What No One Tells You About Winter Clothing Rental When Going Overseas
How does it feel like to see 4 seasons in a year? Must be a very interesting experience living in a country that has one while some countries like Malaysia unfortunately cannot feel the same excitement of winter in December or the scenery of beautiful flowers blooming during spring. I think most of us can agree that we like winter the most since it’s cold(Malaysia is really hot btw) and the best part is you get to build a snowman, just like how you see it in Frozen.
Many of us would usually opt for a full winter clothing rental set when planning to go for a winter holiday because buying them is the kind of costly purchase that isn’t worth the price only to be worn probably once in a year. Plus, winter clothes are typically thick-sized and eat up a lot of space. It’s a bit of a hassle to own and keep it inside our closet without knowing when’s the next time you’re going to wear it again and that’s why you should opt for winter clothing rental instead.
You can travel once a year without having to spend big. Whether you’re looking for a sweater, jacket, beanie or gloves, it’s all out there for the renting and the offerings are more reasonable.
Why Choose Winter Clothing Rental?
- You are on business trip
and you probably will never going there ever again - You might only be travelling once or twice in a year.
- You wanted to try winter sport, and you’re not sure if it’s the sport for you. Before you invest in an expensive wardrobe, rent!
- Rental service provider for winter clothes can be found easily with cheaper price than the cost of buying one
- You live in a warm climate country or small apartment with very limited space. Or maybe you have no desire to store piles of winter clothes clothes in the off-season.
- You are changing in size, especially for kids
- You already have your hands full with everything else you are packing for your winter trip.
What You Should Rent
You should rent all the essentials such as the jackets, the pants and gloves. Goggles are important too but depending on the situation or the occasion you’re going to, it’s advisable to rent it if you’re planning to do ski or any winter sports. Some of y’all might be wondering why can’t we just rent the sports gear when we reach there. Yes, that’s another way but trust me you’re going to spend a fortune the moment you decide to do that, and travelling is all about cost-saving, in my view.
What about snow boots? This is usually not necessary if you’re just planning for a casual travelling but it’s completely a yes when you’re going to a place that’s experiencing heavy snow. I highly suggest you guys rent and return for the said items since we live in a warm climate and have no reason to own all these things.
What You Should Buy
For the things that you should buy when going for a winter vacation, it’s more of a cheap stuff that you can get easily in the market. Base layers, socks, thermal underwear or even toe and hand warmers. Get any cute hats or beanies to put on your head with a very small price and other accessories, like wool socks or balaclavas, when you’re going for mount hiking during winter. Plus, all these items are smaller in size compared to the ones mentioned above so even when you buy one, it’s not going to bother your storage very much and you can collect them as many as you like if you’re planning to make it a hobby.
How to Do Winter Clothing Rental
So what are the steps to winter clothing rental? It’s a piece of cake process and most rental services have the same procedures. Here’s how:
- Look it up and find the one you like
Some services have an online platform and some don’t, so depending on which type of store, you can do the renting process online or you have to walk into the store yourself. Both have their plus and minus points but in the end, you get to rent something. You can choose to get a package or buy separately, but I suggest you opt for the former since you can get a discount for that.
One thing that you can gain from renting directly from the store is that you can get suggestions from the vendor to help you pick the most suitable wear for you when going for the winter vacation. It can prevent you from buying the wrong jackets and most importantly, wasting your money.
2. Get or Wait
For online rental stores, you can have it shipped to you or you can pick it up yourself. The delivery charge completely depends on the weight and your location, but trust me it’s not going to cost a lot. Quick tip for a purchase made through an online method, please take a look at the clothes and try it on right away once it’s arrived in case the sizing is wrong or it’s spoiled in the middle of transit.
3. Rock it
Once everything is sorted out, you are set for travel! Go rock that winter wear and enjoy your cold vacation. Renting a jacket that is in good condition or looks like brand new is completely a bonus point for you. People won’t be questioning and they might even ask where did you buy those rental jackets from. How interesting that can be but just remember to return the clothing after you come back from the holiday and make sure it’s in the same condition as it is at the start of the rental.
Conclusion
If the thought of renting items makes you hesitate, that’s completely fine. Some people favor quality more than cost, so spending big is not a huge deal for them while others might consider saving on the clothing as they want to use the budget on other things. After all, you make your own decision and I hope that this guide can help you a bit during the decision-making process.
