London Commuting Essentials

On the days that I am commuting into Central London, I have learnt that the journey there and back is never the most pleasant. Getting on a busy central line tube in the early mornings is definitely not fun. But I have put together a few absolute essentials that can make the journey that little bit more bearable.

Contactless Watch Strap*

Ok, so this is definitely at the top of my commuting essentials list - a contactless watch strap. No more faffing around and holding up everyone at the tube gate because you can’t find your Oyster card. You can just tap in and out with this bPay watch strap. I’m honestly obsessed with this because I can’t even tell you how many times I have lost my oyster card or accidentally left it at home… It makes my journeys a lot less stressful!

The bPay watch strap fits on the beautiful Adexe watches and comes in black with a selection of different buckle colours. If I am honest, I much prefer the watch strap being black as it means it doesn’t stain or get dirty - especially if you are using it for contactless payments on a regular basis.

KeepCup

In an effort to environmentally friendly, I have been regularly using my KeepCup. Not only does it save me money as it means I am making my own coffee at home in the mornings, but I am also saving so much in plastic waste. I would recommend to anyone commuting to pick one up because honestly, making your own coffee at home will save you both time and lots of £££.

Headphones

Admittedly, the pair of headphones in the photo are not the best pair. I am still on the lookout for a pair of headphones that are good but don’t break the bank at the same time. For any commuter, you will know how essential it is to have good headphones to listen to music or podcasts on your way to and from work. The journey wouldn’t be bearable without them! So if any of you do have any recommendations for good headphones, please do send them across. Ideally, I would love a wireless pair so I don’t get tangled in the wire…

Popsocket

This is a new addition to my phone case but oh my gosh how it has changed my life. I have dropped my phone countless amounts of time because it is just too big for my hands! It makes it so much easier to hold my phone when commuting, and is also equally handy if you have downloaded something to watch on Netflix as you can use it to prop your phone up easily.

What are your commuting essentials?