As a Traveler of 20+ Years, I Always Pack These 16 Essentials-and They're on Sale for October Prime Day

"Whether it's been road tripping through Ireland, temple-hopping in Cambodia, or soaking in natural hot springs in the Azores, I've accumulated a list of must-have travel accessories that make everything from long-haul flights to carry-on-only packing easier. And with Amazon Prime Big Deal Days kicking off tomorrow, I noticed that many of my favorite travel essentials, including those from big-name brands like Apple and Bose, are already marked down-as much as 50 percent off."

"This small portable digital scale has saved me from paying exorbitant overweight baggage fees on several of my international travels. Compact enough to pack away into a personal item, the easy-to-use scale can weigh your luggage in both pounds and kilograms (which is handy so you don't have to convert it yourself). Currently on sale at Amazon for $10, it's a handy gadget that could potentially save you hundreds of dollars at the airport in overweight baggage fees!"

A recommended collection of 16 essential travel accessories addresses long-haul flights, carry-on-only packing, and avoiding overweight baggage fees. Deals include discounts up to 50% on major brands during Amazon Prime Big Deal Days. Examples include a portable digital luggage scale that weighs in pounds and kilograms and can prevent overweight fees, and compression packing cubes made of ripstop nylon for compressing bulky clothing. Many items start as low as $4. A 30-day free Amazon Prime trial offers two-day shipping on most items, and limited stock means prompt purchase is advised.

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