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10 Post author: XFrequentist 03 September 2013 01:58AM

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Comment author: [deleted] 04 September 2013 06:18:08PM 0 points [-]

Paper (especially ink-jet printed paper) doesn't like water, so always make sure your desk isn't wet before putting paper on it, always make sure your water bottle is properly closed before putting it back into your handbag, always make sure the pockets are empty when throwing clothes into the laundry bag, etc.

Always carry a pen, a USB memory stick, a pocket umbrella, a bottle opener, a condom (some of these examples may not apply to you) etc., as you may find yourself needing one without knowing beforehand.

Comment author: Lumifer 04 September 2013 06:40:29PM *  4 points [-]

Always carry a pen, a USB memory stick, a pocket umbrella, a bottle opener, a condom (some of these examples may not apply to you) etc., as you may find yourself needing one without knowing beforehand.

I do not regularly carry any of the items on this list and have not felt the need to begin carrying them.

My default set of things to carry with me consists of three items: a wallet, a phone, and a set of keys.

Comment author: [deleted] 25 March 2015 09:16:32AM *  0 points [-]

a bottle opener

Swiss Army Knife including a bottle opener and other things

Not that I ever used it, but it feels good to be a 0.1% Batman.

Comment author: ciphergoth 04 September 2013 08:50:12PM 7 points [-]

Carry a micro-USB cable - then you can charge your phone from any computer, and use your phone as storage. A penknife will include a bottle opener, a corkscrew and other useful stuff - I'm glad mine has scissors. Carry more than one condom - having only one creates pressure to perform. Pen and paper are useful. I also carry tissues and painkillers.