What’s one thing in your backpack/bag/purse/edc that you cannot live without?

Question

alex · Answer

utility knife: my pops always told me never to leave the house without a utility knife. it comes in handy and the blade can be replaced when worn.

molly · Answer

auvi q: lol… but seriously a much better user experience than the epi-pen

lauren o · Answer

Schleich 2005 Polar Bear Figurine : Her name is Geraldine and she is essential to my endeavors' success.

Everything Soup · Answer

Vicks for the smells and the tired brain: Smelly train? Vicks. Stuffed up nose? Vicks. So tired but it’s the afternoon and you don’t want caffeine? Vicks. Music festival? Vicks.

bella · Answer

Smith's Minted Rose Lip Balm (Tin): The only lip balm i use and will ever use. Works so well, smells great, makes your lips so glossy and pretty. I’ve been through probably 20 of these!!

Lindsey · Answer

SmartMouth Original Zinc Activated Mouthwash Fresh Mint - 10 Count: Any mouthwash, really. Weirdly a good pick me up - I keep some in my car and my carry on.

Josefine · Answer

Trader Joe’s Lavender hand sanitizer: Love this hand sani and spray it on remotes, my phone, etc.

Ella McMahan · Answer

Touchland Hand Sani: Worth every penny- I have one in every single bag so I’m never without. Never spills or gets gunky.

Bridget Delaney · Answer

kleenex packs: These bad boys. You never know when you gotta blow your nose. Especially allergy season 🤧. Whenever i run out i panic.

SammyBoBammy · Answer

palmers cocoa butter stick: Love this shit. And bonus: everyone thinks its a glue stick.

Mr. Gladstone · Answer

Midori MD Notebook - A5 Grid: Best notebook I’ve ever used. High quality paper. Super solid construction. Lays completely flat.

Analisa Burns · Answer

Altoids Strawberry Mints: slightly goofy🍓

Emma · Answer

Vintage Pill Box: I have a small collection of vintage pill boxes I’ve gotten from Etsy, eBay, thrift stores, and antique markets! I use them to carry either gum/breath mints or my actual medication if I need to take any on the go.

Bon Vivantelah · Answer

Sea Salt Slide Tin: Hydration + Flavor? Need this on me AT ALL TIMES.

ildi marie · Answer

Bug Bite Thing: If you are prone to mosquito bites like I am then this is a must have! The second you feel a bite, suck the poison out with this thing and your recovery will be 100% more manageable, I promise!! The only issue is that it doesn't work on boney parts, needs flesh

Leslie · Answer

China Oel (peppermint oil): i do not know why it is called china oil. i do not know why in chinese it is called german oil. what i do know is that this works miracles for nausea and as someone who gets motion sickness in any moving vehicle, it is something i never leave the house without. one drop on the tongue and the nausea is gone.

i once saved an entire bus of colleagues while stuck in stop and go traffic back into the city from upstate. they still talk about it

Kaylan · Answer

Dr. Bronner’s Peppermint Organic Lip Balm: Smooth, moisturizing, and cool peppermint with organic beeswax, jojoba, avocado, and hemp oils.

Jess · Answer

spf lip balm: I’m pale and freckly and have had to learn the hard way that I need spf lip balm because I am not like other people and a day outdoors can leave my lips feeling like a 7-11 hot dog.

Lily · Answer

mini keychain nail clipper!: you never know when you’ll need a nail clipper but also this bad boy works as scissors in a pinch. especially clutch for removing tags from clothing by snipping that little loop.

Lanh · Answer

Jao Refresher Hand Sanitizer: The only hand sanitizer that doesn’t leave me feeling grimy—fancy enough that it’s probably an example of me living outside my means. Gen Z is killing the Purell industry! Also an essential for long haul flights or walking around when it’s hot and humid—excellent on-the-go deodorant and refresher.

Varsha · Answer

Black Honey Pop Clinique Pop Plush Creamy Lip Gloss - Clinique | Ulta Beauty: Amazing lip gloss

Dylan · Answer

Thankyou Grapefruit Hand Sanitiser Spray: the best hand sani of all time in my humble opinion! she's fruity & fresh & keeps my mitts clean when I'm on the go!

Harrison · Answer

USB C Keychain Flashlight: this and the keychain Swiss Army knife are nice for every day but must haves while camping. pair with your choice of rechargeable battery.

AMB · Answer

Loop Earplugs: I rarely leave the house without my earplugs! Loop has a quiz that helps you find the right earplugs for you (some of their categories are sleep, concert, noise sensitivity). I use my earplugs for overstimulation but I’m sure they help with all the other things too.

Geren · Answer

GOOD SH*T ON SALE - Nothing Buds Pro - $39 : I 100% did just order a back up pair for $39 (Navy is my favorite color and I will lose these eventually) Always with me. Basically if the world or the day go sideways these will save me. They’re navy blue and they’re inexpensive enough that if I lose them. I won’t freak out. I’ve retired my ear nods to backup status.

Their app is good, the design is good, and they have lasted without issue. 100/10.

seán patrick john paul george ringo doran · Answer

Leatherman Exchange /// Tim Leatherman: “I was carrying an old Boy Scout-type knife and used it for everything from slicing bread to making adjustments to the car. But I kept wishing I had a pair of pliers!”

— Tim Leatherman, Our Story

Meaghan · Answer

LMNT Electrolyte Drink Mix, Lemonade Salt: Bordering on addiction here…something about that salty lemon just hits the spot. One little packet lasts a couple of days for me because a little goes a long way. This is a work bag/purse STAPLE.

Eve Herr · Answer

lactaid: lactose intolerant here :,) sometimes it’s worth the risk

Very Carrie · Answer

Claeys Old Fashioned Lemon Hard Candy (5 Pack): A staple of mine. I stash them in my purse and pockets like a 1980s grandmother.

Coco Quizon · Answer

Mini Sharpie Keychain: Perfect for emergency triage, seeing how big a bite has gotten, writing name tags, and just having it on hand has become my favorite party trick.