Here at CNBC Make It, we pride ourselves on being good with money. Here are seven things CNBC Make It staff thought were worth the higher price tag. Here are a few reasons why I love it: It has flat straps that don't dig into your shoulder. — Natalie Wu, digital rotational associate$100: Big water bottle bagIt's a bit of a stretch to say I'm glad I spent nearly $100 on a bag to carry my water bottle, but my Dagne Dover Sloan water bottle sling has at least lived up to the hype I built up for it in my head. Formulated with women of color in mind, the sunscreen doesn't leave a white cast and acts as a primer under makeup.

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Persons: Natalie Wu, — Kamaron McNair, Michael Phelps, — Cameron Albert, Deitch, Megan Sauer, who's, I've, — Jennifer Liu Organizations: CNBC, tote, Umbrella, Lion Locations: Canadian, Dover, Coachella, Patagonia, downpours, American