London - For travellers worried about getting stuck in traffic en route to the airport, this could be the perfect solution.
A Slovenian designer has come up with the perfect accessory for travellers who ride mini-scooters – one that turns into a suitcase or a backpack.
Weighing just over 4kg, The Olaf Business, which can carry up to 100kg, is a carry-on airline-approved suitcase that can also be used as a trolley and a kick-scooter.
The three-in-one hybrid was developed by 36-year-old Bostjan Zagar, who wanted to create a sturdy solution for his travelling needs.
The Olaf Business, which will be priced at £200 (R3 541), is a carry-on case on wheels, with extractable handle, rear break and a smart folding mechanism.
And the Olaf Urban, to be sold for about £175, is aimed at city commuters and has phone and headphone space, wheel pockets and a soft wooden longboard.
Both models are ergonomically shaped and safe to use on the street due to their rear wheel brakes and reflective material.
The resulting designs proved so popular that they recently exceeded their $30 000 (R332 319) Kickstarter goal by more than $5 000.
Using his expertise as a machine engineer and his father’s knowledge in tool making, Zagar began combining suitcases with scooters with his dad in their home garage in Ljubljana, Slovenia.
“We thought our two products were very good and all the test drives were great,” Zagar said. “We then headed to the ISPO fair, where the Olaf was a big hit.” – Daily Mail