Cyber Monday deals: Save up to 50% on these top 11 Amazon travel items
Editor's Note
Amazon's Black Friday and Cyber Monday sales are wrapping up, and we've been diligently searching for the best prices on our favorite travel essentials. We don't want you wasting your precious time scouring the depths of Amazon to find the best deals, so we've rounded them up for you right here.
You can find deals right now on thousands of must-have travel items, including the much-lauded Apple AirTags and Bose noise-canceling headphones. We can't be sure how long these items will be on sale or whether they will sell out, so act quickly while they're still available.
Here are 11 items that we love at TPG and consider bona fide travel essentials.
Apple AirTags
We regularly sing Apple AirTags' praises for keeping an eye on your things, especially if you plan to check bags. During Amazon's Black Friday sale, you can get AirTags at their lowest price ever.
Buy:
- Apple AirTags (four-pack) for $62.99 (normally $99; a 36% discount)
- Apple AirTag (individual) for $17.97 (normally $29; a 38% discount)
Tile trackers
Want a luggage tracker that isn't an Apple AirTag? Tile trackers are worth checking out. The tracker is compatible with most cellphone operating systems, including Android and iOS, as well as various smart home devices. It's also water-resistant, and a four-pack is slightly less expensive than a pack of four AirTags.
Buy: Tile by Life360 four-pack for $39.99 (normally $79.99; a 50% discount)
Avantree airplane Bluetooth adapter
The device you never knew you needed, this simple bit of kit can be plugged into any inflight entertainment system and allows you to link up your Bluetooth headphones. Even better, it has dual headphone capability so you can watch movies or listen to music with your travel companions. Never be blighted by poor-quality free airplane earbuds again.
Buy: Avantree Relay premium airplane Bluetooth adapter for $29.99 (normally $39.99; a 25% discount)
Jmfone universal travel adapter
This international travel adapter can charge five devices at once and works in more than 200 countries, including the U.S., Canada, Japan, Ireland, the U.K., Australia, New Zealand, France and Germany. It's a firm favorite among TPGers thanks to its versatility when traveling.
Buy: Jmfone universal travel adapter for $15.91 (normally $21.89; a 27% discount)
Bagsmart expandable tote bag
This Bagsmart tote bag is great for both everyday use and travel. It can accommodate laptops up to 15.6 inches and comes equipped with a trolley sleeve that allows you to slide the bag onto your luggage handle. It comes in multiple colors, features several organizational pockets and has an expandable bottom for added space when needed.
Buy: Bagsmart expandable tote bag for $23.99 (normally $39.99; a 40% discount)
Twelve South Butterfly SE travel charger
Remembering all of your cords and chargers when traveling can be daunting, but the Butterfly SE 2-in-1 charger from Twelve South makes it a bit easier. This compact MagSafe charger can power up your iPhone, Apple Watch and AirPods. Select colors are on sale for Black Friday.
Buy: Twelve South Butterfly SE 2-in-1 travel charger from $69 (normally $99.99; a 31% discount)
Bagail packing cubes
This set of eight packing cubes, normally priced at $27.99, is now available for $18.99. If you've never used packing cubes before on your travels, trust us when we say this: They'll change your life. Not only do packing cubes help to keep your items organized, but their compression also gives you more space to pack.
Buy: Bagail eight-piece packing cubes for $18.99 (normally $27.99; a 32% discount)
Samsonite Omni 2 luggage
Many travelers have very strong opinions on hard-sided versus soft-sided luggage. If you fall in the hard-sided camp, you can save more than $100 on this three-piece set from Samonsite. You'll get a carry-on bag and two larger bags, each with 360-degree spinning wheels, Transportation Security Administration-compliant locks and expandable storage capacity.
Buy: Samsonite Omni 2 three-piece hard-sided luggage set for $239.99 (normally $399.99; a 40% discount)
Bose QuietComfort Bluetooth headphones
Bose's staple noise-canceling wireless headphones are a favorite with TPGers thanks to their crystal-clear sound quality. 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 for $199 (normally $349; a 43% discount)
Apple AirPods 4
If you are in the market for a basic AirPods model that won't break the bank but still provides stellar sound quality, you can currently get the Apple AirPods 4 with active noise cancellation for under $100. The AirPods 4 are currently $99 — that's 45% off the regular price of $179. Newer models, such as the AirPods Pro 3, are also available for sale.
Buy: Apple AirPods 4 for $99 (normally $179; a 45% discount)
Buy: Apple AirPods Pro 3 for $219.99 (normally $249; a 12% discount)
Kidde carbon monoxide detector
The Kidde carbon monoxide detector runs on two AA batteries, which are included in the packaging. No wiring is required, and you can mount the detector on a wall or set it on a tabletop. It's also pretty compact — 4.5 inches by 1.5 inches by 2.75 inches — so it won't take up a ton of space in your travel-friendly backpack.
Buy: Kidde battery-powered carbon monoxide detector for $20.37 (originally $23.97; a 15% discount)
The best credit cards for Cyber Monday purchases
- Chase Freedom Flex® (see rates and fees): Earn 5% cash back on up to $1,500 in quarterly rotating categories (which you must activate to benefit from).
- Blue Cash Everyday® Card from American Express: Earn 3% cash back on online purchases from U.S. retailers (on the first $6,000 spent during a calendar year, then 1% until the following year). Cash back is received in the form of Reward Dollars that can be redeemed as a statement credit and at amazon.com checkout.
- Citi Double Cash® Card (see rates and fees): Earn 2% cash back on all purchases — 1% cash back when you buy, plus an additional 1% as you pay for those purchases.
For additional options, check out our full list of our favorite cards to use for Black Friday shopping.
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