Backpack
Backpack operates a peer-to-peer logistics platform that connects shoppers seeking products unavailable locally with travelers willing to transport those items across borders. The service handles customs paperwork, provides real-time tracking, and facilitates door-to-door delivery through a vetted community, offering a cost-effective alternative to traditional international shipping.
- Logistics & Supply Chain
- Commerce & Shopping
- Software Only
Funding
Funding not disclosed
Founders
Founder details are not available yet.
Product
Problem
Consumers often struggle to access authentic, cost-effective products that are unavailable or overpriced in their local markets. Traditional international shipping is expensive, slow, and burdened with customs complexities, while counterfeit goods remain a persistent risk for cross-border purchases.
Solution
Backpack provides an online platform that connects shoppers with travelers who are willing to transport requested products from overseas destinations. Shoppers can browse or request products, and travelers can list their upcoming flights and available luggage space. When a match is made, Backpack facilitates the connection, handles customs paperwork, and provides real-time tracking for each parcel. The platform supports door-to-door delivery with scheduled pickups and delivery windows, creating a trusted community for cross-border shipments. Backpack aims to deliver organic, authentic products with minimal friction while rejecting counterfeits and reducing superfluous costs.
Target Audience
Primary users are individual shoppers seeking authentic or hard-to-find products from overseas markets, and travelers who want to offset travel costs by carrying parcels for others.
Features
- Peer-to-peer matching system that connects shoppers with vetted travelers based on flight routes and product requests
- Real-time tracking for each parcel from pickup through delivery
- Customs paperwork handling and door-to-door delivery service
- User rating system to build trust within the community
- Request system allowing shoppers to specify products they want from specific countries
- Flight listing feature for travelers to advertise their upcoming trips and available carrying capacity