Running around New York City catching subways and racing to beat traffic lights can be hectic, and lugging around five pounds of unnecessary “what if” items is sure to slow you down. In order to avoid those sharp shoulder pains and still be prepared for whatever the city throws at you, here are the things you can’t forget to pack.
Umbrella
The City is unpredictable, and the weather here can be too (86 degrees in October, really?) Investing in a compact umbrella will keep you dry when you forget to check the weather in the morning.
Hand Sanitizer
Grabbing onto subway rails and lunch don’t exactly go hand in hand. In case you didn’t know, bathrooms aren’t the easiest thing to find in the middle on the city, especially when you’re in your rushed 30 minute lunch break. Having a mini hand sanitizer to carry around will save you lots of time and keep you healthy.
Headphones
Whether you want to block out the whispers in the silent library room or just jam to some good music between classes, headphones are a must. It suddenly doesn’t feel like that 20 minute walk to campus was a waste of time when your favorite artist was serenading you the whole time.
Water Bottle
Bringing your own reusable water bottle will remind you to stay hydrated wherever you are, and make your life more eco-friendly. It’s time to put an end to those half-full plastic water bottles that are about to take over your room.
Band-Aids
Walking is a common-denominator amongst New Yorkers… but comfortable shoes are not. Just in case you find yourself breaking in those new flats you never want to wear again, you can thank yourself for these tiny, uncelebrated heroes.
Note Pad and Pen
You never know what daily sighting might inspire you – so have some pen and paper ready for you to jot down your thoughts, and maybe that grocery list you forgot to make last night.
We hope these tips will leave you prepared to wander the city swiftly… after all, weights are for the gym.
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