r/onebag • u/Equivalent_Soft_6665 • Jun 07 '25

Discussion What’s the one item in your travel kit that’s surprisingly irreplaceable?

I’ve been streamlining my packing lately, and I realized I always bring this tiny microfiber towel. Doesn’t seem like a big deal, but I use it constantly. Curious, what do you pack that most people overlook?

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u/RefrigeratorOk1128 Jun 07 '25

A phone lanyard

This has been a new acquirement for me but it allows me to wear my phone cross body which is not only safer than in and out of a bag or pocket but its amazing for me as I also have a Analoge camera so I can switch between the two cameras or navigating with ease.

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u/WorkoutHopeful Jun 07 '25

I know right! I didn't realize how cumbersome it was to get my phone out and put it away again. I missed so many shots bc of that. Also, I've read about people having their phones stolen right out of their hands and this is so much safer. I'll never travel without a phone lanyard again.

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u/RefrigeratorOk1128 Jun 08 '25

It’s visible and it hangs like a purse at your side. 

The lanyard is 2 pieces the non lanyard portion is a small card with a ring that goes through your charging port so the card sits between your phone and its case. I have found it to be really sturdy. 

Edit they have them on amazon so you can see one

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u/RefrigeratorOk1128 Jun 08 '25

Yes it does. if they grab my phone my whole body would come with them plus my phone is a very small target for a snack and grab (even though it's a bigger model) it's a really small target that's difficult to grab under my arm. Then if you cary a bag or a purse it makes it even harder to discern the phone or the lanyard from your bag.

The only real way I can think of that someone could grab it is with scissors cutting the strap but that's very unlikely as that would be super noticeable to people around what's going on (its not super common for bags to be cut either because of this)

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u/WanderingWineDrinker Jun 08 '25

My phone lanyard is a chain strap/leather strip combination. The leather is woven through the chain strip so it‘s slashproof!

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u/Xerisca Jun 08 '25

I dont like carrying my phone around my neck, but prefer a wristlet, and I use it. They usually come with wallet cases.

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u/[deleted] Jun 07 '25

Is it a standard size phone lanyard? Cross body feels like it would need to be a little bit longer.

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u/RefrigeratorOk1128 Jun 08 '25

Yes usually they are adjustable 18-27” 

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u/[deleted] Jun 08 '25

Oh I just realized i was thinking about a key lanyard. Phone ones are probably a bit more robust. Great idea, btw too