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Amazon Shoppers Say This One-piece Is the 'Best Suit' They've Ever Owned, and It's Under $35
If you're planning a beach trip to escape the cold, you might want to add a Hilor one-piece bathing suit to your suitcase. Amazon shoppers love the style and fit of the swimsuit, which is available in up to 45 colors. Shop it while it's on sale with prices starting at $29. → Read More
This Vaccine Card and Passport Holder Is Perfect for Travel — and It's Just $7
If you have a scheduled trip abroad or even in the United States coming up, this vaccine card and passport holder will make traveling a breeze. The waterproof holder is available in 28 different colors, and it's currently on sale at Amazon for $7. → Read More
Everyone From Teachers to Travelers Loves This 'Bottomless' Backpack — and It's Under $30
Bagsmart is not only a go-to for toiletry bags, but the brand also offers a laptop backpack that some Amazon shoppers say is "bottomless." The bag is large enough to fit a 15.6-inch laptop, a 12.9-inch tablet, and more inside the multiple interior pockets. Available in black and pink, the laptop is on sale for $28. → Read More
Jennifer Lawrence and Rihanna Both Love This Beanie — and It's Under $20
Stay warm all winter long with a Carhartt beanie. The acrylic hat is available on Amazon in almost 50 colors, and the bestseller has over 100,000 five-star ratings. Even Jennifer Lawrence, Kacey Musgraves, and Rihanna are fans of this $17 find. → Read More
This Pouch Is 'Perfect' for Everything From Makeup to Tech Chargers — and It's Only $7
Whether you're looking for a pouch for your everyday purse, or a cosmetic bag to tuck inside a carry-on, Amazon shoppers love the Bagsmart makeup bag. The water-repellent bag has a geometric pattern, and it's available in five colors. Shop it on sale for $7, or pick up a two-pack for $12. → Read More
These $55 Fleece-lined Ski Pants Are 'the Most Flattering,' According to Amazon Shoppers
If you're shopping for snow pants that aren't bulky, don't miss the Arctix Sarah Softshell Snow Pants. The fleece-lined pants, which are available in five colors and are on sale, are suitable for hiking, skiing, and snowboarding, and some Amazon shoppers say are better than more expensive brands. → Read More
Everyone From Firefighters to Travelers Says This $20 Toiletry Bag Is 'Perfect'
Whether you're traveling for fun or working an overnight shift, you can keep your essentials organized inside the Bagsmart Dopp kit. The toiletry bag is water-resistant and has multiple pockets where you can store full-size bottles inside. Shop it in four colors for $20 on Amazon. → Read More
Amazon Shoppers Say This 'Pretty Powerful' $13 Portable Fan Doubles as a White Noise Machine
Do you like to sleep with a white noise fan? You can enjoy your best sleep from anywhere with the Honeywell Turbo On-the-Go Personal Fan, which some Amazon shoppers call a "perfect travel companion." The small fan is adjustable and available on Amazon for $13. → Read More
You Can Attach This Cup Holder to Your Suitcase — and Travelers Call It the 'Best Invention Ever'
Frequent travelers love the Riemot Luggage Cup Holder that attaches to your suitcase handle so you can stay hands-free at the airport. The travel cup holder has two pockets for drinks and a third for a phone, boarding pass, or passport, and you can shop it in seven colors for just $17 on Amazon. → Read More
These Fleece-lined Leggings Are Perfect for Lounging and Skiing — and They're Under $30
Whether you're planning to ski or simply stay warm for the winter, Amazon shoppers are raving about the 90 Degree by Reflex high waist fleece-lined leggings. Some shoppers are calling the leggings "so soft and comfortable," and multiple people are wearing them as a base layer. Shop the leggings with and without pockets in 40 colors for $27. → Read More
These Clear, TSA-approved Toiletry Bags Have 6,500 Five-star Ratings — and a 3-pack Is Just $10
If you're packing a carry-on and flying to your destination, all of your 3.4 ounce toiletries must fit in a one quart-size bag. The TSA-approved Packism Clear Toiletry Bags meet this requirement, and a three-pack is on sale for $10 on Amazon. → Read More
These Hotel-quality Sheets Are Up to 50% Off at Amazon for Cyber Monday
You can bring the luxury resort experience home when you outfit your bed in hotel-style sheets. Amazon has slashed prices on tons of sheet sets for Cyber Monday 2021, and these are the best deals on hotel-quality sheets, starting at $15. → Read More
This Holder Fits Both Your Vaccine Card and Passport — and It's Only $15
If you're traveling with your passport and your vaccination card, it's important to keep both safe. The faux leather Toovren Vaccine Card and Passport holder allows you to store both inside separate interior pockets, and it's available in 10 colors. A two-pack is $15 on Amazon. → Read More
Combat Cold Airports With This Best-selling $9 Sweatshirt From Amazon
Airports and even hotels can feel frigid, no matter the season, so don't leave home without packing a sweatshirt. More than 79,300 shoppers have rated the Hanes EcoSmart Sweatshirt with five stars, and prices for the lightweight crewneck sweatshirt start at $9 on Amazon. → Read More
This Weekender Has 5,500 Five-star Ratings — and Shoppers Are Amazed at How Much Fits Inside
From the gym to weekends away, shoppers are calling the design of the MyMealivos Canvas Weekender Bag "brilliant." The weekender duffel bag has seven compartments, including a separate space to store shoes and toiletries. Available in eight colors and patterns, the weekend bag is $44 on Amazon. → Read More
This Under-$20 Jewelry Organizer Promises to Solve Your Tangled Necklace Troubles While Traveling
How do you stop necklaces from getting tangled while traveling? Consider packing a jewelry bag. Amazon shoppers are calling the Bagsmart Travel Jewelry Organizer their "favorite purchase in a long time." It's on sale for $18. → Read More
This Vaccination Card Protector Is an Amazon Best-seller — and You Can Scoop Up a 5-pack for Under $10
Looking for a way to keep your vaccination card safe while traveling? More than 3,000 Amazon shoppers have rated this pack of five protectors with five stars. Each waterproof protector easily fits a COVID vaccination card inside, and each set is just $8. → Read More
Target Shoppers Are Raving About This Backpack for Travel, Work, and School — and It's Only $50
More than 90 percent of Target shoppers recommend the Open Story Commuter Backpack, with many saying it's their favorite bag. Available in four colors, including taupe, black, and olive, the $50 travel backpack has pockets for a laptop and tablet, can slip onto a luggage handle, and wipes clean. → Read More
This Is the Best-selling Travel Steamer on Amazon — and It's Only $26
The OGHom handheld portable steamer is ready to use in two minutes, and works on a variety of clothes and fabrics. Because it weighs just over one pound and has a collapsible cord, shoppers say it's ideal for travel. The steamer retails for $26 on Amazon. → Read More
Shoppers Say This Target Carry-on Suitcase Is an Away Brand Dupe — and It's Only $69
Some Target shoppers are saying the Made by Design Hardside 20" Carry On Spinner Suitcase is a dupe for more expensive brands, like Away. But at $69, it's a fraction of the cost. Featuring a hard exterior, pocketed interior, spinning wheels, and a lock, the suitcase is ideal to carry-on or check. → Read More