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13 items real-world travelers are actually buying from Amazon Prime Day from $13 and up
Jordan Waller is a managing editor at TPG. He focuses on travel features and trending news, regularly writing and editing content for the site.
October 9, 2024 • 8 min read
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Quick summary
The article highlights top travel essentials purchased by readers during Amazon Prime Day, including portable chargers, fans, tracking devices, and luggage.
Popular items include tech gadgets for charging and tracking, as well as practical travel gear like backpacks, packing cubes, and expandable luggage sets.
Many products are available at significant discounts compared to regular prices, with some items nearly half off.
The article also suggests using a rewards-earning payment method to maximize value on Amazon purchases.
What to consider
Some deals and offers mentioned may no longer be available, as the sale period has ended.
Discounted items range from electronics to luggage, with varying warranties and features such as multi-device charging or waterproof materials.
Certain products, like travel adapters and luggage sets, offer features suited for frequent travelers or families.
What you'll miss from the article
A detailed breakdown of the most popular travel products and specific deal highlights from this year's Amazon Prime Day.
Generated by AI with support from our editorial team.
Update: Some offers mentioned below are no longer available. View the current offers here.
It’s the final day of the two-day Amazon Prime sale, and we have some early insights into some of the most popular deals with travelers.
This year, as we've seen before, real-world TPG travelers were all about the essentials, from hi-tech gizmos to great value luggage and packing solutions.
Here is a roundup of what TPG readers are buying the most from the Amazon Prime Day sale, in case it helps you spot something you want to “add to cart” before the deals dry up.
Anker Portable Charger — $18.99 (normally $25.99)
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Recommended by none other than TPG's own Clint Henderson, this Anker Power Bank may look no thrills, but it took every box when it comes to travel charging solutions. Right now it's on sale for just $18.99. The 10,000-milliampere-hour battery pack has a USB-C port and works for all iPhone 13, 14 and 15 series phones.
Handheld fans are so last year. These days if you want be at the cutting edge of cool breeze blasting tech, you need to get yourself a neck fan. Our readers and plenty of other Prime Day shoppers have been snapping up this sleek neck fan, which is priced around 50% cheaper than its usual asking price right now. FrSara’s neck fan looks similar to a pair of headphones when in use. Thanks to a bladeless design, it’s extremely quiet. It’s also so light that you probably won’t even realize you’re wearing it.
Jisulife Handheld Mini Fan — $13.67 (normally $24.99)
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That said, if it ain't broke, don't fix it. If you’re looking for a traditional handheld fan, this rechargeable mini fan from Jisulife has been a popular choice year-on-year. When fully charged, it provides 12 to 19 hours of use (depending on the power setting you use) and is a firm favorite of TPG senior writer Tarah Chieffi. It can also be used as a portable power bank to charge your devices while you’re out and about and features a handy built-in flashlight, too.
We’re big fans of Apple AirTags here at TPG, and many of our staff members never travel without them. It seems many of our readers feel the same way. We hope you never have to actually use them to find lost luggage, but if you plan to check your bags, it’s always better to be safe than sorry. Our readers splashed out on both individual tags and four-pack varieties, though you’ll save more with the latter.
Apple AirPods (3rd Generation) — $129.99 (normally $169)
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Here at TPG, real-world travelers were keen on the latest version of AirPods, splurging on the third-generation model of Apple’s famous wireless earbuds.
Apple AirPods Pro (2nd Generation) — $168.99 (normally $249)
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If you want something with a little more oomph, you can get a discount on the second generation of Apple AirPods Pro, always a popular device with both our readers and TPG staff, you can pick up a pair right now at a great price.
Frequent flyer? This international travel adapter will cover almost any destination you’ll ever visit. It works in over 150 countries, including the U.S., Canada, Japan and the U.K. It can charge up to six devices at once, so it’s perfect if you’re traveling as a family or in a group — no more fighting over that one phone charger.
This travel backpack can fit laptops that are up to 15.6 inches wide and has a handy luggage strap that allows you to slide the backpack over your suitcase’s upright handle tube. It also has antitheft pockets and a built-in USB charger. A simple, foolhardy, and dare we say it, stylish backpack.
Packing cubes are should be on every pro traveler's best-kept packing secret. Bagsmart's compression packing cubes come in a range of sizes, and they're waterproof to boot and available in several different colors.
American Tourister 3-Piece 4 KIX 2.0 Softside Expandable Luggage Set — $209.76 (normally $349.97)
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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. The various sizes should suit most travel situations, meaning you'll always have the right case for exactly when you need it.
Samsonite Winfield 3 DLX set — $208.34 (normally $489)
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For $208.34, you'll get two cases: a 20-inch carry-on and a medium 24-inch checked bag by luggage powerhouse brand Samsonite. The bags come with a 10-year limited warranty against defects in materials and workmanship, and they feature four multidirectional spinner wheels to help you glide through the airport.
The Podoru wireless portable charger is super convenient with its USB-C cable, LED display, and MagSafe compatibility with all iPhone 12, 13, 14 and 15 models. With USB-A and USB-C outputs, it can also charge two additional devices simultaneously.
Bose QuietComfort Bluetooth Headphones — from $199 (normally $349)
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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.
When you add these items to your cart, be sure to use a credit card to maximize your Amazon purchases this Prime Day and beyond. Options include:
Prime Visa (see rates and fees): Get 5% cash back on all Amazon and Whole Foods purchases, among others.
Chase Freedom Unlimited® (see rates and fees): Get 1.5% cash back on nonportal, drugstore and dining purchases, including Amazon.
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.
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