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Packing cubes are absolute game changers and every pro traveler’s best-kept packing secret. Bagsmart’s compression packing cubes set features various organizers in a range of sizes, and they’re waterproof to boot and available in several different colors.

Buy: Bagsmart Compression Packing Cubes (set of 6), $31.99 (normally $42.99)

Matein Travel Laptop Backpack — $17.59 (normally $39.96)

This is a great travel backpack at an even better price. It will fit laptops up to 15.6 inches and comes with a handy luggage strap that allows you to slide the backpack over your suitcase’s upright handle tube. It’s a small but incredibly useful feature if you’re the type that flies a lot — believe us.

It also has antitheft pockets and a built-in USB charger.

Buy: Matein Travel Laptop Backpack, $17.59 (normally $39.96)

Ruvalino Diaper Bag Backpack — $31.97 (normally $89.99)

This backpack is described as a diaper bag (which it is). However, it’s also stylish and functional, whether you need to use the changing pad, insulated bottle pockets and waterproof design for your baby’s needs or for your own nonbaby-related purposes.

Buy: Ruvalino Diaper Bag Backpack, $31.97 (normally $89.99)

American Tourister 3-Piece 4 KIX 2.0 Softside Expandable Luggage Set — $209.76 (normally $349.97)

American Tourister is offering a great deal on this three-piece soft-sided luggage set. Each case is expandable and comes with spinner wheels to help you glide through the airport.

Buy: American Tourister 3-Piece 4 KIX 2.0 Softside Expandable Luggage Set, $209.76 (normally $349.97)

Headphones

Apple AirPods Pro (second generation) — $168.99 (normally $249)

Apple AirPods Pro are a TPG favorite thanks to superior sound quality and noise-canceling capabilities. They are currently available for 32% off their usual asking price.

Buy: Apple AirPods Pro (second generation), $168.99 (normally $249)

Bose QuietComfort Bluetooth Headphones — from $199 (normally $349)

For something more robust, consider Bose’s staple noise-canceling wireless headphones. They are often touted as the perfect balance of quiet, comfort and sound. They have a Bluetooth range of up to 30 feet and two modes: Quiet for noise-canceling capabilities and Aware to hear your environment and music simultaneously.

Buy: Bose QuietComfort Bluetooth Headphones, from $199 (normally $349)

Beats Studio Pro — $169.99 (normally $349)

One of Beats’ most premium pairs of headphones, this model provides up to 40 hours of total battery life. The headphones can recharge for an additional four hours of playback time in just 10 minutes. They also have a voice-targeting microphone feature to filter out background noise for crisp calls. You have the choice between Active Noise Cancelling mode and Transparency mode when you need to hear your environment.

Buy: Beats Studio Pro, $169.99 (normally $349)

Sony WH-CH720N Noise Canceling Wireless Headphones — $88 (normally $149.99)

Sony’s lightest noise-canceling headphones ever are on sale for less than $100. They offer a super-comfortable design along with 35 hours of battery life. Plus, there’s an Ambient Sound Mode and adaptive sound control, so you can adjust your listening needs to motion and background noise.

Buy: Sony WH-CH720N Noise Canceling Wireless Headphones, $88 (normally $149.99)

Soundcore by Anker Life Q30 Hybrid Active Noise Cancelling Headphones — $55.99 (normally $79.99)

Anker’s Bluetooth noise-canceling headphones might be inexpensive, but they’re feature-packed. They include dual noise-detecting microphones to reduce external noise; Outdoor, Indoor and Transport modes; and up to 40 hours of playback time on a single charge.

Buy: Soundcore by Anker Life Q30 Hybrid Active Noise Cancelling Headphones, $55.99 (normally $79.99)

Best credit cards to use for Amazon purchases

When you add these items to your cart, be sure to use a credit card that maximizes your Amazon purchases this Prime Day and beyond. Options include:

• Prime Visa: Earn 5% cash back on all Amazon and Whole Foods purchases, among other purchase types.
• Chase Freedom Unlimited®: Earn 1.5% cash back on nonportal, drugstore and dining purchases, including Amazon; also, earn an additional 1.5% cash back on everything you buy (on up to $20,000 spent in the first year), worth up to $300 cash back.
• Capital One Venture Rewards Credit Card and Capital One Venture X Rewards Credit Card: Earn 2 miles per dollar spent on every purchase, every day.

Also, check to see if you have any targeted offers to save up to 50% off an eligible Amazon purchase when using as few as 1 point from one of your rewards credit cards.

Related reading:

• 8 ways to save money on Amazon orders
• How to redeem your points and miles for Amazon purchases
• Everything you need to know about Costco Travel — and why I love it for saving money