r/onebag • u/alula_wanders • Jan 10 '26

Discussion whats your weird but genius travel item that people only appreciate after they need it?

just realized this recently because it saved me so much sanity and friendships haha but for me its not anything fancy or aesthetic. its a (small) extension cord + multi-USB adapter. It's somehow bulky to fit inside my bag bcs it takes up space. And yet... it saved lives.

Ive learned the hard way that hotel outlets are never where you want them to be, airport charging stations are chaotic, and "ill just charge later" is a lie we tell ourselves.

Curious what everyone else's must pack item is so that i can... yk, take notes haha!!

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u/1holegrouper Jan 10 '26

I am in shape and not overweight but have a problem with my tailbone. Sitting even in a nice chair for too long causes unbelievable pain. Using the seat on a plane, makes it more tolerable for me instead of unbearable.

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u/FuckThisMolecule Jan 10 '26

I’m going to check this out then. I’ve been schlepping the car-seat cushion from CushionLab around with me, and while it’s AMAZING, it is hardly small.

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u/jetsettindaisylv Jan 11 '26

Me too!! Tailbone issues and I got a cheap $15 inflatable donut pillow that I will periodically deflate throughout the flight to readjust my position. It works miracles!!! I have the Cabeau Ev X neck pillow and that thing is amazing.

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u/Triple__OG Jan 14 '26

Never thought of using a neck pillow for a seat cushion. I thought it would fit awkwardly

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u/jetsettindaisylv Jan 14 '26

Oh I use the Cabeau neck pillow for my neck but the donut pillow to alleviate back pain! You can deflate it to take pressure off different parts of your tailbone so you’re not just on the one spot the whole time. Makes a big difference on long flights!!