For those who bought compression bags but stopped using them – for travel and storage. 3 steps, 40 seconds, fully automatic compression bag "MIGARU"
onigiri LLC is launching "MIGARU," a fully automatic compression bag with a built-in pump, on Makuake from April 14th. It addresses the common user frustration of manual compression, offering a quick and easy solution for travelers and storage needs.
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onigiri LLC (Shibuya-ku, Tokyo; Representative: Mami Aoki) will launch a project for "MIGARU," a fully automatic compression bag with a built-in pump, on the crowdfunding service Makuake starting April 14th. This release introduces the "problem of stopping use" that conventional compression bags face, and the "dual-purpose" utilization method for travel x storage proposed by MIGARU.
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## 1. Compression Bags: Why They Are "Supposed to be Convenient" But End Up Unused
Compression bags are a staple travel item. However, a cross-analysis of a total of 312 low-rated reviews in the compression bag category on major domestic EC sites (Amazon/Rakuten) (conducted independently by onigiri LLC in March 2026) revealed that the most common complaint was the "hassle of manual compression."
1st place: Manual compression is troublesome - Approximately 97 cases (estimated 31%) out of 312 analyzed cases.
2nd place: Zipper/bag damage - Occurs with increased use.
3rd place: Does not compress as expected - Varies by material and clothing type.
4th place: Clothes get wrinkled - Concentrated in cotton/linen materials.
5th place: Ultimately stops being used - A composite result of the above complaints.
Voices from purchasers include, "Every time, I have to take clothes in and out from the narrow opening, close the zipper, and push out the air with my body weight. It's troublesome," and "The functionality degrades with repeated opening and closing, and more than anything, it's a hassle."
In other words, the problem with compression bags is not that they "cannot compress," but that "there is too much hassle involved before compression." While they feel convenient immediately after purchase, after 2-3 trips, they become "troublesome and are no longer used" – this is the hidden complaint pattern of compression bags.
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## 2. MIGARU's Solution: Completed in 3 Steps in Approximately 40 Seconds*
MIGARU is a fully automatic compression bag with a built-in pump. It eliminates all the steps required by conventional compression bags, such as "pushing out air by hand," "connecting an external pump," and "operating a valve," and consolidates them into three steps.
Step 1: Put clothes in and close the zipper → It opens wide on three sides, making it easy to insert.
Step 2: Press the button → The built-in pump automatically compresses. Approximately 40 seconds*, hands-free.
Step 3: Done. Just pack it into your suitcase.
* Varies depending on the type and quantity of clothing.
There is no need to connect an external pump, manually expel air, or perform strenuous work like closing the zipper with body weight. Once you press the button, compression proceeds hands-free, allowing you to proceed with other preparations in the meantime.
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### Comparison with Conventional Compression Bags
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## 1. Compression Bags: Why They Are "Supposed to be Convenient" But End Up Unused
Compression bags are a staple travel item. However, a cross-analysis of a total of 312 low-rated reviews in the compression bag category on major domestic EC sites (Amazon/Rakuten) (conducted independently by onigiri LLC in March 2026) revealed that the most common complaint was the "hassle of manual compression."
1st place: Manual compression is troublesome - Approximately 97 cases (estimated 31%) out of 312 analyzed cases.
2nd place: Zipper/bag damage - Occurs with increased use.
3rd place: Does not compress as expected - Varies by material and clothing type.
4th place: Clothes get wrinkled - Concentrated in cotton/linen materials.
5th place: Ultimately stops being used - A composite result of the above complaints.
Voices from purchasers include, "Every time, I have to take clothes in and out from the narrow opening, close the zipper, and push out the air with my body weight. It's troublesome," and "The functionality degrades with repeated opening and closing, and more than anything, it's a hassle."
In other words, the problem with compression bags is not that they "cannot compress," but that "there is too much hassle involved before compression." While they feel convenient immediately after purchase, after 2-3 trips, they become "troublesome and are no longer used" – this is the hidden complaint pattern of compression bags.
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## 2. MIGARU's Solution: Completed in 3 Steps in Approximately 40 Seconds*
MIGARU is a fully automatic compression bag with a built-in pump. It eliminates all the steps required by conventional compression bags, such as "pushing out air by hand," "connecting an external pump," and "operating a valve," and consolidates them into three steps.
Step 1: Put clothes in and close the zipper → It opens wide on three sides, making it easy to insert.
Step 2: Press the button → The built-in pump automatically compresses. Approximately 40 seconds*, hands-free.
Step 3: Done. Just pack it into your suitcase.
* Varies depending on the type and quantity of clothing.
There is no need to connect an external pump, manually expel air, or perform strenuous work like closing the zipper with body weight. Once you press the button, compression proceeds hands-free, allowing you to proceed with other preparations in the meantime.
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### Comparison with Conventional Compression Bags