While I love to travel year-round, summer is truly the season when I’m ready to hop on the road at a moment’s notice. A last minute beach weekend? A random road trip upstate? Say less. My friends and family know me as someone who will drop everything to join in on a trip, especially during the warmer months. After many jaunts both domestically and abroad, I think that my readiness is in part because I’ve mastered the art of effective packing. From bluetooth headphones and wrinkle-free clothing to packing cubes, there are several travel essentials I always keep handy to ensure I stay vacation-ready. And lucky for me, many of my favorite necessities are on sale at Amazon before Prime Day.
The retailer’s biggest sale event of the year is a mere few days away, and ahead of all the fun, hundreds of suitcase-worthy items are discounted. With deals on everything from silk eye masks to linen shirts starting at just $6, there’s never been a better time to get your travel routine in check.
Rather than running around from store to store, shopping on Amazon allows me to stock up on everything I need for a big trip in one place. After sifting through endless sale pages, my favorite travel deals this week include everything from a roomy tote bag to marked-down Apple iPad. I have my eye on airport-chic outfits like this two-piece tank top and pants set, plus this half-off linen shirt that’s perfect for throwing on at the beach or during a chilly flight. Speaking of in-flight comfort, I’m also grabbing this best-selling memory foam neck pillow for just $16 and this silk eye mask for just $9. Shop more of my travel picks, on sale for up to 75 percent off, below.
Whether I’m hopping into a car, plane, or train, my style philosophy is simple: Stay as comfortable as possible. And while I used to practically roll out of bed and onto the tarmac, I’ve recently realized that there’s no reason I can’t look cute and stay comfy while on-the-go. Amazon’s fashion department is full of pieces for exactly that, with staples like cushioned sneakers, stretchy leggings, and uber-soft T-shirt dresses starting at just $11.
When it comes to dressing for airport days, jumpsuits are my secret weapon—any time I don’t have to bother with matching a top to a bottom is a win for me. This sleeveless, stretchy style is made of lightweight fabric, features a flattering scoop neckline, and is loose in the waist area, ensuring a relaxed fit. Customers say the airy jumpsuit is “perfect for travel,” “packs well,” and “doesn’t wrinkle.”
Nothing makes for convenient dressing like a monochrome set. This ultra-soft option comes in 14 colors, features a textured ribbed design, and is on sale for just $26 thanks to an on-site coupon. Plus, other customers have already taken it on a spin, confirming the set is “great for traveling” and “wrinkle-free.”
Over the years, the internet has introduced me to genius travel hacks like packing cubes and hanging toiletry bags. But Amazon’s current sale section also includes savvy products that I never knew I needed until now, like these $8 bottle covers to keep toiletries from spilling. Shop everything you could ever want for stress-free packing, including discounted suitcases and makeup bags from just $5.
Nothing ruins a vacation before it even begins like discovering that your shampoo, body wash, or facial cleanser has exploded all over your suitcase. Thankfully, these silicone bottle covers solve that problem by preventing your toiletry bottles from leaking. The elastic sleeves conveniently slip over bottles to ensure your products don’t spill onto your clothes or within your makeup bag. Over 10,000 Amazon shoppers have snagged these travel gadgets in the past month, with one customer noting that the covers are “incredibly helpful,” “easy to clean,” and “simply to use and reuse.”
There are several topics I will never stop talking about, and the merits of packing cubes is one of them. This on-sale set is made from durable polyester fabric, has high-quality zippers that won’t snag, and features mesh panels so that your clothes stay aired-out and visible. The set also includes bags for shoes and dirty laundry and is available in other colors like black, cream, and pink.
While I can’t pretend I’m very tech-savvy, travel is the one time I don’t mess around with keeping electronics on deck. After one too many close calls, I’ll never embark on a trip without a portable charger, like this one that’s 47 percent off, or a bluetooth tracking device, like the Apple AirTag that’s now available for just $24. Along with these essentials, Amazon’s early Prime Day sale also includes tech must-haves like AirPods, iPads, and cord-organizing cases starting at just $8.
I admit to being a little old school, by which I mean I hung on to my wired headphones for as long as humanly possible. But, after finally making the switch to Apple AirPods, I realized what thousands of shoppers already know: They’re incredibly convenient for travel. Rather than fuss over wires getting tangled up with my other belongings, I love that my bluetooth headphones are hands-free, sweat- and water-resistant, and can last up to six hours on just one charge. Grab the best-selling earbuds while they’re on sale for just $129.
A fast-charging portable charger is a non-negotiable travel need. No matter how much I claim to “unplug” while on vacation, close calls with a nearly dead phone have taught me that having easy access to a battery is a necessity. These chargers can get pricey, though, which is why I’m grabbing this portable one while it’s a whopping 67 percent off.