A daily commute may be a necessity, but it doesn’t have to be a time drain. Make the most of comings and goings—whether by bike, train, or car—with these 18 inspiring gifts for commuters. Even when encountering detours, delays, or gridlock, these handy lifesavers can make getting from Point A to Point B feel A-OK.
The Front Seat Game-Changer for Drivers
Lightweight yet durable, Stupid Car Tray – The Classic has built-in legs to level your seat and keep your items from sliding around. The non-slip surface and straps secure everything in place, so you can cruise the freeway without stressing over spills and lost items under your seat.
Enjoy Your Favorite Cereal On-The-Go
Whether you’re running out the door or lounging on the couch, The CrunchCup makes it easy to enjoy your favorite cereal on-the-go. It’s like a tumbler and a cereal bowl had a baby, and it’s amazing. Made with durable, BPA-free Tritan material, you can reuse it over and over again. Plus, it’s dishwasher safe so cleanup is a breeze.
The Ultra-Thin Phone Charger
Born from a desire for portability and power, Clutch introduces a sleek solution that challenges every charger you’ve known, the Clutch Pro iPhone Charger. Crafted as slender as a credit card stack, it fits effortlessly–in pockets, purses, and even most wallets. Now you won’t have to worry about your phone dying when you’re halfway back from the office!
The Space-Saving Folding Origami Bottle
Made of plant-based plastic, this BPA-free bottle folds completely flat for pocket-sized portability. The DiFOLD Origami Bottle is a game-changing solution for active hydration. Weighing just 0.26 lbs, it’s incredibly lightweight yet stands sturdy and leakproof when unfolded. This fits nicely on a bike or in your bag for that morning train ride to work.
Doctor-Developed Cushion for Better Posture
Good posture helps to reduce the stress placed on your spine. Your neutral position, also known as perfect posture, is the position that causes the least amount of stress on your spine. However, most office chairs and car seats only offer fixed lumbar support. Lifted Lumbar Seat Cushion is different, because it allows you to adjust your lumbar support to your neutral spine position.
Get Instant Access to A Seat Anywhere
No seat open on the subway? No problem! Crafted from durable polycarbonate plastic, Sitpack holds up to 330 lbs, yet weighs only a little over a pound. Thanks to its genius telescopic mechanism, you can adjust it to your ideal height, giving your weary legs the break they deserve.
An Insanely Tiny, Super Fun Game Console
Thumby™ is the smallest handheld console that lets you play at the tips of your thumbs. It’s a best friend for your keys, and an easy code-learning tool all-in-one. Start playing right away with 5+ preloaded retro games. Download more games made by the Thumby community and learn to program your own using their free In-Browser Code Editor. You’ll never be bored when you’re stuck in traffic again!
This Smartphone Stand Does It All
At just the size of a credit card, Pocket Tripod packs the full functionality of a tripod into your pocket or wallet. Engineered with precision and crafted from quality materials like carbon fiber, Pocket Tripod sets up in seconds to hold your phone steady at any angle. This compact, portable stand empowers you to capture incredible photos, videos, and content anytime, anywhere.
Avoid Collisions During Your Run
Replace “On Your Left” and “Coming Through” with the musical, resonant sound of The Original Runbell For Urban Running. Glide past pedestrians on busy sidewalks and request the right of way from fellow runners with Runbell. Worn on the hand, this running bell makes your presence known to people up ahead.
Prevent Attacks with This Sleek Device
Hootie is a trusted personal safety alarm designed to give anyone who feels threatened peace of mind. This compact, easy-to-use alarm emits an ear-piercing 130dB siren and blinding strobe light when activated, scaring away attackers and attracting immediate help. Now you won’t have to constantly look over your shoulder if you’re coming home from work after dark.
The Smart Anti-Theft Card to Stop Crooks
Wallet Defender is a smart anti-theft card designed to shield your payment and smart I.D. cards, protecting you from identity theft and fraud. Its award-winning RFID blocking technology works by effectively jamming and scrambling any attempts at reading your cards’ RFID or NFC signals, which ensures your personal cards are invisible to pesky identity thieves.
Keep Food & Drinks Safe from Sogginess
Packing your lunch is a great way to save money, but a smashed sub is enough to ruin any lunch! Use this to protect your sub sandwich, then swap out the tops to a drinking lid to use as a cup. Use the other lid for a water bowl for dogs or a snack bowl for kids with sandy hands. Since the SubSafe is waterproof and floats, it’s also great for dry storage. Layer up a salad and shake up when you’re ready to eat! There are truly endless uses!
A Car Emergency Tool to Keep You Safe
Kelvin8 prepares you for flat tires, dead batteries, accidents, and more. It features a seatbelt cutter, window breaker, flashlight, alarm, power bank, and other tools to get you out of a jam. With Kelvin 8, you’ll drive with confidence knowing you can handle anything.
Instant Alerts when You Forget Something
No more lost purse or wallet worries! The AirBolt Card integrates with the Find My app on iOS devices, tapping into a vast Apple network for swift recovery by millions of users. Stay connected to your essentials with the AirBolt Rechargeable Bluetooth Card Tracker.
Pure Water at The Touch of A Button
The state-of-the-art UV-C technology built into the cap destroys 99.99% of harmful viruses, bacteria, and microbes in just 90 seconds. The UVBrite Beam Self-Cleaning Bottle has an intelligent self-cleaning feature that activates a purification cycle every 6 hours. This ensures that your bottle stays clean and your water is always pure.
Enjoy Lunch in This Build-A-Bento Box
Each comes with 3 interchangeable compartments for endless lunch-making possibilities! LunchBots Build-A-Bento Boxes are designed to make it easy to pack a healthy, waste-free lunch on the go. This lunch box is dishwasher, microwave, freezer, and oven-safe up to 400 degrees. It’s fully leak-proof and easy to use, keeping your backpack or bag dry.
Pretzels Reimagined–low Carb & Delicious
We all can get a little hungry on our commute from time to time. Introducing BeyondTwistz, the snack revolution you’ve been waiting for! Imagine pretzels that redefine deliciousness while keeping your health in mind. With just 2g of net carbs and a whopping 18g of plant-based protein per serving, these pretzels are a game-changer.
The Pre-Charged Emergency Phone Charger
Carry ChareTab with you anytime you’re worried your phone my die while you’re out and about or on the way to work. It comes pre-charged to give you extra juice when you need it most. ChargeTab is a patented, pre-charged, single-use, emergency mobile device charger that’s actually good for the environment.
These 18 thoughtful gifts for commuters can make any nine–to-five routine a perfect 10.