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Five Items You Actually Need In Your Bag When You Go Out

A definitive list.

Abbey Sanderson

Apr 20, 2015

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Five Items You Actually Need In Your Bag When You Go Out

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1. Toilet paper

Whether you are at a fraternity house, the bar or out in nature, you never know when you are going to need it. Toilet paper should be an essential part of your going out bag because you don't want to be caught in a sticky situation.

2. Band-Aids

Face it, we all have rough nights. Having Band-Aids can help seal up that bloody knee or cover up that blister from your heels and get you back out there. No matter what, Band-Aids should always be packed, you never know whose going to need one!

3. Snacks

We all get a little hungry when out, so why not keep the hanger at bay by packing yourself a little midnight snack? Your body might even thank you for it! (Or hate you for it.) Don't be ashamed pack that snack! You might even make friends with fellow hungry bar-goers.

4. Disposable Camera

Who said these had to be left in the 90's? Disposable cameras always come out with the best (or worst) pictures. Half of the fun is in the surprise when you pick up the pictures and see how well they turned out! This will also keep you from spending half your night redoing the same picture over and over again. So, go out and spend five dollars on that little yellow camera, it might even be your new thing.

5. Phone Charger

This should always be an essential no matter what. Don't be afraid to be that person charging their phone at the bar or party, everyone will secretly regret that they didn't being theirs. Not to mention if you don't end up going home that night you know your phone will be charged to call for a ride!

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