13 products we swear by for getting us through our commutes every day

Insider Picks writes about products and services to help you navigate when shopping online. Insider Inc. receives a commission from our affiliate partners when you buy through our links, but our reporting and recommendations are always independent and objective.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. Read more: 21 products we were hesitant about at first but ended up really likingHere 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: