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How to Pack Light for a Long Weekend (Without Forgetting Everything)
We've all done it, packed for a two night trip like we're relocating. Three pairs of shoes "just in case", a jacket for every possible weather scenario, and somehow still forgetting the phone charger. Packing light isn't about restriction, it's about actually enjoying your trip instead of wrestling a suitcase that won't zip. Start with a colour palette, not an outfit list Before you pack a single item, pick two or three colours that all work together. Neutrals as your base, one accent colour for everything else. This means every top works with every bottom, and you can build five outfits out of eight pieces instead of packing five separate outfits. One pair of shoes, maybe two Pick shoes that can move from a day out to dinner without you needing to swap. If you genuinely need a second pair for the beach or a hike, fine, but that's your limit. Shoes take up the most space and weigh the most, so this is where the real savings happen. What actually goes in the bag This is where the bag itself matters. A structured tote like the Daily Traveller Tote holds its shape when you're moving through an airport or living out of it for a few days, so your clothes don't end up crushed at the bottom. For the smaller essentials, phone, cards, lip balm, the Waist Bag keeps everything within reach instead of buried under a jumper somewhere. The toiletries trap This is where most people overpack without realising it. Decant into small bottles, skip the "just in case" products, and remember most accommodation has shampoo and conditioner already. If you're only away a few nights, you don't need the full skincare routine, just the essentials. Your long weekend checklist 3 to 4 tops 2 bottoms 1 layer, jacket or jumper 1 pair of shoes, 2 max Underwear and sleepwear Toiletries, decanted Phone charger and any cables Bum Bag for the essentials you'll want on hand Packing light means less time wrestling luggage and more time actually on the trip. The Cove Daily Traveller Tote and Bum Bag are built to make it easier, get the basics right and everything else falls into place. With love, Anna & Cath
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Daylight Saving 2026: Make the Most of the Extra Light
More daylight, more reasons to be outside This Sunday, 4 October, the clocks go forward an hour at 2am across most of the country. Yes, you lose an hour of sleep. But you gain something much better: evenings that actually stay light. For us, that's the real start of the warm season. The after work walk becomes an after work picnic. Saturday arvo at the park stretches right into dinner. And suddenly there's time to squeeze in a swim before the sun goes down. How we're spending the extra hour The weeknight picnic. Grab something easy on the way home, a baguette, some cheese, a punnet of strawberries, and head straight to the park. No planning required, just a blanket and whoever wants to come. The sunset swim. Pack a towel, a blanket and a thermos and stay at the beach a little longer than you normally would. The light is better anyway. The backyard dinner. Not everything needs an outing. Throw a blanket on the grass, carry the plates outside and eat under a sky that isn't dark yet. The weekend that doesn't end at 5pm. Long lunches turn into long afternoons. That's the whole point. Pack for the extra daylight Every one of those plans starts with something to sit on. Here's what we're reaching for this season. Luxury Picnic Rug, Pink Break Premium neoprene, lightweight and quick drying, made for picnics, beach days and park sessions. It rolls up small enough to live in the car, so you're never caught without one when a spontaneous picnic happens. [Shop Pink Break] Luxury Blanket, Natural Art Premium neoprene again, lightweight and quick drying, with the added bonus of being resistant to water, sand and pet hair. If your picnics come with a dog, or you're heading from the park straight to the beach, this is the one. [Shop Natural Art] Luxury Blanket, Dawn Printed with original Western Australian landscapes and made for beach days, picnics and travel. It's the kind of blanket people ask about, and the kind you'll keep for years. [Shop Dawn] Why neoprene changes everything If you've ever shaken out a picnic rug and still found leaves, twigs and sand in it a week later, you'll understand why we made ours this way. Neoprene doesn't hold onto mess. Give it a shake and it's clean, fold it up and it's back in the bag. One of our customers, Sarah, put it perfectly. She'd never been overly fond of her old picnic rug because of how much it collected, but her Murph & Murph blanket has become a must. Easy to clean, easy to fold, easy to pop in the bag. A note for QLD, WA and NT You don't observe daylight saving, so this one's not for you. Enjoy the consistency. But you can still get in on the picnic season, and we'd argue your evenings were already pretty good. Wherever you are, we hope the longer days bring more time outside with the people you love. [Shop Picnic Blankets] With love,Anna & Cath
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How We Fit 10 Days Into a Carry-On (No Checked Bag, No Stress)
Anna just got back from 10 days away with nothing but a carry-on and her Daily Traveller Tote. No baggage carousel, no $70 checked bag fee, no standing around watching everyone else's suitcase come out before yours does. Here's exactly how it happened. The bag that made it possible This only works if your personal item is actually pulling its weight, not just sitting there as dead space you paid for. The Daily Traveller Tote clips straight onto your suitcase handle with its stainless steel carabiner, so you're wheeling one unit through the airport instead of juggling two bags and a coffee. Inside, five individually insulated pockets keep everything separated and easy to grab, passport in one, chargers in another, snacks somewhere you can actually reach mid-flight. There's a padded sleeve that fits a 17 inch laptop, and the whole thing slides under the seat in front of you without a fight. It's made from water resistant polyamide canvas, built from recycled plastic bottles, so it holds up to spilled coffee and Bali humidity alike, and at 1.2kg it barely adds any weight to what you're already carrying. What actually went in Ten days, one carry-on, one Daily Traveller Tote. Here's the real list: 4 tops, 2 bottoms that all mix and match with each other, packed in the suitcase 1 pair of shoes worn on the plane, 1 pair packed Laptop, passport, chargers and headphones in the tote's dedicated pockets A water bottle and coffee cup, both held upright in their own compartments Toiletries in travel bottles, nothing full size One "nice" outfit for the one night you'll actually want it The trick isn't packing less, it's giving everything a proper place. Once your documents and devices have a home in the tote, your suitcase is free to just be clothes. The three things that made the biggest difference Keeping the tote zipped and structured. The zip closure means nothing falls out mid-dash through the terminal, and the structured pockets hold their shape even when the bag isn't full, so you're not digging to the bottom for your passport at security. Clipping it to the suitcase, not carrying it. The elongated handle and carabiner mean the tote rides on top of the case through the airport, and only comes off your shoulder when you actually need it. Weighing everything before leaving the house. Most carry-on limits sit around 7kg for cabin bags, on top of your suitcase weight. Check it at home, not at the gate. Why it's worth doing No checked bag means no waiting, no lost luggage, no extra fee eating into your travel budget. It also means you move faster through the airport, which matters a lot more than people think until they're the one running for a connection. If you've got a trip coming up, this is genuinely the easiest way to travel. Start with the right tote, pack smart, and you'll wonder why you ever checked a bag in the first place. With love, Anna & Cath
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7 Features That Make the Urban Traveller More Than Just a Tote
The Urban Traveller is a travel tote bag with a padded 13" laptop compartment, hidden RFID pocket, and luggage sleeve. Built for work, travel and everything between. At first glance, the Urban Traveller looks like your classic everyday tote. Pick it up and pack it for a full day (or a full flight) and you'll see it's doing a lot more work than that. Here's what's actually going on inside. 1. Insulated bottle pockets that keep drinks where they belong Two insulated side pockets hold your bottle upright and keep it hot or cold for hours, so your morning coffee doesn't turn into a lukewarm afternoon coffee. No more digging through your bag for a bottle that's tipped over and soaked your notebook. 2. A padded 13" laptop sleeve built for real work days Whether you're heading into the office, working from a cafe, or taking a call between flights, the padded laptop sleeve fits a 13" laptop snugly and keeps it protected from every knock along the way. 3. A hidden RFID pocket for your cards and passport Tucked away and out of sight, the RFID-blocking pocket keeps your cards and passport protected from digital skimming. It's the kind of feature you don't think about until you need it, then you're glad it's there. 4. A zip-away top for open access or full security Open it up for easy, grab-and-go access around town. Zip it closed when you're on public transport, at the airport, or anywhere you want your bag properly secured. One tote, two ways to carry it. 5. A luggage sleeve made for the airport dash Slide the Urban Traveller straight onto your suitcase handle and skip the shoulder strain through check-in and security. It's a small detail that makes a genuine difference when you're travelling with your hands full. 6. A removable crossbody strap for hands-free days Some days call for hands-free carrying, so we added a removable crossbody strap. Clip it on for the school run, the market, or the airport, then take it off when you want to carry the tote by the handles instead. 7. A place for everything, right down to your keys Beyond the laptop sleeve and bottle pockets, the Urban Traveller has dedicated spots for your phone, glasses, keys and all the smaller things that usually end up loose at the bottom of a bag. Everything has a place, and you'll actually know where it is. More than just a tote The Urban Traveller was designed for the days that don't fit neatly into one category, work, travel, errands, all in the one bag. It's not about carrying more, it's about carrying smarter. Ready to see it in action? Shop now With love, Anna & Cath
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Dry July Is Over. Now It's Time to Treat Yourself.
If you've made it through Dry July, first of all, congratulations! Whether you gave up alcohol for the health benefits, to save money, support a cause, or simply challenge yourself, going 31 days without drinking is no small achievement. And if you're already thinking about what to do with the money you didn't spend... we've got an idea. Instead of letting it disappear into everyday expenses, why not put it towards something you'll use for years to come? So, how much did you actually save? The average Australian spends anywhere between $20–$80 on a casual night out, with dinner, drinks or cocktails quickly pushing that number even higher. Depending on your usual habits, going alcohol-free for a month could mean you've saved approximately: 2 nights a week → Around $80–$150 A few social nights each week → Around $200–$400 Regular weekends out → $500+ isn't uncommon That's before you factor in the Ubers, late-night takeaway, impulse purchases, and next-day recovery brunches that often come with a night of drinking. Dry July doesn't just give your body a break, it often gives your bank account one too. More Than Just Saving Money Many people finish Dry July saying they noticed: Better quality sleep More energy throughout the day Clearer skin Improved focus Less spending on unnecessary extras More appreciation for intentional purchases When you've spent a month making healthier choices, it feels pretty good to celebrate with something that actually adds value to your everyday life. Swap the Drinks for Something That Lasts That bag you've been eyeing off? This is your sign. Instead of spending that saved money on another weekend that you'll barely remember, invest in something you'll reach for every single day. Whether you're heading to work, the gym, the airport, the beach or a weekend away, a Murph & Murph bag is built to carry more than just your essentials, it keeps up with your lifestyle. The Urban Traveller Perfect for workdays, weekends and everything in between. With insulated bottle pockets, thoughtful compartments and room for your laptop, it's the bag that replaces three others. The Cove Carry-All The everyday throw-it-all-in bag. Beach days, grocery runs, Pilates, kids' sport or spontaneous road trips, this one was designed to do it all. Your Reward Should Last Longer Than One Night You've spent the month building better habits. You've saved money. You've proved something to yourself. Now reward that effort with something you'll still be using long after July is over. Because the best kind of treat isn't another round. It's the one you'll carry with you every day.
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The Travel Bag That Made It Through 14 Airports
When you’re moving through airport after airport, the last thing you want is a travel bag that slows you down. After 14 airports, countless security checks, cramped plane seats and more than a few half-eaten snacks, the Daily Traveller has proven itself as the kind of carry-on companion you’ll reach for trip after trip. One Bag, 14 Airports and Everything You Need Within Reach A good travel bag needs to do more than simply hold your belongings. It needs to keep everything organised, accessible and comfortable to carry. From a laptop and water bottle to headphones, passport, notebook, snacks and all the little essentials you collect along the way, the Daily Traveller has room for it all. Its thoughtful compartments mean you’re not digging through your entire bag at the security line or searching for your passport while boarding begins. Designed for the Reality of Travel Here’s what travelling with the Daily Traveller actually looks like. 5:40 AM – Out the Door The elongated handles and extended shoulder straps make it comfortable to carry, even when it’s fully loaded for a long day of travel. 6:15 AM – Check-In The built-in luggage sleeve slides securely over your suitcase handle, keeping your hands free while moving through the terminal. 6:50 AM – Through Security Five insulated pockets keep bottles and snacks organised and easy to access, while the rest of your essentials stay neatly in place. 7:30 AM – At the Gate The zip-up top flap folds away into the side pocket when you want the convenience of an open tote. 8:05 AM – Boarding The Daily Traveller slides under the seat in front of you, so your laptop, passport, headphones and snacks stay within easy reach throughout the flight. The Carry-On That Keeps Up With You Travelling can be unpredictable. Your bag shouldn’t be. Whether you’re heading away for a weekend, travelling with kids or making your way through multiple airports, the Daily Traveller is designed to make the journey easier. Customers love its generous size, thoughtful pockets and versatility. It’s roomy enough to carry everything you need without sacrificing organisation, and durable enough to become a reliable travel companion for years to come. Urban Traveller or Daily Traveller: Which One Is Right for You? If you prefer a smaller, lighter travel bag, the Urban Traveller is a great option for everyday adventures and shorter trips. For travellers who need extra room, the Daily Traveller offers more space for laptops, snacks, travel essentials and everything else you want close at hand. Both feature removable crossbody straps, making it easy to switch up how you carry your bag while travelling. Ready for Your Next Trip? Wherever your next adventure takes you, a well-designed travel bag can make getting there a whole lot easier. Pack smarter, stay organised and keep everything you need within reach with a Murph & Murph travel bag. Shop our travel bags and find your perfect travel companion.
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Which Murph & Murph Bag Is Right for You?
by Anna & Cath We get this question a lot. "I love your bags, but I don't know which one is right for me." It's a fair question. We have a few different styles now, and they're designed for genuinely different kinds of days. So we thought we'd break it down properly. Here's every bag in our range, who it's for, and what it does best. The Urban Traveller Tote | Our most loved $299 | Available in Black, Navy, Khaki, Sand, Blossom and Chocolate (coming soon) This is where it all started. The Urban Traveller is our medium-sized everyday tote, and it's the bag we get the most messages about. It's for the woman who needs her bag to work as hard as she does. The one going from school drop-off to the office to after-work drinks without going home in between. The one who needs a laptop in her bag without looking like she's carrying a laptop bag. Here's what makes it different: It free-stands on the floor. This sounds small until you've never had a bag that does it, and then it becomes one of those things you can't live without. It sits up on its own at your desk, at a cafe, on the floor of a plane. No flopping over. No tipping. It fits a 13-inch laptop in a padded sleeve, plus everything else you actually carry. It's water resistant, so a bit of rain doesn't ruin your day. And it has an insulated drink bottle pocket, a zip-up internal pocket and a D-ring for your keys. If you're looking for one bag that does everything, this is it. Ideal for: the daily commute, the office, school runs, weekend trips, travelling light. The Daily Traveller Tote | For bigger days $329 | Available in Black, Navy, Khaki and Chocolate (coming soon) The Daily is the Urban's bigger sister. Same DNA, more capacity. If the Urban Traveller is your everyday bag, the Daily Traveller is your everything bag. It fits more, holds more and handles more — without feeling like you're carrying a suitcase. It's the one for the airport. The one you take when you're away for a few nights and need your gym kit, your work bag and your personal items all in one. The one you reach for when you know it's going to be a big day. It has the same features as the Urban — water resistant, structured, free-standing — but scaled up. It also folds completely flat for storage or packing inside a suitcase, which is one of those small things that makes a real difference when you travel a lot. Ideal for: weekend getaways, airport days, work trips, gym-to-office days, any day where you need to fit more. The Cove Carry-All | For when you need to carry everything $269.99 | Available in Midnight Blue, Lemon Butter, Charcoal Grey, Mirabilis Black, Tan Mirabilis and Cloudy Grey The Carry-All is our oversized bag, and it earns its name. It's the bag for the beach. The pool. The sports sideline. The park. The kind of day where you're packing for yourself and everyone around you — towels, snacks, sunscreen, a change of clothes, a spare everything. It's big. Genuinely big. And like everything we make, it free-stands and is water resistant, which makes it the obvious choice for any day that involves sand, water or outdoor adventures. It also works beautifully as a nappy bag, a hospital bag, a sports bag, and — honestly — a bag that just sits in the car for whenever you need it. It goes from the beach to the shops without missing a beat. Ideal for: beach days, pool days, sports sidelines, family outings, travel, anytime you need to carry a lot without sacrificing how you look. The Small Bags | The Petite range From $129 Not everyone needs a bag that fits a laptop. Some days you just need your keys, your phone, your cards and a lip balm. That's what our Petite range is for. We have a few styles in this category — the Petite Luxe, the Panda Petite, The Caroline and the Blondie. They're all smaller, crossbody-friendly bags with more personality and punch than you'd expect at their size. The Petite Luxe in Chocolate is our newest addition — a smart crossbody with a lockable zip closure (great for travel and crowded places), a magnetised front pocket for quick access, and a roomy main compartment. It attaches to a suitcase handle and is water resistant. These bags are for the days when you want to travel lighter. Dinner out. A morning of errands. A weekend away where you're not carrying the whole household. Ideal for: evenings out, travel days when you're going light, errands, gifting. The Bebe Rugs | Not a bag, but worth talking about From $90 Okay, these aren't bags. But they're one of our most loved products and they deserve a mention. Our Bebe rugs are made from neoprene, the same material as a wetsuit. That means they're cushioned, water resistant, easy to clean (they hose down at the end of the day) and nothing sticks to them. Sand, grass, dirt — it brushes straight off. They're the picnic rug you can actually take to the beach. The baby rug you can throw in the washing machine. The sports sideline companion that doesn't end up ruined. We started making them because we couldn't find a rug that worked for all of it. Same reason we started making bags, really. Ideal for: picnics, beaches, sports sidelines, baby gifts, parks, any outdoor adventure Still not sure? Here's the simplest way to think about it: Daily commute, office, school run: Urban Traveller Airport, overnight trips, big days: Daily Traveller Beach, family days, everything including the kitchen sink: Cove Carry-All Evenings out, light travel, gifting: Petite range Outdoors, beach, baby: Bebe rugs And if you're still not sure, send us a message. We've been recommending bags to people for over a decade. We're pretty good at it. Shop the full range →
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The Colour You've Been Asking For...Meet the Petite Luxe in Chocolate
You asked. We listened. For a while now, the most common message in our inbox has been some version of the same thing: do you have anything in chocolate? A deep, rich, warm brown that goes with everything and gets better every time you use it. The answer, finally, is yes. Meet the Petite Luxe in Chocolate — our newest colourway, in a brand new fabric that we are genuinely so proud of. Why chocolate? Because it's the colour that works hardest in your wardrobe. Chocolate goes with cream, with camel, with black, with olive, with white linen in summer and chunky knits in winter. It's a neutral that doesn't feel boring. It's elevated without trying too hard. And in this new fabric, it has a depth and richness that photographs we just can't do justice. You have to see it in person. (Or you have to trust us, which after a decade of making bags, we hope you do.) What's new about the fabric? We don't change things for the sake of it. Every tweak we make to our bags starts with a problem we're trying to solve, or a feeling we're trying to improve. This new canvas fabric is stronger, smoother and has a finish that feels more considered. It's still water resistant — that's non-negotiable for us — but there's a quality to it that feels like a step up. The kind of thing you notice when you touch it for the first time. The bag itself The Petite Luxe is our compact crossbody — small enough to feel effortless, smart enough to hold everything you actually need. Here's what it does: Lockable zip closure. The upgraded clip-fasten lock-up function helps deter pickpocketing without making the bag harder to use day to day. It's thoughtful design for the kind of travelling and commuting most of us are actually doing. Elongated handle. Wear it over the shoulder or crossbody. It sits well either way. Attaches to your suitcase. Slip it over the handle of your carry-on and it stays put. One less thing to juggle at the airport. Individual insulated pockets. Your keys, your cards, your lip balm. Everything has a place. Water resistant. Because life happens and your bag should handle it. Strong canvas fabric. This bag is built to last. We design everything that way. Who it's for The Petite Luxe in Chocolate is for the woman who wants a smaller bag without compromising on function. The one who's done carrying a tote everywhere and wants something that feels a little lighter, a little more pulled together. It's for travel days when you want your essentials close and your hands free. For dinners out when you don't want to think about your bag. For every day in between. It's $129. And we think it's one of the best things we've made. A word on the colour We're going to be honest with you — the Chocolate looks even better in real life than it does on screen. There's a warmth to it that photographs can't fully capture. It's not cold or corporate. It's rich and grounded and a little bit luxurious without being precious. It's the kind of colour that ages beautifully. That gets better the more you use it. That's the point of everything we make, really. Shop the Petite Luxe in Chocolate — $129 With love, Anna & Cath
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Blossom Returns: A Fresh Take on a Murph & Murph Favourite
Some colours stay favourites long after they’ve disappeared. Blossom marks the return of one of Murph & Murph’s most-loved pink tones, reintroduced in the Urban Traveller for a fresh new release. Soft, understated, and easy to style, Blossom brings back a familiar colourway while continuing the balance between practical organisation and everyday style that Murph & Murph is known for. A Familiar Favourite, Reimagined While the colour may feel familiar to long-time Murph & Murph customers, Blossom returns in the Urban Traveller, a silhouette designed for lighter everyday carry without compromising on function. Slightly more compact than the Daily, the Urban Traveller offers the same structured feel and considered organisation, making it ideal for work, errands, travel, and everyday routines. It’s designed for the days when you still need space for your essentials, but don’t want to carry more than necessary. Why Customers Loved the Colour the First Time There’s a reason this shade has returned. Blossom is soft without feeling overly sweet, feminine without becoming difficult to style, and neutral enough to work effortlessly into everyday wardrobes. It pairs naturally with activewear, denim, tailoring, neutrals, and everyday basics, making it the kind of colour people reach for regularly rather than occasionally. Easy to carry.Easy to style.Easy to wear year-round. Designed for Everyday Organisation Like every Murph & Murph bag, the Urban Traveller in Blossom was designed with practical everyday use in mind. Its structured shape helps the bag maintain its form throughout the day, while the thoughtfully designed interior keeps essentials organised and easy to access. From pilates to work, airport mornings to everyday errands, the Urban Traveller is designed to move easily through full days without sacrificing style or functionality. The Return of Blossom The return of this much-loved colourway also reflects the softer, more lifestyle-led direction Murph & Murph continues to evolve into. Grounded in real-life use, thoughtful organisation, and understated design, Blossom feels like a natural part of the Murph & Murph collection, familiar, versatile, and designed to be used every day. Explore the Urban Traveller in Blossom online now.
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