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

A former travel editor turned to ChatGPT for packing advice and discovered travel vacuum seal bags on Amazon, now available at $19 during extended Prime Day deals. The bags, which reduce clothing volume by up to 80%, allowed her to pack two weeks' worth of outfits into a carry-on suitcase with room to spare.

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 https://nypost.com/2026/06/26/shopping/last-day-of-amazon-prime-day-2026-tk-best-secret-deals/ , which was full of these travel vacuum seal bags https://r.nypostlink.com?btn ref=org-19984c113c692001&btn url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.amazon.com%2FClothing-Rechargeable-Electric-Compression-Organizer%2Fdp%2FB0FG2CCD2N%2F%3Fth%3D1%26tag%3Dnypost-20%26asc refurl%3Dhttps%3A%2F%2Fnypost.com%2F2026%2F06%2F27%2Fshopping%2Fi-was-a-travel-editor-but-packed-like-an-idiot-until-this-19-extended-prime-day-secret%2F%26asc source%3Dweb , 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 https://r.nypostlink.com?btn ref=org-19984c113c692001&btn url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.amazon.com%2FClothing-Rechargeable-Electric-Compression-Organizer%2Fdp%2FB0FG2CCD2N%2F%3Fth%3D1%26tag%3Dnypost-20%26asc refurl%3Dhttps%3A%2F%2Fnypost.com%2F2026%2F06%2F27%2Fshopping%2Fi-was-a-travel-editor-but-packed-like-an-idiot-until-this-19-extended-prime-day-secret%2F%26asc source%3Dweb 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. Why Trust Post Wanted by the New York Post https://nypost.com/why-trust-post-wanted-by-new-york-post/ This article was written by Kendall Cornish https://nypost.com/author/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 https://nypost.com/article/best-cookware-sets/ for your kitchen to chef-approved gourmet meal kits https://nypost.com/article/best-gourmet-meal-kits/ to the full suite of Ninja appliances https://nypost.com/article/ninja-foodi-review/ . 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.