What’s In Your (School) Bag: 6 Student Must-Haves To Cop This Super Payday Sale

The new academic year is almost here, and that means it’s time to shop for back-to-school essentials again. But aside from its obvious uses, did you know that having the right school supplies can positively impact your classroom behavior and productivity? According to studies, it may help increase students’ class preparedness, class participation, self-esteem, and interest in learning.

Cute new notebooks and reliable pens are surely part of your back-to-school shopping list, and you might also want to buy highlighters and a planner to help you stay on track with your school work. Aside from these necessary supplies for reviewing and taking notes, here are six other daily campus must-haves that you should score this Super Payday Sale.

P.S. You can use the voucher code SUPERPAYDAY to get P150 off on a minimum purchase worth P400 at the SM Malls Online app. This discount is valid for one-time use and on orders from non-food brands for delivery only.

A reusable canteen for your drinks

Being in class means you don’t always have the liberty to go out and get a glass of water whenever you feel thirsty. Of course, you may buy bottled water from the canteen or vending machine during your break, but carrying a reusable container is more convenient, cost-efficient, and environment-friendly in the long run. There are also reusable bottles that can keep your beverages either hot or cold, depending on your preference—which is good news if you need hot coffee during your morning classes or cold water to beat the afternoon heat.  

With its triple insulation design, Corkcicle’s 16oz Canteen Copper Premium can keep your cold drinks cool for 25 hours and hot drinks warm for 12 hours. Its wide mouth can also fit ice cubes, and its signature easy-grip and flat sides make it convenient to carry around campus. Importantly, the 16oz Canteen Copper Premium doesn’t contain BPA or bisphenol A, an industrial chemical used in plastics manufacturing that may harm your health.

From an original price of P2,450, you can score the Corkcicle 16oz Canteen Copper Premium at 35% off for only P1,592.50 via the SM Malls Online app.

An electric lunch box that you can heat up

Ever wonder why you can’t seem to focus when you’re hungry? That’s because hunger can lower your blood sugar, making you feel fatigued and reducing your energy levels. How to avoid this problem is simple: You should always eat nutritious food and never skip meals. 

If you’re bringing packed lunch for school, you should consider storing your food in this innovative Electric Lunch Box Smart Bento Box 1L. This lightweight container’s plug-in electric heating function and stainless steel, double-layer containers can help your food stay warm. It is also vacuum sealed, which means it can keep your meals at the peak of their freshness throughout the day.

Get the Electric Lunch Box Smart Bento Box 1L (Electric Heating Container) Green at 40% off for only P899 (from an original price of P1,499) at Surplus via the SM Malls Online app.

A wearable air purifier for fresh air 

Commuting to school or simply walking outside the campus can expose you to all kinds of dirt and pollution, which can dampen your mood and even pose health hazards if you have conditions like allergies or asthma. Since these activities may sometimes be unavoidable, you can try a convenient alternative like getting a personal wearable air purifier and deodorizer like the Stayfresh Canada Breathe Clean Series. 

This lightweight gadget comes with a lanyard, so you can simply wear it around your neck like your ID and instantly enjoy fresh and clean air wherever you go. And don’t worry—even if the Stayfresh Canada Breathe Clean Series eliminates smoke, smell, odors, dust, and other air irritants, it is chemical-free and safe for both kids and adults to use. This USB-rechargeable device can also run quietly for 10 to 12 hours once fully charged, making it enough to cover most (or even all) of your classes.

From an original price of P3,500, you can buy the Stayfresh Canada Breathe Clean Series: Teal at 10% off for only P3,150 at UV Care via the SM Malls Online app.

A reliable laptop for productive study time

A dependable computer is essential in accomplishing school work, especially for college students. Whether you’re taking notes for class or braving through your thesis, you need a laptop that can match your productivity and provide comfort and convenience as you keep up with your academic tasks.

The Acer Aspire 7 has a 15.6” FHD screen equipped with Acer BlueLightShield™ and Acer ExaColor™ technology to help you avoid eye strain even when you’re pulling an all-nighter for essays and papers. It also has a backlit keyboard and an ergonomic tilt so that you can stay cozy while beating project deadlines. With a quick and efficient AMD Ryzen™ 5 processor and a battery that runs up to 10 hours after charging, you won’t have to worry about wasting even a precious second of your study time.

Enjoy 20% off on the Acer Aspire 7 A715-42G-R5C5, now available for only P39,388 from an original price of P48,999 at Villman via the SM Malls Online app.

A durable backpack to carry all your stuff

Of course, you need a sturdy bag with enough room for your school supplies but won’t crumble under their weight. The UA Hustle Sport Backpack has a soft-lined laptop sleeve with an organization panel that can hold up to a 15” laptop and a front sleeve with bungee adjust closure so that you can easily stash your jacket or an extra pair of shoes. 

If comfort is your top priority, this bag has a padded back panel and shaped straps to help you carry it with ease. Since it is designed with a Water-resistant UA Storm technology, you also won’t have to worry about keeping your stuff dry if it suddenly starts to rain.

Purchase the Bags UA Hustle Sport Backpack 1364181-001 now at 10% off for only P1,975.50 (from an original price of P2,195) at Sports Central via the SM Malls Online app.

Bonus: Stylish sneakers that won’t hurt your feet

Every college student knows the struggle of rushing from one building to another just to get to their next class. If you want to avoid blisters or sore feet when going through your daily activities, wearing comfortable shoes to school is a must—but it doesn’t mean you have to sacrifice being in style. 

No matter how far you need to walk (or run) across the campus, the ECCO Soft 7 M - 430004-01345 leather sneakers won’t hurt your feet with their hard-wearing and flexible sole. It is also designed with the ECCO Comfort Fibre System™ so that it stays fresh and dry, which you definitely need during the rainy season.

From an original price of P8,950, you can get the ECCO Soft 7 M - 430004-01345 at 70% off for only P2,685 now at ECCO via the SM Malls Online app.

Prepare for the new school year with great deals and discounts on campus essentials when you shop at SM malls nationwide. For more savings, use the voucher code SUPERPAYDAY to get P150 off on a minimum purchase worth P400 at the SM Malls Online app. This discount is valid for one-time use and on orders from non-food brands for delivery only. 

For more exciting discounts and promos, visit the SM Deals site or download the SM Malls Online app!