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Mamateina portal listed three 100-yen products for summer car trips, including sun shades. KURU KURA explained how to make a mosquito net from similar cheap materials.
The Mamateina portal has presented a selection of three 100-yen items that help make summer drives and overnight stays in a car more comfortable. The list includes sun shades for the windshield and side windows, as well as other accessories to reduce cabin temperature and ensure privacy.
Separately, KURU KURA published an article on how to make a mosquito net for a car from inexpensive materials available at fixed-price stores (100 yen). It provides step-by-step instructions for creating the net yourself, allowing you to protect against insects while sleeping in the car during summer.
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The Mamateina portal has selected three 100-yen items to improve summer driving and car camping. The list includes sunshades for front and side window...
The Mamateina portal has selected three 100-yen items to improve summer driving and car camping. The list includes sunshades for front and side windows, along with other accessories to reduce cabin heat and enhance privacy.
The article describes how to make a mosquito net for a car using inexpensive materials from 100-yen stores. It provides DIY instructions for creating ...
The article describes how to make a mosquito net for a car using inexpensive materials from 100-yen stores. It provides DIY instructions for creating a screen that makes sleeping in the car during summer more comfortable by keeping insects out.
Updated: 25.07.2026
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