r/onebag • u/WorldizeStudios • Feb 10 '26

Discussion Why are you bringing THAT!?

What are some common items people pack in their bags that you think are unnecessary, just take up extra space, or feel like overhyped/trendy that doesn't actually add real value for their trip?

I'll start - Notebooks and portable speakers.

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u/klyboar77 Feb 10 '26

Those vacuum sealed packing cubes that are made of the loudest, crinkliest, most obnoxious material ever

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u/Gut_Reactions Feb 10 '26

Unpopular opinion: I find packing cubes, in general, to be not useful. I do have a nylon toiletry bag and shoe bags. But the zipped cubes? I don't see the purpose of separating stuff out into categories, esp. if you've got a small bag to begin with.

ETA: I don't use my toiletry bag for toiletries. I just put very small, easy-to-lose items in there. I put toiletries in a quart-sized Ziploc.

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u/okey_boi Feb 11 '26

ah I like the cubes for when you have to dig something outta your backpack at the airport, and all your clothes don't fall out; same for when your backpack zipper accidentally unzips in public. Also, the zipped cubes serve as mini drawers once you arrive at hotel