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1. A pair of noise-cancelling headphones for anyone who needs to block all of the racket of public transit while they ride. The only thing you'll be able to hear is your specially-curated morning playlist (and not the person loudly talking on their phone next to you).
2. A mini Wet brush to help tame any frizz or flyaways (courtesy of your commute) before your big presentation. And since it's lightweight, it won't weigh down your work bag.
3. An insulated bag if you're trying your hardest to not buy your lunch daily. Reviewers say it does a great job of keeping their meals cold and that it's big enough to fit multiple food containers and drinks.
4. And a set of travel utensils with everything you'll need for your midday meal. A designated set for your work bag means forks and spoons from your home set won't go missing.
5. A Kindle Paperwhite if you like to ~zone out~ en route to work. It has a glare-free screen for easy reading and it'll fit into your full bag way easier than a regular book would (plus, no bent pages).
6. An anti-theft backpack that'll keep all of your valuables secure when you're on the go. Thanks to the built-in charging port, you won't have to frantically search for an outlet while you're waiting for your train and trying to catch up on the latest Stranger Things episode.
7. Or a petite belt bag if you like to keep it light while you're hopping off the train and onto subway cars. It has just enough room for all of your essentials (like your phone and keys), so you won't have to dig to the bottom of your bag to find your access card.
9. A lil' zip-up pouch so you can keep period products handy if you get caught by surprise on a busy day. It's even water-resistant, meaning it'll keep any accidental spills in your bag from ruining your emergency stash.
10. A handheld fan that'll give you an extra burst of air when the train is packed beyond capacity and you need to keep your cool. The handle even folds down, so you can use it as a mini tabletop fan (perfect for your desk).
11. A set of slim organizers that'll bridge the gap between your seat and console to keep all of your essential items from falling through the cracks. Now you won't have to worry about your change slipping into the deep abyss of your car before you get to the drive-thru for your morning coffee.
12. And a set of clip-on sauce holders that'll give you a hands-free dipping experience when you have to stop for dinner on the ride home. They'll attach right to your vents and you can easily remove and store 'em when you're not eating.
13. A phone mount charger that'll keep your device at eye-level and keep your battery full on your drive into work. Now you can participate in early-morning calls or jam to your pre-work playlist while keeping both hands on the wheel.
14. A pack of wet wipes that'll come to the rescue when the only seat left on the train has a mystery spill on it. Since they're antibacterial they'll wash and disinfect at the same time, meaning you can use 'em to clean your hands, too.
15. And a Tide To-Go pen for quickly removing stains as soon as they appear. Now you won't have to worry about that coffee spill hanging around on your crisp white shirt all day.
16. A metal water bottle with a built-in straw that'll help you stay hydrated from morning to night. It has a wide mouth, meaning it's easy to fill with ice to keep your aqua chilled all day long.
17. Or a Yeti tumbler to keep your hot morning beverage of choice toasty until you get to work. It's double-wall insulated and the lid has a tight seal, so your hands won't burn while you're holding it and your drink won't spill on a bumpy ride.
18. And finally, a slim portable phone charger that'll keep your devices fully powered up while you're on the go. It has enough juice to charge your gadgets several times over, so you won’t have to constantly plug it in to ensure you have a battery backup.
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