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- As product reviewers who often carry a lot of stuff to and from work every day, the members of the Insider Picks team have become experts at commuting.
- Most of us can agree that our commute is one of the less enjoyable parts of our day, but we’ve gotten pretty good at making it less miserable.
- Here are the 13 products we rely on every day to make our commutes a little more bearable.
Here on the Insider Picks team, we’re no amateurs when it comes to commuting. We’ve spent mornings pushing through crowds on the subway platform, sweating through long rides without any air conditioning in the summer, and have dealt with more delays, service changes, and unexpected stops than we can count. Most of these days, we have heavy bags full of products we’re testing for articles.
No matter where you live, how you get to work, or how long it takes you — most of us can agree that commuting can be a pretty dismal experience.
Unfortunately, we’re not the MTA or magicians, so we can’t just make your commute disappear. But what we can do is help you out with some product recommendations we swear by that have the power to make your commute a little less miserable, and maybe even a little more enjoyable.
Here are 13 products we rely on to make our commutes better:
Kindle Paperwhite
Amazon
Connie Chen, Insider Picks Reporter: "I could probably sit (and yes, even stand) on the train all day as long as I have my Kindle and a few books loaded up. I used to carry physical books on my commute, but they just got too heavy and cumbersome to hold. I have the older Paperwhite version, but many of these statements still stand: it’s light and comfortable to hold, glare-free, and has a good battery life. What’s great about the newest one is that it’s now waterproof and has double the storage."
Sally Kaplan, Insider Picks Editor: "I absolutely hate commuting, but a Kindle makes it about 50% better. It’s easy to read from while sitting or standing on the subway, particularly because it doesn’t require two hands to turn pages. Even if I’m squished between 100 people and grasping for balance from a nearby pole, I can keep my place in the book and not worry about accidentally closing it without a bookmark."
Get the Kindle Paperwhite for $129.99 at Amazon
RHA Wireless Earbuds
Amazon
Sally Kaplan, Insider Picks Editor: "I truly love these headphones. They sound amazing, and they create a seal that blocks out the noise of my commute, which includes dreadfully loud screeching trains and honking trucks. The back of each earbud is magnetic, so when I’m done listening, I just pop them out of my ears and the magnets meet to create a necklace of sorts so they never fall off. Plus, they pair easily and seamlessly. You can read my full review of them here, but suffice it to say, I’d rather be hit by a train than commute without them."
Get the RHA Wireless Earbuds for $99.95 at Amazon
Jaybird Tarah Pro Earbuds
Best Buy
Connie Chen, Insider Picks Reporter: "No matter how much you’re jamming out, no one likes to hear what you’re listening to on your commute. These wireless sports earbuds have great sound quality and immerse you fully in your music, without subjecting your fellow passengers to it. What’s cool about these earphones is that you can customize the bass and treble through the Jaybird app, and they have a really impressive 14-hour battery life."
Get the Jaybird Tarah Pro Earbuds for $159.99 at Best Buy
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