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MAYA O. CALICA
FLATTEN
The 16oz Vapur Anti-Bottle is reusable and
flexible — it stands upright when full, and
can be flattened and rolled when drained
of water. It’s made from ultra-durable,
FDA-approved, BPA-free polymer to keep
your liquids safe and tasting fresh. Oh,
and it’s also safe enough to toss into the
dishwasher. Available in green, orange and
red. US$10 (PHP422),
www.flight001.com
FOLD
These ballet flats from Suelas’ Puntera
Prints Collection have cushioned soles that
are soft, flexible and comfortable enough
to walk in for hours. To pack, just fold,
flatten and roll inside the complimentary
shoe bag made by the Gawad Kalinga
Payatas 13 Community. PHP800–1,600,
from Suelas Kiosks at Alabang Town
Center, Muntinlupa City; Stylebreak (The
Ramp at Crossing Department Stores,
Trinoma and Shangri-La Plaza Mall); and
Cabana (2/F, 107 Gamboa Street, Legazpi
Village, Makati City).
www.suelasonline.
com, www.facebook.com/suelasonline
UNZIP
This neoprene
travel toiletry tote
zips open and folds so you can easily reach
for your cosmetics. At 5.5 x 11.25 x 3.25
inches, it has a Velcro pocket and two
compartments for storing taller bottles,
brushes and combs. When done, just
zip it back up. US$24 (PHP1,014),
www.
flight001.com
With just a few tweaks and steps, these travel items
are guaranteed to obey your every command
Action pack
PLAY
Globetrotting audiophiles will love
Sony’s new Walkman MP3 players. The
NWZ-A860 series, for one, delivers a
rich sound thanks to five unique Clear
Audio Technologies. You can also
share photos with friends who have
Bluetooth-enabled mobile devices,
and get crisp, lifelike images with a
responsive 2.8-inch touch panel. With
a long-life battery, it lets you enjoy 50
hours of audio and 10 hours of video
playback too. NWZ-A865 (16GB),
S$349/PHP11,813, and NWZ-A864
(8GB), S$299/PHP10,121, from Sony
outlets and authorized retailers.
www.
sony.com.sg