We Found a Secret Storefront Filled With Amazon Customers' Most-loved Travel Items — All on Sale From $5 (2024)

There’s no more promising product advertisem*nt than thousands of perfect ratings and glowing reviews. Amazon has a digital aisle dedicated to customers’ most-loved items — and we went through the hundreds of items to find the best ones for travelers, from a portable charger with 50,000 five-star ratings to your new favorite comfortable walking shoe. These Amazon finds are perfect for all types of travelers, whether you’re after new packing organizers, an upgraded weekender bag, or cozy travel outfits to wear on your next flight. The best part is that all of this travel gear is on sale for up to 65 percent off — which means you can stock up on a few items at once.

Read on for 15 deals on travel clothes, tech accessories, bags, and more starting at $5.

Travelon Anti-Theft Classic Messenger Bag

In the spirit of “safety first,” top on the list of customer-loved travel deals is this 46-percent-off anti-theft messenger bag made with slash-proof polyester, a wire-reinforced shoulder strap, locking zippers, and RFID-blocking pockets. “I was in Rome, on a train, and this bag literally saved me from getting robbed,” a reviewer said. “The lady could not get through the zipper to get into the bag quick enough.” Clearly, all your bases are covered when it comes to this bag.

Anrabess 2-piece Knit Set

A knit matching set is a 10/10 outfit choice any day, but it’s especially great for days when you want to be cozy on a plane or you need to be out the hotel door quickly to tackle an item on your travel agenda. Reviewers love that it feels like pajamas yet is adaptable to a range of activities, and that it doesn’t wrinkle.

Iniu Portable Charger

The best-selling power bank on Amazon (and believe us, there are many), this portable charger marked with Iniu’s hallmark paw print light has almost 50,000 five-star ratings. Reviewers say it “lasts forever” — more specifically, it can charge your phone up to four times and your headphones over 10 times — and they love how slim it is. The little gadget is only half an inch thick and weighs just seven ounces.

Kelofon Travel Jewelry Case

Evoking Oprah’s favorite plush velvet travel jewelry case, which lists around $27, this $5 lookalike has received perfect ratings from more than 6,000 shoppers. The box measures four by four by two inches and unzips open to four compartments, six ring rolls, three necklace hooks, and a divider with a built-in mirror. “This jewelry case is so compact but held so much,” one person said. “I took a week’s worth of jewelry for a vacation and it fit everything, and no tangling.”

Reebok Women's Walk Ultra 7 DMX Max Shoe

You can’t beat a half-off deal on “the best walking shoes ever.” Loved by doctors, nurses, and travelers alike, Reebok’s Walk Ultra 7 DMX Max sneakers are even recommended by some podiatrists because of their superior arch support and cushiony soles. More than a dozen reviewers say the shoes make them feel like they’re walking on clouds — even after several miles.

ZGWJ Travel Tote

This tote has so many uses: you can fold it up and pack it in your suitcase to pull out and fill with towels and sunscreen when you get to the beach. Or, load it with books and snacks and take it as your personal item on the plane. You can also stow it in your day pack and whip it out when you find a souvenir shop in an unexpected place. It’s a no-frills bag that folds down to nearly nothing but can expand to full carry-on capacity. It’s waterproof, loaded with organizational pockets, and has as a trolley strap for easy luggage stacking at the airport.

Jisulife Portable Handheld Fan

Because you can never predict or control the weather in your destination, some people keep this fold-up fan on hand for beach days, too-warm planes and hotel rooms, summer festivals, weddings, and more. It can run for up to 21 hours, stand upright on a desk, and fold down to fit in the palm of your hand. It even has a USB output that can be used to top up your phone battery in a pinch.

Amazon Basics RFID Travel Passport Wallet Organizer

Your everyday wallet works for holding cards and cash, but when you need to carry your passport, travel documents, and cash, you need something a little more. This highly-rated travel organizer, only $15 on sale, has tons of card slots, a special place for your passport, a mesh coin pouch, pen slot, and cash pockets. Plus, it protects all your sensitive bank data with RFID-blocking polyester. “I originally bought this passport holder in 2016 and, since then, it has traveled all over the world with my husband and me,” said one reviewer. Initially skeptical of its heft, the traveler wrote that the size actually gives them a greater sense of security. “It is not easily misplaced in my backpack and can be pulled out quickly when traveling through airports and customs,” they wrote.

G4Free Wide-leg Yoga Pants

Though billed as yoga pants, you can dress these trousers up for a wide variety of events and activities. Pair that versatility with their pajama-like softness, stretch, and the perk of never wrinkling, and you get the perfect travel bottoms. “I bought these for a 14-hour flight, [and] they are so comfortable and flattering I ended up wearing them more than half of the trip,” wrote one traveler.

Anlmz 3-in-1 iPhone Charging Station

For those who rely on their Apple devices at home and afar, this gadget charges an iPhone, AirPods, and an Apple Watch all at the same time. “I travel weekly, and this is the first thing I put in my bag each and every time,” a reviewer said about this wireless charging dock. “Now I don't need to take three different charging cubes and cables with me because this does it all.” The best part is how compact it is so it’s easy to pack.

Goosecret Platform Sandals

It’s not always easy finding comfortable travel shoes that are also stylish. These chunky platform sandals, however, have adequate arch support and a bouncy thick sole to help propel you on all your on-foot adventures. One person who struggled with foot pain for 15 years said the shoes not only healed their feet but also alleviated knee and back pain. They’re ultralight (less than half a pound!) and easy to wipe clean before throwing them in your suitcase. Right now, you can snag them for under $20.

Lisen Magnetic Phone Mount for Car

Hook this cell phone holder to the vent of your car to keep it accessible and in view on road trips. This way, you can easily see your Google Maps route, skip through Spotify songs, and talk on the phone hands-free. Most states in the U.S. prohibit holding devices while driving, so this under-$10 accessory is pretty much a necessity if you don’t already have a system built into your car. It uses six strong magnets to keep your phone in place — no cumbersome clips or buttons.

Evancary Sling Bag

This surprisingly spacious sling bag includes four external zipper pockets — one hidden on the back — and a snap-button pouch, plus even more organizational features inside the compartments. You can keep your belongings close to your body with the adjustable strap, so no need to worry about being robbed or pickpocketed in busy tourist areas. It’s a little bigger than your average crossbody — reviewers say it fits an umbrella and water bottle.

Toomett Cargo Pants

These cargo hiking pants are “the most well-designed of all Amazon pants,” according to one reviewer. They’re made of 90 percent quick-drying nylon and 10 percent stretchy spandex, so you’ll stay comfortable on the trail. They have drawcords at the ankles for keeping bugs out while hiking as well as zipper pockets galore. The material offers UPF-50 sun protection, which means it blocks your legs from 98 percent of harmful UV rays.

Whitin Barefoot Sneakers

Customers call these knit sneakers some of the most unexpectedly comfortable shoes they’ve ever worn, thanks to the roomy toe box and zero-drop heel. Called “barefoot” sneakers for the way they bring your feet back to their natural shape, the low-to-the-ground design is meant to improve posture, align your spine, and guide you to a better gait. “I wore them for 10 hours the first day with no discomfort whatsoever,” one reviewer said.

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