backpack with a laptop compartment X-Pac Business for 16-inch MacBook Pro A convertible divider between the top and lower compartments create one large continuous space Kenneth Cole Parker Backpack, Black

Rain Pants (Optional) My Pick: REI Co-op Rainier Rain Pants (8.5 oz) Why I Use Them: I dont always pack rain pants, but I bring them when Im expecting cold temperatures, sustained rain, or shoulder-season conditions

Setting the Hook on the Topwater Splash What youll see: Topwater blowups with air hooks, short strikes, or fish thrown at boatside when they head-shake

Whether its something from the store or something you made on your own, it pays to have a trail mix so your child doesnt get bored or hungry easily

Now I try to create the space for people in my life to be able to do the same without fear of judgment and it's been one of the most rewarding choices of my life Wise words from your college freshman - these life hacks are spot on