This 'Swiss Army Knife' sweater is basically the only travel sweater you'll ever need
When you’re travelling, the right gear can make all the difference between a smooth trip and frantically emptying your bags searching for the headphones that you swear you packed this morning.
When I was younger, I lived abroad teaching English, and I’ve made my fair share of transatlantic trips where I can definitely say I’ve been both types of travellers, depending on my degree of organization on that given day.
I’ve recently come across an item that I would have loved to have on hand during my frequent flyer days, so I’m sharing it with now in the hopes that it makes someone else’s flights (or train rides or bus trips) just a little bit easier. A couple of weeks ago I stumbled across the Baubax Women’s Sweatshirt 2.0 online, and despite its average appearance I was blown away by all of its hidden features and smart design details.
At first glance what looks like an average hooded sweatshirt is so much more than just that.
The Baubax Sweatshirt 2.0 is available for both men and women, and offers 25 unique features for any and everything you could possibly need while travelling. At $169 USD, it’s definitely an investment piece, but one you can thank me for later.
Some of the more noticeable details of this sweater, like the front and interior zipper pockets are ideal for keeping your valuables close at hand. They come in multiple sizes to keep your phone, your passport, and even your iPad safe. Smaller pockets help keep track of items like your headphones and sunglasses, as well as one that holds a can of pop when you need to go hands free.
Some of my favourite features are the ones that you can’t even see at first glance, like the inflatable pillow that opens up out of the sweater’s neckline and deflates back into its pouch when not in use. There’s also a built-in eye mask that folds out of the hood, perfect for when you need to catch up on sleep mid-flight.
Another top feature that I will absolutely be using this sweater for is the zipper pull/stylus that detaches from the sweater and is a fully functional black ink pen. No more asking my seat-mates to borrow their pens to fill out the customs sheet after I’ve forgotten mine at home!
This multitasking sweater is a traveller’s dream, with rave reviews on the Baubax site for both the men’s and women’s versions.
“I have bought several ‘travel jackets’ and this one is really great,” shared one five-star reviewer. “It's comfortable, well made and has a place for all your stuff without it being obvious you have so much in your pockets. The fabric is soft yet sturdy and the fit is flattering. I love it and I love the useful extras that come with it. Well done BAUBAX.”
SHOP IT: Baubax, $169 USD
As for the useful extras in question, each Baubax Sweatshirt 2.0 comes with a lightweight travel blanket to use as an extra layer while you’re on the go, a compact travel water bottle, and a packable footrest that you can inflate and stash under your seat.
Whether you’re shopping for yourself or for others, the Baubax Sweatshirt 2.0 is ideal for any traveller in your life. For even more features and info on it, be sure to check out the video above!
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