down, has a USB port, can be tracked with GPS, and even weighs itself. It was expensive – about $500 – but the founders claimed it would make traveling easier for frequent flyers. During the televised pitch, two investors seemed to back the idea after a tense negotiation. The deal would have given them $1. 4 million for a 5% share, but it never materialised. The company failed to pass the due‑diligence checks that investors use to protect their money.Since then, Trunkster has been quiet. Its website still shows a pre‑order button that promises delivery in the fall of 2015, yet no updates appear. Social media links are gone, and the blog section remains empty. The product never reached the market. Backers who had funded Trunkster on a popular crowdfunding platform now face frustration. Over 3, 500 people pledged more than $1. 39 million, but many never received the suitcase or a refund. The platform’s rules state that the creator is responsible for delivering rewards; if they fail, backers may need legal help to recover their money. Unlike some other products that survived the show’s hype, Trunkster did not survive. Its niche appeal and lack of a finished business plan left it dormant, leaving customers with disappointment rather than a new travel companion.