Everything you didn’t know you’d need… until you really, really needed it.

Commuting means being prepared for anything, from spilled coffee to surprise rain (yes, we get those) to “Wait, I forgot my charger.” Here's your ultimate guide to what to keep in your car, backpack, or commuter bag.

🎒 The Bare Necessities

• 📱 Phone
• 🔑 Car keys + UC Davis ID card
• 💳 Wallet (with cash, card, student ID, etc.)
• 💧 Reusable water bottle
• 🍫 Protein bar or snack
• 🧴 Hand sanitizer
• 😷 Mask (still useful in crowded spaces or flu season)

⚡ Tech & Power

• 🔌 Phone charger (bring a long cord if you’re on campus all day)
• 🔋 Portable battery pack
• 🔌 Laptop charger
• 🎧 Headphones or earbuds
• 🎶 Spotify Premium or other music/podcast apps (optional… but imo absolutely necessary on commutes)

🧠 Health & Comfort

• 💊 Ibuprofen or pain relief