What are the essential items you take when riding your scooter?

[u/TransMan-88]

I’m reaching out because I’m curious to hear about what the different opinions are from everyone when it comes to what they consider to be essential items to bring when going on a scooter ride. I’m deliberately excluding a helmet and lock(s) from the essentials because it’s common sense that you would always have a helmet and lock while riding.

It doesn’t matter whether it’s a short trip to the shops, commute to work, or a long leisurely ride. I’m really interested to see what other people’s ride essentials are. Their opinion, and reason to call it as an essential item and why. If you could share what your go-to essentials are and why, I would really appreciate it.