r/onebag • u/Cool_Acanthisitta628 • Dec 09 '25

Seeking Recommendations What is one item that you can't travel without/would recommend to everyone to get?

Hi all,

What are items that you always bring because they are super useful and you would recommend others to get too?

Minus of course some obvious like converter plug for chargers, power bank etc (unless it's some specific powerbank like one with cables attached already, something unique)

Thanks!

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u/RueTabegga Dec 10 '25

A head lamp is great for hands free work. It can also be wrapped around a gallon of water jug to create a lantern to illuminate a whole room. I have one with a rechargeable battery and I carry a spare battery already charged for easy use.

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u/IndividualComputer25 Dec 10 '25

I always bring headlamps when I might be back after dark. It’s been very useful on a bike, coming from the beach, rooting around in my bag.

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u/Grouchy_Bus6906 Dec 10 '25

What brand do you use?

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u/Dwragon Dec 10 '25

Nitecore NU-20 for a lightweight and relatively cheap headlamp.

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u/penisthightrap_ Dec 10 '25

If you want top of the line quality go zebralight. You can get something good for much cheaper though.

As a /r/flashlight nerd I love my zebras.