I was a travel editor but packed like an idiot until this $19 extended Prime Day secret

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As a former travel editor, I practically wrote the guide to jet-setting efficiently during that time. A decade later, I still thought I knew it all. But earlier this month, staring down a two-week cross-EU itinerary with a carry-on-only mandate, I turned to AI for hacks.

The answer it gave me.

My shame of asking ChatGPT something I should have already known only subsided when I received my Amazon package, which was full of these travel vacuum seal bags, specifically sized for the typical carry-on suitcase. I filled them, closed them, and used the little remote-sized vacuum to seal them up.

After packing all I could think of for two weeks in Europe, I still had room in my carry-on. What?

Not only was I able to roll my happy a** onboard to Heathrow, but I was able to re-vacuum seal all my things and repack in five minutes max, making going from destination to destination feel like I was almost backpacking. Glampacking?

For a fashion girlie who refuses to sacrifice outfit options or succumb to repeat looks, this was the ultimate find.

If you’ve ever tried to shove a fortnight’s worth of statement sleeves and chunky knitwear into an overhead bin, you know the pure, unadulterated panic of a zipper fighting for its life. These bags didn’t just save my sanity; they aggressively sucked the chaos right out of my suitcase. Out of my life. If you have a trip upcoming, don’t think — just buy.

Travel Vacuum Bags for Clothing with Rechargeable Electric Pump

Amazon

This heavy-duty compression system replaces flimsy, roll-up space bags with a durable, airtight storage solution for your wardrobe. The kit includes multiple puncture-resistant vacuum bags paired with a compact, rechargeable electric pump that easily fits into your luggage, eliminating the need to find a vacuum when packing for your return flight.

The pump quickly removes all excess air in seconds, reducing the volume of your clothing by up to 80% while protecting your garments from moisture, dust and odors. It is a highly efficient solution for carry-on travelers, available at its lowest price of the season until extended Prime Day deals end.

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This article was written by Kendall Cornish, New York Post Commerce Editor & Reporter. Kendall, who moonlights as a private chef in the Hamptons for New York elites, lends her expertise to testing and recommending cooking products – for beginners and aspiring sous chefs alike. Simmering and seasoning her way through both jobs, Kendall dishes on everything from the best cookware for your kitchen to chef-approved gourmet meal kits to the full suite of Ninja appliances. Prior to joining the Post’s shopping team in 2023, Kendall previously held positions at Apartment Therapy and at Dotdash Meredith’s Travel + Leisure and Departures magazines.