I’M A FREQUENT FLIER, AND THESE ARE THE 15 AMAZON TRAVEL GEAR DEALS I REFUSE TO MISS THIS MEMORIAL DAY—FROM $6
I’m prepping for my upcoming trips to Yellowstone and Africa with these deals.
Best Amazon Travel Deals
- My husband and I just bought: Floating Waterproof Phone Pouch 2-pack, $22 (originally $30)
- My secret to a 4-country trip: Vacbird Rechargeable Wireless Pump Travel Storage Bags Set (15-pack), $35 (originally $50)
- Fits a week’s worth of clothes: Fmeida 65L Duffel Bag With Shoes Compartment, $19 (originally $24)
- To measure and weigh luggage: Digital Scale With Built-in Measuring Tape, $10 (originally $14)
As a travel writer, I have better things to do over Memorial Day weekend than check my inbox for markdowns from retailers. In fact, their emails won’t find me because I’ll be driving the scenic Beartooth Highway into Yellowstone National Park, where cell service is spotty at best. Days later, I’m jetting off to Africa, visiting Cape Town, Botswana, and Zimbabwe, and I’ll be doing everything from relaxing at a boutique hotel to going on a mountain biking safari. Clearly, I have a pretty small window for shopping any holiday weekend sales.
Luckily, however, there are plenty of early Memorial Day sales already live, which is perfect timing for me to stock up on new travel gear. In particular, I’m eyeing Amazon’s Memorial Day sale, which has travel essentials for flying, camping, and road-tripping. I’ve rounded up the 15 best travel deals I recommend shopping from the Amazon sale as a frequent flier, like a portable white noise machine for busy hotels and a spacious duffel bag that holds as much as a suitcase—all for as low as $6.
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Fmeida 65L Duffel Bag With Shoes Compartment
Save 20%While in Africa, we’ll also be on puddle jumper planes that aren’t conducive to carrying hard-sided luggage. Fortunately, I can transfer our safari stuff into these foldable 65-liter duffels that take up about as much space as a paperback book when not in use. Brilliantly marketed as a “just-in-case” bag—so you can pack it in your luggage—it’s so popular on Amazon that more than 8,000 were purchased in the last month. In addition to the separate shoe compartment, other useful features include an adjustable, detachable shoulder strap and a trolley sleeve, so you can stack it on your roller bag if needed. Many shoppers attest to it holding up to a week’s worth of clothes, so it might even replace your carry-on.
18-pack Travel Bottles for Toiletries
Save 23%Between sunscreen, anti-itch creams, and aloe vera, warmer weather has me packing more toiletry products than my magnetic Cadence containers can hold. Plus, I’m in the market for a set that includes spray bottles, plus a funnel and spatula that make refills less messy. With more than 20,000 purchased in the last month alone, this travel bottle set is ranked a No.1 best-seller at Amazon—and it’s only $10 for 18 pieces.
Sound Machine Mini White Noise Machine
White noise, waves, birdsong, and even lullabies—choose your own ambience (there are 30 different sounds) with this noise machine that takes up hardly any space. I need it for my June mountain biking safari in Botswana, where we’ll be camping in the bush, and I don’t want the sound of roaring lions to keep me up. “Perfect for vacation, but I use it at home as well,” says one five-star reviewer who calls it a “must-have.” It lasts up to 22 hours on a single charge and has 32 volume levels and four timer settings, so you can customize it to your preferences.
Portable Personal Neck Cooling Rechargeable Bladeless Fan
Save 30%My 11-day cruise to Greece, Turkey, and Italy isn’t until August, but I’m already stocking up on cooling essentials, like this bladeless neck fan with more than 8,700 five-star ratings. It charges via USB, offers three fan speeds, and, depending on speed, can last up to 16 hours on a single charge. “This little fan ran 8+ hours a day and truly made all the walking and heat bearable,” recalls one shopper who comfortably wore it in Italy and Greece, where temperatures were regularly over 95 degrees Fahrenheit.
Travel Utensils With Case
Save 20%I’ve eaten too many takeout meals and leftovers with the coffee spoon in my hotel room. That’s why I’m investing in this dependable travel utensil set, which I can also use while camping. Made of stainless steel, it’s dishwasher-safe and comes with a carrying case so I can safely store it on my travels. “Convenient enough to travel with, fits in my purse, and easy to clean,” writes one shopper, who says they bought it for a trip to Japan because they struggle with chopsticks.
Quick-dry Aqua Socks
Save 25%Boasting nearly 20,000 five-star ratings, these “aqua socks” are the first thing I’ll pack for my Memorial Day weekend getaway to Rock Creek Resort in the Beartooth Mountains, where the padding and grip will come in handy for cooling off in the aptly-named creek. “Lightweight, easy to put on, and dry pretty quickly,” sums up one shopper, who bought a pair for everyone in their family for a lake trip.
Vacbird Rechargeable Wireless Pump Travel Storage Bags Set (20-pack)
Save 27%The fact that more than 5,000 of these space-saving vacuum bags were purchased in the last month alone is proof that I’m not the only person who occasionally overpacks or overshops. The rechargeable pump vacuums out the air to shrink your clothes down and fit more in your bag, plus, the pump is pocket-sized, so it won’t take up much room. That said, on a single charge, you can suck the air out of up to 100 bags, so you likely don’t even need to pack it. I plan on using some of these bags for my upcoming Africa trip, where I’ll need to pack for four different countries.
Topo Designs Global Travel Roller Bag Suitcase
Save 30%Topo Designs makes my favorite travel tote, so when the brand recently debuted a carry-on roller bag that doubles as a backpack, my interest was piqued. It’s only been out for a few months, but shoppers are already praising its versatility, durability, and maneuverability. “The wheels roll smoothly and quietly, even over rougher surfaces like parking lots and sidewalks,” writesone shopper. It’s the definition of convenience since you can roll or wear it, and with a capacity of 44 liters, it can hold everything you need for at least a week of travel.
Floating Waterproof Phone Pouch 2-pack
Save 26%In a few weeks, my husband and I will be getting wet in the wild in Zambia. Between the spray of Victoria Falls, the Zambezi River cruises, and our hotel’s pool, we can definitely use these protective phone pouches that float (thanks to the built-in sponge-style airbags). These pouches also guarantee to keep your devices dry for up to four hours at up to 100 feet below surface level—proving that they are seriously impressive at their waterproof capabilities. The pouch is also touch-screen compatible, and one shopper who used it on water rides at several amusement parks found the “audio works nicely through the case,” too.
Small Pocket Binoculars
Save 23%Two weeks ago, my husband and I did the bucket list-worthy Buffalo Jeep Safari Tour in South Dakota’s Custer State Park, where we definitely could have used these pocket binoculars to see the animals. They fold down to be just 2.2 inches by 3.7 inches and weigh less than our TV remote. Despite their compact size and low price point, they’re relatively high-powered (12-times magnification), and they come with a carrying case, detachable neck strap, and cleaning cloth. If you’re still skeptical about optics this affordable, keep in mind they have more than 8,000 five-star ratings.
Digital Scale With Built-in Measuring Tape
Save 28%Unlike my old digital luggage scale, this best-selling model (it has nearly 21,000 five-star ratings) features a built-in measuring tape, so I can know in advance if my carry-on or personal item will fit in the airplane cabin. My husband loves that he can use it for fishing, and I appreciate that it runs on two AAA batteries (included), so I have one less thing to charge. “I think I have only changed the batteries once, so battery life is good,” writes one shopper who has had theirs for three years.
Anker Prime Power Bank 9,600 mAh
Save 22%Anker power banks are like lip balm for me—I keep them everywhere. One is in my car, one in my purse, one with my camping gear, and I even pack one on my long bike rides because it's so lightweight. The two USB-C ports of this particular model allow for simultaneous charging, and the LCD display makes it easy to see how much battery you have left. While it’s not the slimmest, it’s worth the slight added bulk because it doubles as a wall charger—which means you’ll have one less thing to pack. “The added AC prongs make this a versatile product if you're trying to pack the least amount of items possible, and the display lets you customize how you divert power which is really neat,” writes one satisfied shopper.
Antibacterial Paper Soap Sheets (300 sheets)
Save 16%Don’t get me wrong: I think whoever invented hand sanitizer deserves to be nominated for sainthood. Still, for my upcoming travels and camping trips, I’m looking for something more hydrating and natural, like these paper soap sheets that include ingredients like coconut oil, tea tree oil, and vitamin E. They have more than 4,100 five-star ratings on Amazon, and one shopper goes so far as to compare them to currency in their five-star review. “Working in environments where no amount of hand sanitizer gets the ick off, these paper soaps have become gold,” they say.
Furbo 360° Dog Camera
Save 45%I got my first Furbo camera in 2016 when I visited 25 countries in one year and wanted to see my dog remotely. Two dogs—including a 5-month-old puppy—later, I’m ready to upgrade. Like the original model, this new Furbo dog camera allows me to toss treats from afar (even abroad). It’s also capable of panning 360 degrees, so I can see the entire room, and it allows me to talk to our dogs—and them to “talk” back to me—at the same time. Yes, the Furbo 360° Dog Camera requires a monthly subscription, but it’s $7 a month well spent. One business traveler who uses it to check in on their cat writes, “The notifications of her taking a pet selfie also make my days away from her brighter and bring a smile to my face.”
Sabre Frontiersman Max 7.9 fl oz. Bear & Mountain Lion Attack Deterrent
Where I live in Montana, it’s important to have bear spray with you, and because it has a limited shelf life, it’s essential to restock it every three to five years. While you can’t fly with it in a carry-on or put it in your checked luggage, it’s a road trip must-have that I’m buying for spring and summer itineraries involving time spent in bear or mountain lion territory.
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2026-05-18T10:04:46Z
