What Lenore Edman of Evil Mad Scientist Laboratories keeps in her bag

We have a new newsletter at Cool Tools called "What's in my bag?" Each week, one interesting person shares four favorite things in their bag. This issue's interesting person is Lenore Edman, co-founder of Evil Mad Scientist Laboratories.

Maldon Sea Salt Flakes Pinch TinFlake salt gives more flavor because of the huge surface area, and it has a pleasant crunch as well. Its great on anything you would sprinkle salt on like tomatoes, cucumbers, home fries and more. I use this when Im cooking in someone elses kitchen, at work, or when Im picnicking. I refill it from the larger salt cellar we keep at home.

USB Flash DriveIve had this Keroppi flash drive in my bag for nearly forever. You never know when youre going to need to move a file from one computer to another. This one hasnt gotten lost because its distinctive.

Etymotic High Fidelity EarplugsThese come in a package that doesnt take up much space or get crushed in my bag. I use them for concerts or events and theyre always on hand for when there are unexpectedly loud things happening.

UV keychain flashlightI have this on my keychain because there are so many interesting things that fluoresce under UV. Rocks, creatures, inks, paints, chemicals, and even my hair dye.

About the bagMy bag is from Modcloth and has just enough useful pockets (3 inside and 1 outer pocket) and plenty of room in the main compartment for laptop and more. Read the rest