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Day: June 22, 2026

Why I Always Pack a Tie I’ll Never Wear (And 6 Other Useless Things I Refuse to Travel Without)

Open carry-on bag on a hotel bed with a folded silk tie, foldable shopping bag, water bottle, pen, and first-aid kit laid out neatly

Some of the things in my carry-on look pointless. They’ve all rescued me at least three times. Here are the 7 ‘useless’ items I refuse to travel without — including the tie I haven’t worn since 2019.

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