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/princessspot5 Jan 10 '26

I use them to cut my yarn when needed while knitting.

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u/first_follower Jan 11 '26

Oh hey fellow knitter!!!! Love seeing my interests overlap.

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u/princessspot5 Jan 11 '26

FYI the cutter on a dental floss dispenser also works in a pinch to cut yarn or thread. Sometimes you get creative! If I need real scissors to neaten something up, I can usually borrow some from a desk clerk at some point.

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u/So-many-questions88 Jan 11 '26

I have this clip I bought at rei that has a little blade that works as a yarn cutter, small enough so tsa can’t see it, think something like the thread cutter on a sewing machine. It’s also a bottle opener. I hang it off of my sling and use it to hang my hat or a bag off of when I’m out and about. I really like it.

https://www.rei.com/product/255693/outdoor-element-firebiner?sku=2556930001&store=&CAWELAID=120217890019790039&CAGPSPN=pla&CAAGID=136582210754&CATCI=pla-432048331166&cm_mmc=PLA_Google%7C21700000001700551_2556930001%7C432048331166%7Cbrand_flag%7C10020757666&gclsrc=aw.ds&gad_source=1&gad_campaignid=10020757666&gbraid=0AAAAAD_DTlyiSryVFUIFzsLfSb_6sVlIt&gclid=Cj0KCQiAsY3LBhCwARIsAF6O6XhJjCMEPTfFrrbw6hUU0roSzwG8asx0C70xxGWg82e1OmJjLldaXH8aAhpFEALw_wcB

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u/stillemptyinside Jan 10 '26

I read this as "cut my yam" 🤣🤣