You may not have started defrosting your Thanksgiving turkey yet, but Amazon’s Black Friday sales have already begun. You can now find deals on thousands of must-have travel items, including award-winning Apple AirTags and Bose noise-canceling headphones.
We don’t want you to waste your precious time searching the depths of Amazon for the best deals, so we’ve compiled the information for you here. We can’t say for sure how long these items will be on sale or if they’ll sell out, so grab them while they’re still in stock.
Here are 10 items we love at TPG and consider to be true travel essentials.
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We often praise Apple AirTags for keeping an eye on your belongings, especially if you plan to check your luggage. You can save over 30% on AirTags during Amazon’s Black Friday sale. Get the best value when you buy a pack of four.
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tile tracker
Want a luggage tracker that’s not an Apple AirTag? Tile Tracker is worth a try. The tracker is compatible with most mobile phone operating systems, including Android and iOS, as well as a variety of smart home devices. It’s also waterproof, and the price of the four-pack is slightly cheaper than the four-pack of AirTags.
Buy it: Life360 Tile Set of Four for $39.99 (regularly $79.99; 50% off)
Avantree Aircraft Bluetooth Adapter
You never know what device you’ll need, and this simple kit plugs into any in-flight entertainment system and allows you to connect Bluetooth headphones. Even better, it has dual headphone functionality so you can watch movies or listen to music with your travel companions. Never be stuck with inferior free airplane headphones again.
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Buy it: Avantree Relay Premium Aircraft Bluetooth Adapter for $29.99 (regularly $39.99; 13% off)
Jmfone Universal Travel Adapter
This international travel adapter charges five devices simultaneously and works in over 200 countries, including the United States, Canada, Japan, Ireland, United Kingdom, Australia, New Zealand, France and Germany. It is a favorite among TPGers due to its versatility when traveling.
Buy it: Jmfone Universal Travel Adapter for $15.91 (regularly $21.89; 18% off)
Bagsmart expandable tote bag
This Bagsmart tote is perfect for everyday use and travel. It accommodates laptops up to 15.6 inches and comes with a trolley sleeve that allows you to slide the bag onto luggage handles. It’s available in a variety of colors, comes with multiple organizational pockets, and has an expandable bottom for extra space when needed.
Buy it: Bagsmart Expandable Tote Bag for $24.69 (regularly $39.99; 34% off)
Twelve South Butterfly SE Travel Charger
Remembering all the cords and chargers while traveling can be daunting, but Twelve South’s Butterfly SE 2-in-1 Charger makes it a little easier. This compact MagSafe charger powers your iPhone, Apple Watch and AirPods. Black Friday deals on select colors.
Buy it: Twelve South Butterfly SE 2-in-1 Travel Charger starting at $69.99 (originally $99.99; 22% off)
Amazon Essentials Packing Cubes
Originally priced at $22.79, this set of four packing cubes is now on sale for $16.35. If you’ve never used packing boxes while traveling before, trust us: they will change your life. Not only do packing cubes help keep your belongings organized, but their compression also gives you more packing space.
Buy it: Amazon Essentials Four-Piece Box for $16.35 (regularly $22.79; 28% off)
Samsonite Omni 2 luggage
Many travelers have very strong opinions about hard versus soft luggage. If you’re in the hard-edged camp, you can save over $100 on this three-piece set from Samonsite. You get a carry-on bag and two larger bags, each with 360-degree swivel wheels, TSA-compliant locks and expandable storage capacity.
Buy it: Samsonite Omni 2 Three-Piece Hard Luggage Set for $239.99 (regularly $399.99; 40% off)
Bose QuietComfort Bluetooth Headphones
Bose’s flagship noise-canceling wireless headphones are a favorite among TPGers for their crystal-clear sound quality. They have a Bluetooth range of up to 30 feet and come in two modes: Quiet mode for noise cancellation, and Aware mode to hear your surroundings and music at the same time.
Buy it: Bose QuietComfort Bluetooth Headphones for $199 (originally $349; 43% off)
Capita carbon monoxide detector
The Kidde Carbon Monoxide Detector is powered by two AA batteries, which are included in the package. No wiring is required and you can wall mount the detector or place it on a tabletop. It’s also very compact (4.5 inches x 1.5 inches x 2.75 inches), so it won’t take up a lot of space in your travel backpack.
Buy it: Kidde Battery-Powered Carbon Monoxide Detector for $21.89 (originally $27.57; 15% off)
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