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Editor’s note: Prices are accurate as of 11:00 a.m. EST, Dec. 4. This article will be updated regularly throughout the Black Friday sales period with new prices and additional discounted items.

Black Friday and Cyber Monday might technically be over, but you can still pick up some great deals right now on must-have travel items, including the much lauded Apple AirTags.

We can’t be sure that these items will be on sale for much longer, so if you haven’t already snapped them up, this might be your final chance to get them at a discount.

Here are 10 items that we love at TPG and consider bona fide travel essentials.

Apple AirTags — $72.99 for a 4-Pack (normally $99)

We regularly sing the praises of Apple AirTags for keeping an eye on your things, especially if you plan to check bags. While there isn’t a huge discount for the Black Friday sale, AirTags are going for less than normal. You can get the best value by purchasing a pack of four.

Buy: 

• Apple AirTags (four-pack) for $72.99 (normally $99)
• Apple AirTag (individual) for $24 (normally $29)

Tile 4-Pack — $64.99 (normally $79.99)

The device you never knew you needed, this simple bit of kit can be plugged into any in-flight entertainment system and allows you to link up your Bluetooth headphones. Never be blighted by poor quality free airplane earbuds again.

Buy: Avantree Relay Premium Airplane Bluetooth 5.3 Adapter for $34.99 (normally $39.99)

Epicka Universal Travel Adapter — $22.99 (normally $25.99)

This international travel adapter can charge six devices at once and works in more than 150 countries, including the U.S., Canada, Japan, Ireland, the U.K., Australia, New Zealand, France and Germany. It’s a firm favorite among TPGers thanks to its versatility when traveling.

Buy: Epicka Universal Travel Adapter for $22.99 (normally $25.99)

Matein Travel Laptop Backpack — $21.99 (normally $39.96)

A consistent bestseller among TPG readers, this Matein backpack can fit up to a 15.6-inch laptop. It also comes outfitted with a luggage strap that allows you to slide the backpack over an upright luggage handle tube. It has antitheft pockets and a built-in USB charger for your on-the-go charging needs.

Buy: Matein Travel Laptop Backpack for $21.99 (normally $39.96)

Veken 8 Set Packing Cubes — $19.99 (normally $21.99)

This set of eight packing cubes normally costs $21.99 but is now available for $19.99. If you’ve never used packing cubes before on your travels, trust us when we say this: They’ll change your life.

Buy: Veken Packing Cubes for $19.99 (normally $21.99)

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

Bose’s staple noise-canceling wireless headphones are a favorite with TPGers thanks to their crystal-clear sound quality. 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)

Apple SE Smartwatch — $189 (normally $249)

Right now, you can pick up the Apple SE Smartwatch (second generation) for $60 less than its usual price. A veritable steal for a high-caliber product.

Buy: Apple SE Smartwatch (2nd Gen) for $189 (normally $249)

Kidde Battery-Powered Carbon Monoxide Detector — $19.15 (normally $27.99)

The Kidde carbon monoxide detector runs on two AA batteries, which are included in the packaging. No wiring is required, and you can mount the detector on a wall or set it on a tabletop. It’s also pretty compact — at ‎4.5 inches by 1.5 inches by 2.75 inches — so it won’t take up a ton of space in your travel-friendly backpack.

Buy: [circuit type=hyperlink circuit_id=”20420169160″] for $19.15 (originally $27.99)

The best credit cards for Black Friday purchases

• Chase Freedom Flex®: Earn 5% back on up to $1,500 in quarterly rotating categories (that you must activate to benefit from).
• Blue Cash Everyday® Card from American Express: Earn 3% cash back on online purchases from U.S. retailers (on the first $6,000 spent in each category during a calendar year, then 1% until the following year). Cash back is received in the form of Reward Dollars that can be redeemed as a statement credit or at Amazon.com checkout.
• Citi Double Cash® Card: Earn 2% cash back on all purchases — 1% cash back when you buy, plus an additional 1% as you pay for those purchases (see rates and fees).