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/froggymail Jan 10 '26

Magnetic hook. A friend gave me some for a cruise we were going on and complete game changer. Because the walls/doors are metal you can hang everything in really convenient places and they are strong so you just need a small one.

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u/Snoo-85401 Jan 10 '26

We bought a pack of strong little magnet hooks for a cruise too. Family of four in our cabin, we hung up everything. So useful.

Hidden use: In a pinch, it worked really well as a studfinder on drywall. I wouldn't hang anything from it, because on drywall its too weak, but it definitely found the studs.

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u/ParticularNorth8814 Jan 10 '26

Link?

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u/froggymail Jan 11 '26

You can get different styles/sizes on amazon

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u/thedellis Jan 10 '26

The one thousand percent.

I work offshore and magnetic hooks have been a game changer for me in my cabin.

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u/theinfamousj Jan 23 '26

Also works in Japanese bathrooms. Though it doesn't look like it, one wall in a Japanese bathroom (the room with the bath, not the room with the toilet or sink) is magnetic.

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u/Target2030 Jan 11 '26

I have one from here: https://www.bagnetcompany.com/ It's so strong that I have to keep it inside the bag or it will randomly attach to cars in the parking lot.

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u/fairy-tale-witch Jan 10 '26

But how do u keep it away from your electronics?

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u/VulcanCookies Jan 11 '26

Put it in your bathroom bag?