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1. A heated car seat cover because your car may not have built-in heated seats but that doesn't mean you don't deserve a toasty tushy to help you get through a cold morning commute.
The soft velour covers come with three heat settings.
Promising review: "Heaven on my bum! I somewhat pooh-poohed seat warmers and being that I don't have a new enough car for real seat warmers...this is the quickest and best solution. Every time I plug it in and it starts to warm up, I find myself saying 'AHHHH.' I only need the low setting (there is high and low) and I am warm-blooded anyway, so I find I don't need my heat on all the time anymore. Great value and it matches my interior." —skip
Get it from Amazon for $30.90.
2. Some affordable wireless Bluetooth earbuds so you can listen to all your favorite audiobooks, songs, and podcasts without getting any pesky cords tangled up in your scarf. These come with a handy travel/charging case and connect to your devices in one easy step!
Promising review: "These are the greatest headphones ever! I saw them on TikTok months ago and added them to my wishlist. I got a new phone that doesn't have the headphone port so I decided it was time to finally buy them. They are amazing and I probably won't ever take them out of my ears! 😂" —Kate Arnold
Get it from Amazon for $23.99+ (available in five colors).
3. A Trtl neck pillow that'll actually support your neck while you try to catch some Z's on the train. It's way less bulky than traditional travel pillows and will keep you from head bobbing onto your neighbor's shoulder.
Promising review: "I am a super-commuter who spends three hours a day on trains, and this allows me to catch some extra sleep time even when the seat I am in doesn't have a headrest. I also travel a lot for work via train and plane and it's great for those trips as well. Plus it folds relatively flat so I don't have to be the person lugging some giant neck pillow through airports. Love that it's washable as well." —Kelly Tanner
Get it from Amazon for $59.99.
4. A USB car diffuser to make your car feel even more like your home away from home. Just add water and the essential oil(s) of your choice to indulge in on-the-go aromatherapy and humidification. Oh, did I mention it fits comfortably in a cupholder?
Promising review: "I love this little essential oil diffuser! It works really well in my car — diffuses either a steady stream or 30 second intervals. Buttons are on top, so I don't have to lift it out of the cup holder to turn it on or off. I also like that the light feature button is separate, so I don't have to have it on while the diffuser is running. One of my favorite Amazon purchases so far." —Cristina C.
Get it from Amazon for $19.99.
5. A 3-in-1 retractable charging cable if you're sick of tangled cords taking over your passenger seat. This will keep things nice and tidy with multiple charging heads that accommodate a wide range of devices. Whether you're an iPhone stan carpooling with an Android user, or just forgot to charge your many devices the night before, you'll be covered!
This charger has three different connector types: USB Type C, Lightning, and Micro USB.
Promising review: "Love having this! I know I can charge any device, and it’s my backup in case I forget my longer cord and I’m going overnight somewhere. The retractable function I LOVE. Helps keep my car tidy, and if I do take it with me somewhere, it’s much tidier in my purse…no more awkward rolling/tying. It feels very good quality as well, and has lasted through a few months so far of constant use with no signs of wear." —Shellbell
Get a two-pack from Amazon for $12.99.
6. Or a cute portable iPhone charger for supplying your phone with the juice it needs to get through the day, even if you spent the entirety of your hour-long train commute draining the battery with match after match of Marvel Snap.
Promising reviews: "I purchased this item before I traveled to Greece for one week. I used to this multiple times at the airport, on the airplane, and during my day trips while exploring during my vacation. This has lasted multiple charges, and it has been very convenient since you are not attached to an outlet while you’re recharging your phone." —christine k.
Get it from Amazon for $25.49+ (available in six colors).
7. A pack of DressWeights because your outfit keeps losing battles with the wind, resulting in one too many accidental flashings. Adhere these heroic little weights to the inner hem of a dress or skirt and walk to work through the windiest of days with confidence!
Dress Strong is a New York-based Etsy shop run by Christina where she sells the holy grail product — the DressWeights.
The adhesive is strong but removable, so they can be used again and again!
Promising review: "Today was so windy, so I decided to try out the DressWeights, and they worked great! My skirt didn’t blow around much at all when I was outside; it stayed where it was supposed to." —Abry Hookie
Get a set of four from Dress Strong on Etsy for $15 (available in multipacks).
8. Some chic leather car hooks so you can focus on driving instead of rescuing your fallen bag from the floor. Purses, shopping bags, and backpacks now have a designated spot to call home that blends in seamlessly with your car's interior.
Promising review: "Close match for my car’s interior. Fit snuggly in headrest and look elegant. Don’t stick out enough to bother the passenger so they don’t have to be removed when someone climbs in, which could have been a hassle and a deal breaker! I hang my purse and take out bags on them so no fear of spills. Could turn one around to face the back to hold trash or travel extras that clutter up the glove box. Very handy. Might get another set." —Ldy
Get a pair from Amazon for $11.74+ (available in five colors).
9. A stackable bento lunch box that's compact enough to tuck in your work tote, yet still holds a surprising amount of food. All pieces neatly nest together — including a knife, fork, and spoon — and are freezer, microwave, and top-rack dishwasher safe.
Promising review: "I'm a busy professional and public transit commuter. To keep costs down in the expensive SF bay area, I like to cook at home then take lunch to work. Bentgo has been great for this. My Bentgo fits snuggly in my commuter bag and keeps my lunch safe as I navigate the busy streets of the San Francisco financial district. Initially I was worried about the volume of food not being enough, as I'm trying to build muscle weight. But I've found I can fit a surprising amount of food in these, a very generous–sized high-protein lunch. Cleanup is easy so it supports my busy lifestyle. I hope to use this for a long time." —Brian Murphy
Get it from Amazon for $29.99 (available in seven colors).
10. Or a leakproof lunch box backpack with an insulated front compartment to lug your lunch and laptop without getting multiple bags involved. There's a lot to love about this backpack from the easy-carry top handles and water-resistant fabric to the convenient beverage side pockets and built-in USB charging port — just hook up a small power bank!
Promising review: "I love that this bag accommodates my work iPad and even a laptop, keeping it all separate from my morning breakfast so nothing gets smooshed. I can even throw my purse in there so I’m not dragging a bunch of extra bags while commuting. It’s become my favorite work bag. I bought one for my husband and he loves it as well!" —Courtney A. Kays
Get it from Amazon for $32.98+ (available in two sizes and in three colors).
11. An anti-slip steering wheel cover if you long for a future where your hands aren't freezing and/or burning up for the first 10 minutes of your commute. This universal design works in most vehicles, and is made from a combination of mesh and microfiber that is anti-slip and keeps your wheel warm in the winter and cool in the summer.
Promising review: "First of all I love the way it looks. Very comfortable on my hand. The mesh and leather combination gives it a unique look and makes it comfortable to hold in cold or hot weather. It wasn't too hard to put on. I managed to put it on on my own without any tools but it is still gripped on to the steering wheel." —Cesar Vargas
Get it from Amazon for $19.99 (available in four colors).
12. A hands-free car audio adaptor and receiver for modernizing your beloved old car with a bit of Bluetooth connectivity so you can quit relying on the radio and just play the music you want to hear from your phone. And don't sleep on the two USB ports for convenient charging and easy-access button controls to take hands-free calls.
Promising review: "I’ve bought these FM transmitters over the years and they are always terrible. This one blew me away. I love listening to audiobooks during my commute but I drive an older car. I was resorting to keeping my phone in my breast pocket and cranking up the volume full blast. But now I get crystal clear audio and a nice charger and even hands-free calling. If you have an older vehicle but have a smart phone, this device will save you hundreds in having to upgrade your stereo system." —Abel Licon
Get it from Amazon for $16.99.
13. A nesting water bottle and travel cup because you've got limited space in your bag and unlimited beverage desires. Fortunately, this stainless-steel water bottle nests inside a travel cup, so you can get your waste-free drank on at the office coffee bar and water cooler without feeling bogged down on your commute. There's even a surprise silicone coffee lid stowed inside the bottle cap 🤯.
I am constantly trying to solve the problem of my near-constant desire for a beverage competing with my other desire to avoid single-use plastics. Recently, that has manifested in this purchase, which I am very pleased with so far. Both the bottle and cup are stainless steel, and can keep beverages both hot and cold for hours. All the pieces stow together really easily. I was skeptical how well the silicone coffee lid would work, since some reviewers complained that it slips off from time to time, but I've yet to experience that. Thought this unit is a tad heavier than my last water bottle, the fact that I now ALWAYS have a cup on me for an impromptu coffee run is well worth the negligible difference.
Promising review: "Heavier than my Hydro Flask but I’ve found that having that convenient screw on nesting cup makes this my constant go-to. Either at work or home, I carry this with me everywhere and the one nesting cup has replaced all my coffee mugs and glasses." —mr. e
Get it from Amazon for $29.99+ (available in two sizes and in nine colors).
14. Or a reusable cup carrier so you can feel like you've grown an extra hand thanks to the handy carrying strap now affixed on your morning iced coffee order.
VIS Paradise Goods is a small business selling brightly colored eco-friendly swaps and personalized giftables.
Promising review: "I REALLY Love HOW easy these sleeves are to carry your favorite drink cups around since not all of them come with convenient ears for you to hang on to :)" —Donna
Get it from VIS Paradise Goods on Etsy for $12.15 (available in four colors).
15. A car gap filler fans of Shark Tank might recognize as the simple yet genius invention that prevents loose change, french fries, and earrings from falling into the black hole that is the space between the car seat and the middle console.
Drop Stop is a small business selling their hero gap filler product, which appeared scored a deal on Shark Tank.
The seat gap filler is flexible and fits into most cars. The pack comes with two gap fillers (one for both the driver and passenger sides), a sticky pad for keeping items like your phone from sliding around, and an LED car light.
Promising review: "I have to admit, my expectations weren't very high. I thought it was more of a joke when my husband got this for me for Christmas. Little did I realize, it would be one of my favorite gadgets ever! I don't know if I realized just how many things went missing in my seat gap. It has really saved a lot of things from disappearing into that black hole. It was easy enough to fit into my car and it's soft! It's just like an extension of my seat, except it fits every curve of my seat! There really isn't another product that compares to this. That's why I gave it 5 stars!" —Tessa Forbes
Get a two-pack from Amazon for $24.99.
16. A multifunctional no-touch tool to help minimize your contact with potentially germy surfaces. Hook it on a keychain and use it to open doors, push buttons, and even sign for purchases at checkout without drying out your hands with hand sanitizer application number five (it's not even noon).
Promising review: "This product is a must-have as you adventure out in this world. I use it at gas pumps, to open doors, and to sign for purchases, and I feel less prone to germs because of it. It hangs right on my keychain and costs so little. I only wish I had found it sooner!" —meg
Get a three-pack from Amazon for $10.99.
17. A multipurpose car seat storage bag if all that time spent commuting ends with a lot of trash piled up in your backseat. Install this handy organizer and you'll not only have a lined and leakproof spot for garbage, but plenty of mesh storage pockets, and a dispenser for tissues or wet wipes, too.
18. A sleek bike cup holder for the two-wheeled commuter with places to go and coffee to carry. The simple design is lined with a rubber stopper and holds a wide range of to-go and reusable cup styles.
Promising review: "Great little cup holder. I commute to work on my bike and this is absolutely perfect for one more cup of joe on the way. Love it!" —Jill M. Stecher
Get it from Amazon for $19+ (available in two sizes).
19. A reimagined button-down dress shirt because you're sick of sweating through clothes before you even arrive at the office. This sharp style is specifically designed with active commutes in mind and made from super lightweight, anti-odor four-way stretch fabric with moisture-wicking capabilities.
And, NO, this isn't a shirt you'll have to drag to the dry cleaners week after week. It's machine washable!
Promising review: "THE dress shirt. Unbelievable comfort and stretch in a professional shirt. End of the search for me." —Chris H.
Get it from Rhone for $128 (available in men's sizes XS–XXL, two fit types, and 11 colors).
20. An adhesive leather phone card holder so your work ID and transit pass are always accessible, instead of their usual MIA status buried at the bottom of your bag.
Promising review: "Exactly what I was looking for! I ride the metro so I have to constantly take my wallet out or search through my bag to find my pass. This easily lets me scan my card without having to deal with going through my bag. And it holds so well onto my phone case and my card. I recommend it to anyone who wants to just carry a card around." —Iris Benitez
Get it from Amazon for $16.95 (available in 16 colors).
21. A mini wallet emergency kit printed with the city skyline of your choice that's stocked with those easy-to-forget provisions that'll save you in a pinch! A bandage for those new-shoe blisters, a sewing kit for lost buttons, or a deodorant wipe because — don't lie — we've all been there.
Anne Cate is a Cleveland-based, woman-owned small business creating minimalist keepsakes to commemorate your favorite locations, with over 100 hand-designed skylines depicting cities and colleges from around the world!
What you'll get: Inside your mini wallet, you'll find a hair tie, lip balm, floss pic, sewing kit, bandage, emery board, safety pin, earring backs, makeup wipe, two bobby pins, two mints, deodorant wipe, Shout wipe, tampon, hand sanitizer, and pain reliever.
I, your resident forgetful person, bought the NYC skyline version of this to toss in my purse or work tote whenever I go out. It's filled with a bunch of easy-to-forget bits and bobs that will (and have) saved the day in a pinch, all pre-packaged in a stylish and high-quality wallet. It's my perfect little SOS kit.
Get it from Anne Cate for $25 (available in a variety of styles and in a mini dopp kit version).
22. An itty-bitty travel umbrella to keep stowed in your work bag so you're never caught unprepared and soaking wet in a surprise shower.
Promising review: "I needed a smaller umbrella to carry in my purse. This umbrella is perfect. It provides good coverage from rain or sun. It folds easily." —Happy Hawaiian
Get it from Amazon for $9.99+ (available in two sizes and 26 colors).
23. A dainty pearl mask and glasses chain if you spend too much commute time fumbling for your glasses or misplacing your mask. This stylish chain includes built-in lobster clasps and rubber loops so you can swap out styles of all shapes and sizes.
Sunmertime is a Vancouver, Canada-based Etsy shop creating elegant and cheerful accessories to complete your look.
Promising review: "The chain is gorgeous! It came in a cute lil pouch. It’s easy to put on and gives me the stylish librarian vibe I’m going for. It looks great with pretty much everything!" —Forest Carter
Get it from Sunmertime on Etsy for $13.70.
24. A clip-on polarized sun visor for a safer way to handle the bright glare from sunrises and sunsets that doesn't involve squinting into the abyss and tiring your eyes. Just clip this extender onto your existing sun visor and enjoy polarized glare-reduction whenever you need it.
Glare Guard is a small business based in Easton, Pennsylvania creating polarized visors for glare-free driving.
Promising review: "This extender is great; I wish I had purchased this years ago. My daily commute to work is due east and the sun is directly in my line of sight. My commute home is just the opposite, due west and the sun is blinding. This extender is not only a great buy, but it also increases the safety of daily driving." —Dyann Curtis
Get it from Amazon for $34.99.
25. A set of nylon travel shoe bags because you need an easy and mess-free way to carry your office shoes while your commute shoes do what they do best.
Promising review: "Perfect for what it is. Not only did I use it while traveling so my dirty shoes wouldn't soil the other contents of my bag, but I also use it as a separate shoe bag when taking gym shoes to work. The built-in nylon strap makes it easy to carry while commuting on the train to work." —The Dubster
Get a four-pack from Amazon for $14.99 (available in eight colors).
26. Or a sleek pair of waterproof knit sneakers that can play the part of both stylish office shoe and comfortable commute shoe with ease. The lightweight and supportive style is a perfect everyday sneaker that can handle sunny-mornings-turned-rainy-evenings with ease.
Promising review: "I received my shoes the day before I left on a three-week trip. Tried them on and decided to go with this pair. Now two weeks into my trip that has included lots of walking on cobblestones up and down hills, I am THRILLED!!! Worth every dollar! Supportive, comfortable. I’ve already been asked by my sister-in-law and have highly recommended them." —Rebecca Holly M.
Get them from Vessi, either women's (available in sizes 5–11 and nine colors) or men's (available in sizes 6–14 and seven colors) for $135.
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