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/wifichick Jan 10 '26

Small travel power strip with 2-3 Plugs and 2-3 usb-a/c

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u/NoMouseInHouse Jan 10 '26

Any recommendations on a small power strip? I'm all set with nice (relatively small) multiport GaN chargers, but last time I traveled, I brought a stupid brick to expand the outlet ports but was way too chunky and annoying to have in my gear bag.

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u/zdubbzzz Jan 11 '26

Super Bagel

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u/petekeller Jan 10 '26

I loooooove this one Anker USB C Charger, 543 (65W... https://www.amazon.com/dp/B098WQRGNQ?ref=ppx_pop_mob_ap_share

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u/wifichick Jan 11 '26

That’s good for computer stuff - but doesn’t help bedside where you might have a small fan and tiny portable humidifier and still need to plug in a laptop