My loved ones know that you can completely trust my recommendations when it comes to three categories: decent Tex-Mex restaurants, binge-worthy reality shows, and last but not least, Amazon product recommendations. I know. Even before I joined Travel + Leisure as Shopping Editor, I prided myself on knowing exactly what features and specs to look for before buying something on the site. With hundreds of thousands of individual brands on Amazon, it can be difficult to find products worth trying (and ones worth skipping), but after much trial and error, I’ve learned the trick to finding valuable products and sales. of.
Prime Big Deal Days, a site-wide exclusive sale event for Prime members, is here on October 8th and 9th, so we’ve taken a look to find out which travel essentials on sale are worth recommending to your loved ones. . As it turns out, there are a lot of them. Huge sales on travel gear I already know and love, like up to 53% off Columbia’s Newton Ridge Plus hiking boots and nearly $200 off Beats Studio 3 noise-cancelling headphones It has become.
Want to know what else to buy your traveling friends this Prime Day? Keep reading to learn more about 15 genius travel essentials that I think are worth buying on sale. Sale prices start at just $10, with some sales reaching up to 85% off.
Venture 4th Travel Money Belt
Amazon
After nearly losing my passport overseas, I refused to travel without a dedicated holder for my cards and travel documents. I encourage my friends and family to do the same. This Slim Money Belt from Venture 4th comes in 20 colors and is on sale for 33% off (with on-site coupon). It’s slim but large enough to hold your passport, smartphone, AirPods, credit cards, and change. Plus, it’s made of RFID blocking material to prevent thieves from scanning your card and collecting your personal information.
Columbia Women’s Newton Ridge Plus Hiking Boots
Amazon
I recently purchased these Colombian hiking boots at the last minute for a trip to Costa Rica. After trying it out for myself, I’m going to tell my outdoorsy friends to buy it while it’s on sale and more than 50 percent off. Like this 5-star reviewer, I found the Newton Ridge Plus boots comfortable right out of the box and didn’t require any break-in thanks to the fully lined padding inside and collar. I understand that. It’s supportive, comfortable, and lightweight, minimizing the weight of my carry-on bag.
Kingheroes Travel Electric Toothbrush Set
Amazon
This Prime Day, I’m telling my friends to ditch their pint-sized travel toothbrushes and upgrade to this electric toothbrush that costs just $10 instead. On sale for a whopping 75% off, this electric toothbrush set comes with 8 replacement brush heads and its own travel case. This set has over 6,000 5-star reviews from satisfied shoppers, with one reviewer sharing that this model is the “best toothbrush” they’ve ever owned.
Etronic Weekender Duffle Bag
Amazon
There are hundreds of travel bags on sale during Prime Big Deal Day, but I’m particularly excited about this 40% off Etronik bag. Perfect as a travel carry-on, gym bag, or weekend duffel, this bag features a separate zippered shoe compartment, USB charging port, trolley luggage strap, and removable toiletry bag. Over 7,000 Amazon shoppers have given it 5 stars for its functionality and versatility, with one shopper praising the quality and durability, saying, “This bag is the best in my life.” I have complete confidence that we can handle whatever comes our way.”
Bagail Compression Packing Cubes 4 Set
Amazon
Historically, I’ve been a messy overpacker, but since discovering packing cubes, I’ve been able to curb my tendency to mess while traveling. This Prime Day, I *politely* poke my equally messy boyfriend and steer him in the direction of Bagail compression packing cubes on sale for $16. These zippered compression cubes combine the magic of a luggage organizer with the space-saving features of a vacuum bag. Simply fill each cube two-thirds full with clothing, close the main zipper at the top, and press the zipper down. Cube, use the second outer zipper to hold the compression bag in place.
Musicozy Bluetooth Sleeping Mask
Amazon
To this day, my boyfriend still says this $20 Musicozy Bluetooth sleeping headband is the best birthday present we’ve ever gotten together in all the years we’ve been together. In fact, he loves it so much that he refuses to travel without it. So this Prime Day, I’m buying him the Sleeping Eye Mask version during the 40% off sale. It has the same high-quality Bluetooth audio and easy-to-use 3-button control system, but it completely covers your eyes and blocks out light, making it easier to get some shut-eye during a mid-day flight or mid-afternoon hotel nap. Masu. . One 5-star reviewer shared that the headband was “comfortable to wear for long periods of time,” and another shopper said the Musicozy mask is so “perfect” that he “deeply regrets having purchased other versions.” I previously reported that I regret it.
Beats Studio 3 Wireless Noise Canceling Headphones
Amazon
As someone who has taken many multi-hour international flights, I know firsthand how valuable a pair of high-quality noise-canceling headphones can be for traveling. I’ve owned these Beats Studio 3 over-ear headphones for a year and love them. The audio quality was great, and thanks to the noise-cancelling feature, I was able to effectively drown out ambient noise at the gym, while walking, and in the air. So, naturally, I’m encouraging my loved ones to pick up a pair for themselves while they’re almost $200 off on Prime Day.
SwissGear 7366 Hardside Expandable 3 Piece Set
Amazon
As a travel editor, I love luggage sets that allow me to stock up on different sized suitcases for a fraction of the price of buying them individually. This Prime Day, forward this SwissGear 7366 Hardside Luggage Set shopping link to your jet-setting loved ones. On sale for about $100 off, this set includes everything you need for short trips and long stays alike, including a carry-on, medium-sized checked bag, and large-sized checked bag. Equipped with a TSA-approved dial lock and a durable ABS outer shell, one reviewer says the set “still feels like new” even after carrying it more than 15 times.
Tolgo Travel Neck Pillow
Amazon
I can’t tell you how many times I forgot to pack a travel neck pillow before a long-haul flight. Every time I realize I left something at home, I have to make a difficult decision. Should you buy a $50 inflatable neck pillow at the airport or risk neck discomfort during the flight? To avoid that situation on my next trip, I decided to upgrade to a better neck pillow, which I’m actually looking forward to bringing on the plane. It’s this luxurious memory foam neck pillow from Tallgo on sale for 60% off. off. This $15 off neck pillow has an ergonomic scalloped shape that supports your neck, head, and chin. It has a 100% memory foam core, a removable and washable pillowcase, and a convenient carrying pouch that compresses the pillow in half.
Apple AirTags 4 pack
Amazon
Since joining Travel + Leisure, I’ve come to learn how genius Apple AirTags are. That’s why I tell my loved ones to stock up during Prime Day sales. In case you didn’t know, these mini tiles are essentially portable GPS trackers that sync with the Find My app to update your location as you move from point A to point B. I will. These luggage trackers are great because of their small size and tracking capabilities. A tool to monitor checked baggage during its journey from the airport to its final destination. Also great for tracking other valuables. Plug AirTag into your wallet, carry-on, laptop case, or tracking passport holder for peace of mind while traveling. I also use this to track a Jeep in a crowded parking lot.
Shark HD430 FlexStyle Air Hair Styling & Drying System
Amazon
When it comes to keeping your mane soft, styled, and healthy, a small hotel room hair dryer won’t cut it. Not only are they notorious for poor airflow, but the non-adjustable high temperature settings and exposed external vents can trap and break any rogue hairs that come into contact with your hair, causing serious hair damage. may give. That’s why I’m suggesting my girlfriends invest in the Share FlexStyle Hair System, which is $65 off on Prime Day. This powerful hair tool weighs just 1.5 pounds and functions as a hair dryer, curling iron, and straightener, depending on which of the four attachments you use it with. Unlike hotel hair dryers, the FlexStyle system adjusts the temperature 1,000 times per second, minimizing unnecessary heat exposure to your hair and drying it quickly. One 5-star reviewer shares that it performs better than other expensive styling systems they’ve tried.
Taygeer Travel Laptop Backpack
Amazon
Many of my friends are having to return to the office after years of remote work. This year on Prime Day, I’m recommending this Taygeer travel laptop backpack to new commuters and frequent flyers alike. On sale for 33% off, this laptop backpack is packed with features that make staying organized easy despite its minimalist appearance. Inside the outer pocket is a padded laptop sleeve, a padded tablet sleeve, a pen holder, and a mesh zippered pocket. Meanwhile, the main compartment is completely open, allowing maximum storage for clothing and travel essentials.
Iniu portable power bank charger
Amazon
There’s nothing worse than losing your phone’s battery in the middle of a trip or tour. That’s why I’m reminding my friends and family to buy additional portable power banks this Prime Day. This product from Iniu has earned nearly 7,000 5-star ratings for its efficiency, power, and compact size. While most power banks only have one USB-A outlet, this power bank has two USB-A outlets and one USB-C outlet, and can accommodate three phones, a smartwatch, a tablet, and headphones. can be charged at the same time.
Knild Magnetic 3-in-1 Apple Product Wireless Charger
Amazon
Speaking of chargers, I’m buying this Apple wireless charging system for myself on Prime Day this year. And while it’s still 85% off, we’re telling our loved ones to do the same. This nifty magnetic travel charger can charge your smartwatch, AirPods, and iPhone at the same time. This means you don’t have to find multiple outlets in your hotel room, or worse, charge your Apple products one at a time. It’s also thin, stylish, and foldable, freeing up valuable space that multiple chargers take up in your carry-on or personal bag.
33,000 Feet Women’s Portable Rain Jacket
Amazon
A rain jacket is always forgotten when preparing for a trip. To prevent this from happening in the future, I plan on purchasing one of these discounted portable travel rain jackets and storing them in my carry-on until my next adventure. Retailing for $56, this lightweight rain jacket has zippered pockets, an attached drawstring hood to keep your head dry, and a compact drawstring carry pouch that takes up minimal luggage space.
However, the savings don’t end here. Right now, Amazon has hundreds more hidden deals on comfy clothing, bags, tech, and travel essentials, but only for a limited time until Prime Big Deal Days ends on October 9th.
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