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Amazon Prime Day is here. If you’ve been eyeing particular items recently, now is the time to pounce.
We’ve reviewed the sales and rounded up some of the best deals on travel essentials that are still available, which you can find below. Be sure to bookmark this page, as we’ll be updating it throughout the week with late discounts. Happy shopping!
Travel essentials
Apple AirTag 4-Pack — $79.98 (normally $99.99)
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AMAZON It’ll come as no surprise that we’re huge fans of Apple AirTags here at TPG. They’re the perfect way to keep track of your possessions — especially if you plan to check bags.
Buy: Apple AirTag 4-Pack, $79.98 (normally $99.99)
Belkin Apple AirTag Secure Holder — $13.99 (normally $19.99)
If you’re going to splash out on a set of Apple AirTags, it’s also wise to purchase a sturdy case to keep them safe. This option (in various colors) from Belkin is an affordable choice from a reliable brand.
Buy: Belkin Apple AirTag Secure Holder, $13.99 (normally $19.99)
Tile Mate 3-Pack — $47.99 (normally $55.99)
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AMAZON If you’re looking for a luggage tracker other than the much-lauded Apple AirTag, Tile Mate is certainly a worthy contender. The tracker is compatible with most cell operating systems, including Android, iOS and various smart home devices. It’s also water-resistant and slightly cheaper than an AirTag set of three.
Buy: Tile Mate 3-Pack, $55.99 (normally $69.99)
KeySmart Pro Trackable Key Holder — $27.99 (normally $49.99)
AMAZON Another great tracker, this time for your keys. This is great if you’re the type of traveler who often puts things down and then forgets where you put them. The KeySmart Pro is a great everyday carry that not only keeps your various keys organized and compact in your pocket but also features a tracker compatible with the Tile app on your iOS or Android device.
Buy: KeySmart Pro Trackable Key Holder, $27.99 (normally $49.99)
Epicka Universal Travel Adapter — $19.99 (normally $25.99)
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AMAZON This is a must-have device for frequent flyers. This international travel adapter charges up to six devices at once and works in more than 150 countries, including the U.S., Canada, Japan, Ireland, the U.K., Australia, New Zealand, France and Germany.
Buy: Epicka Universal Travel Adapter, $19.99 (normally $25.99)
Gotdya Travel Pillow — $13.28 (normally $21.99)
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AMAZON Do you struggle to sleep when you’re flying? We suggest you invest in a quality travel pillow like this one from Gotdya, which is made from premium memory foam and provides perfect neck support.
Buy: Gotdya Travel Pillow, $13.28 (normally $21.99)
Jisulife Handheld Mini Fan — $13.67 (normally $24.99)
AMAZON This powerful, portable fan from Jisulife offers great value for its price. It packs a windy punch and folds up small enough to pack in a handbag or carry-on. It’s also rechargeable, offering between 12 and 19 hours of use. It has a built-in flashlight and charging capabilities, so you can use it as a portable power bank to charge your devices on the go.
Buy: Jisulife Handheld Mini Fan, $13.67 (normally $24.99)
ColdSky Portable Handheld Fan — $9.99 (normally $14.99)
AMAZON This compact desk fan won’t clutter your hotel room’s bedside table, and it’s perfect when your hotel room’s air conditioning isn’t quite up to the task. The fan has five speeds and a seven-blade design for maximum wind output. It also features a digital display that shows the remaining battery life so you know when to recharge the device.
Buy: ColdSky Portable Handheld Fan, $9.99 (normally $14.99)
FrSara Neck Fan — $29.99 (normally $46.99)
AMAZON You can wear this subtle and powerful fan around your neck to get a never-ending cold breeze when it gets super toasty outside. When in use, this neck fan by FrSara looks similar to a pair of headphones, so you don’t need to worry about getting odd looks from strangers. Thanks to its bladeless fan design, it is virtually soundless. It weighs just 6.7 ounces, so you’ll be safe from neck strain. Its battery power should last between four and 16 hours, making it perfect for hikes, theme park trips or long, sweaty train or bus journeys.
Buy: FrSara Neck Fan, $29.99 (normally $46.99)
Kidde Carbon Monoxide Detector — $15.95 (normally $27.99)
AMAZON This battery-powered carbon monoxide detector is small, lightweight and easy to throw in a bag. It’s perfect for anyone who wants peace of mind knowing they’re protected from the dangerous, odorless and invisible gas while on the road. It’s currently going for less than $20 and could be a literal lifesaver.
Buy: Kidde Carbon Monoxide Detector, $15.95 (normally $27.99)
Kokodi Colorful Drawing Board — $12.60 (normally $22.99)
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AMAZON Looking to cut down your kids’ screen time on your next vacation? For less than $15, your kids can have an LCD drawing tablet that’s perfect for travel, won’t make a mess and will keep their retinas entertained by something other than the latest episode of “Bluey.”
Buy: Kokodi Colorful Drawing Board, $12.60 (normally $22.99)
Bags and luggage
Bagsmart Compression Packing Cubes (set of 6) — $31.99 (normally $42.99)
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AMAZON Packing cubes are absolute game changers and every pro traveler’s best-kept packing secret. Bagsmart’s compression packing cubes set features various organizers in a range of sizes, and they’re waterproof to boot and available in several different colors.
Buy: Bagsmart Compression Packing Cubes (set of 6), $31.99 (normally $42.99)
Matein Travel Laptop Backpack — $17.59 (normally $39.96)
AMAZON This is a great travel backpack at an even better price. It will fit laptops up to 15.6 inches and comes with a handy luggage strap that allows you to slide the backpack over your suitcase’s upright handle tube. It’s a small but incredibly useful feature if you’re the type that flies a lot — believe us.
It also has antitheft pockets and a built-in USB charger.
Buy: Matein Travel Laptop Backpack, $17.59 (normally $39.96)
Ruvalino Diaper Bag Backpack — $31.97 (normally $89.99)
AMAZON This backpack is described as a diaper bag (which it is). However, it’s also stylish and functional, whether you need to use the changing pad, insulated bottle pockets and waterproof design for your baby’s needs or for your own nonbaby-related purposes.
Buy: Ruvalino Diaper Bag Backpack, $31.97 (normally $89.99)
American Tourister 3-Piece 4 KIX 2.0 Softside Expandable Luggage Set — $209.76 (normally $349.97)
AMAZON American Tourister is offering a great deal on this three-piece soft-sided luggage set. Each case is expandable and comes with spinner wheels to help you glide through the airport.
Buy: American Tourister 3-Piece 4 KIX 2.0 Softside Expandable Luggage Set, $209.76 (normally $349.97)
Headphones
Apple AirPods Pro (second generation) — $168.99 (normally $249)
AMAZON Apple AirPods Pro are a TPG favorite thanks to superior sound quality and noise-canceling capabilities. They are currently available for 32% off their usual asking price.
Buy: Apple AirPods Pro (second generation), $168.99 (normally $249)
Bose QuietComfort Bluetooth Headphones — from $199 (normally $349)
AMAZON For something more robust, consider Bose’s staple noise-canceling wireless headphones. They are often touted as the perfect balance of quiet, comfort and sound. They have a Bluetooth range of up to 30 feet and two modes: Quiet for noise-canceling capabilities and Aware to hear your environment and music simultaneously.
Buy: Bose QuietComfort Bluetooth Headphones, from $199 (normally $349)
Beats Studio Pro — $169.99 (normally $349)
AMAZON One of Beats’ most premium pairs of headphones, this model provides up to 40 hours of total battery life. The headphones can recharge for an additional four hours of playback time in just 10 minutes. They also have a voice-targeting microphone feature to filter out background noise for crisp calls. You have the choice between Active Noise Cancelling mode and Transparency mode when you need to hear your environment.
Buy: Beats Studio Pro, $169.99 (normally $349)
Sony WH-CH720N Noise Canceling Wireless Headphones — $88 (normally $149.99)
AMAZON Sony’s lightest noise-canceling headphones ever are on sale for less than $100. They offer a super-comfortable design along with 35 hours of battery life. Plus, there’s an Ambient Sound Mode and adaptive sound control, so you can adjust your listening needs to motion and background noise.
Buy: Sony WH-CH720N Noise Canceling Wireless Headphones, $88 (normally $149.99)
Soundcore by Anker Life Q30 Hybrid Active Noise Cancelling Headphones — $55.99 (normally $79.99)
AMAZON Anker’s Bluetooth noise-canceling headphones might be inexpensive, but they’re feature-packed. They include dual noise-detecting microphones to reduce external noise; Outdoor, Indoor and Transport modes; and up to 40 hours of playback time on a single charge.
Buy: Soundcore by Anker Life Q30 Hybrid Active Noise Cancelling Headphones, $55.99 (normally $79.99)
Best credit cards to use for Amazon purchases
When you add these items to your cart, be sure to use a credit card that maximizes your Amazon purchases this Prime Day and beyond. Options include:
- Prime Visa: Earn 5% cash back on all Amazon and Whole Foods purchases, among other purchase types.
- Chase Freedom Unlimited®: Earn 1.5% cash back on nonportal, drugstore and dining purchases, including Amazon; also, earn an additional 1.5% cash back on everything you buy (on up to $20,000 spent in the first year), worth up to $300 cash back.
- Capital One Venture Rewards Credit Card and Capital One Venture X Rewards Credit Card: Earn 2 miles per dollar spent on every purchase, every day.
Also, check to see if you have any targeted offers to save up to 50% off an eligible Amazon purchase when using as few as 1 point from one of your rewards credit cards.
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