#packing-essentials

#packing-essentials

While many big-ticket travel essentials are on sale during the two-day event, we found an astounding volume of gear under $50 that's primed for refreshing your seasonal packing list on a budget. The Prime Big Deal Days event has no shortage of packable must-haves that are both affordable and deserving of making an appearance on your next tripand we even found steals from brands like Apple, Adidas, and Puma.

I've been traveling solo for more than 25 years, first as a management consultant and later as a travel journalist, covering thousands of miles across all seven continents. I've hiked the Himalayas, camped in Patagonia, wandered through Europe's historic cities like Amsterdam, Paris, and Rome, and sailed past icebergs in both the Arctic and Antarctic. Traveling alone has taught me resilience, resourcefulness, and a deep appreciation for the unexpected.

Travel dresses are the ultimate low-effort, high-reward outfit—just add shoes and sunglasses, and you're out the door looking polished.

The holiday countdown is on with a pre-trip checklist designed to ensure no detail is forgotten, preventing any derailment of your well-earned vacation.