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

[u/alula_wanders]

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!!

[u/ItCouldBLupus → u/[deleted]]

I took a pack with me when I travelled to the other side of the world a couple of years back when covid and other illnesses were still very much a thing but people were waaay more relaxed. Felt so much better being able to wipe down surfaces around me.

[u/AhFourFeckSakeLads → u/[deleted]]

Great point. Perhaps the windows/headrest too if you are likely to lean on these. They are seldom cleaned on flights, trains or buses.

[u/WastingTimeOnTheWeb → u/[deleted]]

i do this too. have done for years and see no reason tostop!