My 15 Favorite Budget-Friendly Amazon Basics For Travelers

If you carry your 35mm camera, up to 15-inch laptop, or an e-pad with you when out and about, check out the Amazon Basics Multi-Compartment Backpack. It’s lightweight, durable, and made to keep you organized.

This black fabric bag has padded shoulder straps that can be joined in the front for shoulder ease. Lots of compartments can be zipped and opened. The hardware is good quality, as are the zippers, and it’s under $40.

The Amazon Basics Ultralight Portable Packable Day Pack is perfect for stashing a few small essentials, a picnic, or the souvenirs you find in the street markets. Adjustable straps work with all types of clothing. There are plenty of compartments you can open and zip. It has a 7.5-gallon capacity, is machine washable, and can be folded into the included small pouch — all under $20.

Whether you’re a folder or a roller, packing cubes will keep you organized and stop the black hole search of garments packed loosely into your suitcase.

I use them, even for overnight trips. I’m a hybrid fold/roll packer. But folded and rolled garments go into a packing cube, then into my bag. Amazon Basics 4 Piece Packing Travel Organizer Cubes will help you pack quickly and find your little black dress fast. And it’s under $30.

Yes, it’s wise to lock your luggage when it’s not in your possession (that includes your hotel room). Amazon Basics TSA-Approved Combination Lock is small, light, and tough. The combination lock has no key, and you set your own combination. This type of lock allows TSA to open the lock, inspect your bag, and then relock. Get it for under $15.

Unfortunately, protecting your passport and credit cards from scanners is necessary today. An Amazon Basics RFID Blocking Passport Wallet protects you from unscrupulous identity thieves. The leather folder has room for a passport, ID, and credit cards. Buy it now for under $20.

The Amazon Basics Large Camera Backpack is versatile. Removable padded dividers inside the main compartment allow you to configure the pack to fit your gear. In addition, there is a quick access compartment on the side and an interior pouch for a laptop. A small tripod or monopod can be attached to the outside. There’s a handy rain cover included as well.

This bag worked well for Kevin and me. Each of us got all of our camera gear securely stored in one bag and safely stashed in an overhead compartment. It was heavy with two bodies, four lenses, four batteries, a charger, a mini-pod, a monopod, cards, cleaning gear, and other assorted gadgets. But, having everything in one place while in transit was worth the weight. And, you can get it for under $80.

Amazon Basics Stainless Steel Tumbler is a reusable hot or cold 30-ounce beverage bottle. This highly-rated container has a flip lid to keep beverages in and other stuff out. The double steel walls will keep things hot for 6 hours or cold for 12 hours. They come in sets of two, so you can have your morning tea in one and your smoothie in the other. Two silver-color bottles are under $25.

When traveling internationally, you may discover electrical outlets aren’t made for your small electrical devices. No worries. Keeping an Amazon Basics World Travel Plug Adapter Set in your bag will keep you plugged in and charging.

Six adaptors convert American-style, two- or three-prong plugs into Type C, Type G, Type L, Type E/F, Type I, and Type H. This set it under $20.

While not essential, this inexpensive device can save you time and money. Weigh your bags when you pack so you have no surprises when you check-in. The Amazon Basics Portable Luggage Scale is digital, compact, and has a flexible strap for attaching the bag to be weighed. The maximum weight is 110 pounds and the scale is under $15.