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Thrifting Survival Kit
20 items
By
Erin M
Everything I keep (or wish I had) to make thrifting easier, cleaner and less chaotic
Sections
6
Must have basics
Cleanliness & sanity savers
Fit & inspection tools
Research & resale helpers
Try on & styling items
Optional upgrades
Must have basics
Because carts disappear and plastic bags break
Reusable Shopping Bags
Hands free = easier digging
crossbody bags & purses | women's travel bags
So you have access to Google Lens at all times
Best Cell Phone Portable Power Banks
In case they only take one or the other, you can have both on hand
Card And Cash Holder
Cleanliness & sanity savers
ALWAYS
All Hand Sanitizers
Good for carts, handles, peace of mind
Disinfectant Wipes
Fit & inspection tools
Just in case there are no fitting rooms, you won’t have to eyeball the fit
Soft Tape Measure
To inspect seams, underarms and to search for stains
Mini Flashlight
To test tailoring potential on the fly
Mr. Pen 300 Pack Assorted Safety Pins
Research & resale helpers
To help with brand ID
Google Lens
Sold listings to use for pricing reality checks
Advanced Search
More pricing help
Poshmark
To list things you’re hunting for
Create a checklist with Notes
Try on & styling items
In case there are no dressing rooms, you can still try things on
Basic Fitted Tank Tops For Women
To see shape potential
Skinny Belts
For quick styling tests
Hair Ties
Optional upgrades
For wishlist and measurements…instead of notes app
Small Notebooks
For bin stores and heavy dig stores
Disposable Gloves
To protect car seats on the ride home
Car Blanket Throws
To reset your nervous system in between all the chaos
Calm Essential Oil