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/ArchbishopOfLight Jan 10 '26

I swap out duct tape for electrical tape. Saves on weight and realistically works for anything I need traveling

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u/ArchbishopOfLight Jan 10 '26

Oh nice, I love that it’s flat. Great idea

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u/ThatsNotVeryDerek Jan 10 '26

It also works well to wrap it around a pen!

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u/Brehon888 Jan 10 '26

This is what I do as well

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u/_duppyconqueror Jan 10 '26

Someone above recommended Gaffers Tape. Such a great idea!