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    22 Essentials To Make Your Daily Commute Less Hellish

    Traffic? Pollution? Inclement weather? Unhygienic surroundings? Keep your commute comfortable no matter what.

    1. A small power bank to recharge on the go.

    2. Delicious and nutritious energy bars.

    3. A portable urination device for when you don't have access to a clean public restroom.

    4. A foldable spare bag for an impromptu grocery haul.

    5. A multipurpose balm for your face, lips, hair, and nails.

    6. Pollution masks to keep your lungs healthy.

    7. An Audible membership so you can listen to books in an audiobook format.

    8. The Amazon Kindle app so you can read your favourite books. (PS - You don't need the Kindle device to do this! You can read on your phone too.)

    9. A pen drive to transfer key data on short notice.

    10. A small but mighty umbrella to keep you prepared for sudden rains.

    11. Excellent headphones to stay in your happy bubble and stay entertained.

    12. A warm but lightweight hoodie to get you through temperature changes.

    13. 3-in-1 power cord to stay recharged.

    14. Comfortable everyday shoes to make sure you catch that train on schedule.

    15. Mini hand sanitisers to protect you from germs.

    16. Wet wipes for a quick mid-day refresh.

    17. Strong mints to keep your breath delicious.

    18. Perfume to give you that je ne sais quoi.

    19. A long-lasting lipstick in your favourite colour.

    20. A sturdy water bottle to keep you hydrated.

    21. An iPad: If your phone screen doesn't cut it, invest in a 32GB Apple iPad for entertainment on the go. Available with WiFi and WiFi+4G LTE.

    22. And a simple, high-quality notebook to journal your thoughts in.