You know it’s peak travel season when your Facebook and Instagram feeds are filled with photos of your friends frolicking all over the world. Cue all the #wanderlust feels, but while social media only displays the most photogenic parts of travelling, in real life it’s hardly ever all fine and dandy – the whole process, from packing for a trip, to being in transit, to navigating a foreign land can be potentially very stressful indeed.
While forces beyond our control can cause countless things to go wrong throughout the course of a trip, what we can count on is a solid collection of travel products that won’t let us down, i.e. the MUJI To Go range, which we’ll always make sure to pack along. Just in time for the summer travel season comes some new products and a whole bunch of discounts, so you can enjoy the products designed to bring your comforts of home along with you so you’ll always be more than prepared, no matter what kind of travel trouble you end up in.
Problem: Your luggage never seems to be able to keep up with you
Despite your best planning efforts, each overseas trip might not play out the way you intended it to. It might be having to run to catch your plane/train/bus or, on the other end of the spectrum, finding your transport delayed for hours; whatever the situation, the last thing you need on any trip is having a wonky luggage tie you down. MUJI’s Hard Carry Case has always been one of our favourite luggage picks for its sturdy shock-resistant hard case, and how easy it is to wheel along thanks to the four wheels that also can be locked in place, and telescoping handle that can be adjusted in approximately 1cm intervals. Comes in 2 sizes: 33L and 60L, and is TSA-approved. Check out the new collection of MUJI Hard Carry Cases with new colours, coming end June 2017!
Promotions:
Hard Carry Case, 10% off (U.P. $199 – $449)
Problem: The inside of your luggage is always a mess
Not everyone can be an OCD packer; we’re more prone to carelessly throwing our clothes and other travel essentials in – as long as the luggage can be closed, we’re good. Then again, one can always benefit from a bit more neatness, and opening your luggage to see everything nicely packed and compartmentalised will surely bring a special kind of satisfaction. If neatness isn’t an innate trait, there’s the Gusset Case Series, made of a nylon material used in paraglider wings and in varying sizes and colours; the two-tiered designs will come in useful for separating dirty laundry. MUJI has also just launched a new variation that comes with a handle to make carrying it around easy, and with a deodorising function handy for the items that don’t smell so great and that you’d rather keep hidden.
Aqua Blue is a new colour that will be available for a limited time this season.
Promotions:
Gusset Case Series, 10% off (U.P. $14.60 – $33)
Paraglider Cloth Gusset Case with Handle in Navy, 10% off (U.P. $20.90 & $26.90)
Problem: Erratic weather makes assembling your travel wardrobe really tricky
Heading somewhere with a temperate climate at a time when spring is transitioning into summer, or summer into autumn, can mean having to pack both a summer and winter wardrobe to be ready for the heat of the day as well as the chilliness of the night. Rather than overstuff your luggage with more clothing than it can handle, the smarter thing to do would be to instead pick out multitasking pieces that can handle varying temperatures.
For example, the Men’s Paraglider Cloth Windbreaker and Ladies’ Cotton Mix Water Repellent Hooded Blouson, both made of the tough yet very lightweight paraglider material that repels water, just in case you find yourself caught in a sudden downpour. Each piece has ventilated sides so you can wear it even when the temperature’s above 20 degrees Celsius. Layer it on top of the Men’s & Ladies’ Organic Cotton Short Sleeve T-shirts, made of high-quality organic cotton and with a neckline reinforced with non-stretch tape, and pack a few extra pieces into your luggage as well. Top off your outfit with one of MUJI’s hats, that come in safari-style, crochet or water-repellent cotton; hats are more practical and stylish than carrying around an umbrella anyway.
Promotions:
Men’s Paraglider Cloth Windbreaker, 10% Off (U.P. $59)
Ladies’ Cotton Mix Water Repellent Hooded Blouson, 10% off (U.P. $119)
Men’s & Ladies’ Organic Cotton Short Sleeve T-shirts, 10% off (U.P. $13.90 – $24.90)
All Hats & Caps, 10% off (U.P. $10-90 – $89)
Problem: You don’t have enough space for all your tech essentials
Packing electronics for travel is always troublesome: like some gadgets aren’t bulky enough already, we still have to worry about bringing along all the right chargers, and travel adaptors to boot. MUJI isn’t able to replace your laptop and camera, but what they do have are 10 different types of tag tools that perform various function such as alarm clock, pedometer, reflector and LED light, plus a new security buzzer that MUJI launched in response to customer’s requests. Tag tools are sold separately from the silicone cases that come with handles, which allow them to be easily hooked onto any bag.
Promotions:
Tag Tools, 10% off (U.P. $4.90 – $23)
Problem: You’re always holding up the queue while you dig through your bag for your passport/boarding pass
Don’t be that person – it’s not cool. The solution to this is to keep all the important stuff in an easily accessible place, like MUJI’s Passport Case that not only fits your passport, but also any boarding passes, cards, and keys (there’s a keyring on the inside!).
Promotions:
Passport Case, 10% off (U.P. $19 – $33)
Problem: You want to take a nap in privacy
Nothing wrong at all with catching up on the snoozes while on the go, but just sometimes we wish for a bit more privacy – just so we won’t be snoring with our mouths open in full view of our fellow passengers. With the new MUJI Neck Cushion, at least half your face will be covered – thanks to the new hood that’s made in the same jersey material as super comfy hoodies. The cushion itself is filled with 5 million microbeads so it can adapt to all contours of your face and neck, and fit any kind of sleeping position, no matter how strange.
Promotions:
Neck Cushion, 10% off (U.P. $19 – $46)
Problem: Your accommodation doesn’t exactly have 5-star facilities
Not that we mind sometimes roughing it out a little in a hostel or boutique hotel, but staying at such places means possibly forgoing conveniences like an in-room wardrobe or sufficient bathroom counter space. This is the time when these little tools will suddenly make life a whole lot easier: for example, the Portable Aluminium Foldable Hanger, as its name implies, is a hanger you can fold and slip into your bag; when opened up, it’s as wide as a regular hanger and has notches on the shoulders to prevent clothes from slipping off. The Hanging Bath Case is a roomy toiletries case that can hold bottles up to 200ml in capacity, and has a attached hook you can use to hang it up in any toilet, to create your own portable toiletries shelf. If your hostel room is lacking in the A/C department, the Low-noise Desk Fan is a portable USB fan that’s quiet enough that you won’t bother anyone else who happens to be sharing your room.
Promotions:
Portable Aluminium Foldable Hanger, 10% off (U.P. $9.90)
Hanging Bath Case, 10% off (U.P. $23)
USB Desk Fan, 20% off (U.P. $39)
Problem: You shopped too much… again
Here’s a situation we hate: finding ourselves desperately stuffing all our shopping loot into any available nook and cranny of our suitcases, and then having to deal with the epic struggle of trying to squeeze it shut. The only thing worse than all of this is making it all the way to the check-in counter, only to be told that your baggage has exceeded the weight limit, and you’ll have to cough up an exorbitant fee. Make sure none of that ever happens again by always packing along an extra bag you can bring along into the plane cabin, like the Paraglider Foldable Bags that store up to 32 litres, or for something more structured, the Travel Boston Bags, which are made of polyester and come equipped with handles and a strap you can attach to your luggage handle.
Promotions:
Paraglider Foldable Bags, 20% off (U.P. $79 – $99)
Travel Boston Bag, 20% off (U.P. $69 – $99)
MUJI To Go promotions, valid till 21 June 2017 or while stocks last. Available at all MUJI stores and on muji.com.sg/store/special-offers/muji-to-go. muji.com/sg/mujitogo
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