I'm a Culture Writer, and This Is Everything I Pack For Award Shows

Anker Portable Charger ($18, originally $26)

If I know I will be gone for more than three hours without access to a car charger or being near an outlet, I make sure to have a portable charger on hand. Anker has proven to be a standout brand because of the powerful charge and longevity. It has a 12W output so it gives your phone a lasting charge, and it comes with a built-in lightning connector so you don't have to worry about bringing an extra cord.

After snapping away at the VMAs, my battery was dwindling down but I didn't panic. Since I had this small charger in my purse, I could charge it easily without stress.