Black Friday deals: Save up to 50% on these top 10 Amazon travel items already on sale
As the holiday season approaches, Amazon has kicked off its Black Friday sale, offering incredible discounts on a wide array of travel essentials just in time for Thanksgiving travel. With prices slashed on popular items like Apple AirTags and Bose noise-canceling headphones, now is the perfect opportunity to stock up on gear that can enhance your travel experience. The savings are significant, with discounts of up to 50% on various items, making it a great time to invest in tools that can help keep your belongings secure and your travels comfortable.
Among the standout deals featured in the sale, Apple AirTags are a must-have for anyone planning to check bags. With a 34% discount, a four-pack is available for just $64.98, allowing travelers to easily track their luggage and avoid the stress of lost bags. For those who prefer alternatives, Tile trackers also offer a competitive option, currently priced at $39.99 for a four-pack, which is a 50% discount. Other essential items include the Avantree airplane Bluetooth adapter, which allows travelers to connect their Bluetooth headphones to in-flight entertainment systems, and the Jmfone universal travel adapter, compatible with over 200 countries and capable of charging five devices simultaneously.
Additionally, the sale features a variety of organizational tools like Amazon Essentials packing cubes, which are now just $16.35, and the Bagsmart expandable tote bag, perfect for daily use and travel. For those seeking high-quality audio on the go, Bose QuietComfort Bluetooth headphones are available for $199, a notable 43% off their regular price. As you prepare for your holiday travel, these deals provide an excellent opportunity to equip yourself with essential items that enhance convenience and enjoyment while on the road. Don’t miss out on these limited-time offers; the best deals may sell out quickly as the holiday shopping frenzy heats up!
You probably haven’t even started thawing your Thanksgiving turkey yet, but Amazon’s Black Friday sale is already well underway. 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 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. We can’t be sure how long these items will be on sale or whether they will sell out, so jump on them while they’re still available.
Here are 10 items that we love at TPG and consider bona fide travel essentials.
Apple AirTags
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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 save more than 30% on AirTags. You can get the best value by purchasing a pack of four.
Buy:
Apple AirTags (four-pack)
for $64.98
(normally $99; a 34% discount)
Apple AirTag (individual)
for $17.97 (normally $29; a 38% discount)
Tile trackers
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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
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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
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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; an 27% discount)
Bagsmart expandable tote bag
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This Bagsmart tote bag is great for both everyday use and travel. It can accommodate laptops up to 15.6 inches and comes outfitted with a trolley sleeve that lets you 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 $24.69 (normally $39.99; a 38% discount)
Twelve South Butterfly SE travel charger
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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 $69.99 (normally $99.99; a 30% discount)
Amazon Essentials packing cubes
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This set of four packing cubes, normally priced at $22.79, is now available for $16.35. 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:
Amazon Essentials four-piece packing cubes
for $16.35 (normally $22.79; a 28% discount)
Samsonite Omni 2 luggage
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Many travelers have very strong opinions on hard-sided luggage 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
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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)
Kidde carbon monoxide detector
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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 $21.89 (originally $27.57; a 21% discount)
The best credit cards for Black Friday purchases
Chase Freedom Flex®
(see
rates and fees
): Earn 5% 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 in each category 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
: Earn 2% cash back on all purchases — 1% cash back when you buy, plus an additional 1% as you pay for those purchases (see
rates and fees
).
For additional options, check out
our full list of our favorite cards to use for Black Friday shopping
.
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Editorial disclaimer: Opinions expressed here are the author’s alone, not those of any bank, credit card issuer, airline or hotel chain, and have not been reviewed, approved or otherwise endorsed by any of these entities.
