Gadgets/LifeSavers for the commuter

mark55man

I have had a mixed year commuting - trains - cars - coaches, so I wondered what you found made your life easier. I can then drop hints appropriately or fork out the cash myself as next year is going to be much the same

My list of good things and bad things is

* DAB Radio - I got a PURE model, but it is a little unreliable inside a tin box

* Small high quality umbrella - because it just IS going to be needed

* smartphone (twitter is enormously enjoyable if you are bored on a train - lots of angry commuters out there)

* small backpack - whatever the transport mode for bits and bobs

* coffee mug - never really found one that I trusted or worked - any hints welcomed

Interested to see what works for you

Yolina

My essentials are:

Car: bottle of water, cereal bars or similar in case I get stuck solid for ages

Public transport: as above plus a book - never get bored when you have a good book to read

There's always a brolly in my handbag.

mark55man

I agree most of the comfort comes from a few basics. The commuter trail is not really a place for luxuries - although I suppose an Ipad or similar would be welcome

garethgas

Curry hook