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The most popular Amazon Prime Day deals aren't always the most expensive. Many of the most-purchased items by Condé Nast Traveler readers this week were under-$30 travel essentials. And while there were thousands of products on sale for Prime Day, a handful of categories stood above the rest, with outdoor gear, tech products, and viral beauty favorites coming out on top.
In case you're curious what deals your fellow readers scooped up, we've rounded up the most-purchased Amazon items our readers added to their carts this week. From portable steamers and teeth whitening kits to travel pillows and toiletry bottles—here are the 13 Amazon travel essentials our readers were after. Also, don't forget to check out these last-minute Prime Day deals that are still running and the competitor deals from some of our favorite travel-friendly brands.
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Outdoor gear
Our more outdoorsy travelers stocked up on the LifeStraw personal water filter. It's been tested and reviewed by Traveler contributor Kaitlyn McInnis, who says it's the perfect solution for times when carrying around a water bottle or water filtration system isn't practical. The compact filter works as a regular drinking straw while instantly filtering out over 99.999 percent of bacteria, parasites, and sediment such as microplastics, silt, sand, and cloudiness. Another popular outdoor essential: the Pelican Marine Series waterproof phone pouch—its made to from strong TPU material and can has a clear window so you can still take photo above or below the water.
Beauty favorites
Some of the best Prime Day deals this year were on premium beauty and skincare essentials. Crest's 3D Whitestrips and Hero Cosmetics Mighty Patch pimple patches have both racked up nearly 100,000 ratings on Amazon with an average of 4.6 stars. The whitestrips come in a bonus-pack that features 44 classic whitening strips and two one-hour express treatments. These pimple patches have 36 patches that are UV sterilized, made with medical-grade hydrocolloid, and can withstand a whole night of tossing, turning, and pillow-squishing.
In-flight essentials
Whether you plan on catching some shut eye or “rawdogging” your flight, comfort is a must. The Dot & Dot Twist memory foam travel pillow is super flexible, making it easy to contort into any shape travelers deem comfortable. The Mzoo contoured sleep mask completely shuts out any light so you can rest comfortably. For the more organized traveler, the Airplane Pockets tray table cover was a hot ticket item (a personal favorite of ours too)—it's able to maximize space by offering more pockets on the back of the seat in front of you. Our readers also took advantage of deals on tech essentials, like the Twelve South AirFly Bluetooth transmitter (an in-flight entertainment staple for wireless headphone users), and Apple AirPods.
Travel accessories
Our readers also stocked up on some essentials to beat the summer heat. Portable fans are a must-have, with the Jisulife handheld mini fan being a favorite. Other top-selling travel accessories included leak-proof toiletry bottles, easy-to-use portable chargers (that can charge up to three devices at once), and compact travel steamers.
