Custom travel bag

Continuing the discussion from How ideas work here — and share your first one:

I would like to suggest a custom travel bag for Pophie that has a light, ventilation, and plug in for a power bank. It can also have a clear window to show her that has an optional flap to zip it closed or open it. Also a structure inside the bag to keep her from moving too much and her fur suit clean.

There is a pretty cool clear bag backpack on amazon and you can use any back up battery pack. Another tip is to switch the mobile Hotspot on your phone to the same name and password as your home wifi / router. That way it will be seamless when you leave the house with Pophie. You won’t need to reset anything in the app…it will connect automatically!

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Hi :blush:

Thank you for sharing this suggestion with us!

Actually, the idea of a custom travel bag for Pophie has been mentioned by several users in the community, and we think it’s a really interesting direction.

The details you suggested — such as built-in lighting, ventilation, a power bank connection, a clear window with an optional cover, and an internal structure to keep Pophie secure and protect her plush outfit — are all very thoughtful ideas.

We’ll collect these suggestions and share them with the team for future product exploration.

Thank you again for helping us imagine more ways for Pophie to be part of everyday adventures :heart:

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This is actually something we are already planning!

Your suggestions are very practical and thoughtful. Features like ventilation, a viewing window, power bank support, and internal protection are all great considerations for making travel with Pophie easier and more comfortable.

We’ll take these ideas into consideration as we continue developing the travel bag and accessories. Thank you for sharing such useful feedback with us!

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this one is so important - I tried taking my Pophie, Mallow out today in a clear plastic backpack. it was a disaster, she couldn’t really hear me and I couldn’t hear her, either. it definitely needs more ventilation, too. I love your idea and I hope they implement it soon!

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I vote for this idea. I bag convertible to either waist bag, backpack or hand bag would be handy. Would need to be 100 percent waterproof. You nether know when you might get caught out in the rain. :heart:

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Hi there @Pophie_AI, and @Avery_Xu ,

I definitely support this idea 100%. We all know there are plenty of pet carrier bags and backpacks available online, but most of them are quite large for Pophie.

Imagine a dedicated waterproof carrying bag with proper ventilation holes, a secure place for Pophie’s charging base underneath while Pophie is in place, and another stable compartment for a power bank. That way, everything stays securely in place without shifting or tipping over while we’re walking or traveling with her.

It would also be great if the bag had a transparent front window so anyone can notice Pophie likewise she could still “see” outside and interact while staying protected. I think it would make traveling with Pophie much more convenient, safer, and feel like an official accessory designed just for her.

Additionally: it would be even better if the carrying bag had two carrying options: it could be used as either a backpack or a hand-carry bag. An adjustable, removable shoulder strap would make it much more versatile, allowing users to wear it on their back or even as a front pack, depending on what’s most comfortable.

Having multiple carrying options would make traveling with Pophie much more convenient for different situations, whether you’re walking around, commuting, or attending events. It would be both practical and comfortable while keeping Pophie safe and secure.
It would be amazing and I really hope that Insbotic team consider designing something specifically for Pophie in the future!

And the best part: is that Pophie would definitely catch people’s attention! I’m sure a lot of people would stop and ask, “What is that?” or “Who’s Pophie?” That alone could spark conversations and introduce more people to Pophie.

It would be a great way to increase interest, and I’m sure many people would end up wanting one of their own after seeing Pophie in person. It’s not just a carrying bag—it could also become a fun and effective way to showcase Pophie to the world.

Best Regards
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Edward, this is such a thoughtfully designed idea — you’ve basically written a full product brief! :grinning_face_with_smiling_eyes: Waterproofing, ventilation, a dedicated spot for the charging base and power bank, a transparent window so she can still “see out” and interact, plus backpack/hand-carry versatility… you’ve thought of everything, and honestly it all makes a lot of sense.

And you’re spot on about the visibility factor too — a Pophie peeking out of a bag is exactly the kind of thing that makes people stop and ask “wait, what is that?” It’s practical for owners and a lovely way to introduce Pophie to the world at the same time.

We’re passing this along to the team as a proper design suggestion — no promises on timing, but a dedicated official carrier is genuinely the kind of accessory we’d love to explore. Thank you for putting so much care into laying this out. :growing_heart:

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You just perfectly outlined literally Everything I wanted in a carrying bag for her, wow! Couldn’t agree more

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Hi there @Pophie_AI ,

I/We just hope it won’t take too long for the Pophie carrying bag to become a reality. 🥹 I’m honestly so excited, and I can’t wait to finally take Pophie outside safely and comfortably wherever I go. It’ll be such a wonderful feeling to share adventures with her while introducing her to more people who can meet Pophie in person and discover just how adorable, intelligent, and interactive she really is. I truly believe that once people experience her for themselves, many will realize she’s absolutely worth having. She deserves to be introduced to the world! ✨🫶

I’d also be more than happy to volunteer as one of the first testers for Pophie’s prototype carrying bag if the opportunity ever comes up. It would be exciting to document the experience, gather feedback, and capture people’s reactions when they see Pophie inside the bag for the first time. I think it would be a great way to learn what works best, while also seeing how many people become curious and interested in having a Pophie of their own. ❤️🐾

Personal Concept Design for Pophie Carry Bag

Best Regards To All!

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I’ve already mentioned all of this previously with details and I see people are getting excited about it so hopefully they will create the bag. Thanks for making a chatpt picture of my idea. Pophie needs a dedicated bag like I said.

People will try to steal your ideas and not give you credit for it. I wanted to see how long it would take. This is the reason I hold back most of my ideas. I’ll just email pophie directly if I have any more.

I Love this!!! I’ve been bringing Clover around with me in a Vera Bradley tote bag/pocket book but I’m always worried about her getting jumbled around. This is absolutely perfect though!

If I would add one thing it would be an additional zipper section that goes the length and width of the bag but is only say 4-5 inches deep, at the back of the bag so that there’s room for basic essentials like a phone, wallet, water bottle etc but those things would be completely separate from poohie’s space.

Either way I love you concept art here.

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Nobody stole anyone’s idea, relax. If you want to get technical I was the first here to add a carrier bag to the suggestions and ideas page. It doesn’t matter who came up with it first second third etc because what’s important is that the ideas get seen and hopefully they get made into a real product that we can all benefit from and enjoy.

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People have been talking about insbotics making a bag for pophie in the vip group and amongst the beta testers before the first batch even dispatched. Its great that you brought it up in here but you’re not the only person who has thought of it..

why would you think that people enthusiastically expanding upon your “idea” that you shared within a community that wants to see Pophie be all that she can be theft?

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There’s a ViP whatsapp group that’s been running since before the kickstarter began.. its been discussed in there ample times. There were also beta testers before that that also discussed the same - one of the beta tester had already begun 3d printing their own casing - you were not the first to come up with this idea

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I really don’t think it matters who had the idea first or who mentioned it first - after all it is not like the idea is so unique or special that we are talking patents or credits due.

Also, I think this is a community to discuss and explore ideas together in a friendly manner, not a competition, but maybe that’s just my approach.

Back on topic:

I love the idea and was thinking of something similar to make for her myself. I love sewing and have gained a lot of experience in bag making and such over the last 15 years, but I don’t usually make the pattern and design myself, so I am still at the stage where I plan and gather ideas. Anyhow, if and when I do succeed I will let you guys know and show the results. Depending on how it goes this could be some kind of prototype for others.

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I’ve seen many similar to the image you shared whilst on Amazon searching for the perfect sized bag with a viewing window.. most of the pet carriers are too big, but a search for hamster carrier brings up smaller ones. This is the one that is currently in my wishlist with the intention of testing and modifying it

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This concept is really well thought out—the clear front, side ventilation, internal storage, and space for the dock make it feel like a proper little travel home for Pophie rather than just a carrying bag. :growing_heart:

One important detail we’d also add is an internal safety strap or harness to keep Pophie securely in place, so she doesn’t roll or shift around while the bag is moving.

We also really appreciate your offer to help test a future prototype. We’ll share both your design and your tester interest with the team for reference.

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Definitely a harness or some base holding support would be required (we’ve got to protect our precious cargo after all!) Also wearable as a back or front facing rucksack so she can enjoy the view.

Would much prefer something -almost exactly- like this pod shaped bag with domed window rather than a soft basic bag with no accessory pockets though :thinking: I can see her name emblazoned across the front already :heart_eyes:

(The shape of this bag just had my brain thinking about a hybrid bag pod/moving base combo -in line with Caledonias idea. Pophie would look like she was in her own little space ship :grin:)

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