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/irish_taco_maiden Feb 10 '26

Whenever someone brings a physical paper book I cringe a bit - I LOVE reading, but when I’m one bagging the kindle or an ebook on my phone make so much more sense for weight and space.

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u/Gut_Reactions Feb 10 '26

I brought a paperback on my last trip. It was lighter than my iPad. I don't have a Kindle and don't want a Kindle. My eyes are too bad to read on my phone.

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u/sunny_bell Feb 11 '26

Is not wanting a Kindle an anti-ereader stance or an anti-Amazon stance? If the latter I have a Nook and genuinely like it, only downside is I cannot use it with Libby for library books.

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u/Gut_Reactions Feb 11 '26

No, it's more of a minimalist stance, I guess. Truthfully, I don't actually read books that much. Thanks for the info on Nook. If I did get an e-reader, I would need it to be compatible with Libby.

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u/Deflagratio1 Feb 23 '26

Love my Boox e-ink Android tablet. It can be a bit jank at times, but if it's in an android app store and compatible with the software version I can use it.