Sweltering heat combined with dirt and pollution makes summer in Metro Manila utterly unbearable.

And if you’re a commuter, your daily trip becomes more challenging because it’s difficult to look and smell fresh when your face is melting and your seat-mate’s sweaty arm is sticking to yours.

Don’t let the heat of the sun put a damper on the fun, with a help of these summer must-haves.

Comfortable walking shoes

Give your most used body part, your feet, the pampering it deserves with durable and comfortable shoes.  

Go for Skechers Go Walk whose features promote effortless walking. 

Extra shirt

An extra shirt always comes in handy when the one you’re wearing becomes damp with sweat or stained.  

Oil blotting sheets

Oily face is a big no-no whether you’re a male or a female. 

Anti-bacterial wipes

Sweat is an ideal breeding ground for bacteria, so always bring a pack of anti-bacterial wet towelettes that you can use to wipe your sweaty skin. 

Mini electric fan

Those ubiquitous mini fans powered by rechargeable battery are  not only cute and portable, but more effective than fanning in keeping us cool. 

Bottled water

Dehydration is nonnegotiable with this kind of weather, so always bring water in a reusable bottle—because keeping yourself hydrated should not be at the expense of our environment.