Black Friday 2026 travel must-haves watchlist

Apple almost never discounts products – but Amazon does. Check there for the best prices first.

Immersive Viewing on the Go: The iPad Pro 12.9″ boasts a generous screen size that’s perfect for watching movies or streaming content during long flights, offering a laptop-like display in a compact form that fits easily on airline tray tables.
Productivity Powerhouse for Travellers: Transform it into a full workstation with the optional Magic Keyboard, making it an ideal laptop replacement for business trips.
Superior Battery Life and Portability: With up to 10 hours of battery life and a lightweight design, this tablet keeps you entertained or productive throughout extended journeys without weighing down your carry-on luggage.
Cellular Connectivity for Seamless Travel: Opt for the Wi-Fi + Cellular model to stay connected anywhere, with built-in GPS for navigation and eSIM support for easy international data plans.
Enhanced Multitasking Capabilities: The large display excels at split-screen multitasking, letting you jot notes, browse itineraries, or edit photos side-by-side, invaluable for staying organised while travelling.

Apple almost never discounts products – but Amazon does. Check there for the best prices first.

Superior Noise Cancellation for Peaceful Journeys: Block out the roar of plane engines and cabin chatter with pro-level Active Noise Cancellation, letting you immerse in podcasts or music without distractions on long flights.
Adaptive Audio for Smart Awareness: Automatically blends noise cancellation with transparency mode to adjust to your surroundings, so you hear important announcements while tuning out unwanted noise.
Compact and Comfortable for All-Day Travel: Lightweight design with customisable silicone tips ensures a secure, comfortable fit for hours of wear, perfect for red-eye flights, without the bulk of over-ear headphones.
Impressive Battery Life On the Go: Enjoy up to 6 hours of listening with ANC enabled, or 30 hours total with the charging case, keeping you powered through international trips.
Easy Tracking and Durability for Worry-Free Adventures: Built-in Find My technology helps locate lost earbuds via your iPhone.

This scooter is a game-changer. Measuring just 41cm x 54.5cm x 67cm when folded, it fits easily into a car boot. And thanks to the easily-removable lithium ion battery, airlines love it.

Linda has tested hers on grass, gravel, sand and ice (and driven it over the top of a large hill), and the scooter continues to perform brilliantly.

The Drive Manual Fold mobility scooter is perfect for getting around when a full-size vehicle is not an option. Especially when travelling.

Lightweight and versatile trolley bag with wheels and carry handles
Perfect for under-seat storage with smooth rolling and retractable handle
Multiple compartments for organised packing
Eco-friendly materials and durable design
Black, blue or pink colour options

Why choose the Barmah 1018 for your travels?
Lightweight and packable: Easy to stow in your luggage or backpack.
Waterproof: Keeps you dry in rain or mist.
Durable: Made from premium kangaroo leather for long-lasting wear.
Highly rated: An ‘Amazon Choice’ product with average 4.5 star reviews.

Pair the DI Carson Mysteries with a Kindle Paperwhite for a bigger present. The latest Paperwhite features a bright, waterproof screen and long battery life, ideal for reading on the go.

Key features:
• Compact size: Just 7.25″ x 3.75″ x 1.25″ fits easily in most pockets or small bags
• Snap-flap closure protects pages from damage during travel
• Red letter edition with words of Christ highlighted for easy identification
• Gold-edged pages add an elegant touch whilst remaining practical

Slightly larger than a coat button, Apple AirTags are a powerful and effective way to help you find lost luggage – or anything else you want to track.

Linda spent a long time researching binoculars before buying me a pair of Apeman BC70 binoculars. These are compact, lightweight and can be easily thrown into a backpack for travelling on- or off-shore. The Apeman BC70 seems to be hard to come by these days, but the same model is available under various brandnames – including Hontry like the ones shown here.

These are excellent for whale watching, iceberg viewing and scanning coastlines and city skylines.

Well-worth a few dollars/pounds.

Features: Family passport holder for up to four passports, RFID blocking and an AirTag pocket.

Why this wallet rocks: A strong choice for family trips where one person is usually responsible for every passport, booking confirmation and boarding pass. It reduces the chance of a last-minute document scramble at check-in.

What to know: This is designed as a travel organiser, not a pocket wallet. Comparable VULKIT family holders also include room for cards, tickets, cash and coins.

This compact adaptor works across 150+ countries and has multiple USB ports, so it can charge several devices at once. The AUNNO travel adapter is the #1 best selling item with JourneyIntoDarkness readers thanks to its reliability and versatility.

Avoid baggage fees with this lightweight, portable luggage scale. It features a digital display, 50 kg capacity, high precision and handy extras like tare and auto shut-off. It’s tiny, weighs almost nothing and will fit into a trouser pocket if your suitcase is too full!

A breakthrough design inspired by the human cochlea’s pressure regulation, Eixniex ear plugs maintain pressure-free comfort, even after
8 hours of side-sleeping – and 46dB noise reduction.