I'm a Shopping Writer-Here Are the 15 Amazon Cyber Monday Deals I'm Telling My Travel-loving Friends to Buy

"After three years as a shopping writer, Cyber Monday has become my version of the Super Bowl. But I see it not just as a chance to stock up on gear I've been eyeing throughout the year-it's also an opportunity to share my findings of the best travel essentials I've been testing, so I can let my fellow travel-loving friends know where their money is best spent."

"While I am a dedicated carry-on-only traveler, I can admit there are certain situations in which checking a bag is unavoidable. For me, that's a ski trip out west, but I'm sure everyone has their own reasons-which is why I recommend this incredibly lightweight Travelpro suitcase for the job. Not only is it wildly spacious and durable, but the bag is so light that it's a breeze to wheel through the airport thanks to its four smooth, multi-directional spinner wheels."

"As I've gotten older, I've found myself becoming more sensitive to noise-especially while I'm trying to relax on long flights and am not in the mood to listen to music. In that situation (as well as at concerts, F1 races, and even in loud bars), I'm always happy to have my Loop Earplugs hooked onto my keychain as a subtle solution. They're easy to put into my ears"

Fifteen Amazon Cyber Monday deals present tested travel essentials starting at $12. Featured items range from Apple AirTags to a Travelpro Maxlite Air Hardside Expandable Checked Luggage designed for lightweight, durable checked travel. The Travelpro model is praised for spaciousness, low weight, smooth multi-directional spinner wheels, and a scratch-resistant polycarbonate shell. Noise-management products such as Loop Quiet 2 Ear Plugs offer discreet, keychain-ready solutions for flights, concerts, races, and loud venues. The curated selection targets practical upgrades that improve packing, transit comfort, and overall travel preparedness for a variety of trip types.

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