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What's In My University Bag (Vegan & Actually Useful)
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Olly
no overpacking. no “that one day I might need this” energy. just things that get me through lectures, libraries, and long campus days.
Sections
6
 
The Non-Negotiables
 
Study Essentials
 
Tech Comforts
 
Care & Comfort (Vegan-Friendly)
 
Snacks & Fuel
 
Extras I Always End Up Using

The Non-Negotiables

the things I'd turn around and go home for

 
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structured enough to protect everything, soft enough not to feel bulky
Matt And Nat Vegan Backpack
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lectures, notes, readings, everything in one place
iPad Air - Starlight
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stays cold all day and saves constant cafe trips
bkr Reusable Glass Water Bottle
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Study Essentials

nothing aesthetic for the sake of it - just reliable

 
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for lectures, thoughts, and the occasional spiral. sometimes you need to write, instead of type
Spiral Notebook
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when it all gets too much, you highlight everything
Highlighter Pens
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pens that feel like an A
Cult Pens
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deadlines look less scary when they're written down
Daily Productivity Planner
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Tech Comforts

small things that make long days easier

 
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chargers, headphones, nothing tangled
Vegan Tech Pouch
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for study focus or pretending not to overhear conversations
Bluetooth Headphones & Wireless Earphones
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because sockets are never where you need them
Canon EOS M200 Portable Power Banks - MyMemory
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less space when a laptop, more space for a coffee and a snack
Magic Keyboard
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Care & Comfort (Vegan-Friendly)

quiet self-care, not a full toiltery bag

 
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dry lecture halls are unforgiving
After the Rain Hand Cream
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one for the bag, one for the coat pocket
Squalane + Rose Vegan Lip Balm - Biossance
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not exciting, but essential
Travel Hand Sanitiser
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can't go anywhere without this
Hydrating Toner
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small enough for a wee bag in your bag
Holy Hydration! Face Cream
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Snacks & Fuel

nothing that melts, leaks, or needs planning 

 
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for the gap between lectures that become six hours
Vegan Protein Bars
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fruit, nuts, biscuits - flexible.
Reusable Snack Pots
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Extras I Always End Up Using

the “just in case” items that actually get used 

 
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lecture halls are always colder than expected
Soft Touch Scarf
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library books, groceries, unexpected purchase…like the 100th notebook you definitely don't need
Foldaway Tote Bag
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allergies, colds, emotional lectures
Pocket Tissues
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