25. A versatile everyday backpack

UTO Oxford Backpack Purse, available at Amazon, $29.99

I was loyal to tote bags for so long, but carrying all of my things around on one shoulder was starting to affect my posture. This backpack was the perfect solution: It's super lightweight, easily fits my 13-inch laptop, and it's incredibly durable.

The simple black design makes it appropriate for nearly any occasion — it's currently my work bag, but it holds up while traveling, too. The various compartments and two cup holders (one of which I use for an umbrella) allow it to effortlessly fit everything I need to get through the day. —Emily Hein, content production fellow