Amazon Prime Day 2018 is the one day of the year when Amazon slashes prices for Prime members, with sales surpassing Black Friday and Cyber Monday. So, it’s the perfect time to hunt for great bargains on travel gear. Starting today at 3 PM (EST), the 36-hour event will feature over one million items for sale. You must be an Amazon Prime member to take advantage of Prime Day, but we promise you, it’s worth it. Here’s a look at some of our favorite travel-related Prime Day steals.
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The 7 Best Deals on Travel Gear for Amazon Prime Day
1. Kindle Unlimited — three months for $0.99
When you’re waiting for your delayed flight, or trying to pass the time on an intercontinental journey, a Kindle can prove invaluable. With access to over one million books and magazines, you’ll be saving space in your luggage and keeping yourself entertained for hours. And $0.99 for three months? That’s a pretty small price to pay.
2. Audible — three months for $4.95/month
If you’d rather rest your eyes while waiting in the airport, Prime’s Audible subscription sale might be a life-saver. Usually $14.95 per month, now you can get it for just $4.95 each month for three months, saving you $30. With millions of audiobooks on tap, Audible is perfect for your travel downtime, or whenever you just feel like tuning out the rest of the world.
3. Zero Grid Neck Wallet — $15.95
The Zero Grid Neck Wallet has three zippered compartments that can safely store your cash, passports, boarding passes, credit cards, ID, cell phone, keys, etc. The wallet offers not only convenience, but also peace of mind.
4. Hynes Eagle Travel Packing Cubes — $16.99
Everyone’s knows what it feels like to cram your clothes into a suitcase that never feels quite big enough. Travel packing cubes allow you to compress your luggage, organize it in a space-efficient manner, and prevent your clothes from wrinkling. The compression cubes fit perfectly into most carry-on suitcases and are designed to relieve you of that packing headache.
5. TESSAN Portable 2 Outlet Travel Power Strip — $14.99
There’s nothing worse than showing up to your accommodation, and realizing there aren’t enough outlets for all your devices. After a long day of traveling you’ll likely want to charge your phone, tablet, camera, laptop, etc., but that can turn into an all-night affair if there are only one or two outlets. This portable power strip comes with two sockets and three USB ports, so no matter where your are, or what you need to charge, you’ll always be at 100%.
6. Native 4K Ultra HD Action Camera — $149.99
Whether you’re just a casual photographer or an action/adventure YouTube star, the Native 4K is Prime’s best deal for a multipurpose camera. With a 170 degree super wide-angle 7G lens, which also records at 4K 30 frames per second, this camera is perfect for capturing smooth footage. Image stabilization and anti-shake technology minimizes blur, and remote control allows for access via smartphone. The camera also comes with a waterproof buckle, and is designed to withstand harsh environments.
7. BCOZZY Extra Large Chin Supporting Travel Pillow — $39.97
This one’s a no-brainer. Pass your long-haul flight in comfort with the only neck pillow that stops the head from falling forward. The pillow is adjustable for maximum comfort on all forms of travel, and designed to provide you with quality napping wherever you go. 