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The knife comes with six stainless steel tools including a knife blade, scissors, nail file with screwdriver tip, toothpick, and tweezers.
"The tiny scissors, the emergency toothpick, the itsy-bitsy nail file. Everyone needs a Swiss Army Knife!" —Katyna Singleton, Facebook
Get it from Amazon Canada for $19.98.
It's super portable and can tackle tomato juice, ketchup, BBQ sauce, grape juice, coffee, wine, tea, chocolate syrup, and so much more!
"It really comes in handy and it allows you to come to the rescue for others who have stained clothes." —allisonn4524eac7e
Get a pack of three on Amazon Canada for $9.97.
"Portable or wired, but ALWAYS have one! Just in case of emergencies." —nataliescott511
"A portable battery, because my commute to school is really long and I would also die if my phone died." —s428cdb6f3
Get this one, with two USB ports, from Amazon Canada for $18.99. Also available in black.
"If I cry and there's mascara under my eyes? Concealer. Makeup fading? Concealer. After-gym sweat all over your face? CONCEALER!" —hollys4af76bd26
Read BuzzFeed's full review of Maybelline's Dark Circle Concealer to learn more. It's #4!
Get it from Amazon Canada for $8.97. Available in 13 shades.
This pack includes pink grapefruit, mango, coconut and pear, and pomegranate.
"I have tubes in my car, purse, in a drawer at work, and in my husband's car!" —jenniferz3
Get a four-pack from Amazon Canada for $13.30.
"I feel naked all day without my Kindle." —anoukvanderz
Get a 16G Kindle Paperwhite from Amazon Canada for $119.99+. Also available in 32G.
"It's handy when you decide to put up your hair but can't deal with the bumps." —sarah43002
Get three mini hairbrushes on Amazon Canada for $17.54.
"You never know when you're going to need one (also because my mom constantly nags me about bringing them)." —abigails4299324fa
Get a four packs of 50 tissues each from Amazon Canada for $9.99.
These braided hair elastics have 5 stars on Amazon and won't stretch out after just a couple wears.
"I absolutely have to have my hair ties." —savannahh41c909d89
"I always have at least four hair elastics." —missykgin
Get three packs of ten elastics on Amazon Canada for $16.63.
These are waterproof, have a built-in microphone, and 40 hours of playtime.
"Even if I'm pretty sure I won't need them, I bring them just in case. Better to have it and not need it than to need it and not have it." —mayas468676b47
Get them from Amazon Canada for $69.99.
"My friends always make fun of me for my mom purse, but it has saved us in a number of occasions. Something I always have in the bag is a travel-size bottle of Pepto Bismol. It has come in handy many-a-times; for myself, friends, family, coworkers, drunk girls in bar bathrooms, etc." —cjylangevin
"I have a touchy stomach so I keep it with me at all times. Plus you can help your friends out if they're feeling ill too!" —chloestarwater
Get two travel-size bottles of Pepto Bismol chewable tablets from Amazon Canada for $7.29.
"Someone always needs one somewhere." —emilyslehman
Get a box of 50 regular compact tampons from Amazon Canada for $9.97. Also available in other light, super, and super plus.
"It has aloe and rosewater. I use it as a setting spray once I put my makeup on, and then freshen up throughout the day!" —babybunbun
Get it from Amazon Canada for $11. Also available in a set of three assorted facial sprays.
"You never know! You might need to scribble down an address or a phone number if your phone is dead." —nataliescott511
"Any kind of inspiration can happen anytime." —sararonai
"I always always ALWAYS have pens (at least three in different colors) and an extra piece of paper or mini notebook or index card. Never know who you're going to run into or when inspiration for something will strike! It has saved my butt so many times. I keep extra pens and paper in every purse I have, even if I'm not using it at the moment." —brittneeg3
Get a set of three Moleskine pocket notebooks from Amazon Canada for $10.62. Available in several colours and in dotted, rules, or plain formats.
The kit comes with 12 stainless steel tools including tweezers, scissors, a nail file, nail clippers, and more.
"I'm always breaking my nails at work, and since I work in personal care, if I have sharp nails they could scratch my clients. Carrying a file's been a lifesaver for both me AND my coworkers." —philliamthegreat
"Rough edges, breaks, and hangnails make me go ballistic if I can't fix them right away." —daniellems
Get it from Amazon Canada for $15.99.
"I have low blood pressure so getting dehydrated can hit me hard. Being without water can make me feel like absolute shit in just a couple of hours, especially in the Texas heat. I carry my reusable cup everywhere and refill it as often as I can." —emslala
Get this collapsible one from Amazon Canada for $27.95. Available in eight colours.
"It's an all-in-one wondrous ointment. It helps with chapped lips, burns, cuts, rough skin, and rashes! I carry a tube with me at all times. I also have a jar of it for home use." —robine4725ef0bb
Get it from Amazon Canada for $10.50.
"I always have first aid supplies. Years of medical training has taught me. And first aid includes snacks for low blood sugar as I'm diabetic." —gennsixx07
Get this 70-piece kit from Amazon Canada for $14.45.
This deodorant is vegan and has no aluminum, propylene glycol, parabens, phthalates, or artificial fragrances.
"Can't tell you how many times a quick reapplication in a bathroom has saved my life." —danieller4da9e1fb0
Get this natural charcoal and magnesium deodorant on Amazon Canada for $7.97. Available in several other scents.
This set includes 12 refillable bottles, two funnels, an opener, two extra stainless steel roller balls, and 24 individual labels.
Get it from Amazon Canada for $17.50.
It uses cocoa butter to moisturize and soften lips.
"If I don't have my Carmex, I spend the whole day actually crying over not having it." —ashtonk454e0fa8f
"Tried it for the first time a year ago and now I can't live without it!" —omdpl6
Get a pack of three from Amazon Canada for $8.49.
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