Whenever I go somewhere and take a backpack, I always carry a bunch of "essentials" that I believe should be in everyone's pack. It really doesn't matter where you're going (to school, to work, on a flight, on a roadtrip, on a hike, to a geocache), you'll likely end up needing these things at some point. Here's my list:
In your pocket:
- Phone
- Wallet w/ cash
- Keys
- Headphones
- Shades
I never leave the house without these. I'm sure this list is pretty standard among most. You gotta have easy access to these things in your pocket. Personally, I like to add an item of entertainment like a DS or yo-yo.
In your bag:
- Water bottle. This can be plastic or reusable. If you're on a hike, those camelback pouch ones are nice
- Gum. You know you shouldn't leave without it
- A pen
- Portable Charger. I carry this everyday for school and whenever I go out for a longer period of time. If your phone dies, it's a pain.
- Charging cable
- Measuring tape. Not like the ones that retract, just a simple one that looks like tape
- Nutrition. This is so important. Like I said, it doesn't matter where you are, having snacks like bars, chips, sandwiches, etc. is so clutch when you're hungry.
I know this is a small amount of things, but these are important. Anything else you have in your pack is going to depend on where you're going/what you're doing. If you're going hiking, you're going to bring a flashlight and first aid kit. You obviously wouldn't need that at school, so it's not on this list. If you're going to school, you'll need a computer and stationary, but not when when hiking.
Have fun.
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