The 5 Prime Day Travel Deals Actually Worth Buying!


Hi Friends,

There is SO much on sale with Amazon Prime Days right now, but I wanted to share my top 5 items that I actually think are worth it!

Travelpro luggage is 34% off

My favorite hanging toiletry bag is 15% off

This merino wool t-shirt is $34 - a good option if you've been wanting to try the benefits of merino wool but haven't been able to justify the high prices.

This Anker powerbank I use is 30% off

This tech pouch organizer (Chris and I fight over who gets to use this on every trip, I don't know why I haven't bought a second one LOL).

Of course there's much more on sale, so I put everything together in one place on my Amazon storefront here.

And for my Canadian friends, here is a link to my Amazon Canada storefront.

I did publish a video on Tuesday if you want to watch that, too! Here is the link to the video.

Where We Are This Week

Honestly, there are a lot of great deals, I wish I had more time to put together a better list, but Chris and I are at the TravelCon conference this week.

It's been a busy few days of sessions (I was one of the keynote speakers - super nervous but it went well!), meeting with luggage brands and learning from so many other great YouTubers and creators.

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✈️ Talk soon,
Aly

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Aly Smalls

From capsule wardrobes to luggage that actually fits in the overhead bin, I share smart packing tips, honest gear reviews, and carry-on-only strategies that actually work—because you don’t need 17 outfits for a 5-day trip. Plus: hotel deals, unique travel guides, news & updates, the occasional contest!

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