14 great travel items real-world travelers are buying in the Amazon Big Spring Sale
This year, real-world travelers are snapping up practical, packable and powerful gear and utility items during Amazon’s Big Spring Sale, from the cheap and cheerful to great deals on premium items.
These 14 items are bestsellers with real-world travelers for good reason. Here’s what smart travelers are adding to their carts while the deals are hot.
Avantree Relay Bluetooth adapter — $31.49 (normally $39.99)
This pocket-size gadget lets you connect your own Bluetooth headphones to inflight entertainment systems — meaning you don’t need to put up with the cheap earphones provided by the airline.
Buy: Avantree Relay Bluetooth adapter on Amazon for $31.49 (normally $39.99)
Apple AirTags, pack of 4 — $69.99 (normally $99)
Losing luggage is every traveler’s nightmare. AirTags help you keep track of your belongings wherever they may be. TPG staffers swear by them.
Buy: Apple AirTags on Amazon for $69.99 (normally $99), Apple AirTag (individual tag) for $24 (normally $29)
Apple iPad Mini (A17 Pro, 128GB) — $399 (normally $499)
The ultimate inflight entertainment device is now available at a great price. It’s small, mighty and powerful enough for emails, watching films and even gaming, yet compact enough to stash in your seatback pocket.
Buy: Apple iPad Mini (A17 Pro, 128GB) on Amazon for $399 (normally $499)
Apple AirPods Pro 2 — $169.99 (normally $249)
With crystal-clear audio and top-tier noise cancellation, Airpods Pro are a firm favorite with TPG staffers and readers alike. They charge via USB-C and even include “Conversation Awareness” so you’ll never miss an announcement at the gate.
Buy: Apple AirPods Pro 2 on Amazon for $169.99 (normally $249), AirPods 4 for $99.99 (normally $129)
Anker PowerCore 10K power bank — $17.99 (normally $23.99)
This compact charger delivers fast, reliable power for your phone, tablet or earbuds — a must for flight delays, long layovers or when you’re out exploring and away from power outlets.
Buy: Anker PowerCore 10K power bank on Amazon for $17.99 (normally $23.99)
Epicka universal travel adapter — $19.99 (normally $24.99)
Traveling internationally? This adapter works in over 150 countries and includes four USB ports and one USB-C port — so you can charge all your tech devices at once.
Buy: Epicka universal travel adapter on Amazon for $19.99 (normally $24.99)
Black+Decker 3-in-1 charging station — $31.99 (normally $39.99)
Charge your iPhone, AirPods and Apple Watch at the same time and banish messy cords forever. This foldable, wireless charging dock is a tidy addition to any hotel nightstand.
Buy: Black+Decker 3-in-1 charging station on Amazon for $31.99 (normally $39.99)
Jisulife 3-in-1 handheld mini fan — $14.39 (normally $17.99)
This portable gadget is part fan, part flashlight and part power bank. It’s the perfect companion for steamy summer travel, amusement parks or outdoor sightseeing. TPG senior writer and resident theme park expert Tarah Chieffi, in particular, is a huge fan.
Buy Jisulife 3-in-1 handheld mini fan on Amazon for $14.39 (normally $17.99)
Pelican Marine waterproof phone pouch, pack of 2 — $23.99 (normally $29.99)
Protect your phone from splashes, spills or full-on dunks with this set of waterproof cases. An ideal solution for beach trips, cruises or kayaking.
Buy: Pelican Marine waterproof phone pouches on Amazon for $23.99 (normally $29.99)
iWalk portable charger for iPhone — $18.04 (normally $26.99)
This pocket-size power bank plugs directly into your iPhone’s Lightning port — no cords needed. It even supports 20-watt fast charging. When you’re done, it’s small enough to store in your pocket.
Buy: iWalk portable charger for iPhone on Amazon for $18.04 (normally $26.99)
Bagail packing cubes, set of 4 — $15.29 (normally $17.99)
Make packing (and unpacking) easier with these bestselling cubes. They’re lightweight, breathable and perfect for maximizing luggage space.
Buy: Bagail packing cubes on Amazon for $15.29 (normally $17.99)
3.4-ounce travel bottles, pack of 5 — $5.69 (normally $9.99)
Leak-proof, squeezable and Transportation Security Administration-compliant — these travel bottles are perfect for shampoo, sunscreen or lotion.
Buy: 3.4-ounce travel bottles on Amazon for $5.69 (normally $9.99)
Bose QuietComfort Bluetooth headphones — $249 (normally $349)
A go-to for serious audiophiles on the move. Bose’s now-iconic QuietComfort headphones deliver rich sound, powerful noise cancellation and great battery life — a consistently reliable headphone solution for long-haul flights.
Buy: Bose QuietComfort Bluetooth headphones on Amazon for $249 (normally $349)
Samsonite Winfield 3 DLX luggage — $359.99 (normally $679.99)
A sturdy and stylish luggage set from one of the best in the business. Currently available for an absolute steal compared to its usual retail price.
Buy: Samsonite Winfield 3 DLX (three-piece set) on Amazon for $359.99 (normally $679.99)
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| 4X | Earn 4X Membership Rewards® points per dollar spent on purchases at restaurants worldwide, on up to $50,000 in purchases per calendar year, then 1X points for the rest of the year. |
| 4X | Earn 4X Membership Rewards® points per dollar spent at US supermarkets, on up to $25,000 in purchases per calendar year, then 1X points for the rest of the year. |
| 3X | Earn 3X Membership Rewards® points per dollar spent on flights booked directly with airlines or on AmexTravel.com. |
| 2X | Earn 2X Membership Rewards® points per dollar spent on prepaid hotels and other eligible purchases booked on AmexTravel.com. |
| 1X | Earn 1X Membership Rewards® point per dollar spent on all other eligible purchases. |
Intro offer
Annual Fee
Recommended Credit
Why We Chose It
There’s a lot to love about the Amex Gold. It’s a fan favorite thanks to its fantastic bonus-earning rates at restaurants worldwide and at U.S. supermarkets. If you’re hitting the skies soon, you’ll also earn bonus Membership Rewards points on travel. Paired with up to $120 in Uber Cash annually (for U.S. Uber rides or Uber Eats orders, card must be added to Uber app and you can redeem with any Amex card), up to $120 in annual dining statement credits to be used with eligible partners, an up to $84 Dunkin’ credit each year at U.S. Dunkin Donuts and an up to $100 Resy credit annually, there’s no reason that foodies shouldn’t add the Amex Gold to their wallet. These benefits alone are worth more than $400, which offsets the $325 annual fee on the Amex Gold card. Enrollment is required for select benefits. (Partner offer)Pros
- 4 points per dollar spent on dining at restaurants worldwide and U.S. supermarkets (on the first $50,000 in purchases per calendar year; then 1 point per dollar spent thereafter and $25,000 in purchases per calendar year; then 1 point per dollar spent thereafter, respectively)
- 3 points per dollar spent on flights booked directly with the airline or with amextravel.com
- Packed with credits foodies will enjoy
- Solid welcome bonus
Cons
- Not as useful for those living outside the U.S.
- Some may have trouble using Uber and other dining credits
- You may be eligible for as high as 100,000 Membership Rewards® Points after you spend $6,000 in eligible purchases on your new Card in your first 6 months of Card Membership. Welcome offers vary and you may not be eligible for an offer. Apply to know if you’re approved and find out your exact welcome offer amount – all with no credit score impact. If you’re approved and choose to accept the Card, your score may be impacted.
- Earn 4X Membership Rewards® points per dollar spent on purchases at restaurants worldwide, on up to $50,000 in purchases per calendar year, then 1X points for the rest of the year.
- Earn 4X Membership Rewards® points per dollar spent at US supermarkets, on up to $25,000 in purchases per calendar year, then 1X points for the rest of the year.
- Earn 3X Membership Rewards® points per dollar spent on flights booked directly with airlines or on AmexTravel.com.
- Earn 2X Membership Rewards® points per dollar spent on prepaid hotels and other eligible purchases booked on AmexTravel.com.
- Earn 1X Membership Rewards® point per dollar spent on all other eligible purchases.
- $120 Uber Cash on Gold: Add your Gold Card to your Uber account and get $10 in Uber Cash each month to use on orders and rides in the U.S. when you select an American Express Card for your transaction. That’s up to $120 Uber Cash annually. Plus, after using your Uber Cash, use your Card to earn 4X Membership Rewards® points for Uber Eats purchases made with restaurants or U.S. supermarkets. Point caps and terms apply.
- $84 Dunkin' Credit: With the $84 Dunkin' Credit, you can earn up to $7 in monthly statement credits after you enroll and pay with the American Express® Gold Card at U.S. Dunkin' locations. Enrollment is required to receive this benefit.
- $100 Resy Credit: Get up to $100 in statement credits each calendar year after you pay with the American Express® Gold Card to dine at U.S. Resy restaurants or make other eligible Resy purchases. That's up to $50 in statement credits semi-annually. Enrollment required.
- $120 Dining Credit: Satisfy your cravings, sweet or savory, with the $120 Dining Credit. Earn up to $10 in statement credits monthly when you pay with the American Express® Gold Card at Grubhub, The Cheesecake Factory, Goldbelly, Wine.com, and Five Guys. Enrollment required.
- Explore over 1,000 upscale hotels worldwide with The Hotel Collection and receive a $100 credit towards eligible charges* with every booking of two nights or more through AmexTravel.com. *Eligible charges vary by property.
- No Foreign Transaction Fees.
- Annual Fee is $325.
- Terms Apply.
Rewards Rate
| 4X | Earn 4X Membership Rewards® points per dollar spent on purchases at restaurants worldwide, on up to $50,000 in purchases per calendar year, then 1X points for the rest of the year. |
| 4X | Earn 4X Membership Rewards® points per dollar spent at US supermarkets, on up to $25,000 in purchases per calendar year, then 1X points for the rest of the year. |
| 3X | Earn 3X Membership Rewards® points per dollar spent on flights booked directly with airlines or on AmexTravel.com. |
| 2X | Earn 2X Membership Rewards® points per dollar spent on prepaid hotels and other eligible purchases booked on AmexTravel.com. |
| 1X | Earn 1X Membership Rewards® point per dollar spent on all other eligible purchases. |
Intro Offer
You may be eligible for as high as 100,000 Membership Rewards® Points after spending $6,000 in eligible purchases on your new Card in your first 6 months of Membership. Welcome offers vary and you may not be eligible for an offer.As High As 100,000 points. Find Out Your Offer.Annual Fee
$325Recommended Credit
Credit ranges are a variation of FICO® Score 8, one of many types of credit scores lenders may use when considering your credit card application.Excellent to Good
Why We Chose It
There’s a lot to love about the Amex Gold. It’s a fan favorite thanks to its fantastic bonus-earning rates at restaurants worldwide and at U.S. supermarkets. If you’re hitting the skies soon, you’ll also earn bonus Membership Rewards points on travel. Paired with up to $120 in Uber Cash annually (for U.S. Uber rides or Uber Eats orders, card must be added to Uber app and you can redeem with any Amex card), up to $120 in annual dining statement credits to be used with eligible partners, an up to $84 Dunkin’ credit each year at U.S. Dunkin Donuts and an up to $100 Resy credit annually, there’s no reason that foodies shouldn’t add the Amex Gold to their wallet. These benefits alone are worth more than $400, which offsets the $325 annual fee on the Amex Gold card. Enrollment is required for select benefits. (Partner offer)Pros
- 4 points per dollar spent on dining at restaurants worldwide and U.S. supermarkets (on the first $50,000 in purchases per calendar year; then 1 point per dollar spent thereafter and $25,000 in purchases per calendar year; then 1 point per dollar spent thereafter, respectively)
- 3 points per dollar spent on flights booked directly with the airline or with amextravel.com
- Packed with credits foodies will enjoy
- Solid welcome bonus
Cons
- Not as useful for those living outside the U.S.
- Some may have trouble using Uber and other dining credits
- You may be eligible for as high as 100,000 Membership Rewards® Points after you spend $6,000 in eligible purchases on your new Card in your first 6 months of Card Membership. Welcome offers vary and you may not be eligible for an offer. Apply to know if you’re approved and find out your exact welcome offer amount – all with no credit score impact. If you’re approved and choose to accept the Card, your score may be impacted.
- Earn 4X Membership Rewards® points per dollar spent on purchases at restaurants worldwide, on up to $50,000 in purchases per calendar year, then 1X points for the rest of the year.
- Earn 4X Membership Rewards® points per dollar spent at US supermarkets, on up to $25,000 in purchases per calendar year, then 1X points for the rest of the year.
- Earn 3X Membership Rewards® points per dollar spent on flights booked directly with airlines or on AmexTravel.com.
- Earn 2X Membership Rewards® points per dollar spent on prepaid hotels and other eligible purchases booked on AmexTravel.com.
- Earn 1X Membership Rewards® point per dollar spent on all other eligible purchases.
- $120 Uber Cash on Gold: Add your Gold Card to your Uber account and get $10 in Uber Cash each month to use on orders and rides in the U.S. when you select an American Express Card for your transaction. That’s up to $120 Uber Cash annually. Plus, after using your Uber Cash, use your Card to earn 4X Membership Rewards® points for Uber Eats purchases made with restaurants or U.S. supermarkets. Point caps and terms apply.
- $84 Dunkin' Credit: With the $84 Dunkin' Credit, you can earn up to $7 in monthly statement credits after you enroll and pay with the American Express® Gold Card at U.S. Dunkin' locations. Enrollment is required to receive this benefit.
- $100 Resy Credit: Get up to $100 in statement credits each calendar year after you pay with the American Express® Gold Card to dine at U.S. Resy restaurants or make other eligible Resy purchases. That's up to $50 in statement credits semi-annually. Enrollment required.
- $120 Dining Credit: Satisfy your cravings, sweet or savory, with the $120 Dining Credit. Earn up to $10 in statement credits monthly when you pay with the American Express® Gold Card at Grubhub, The Cheesecake Factory, Goldbelly, Wine.com, and Five Guys. Enrollment required.
- Explore over 1,000 upscale hotels worldwide with The Hotel Collection and receive a $100 credit towards eligible charges* with every booking of two nights or more through AmexTravel.com. *Eligible charges vary by property.
- No Foreign Transaction Fees.
- Annual Fee is $325.
- Terms Apply.