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CNET
20-05-2025
- Business
- CNET
Save Up to a 40% on Ekster Wallets and Accessories Today
A great wallet can make all the difference whether you're out on the town or just getting groceries, especially if you have multiple cards and cash to carry. Ekster makes a whole range of them, including our favorite minimalist wallet. Thanks to a current sale that wallet and others are now available with up to 40% off. These wallets come with all kinds of features, including slots for your keys, cards and even a pocket-sized utility tool set, depending on what you buy. One wallet even has a space for an AirTag so you'll never lose it again -- yours for just $79 right now. Ekster wallets are compact, made of high-quality, durable materials and include a lot of features that help you keep track of your wallet and whatever else is attached to it. Some of these wallets cost up to $168 when they're not on sale, and Ekster's Black Friday deals provide some of its largest discounts of the year, especially if you purchase bundles. In addition to discounts, you get free shipping and returns as well as a free gift with any purchase of $100 or more. Hey, did you know? CNET Deals texts are free, easy and save you money. For those who love a classic look, the original Ekster wallet is now only $69, down from $99. This is a leather wallet available in 14 colors and includes slots for up to 12 cards, prevents wireless theft by blocking RFID and includes environmentally-certified leather. If you're interested in an extra Find My tracker, you can bundle it with this purchase for 40% off. Ekster is also offering a gift bundle for 50% off. For only $99, you'll get a classic Ekster wallet, engraving, a coin pouch, and a metal tool card. Ekster will also add a free gift bag for good measure. If you're looking for more deals but aren't sure if this one is for you, check out our list of the best smart home deals so you can find just the right gift. Why this deal matters Keeping your cards to hand is vital, not to mention your ID. So why not have somewhere cool to keep those things all in one place so they're there when you need them? Ekster's wallets and accessories offer features others don't, and this is your chance to get them at prices that aren't available every day.
Forbes
20-04-2025
- Forbes
How To Pack More For Your Next Trip, With The Same Amount Of Space
Travel Vacuum Bag Apparently many of you are planning on traveling this summer, according to expert reports I've read. But as you know, the process of travel has become a hassle. That's one of the reasons I always pack lightly. In fact, I try to cram everything for a trip into a simple backpack that I can tuck under the airplane seat in front of me. Can't even tell you how many times I've traveled the past five years where they announced at the gate that most people would need to check in their carry-on luggage as there was no overhead bin room left. It's been more often than not. It's no secret that airplanes have been full ever since the pandemic. Fewer flights obviously means more crowded planes, and more overhead bin space occupied. So to combat that, I have a suggestion. Now, I realize that a backpack is too small for most people to take on the road – unless it complements another bag. But if you can get by with taking the smallest piece of carry-on luggage possible, then you want to fill it with as much as you can. And that's where packing cubes come in handy. Several of my relatives swear by them. But the ones that really save a lot of weight require a vacuum that sucks all of the air out of a packing bag, once it's full of clothes. I used to see those vacuum bag systems advertised on late night TV, and wondered who would buy them. I mean, I get how people use them to pack for a trip – putting clothing into them, and then using a home vacuum hose to suck the air out of it. But what happens once you come home – when most people on vacation or work trips don't have access to a vacuum? Wouldn't their suitcase just be crammed with too many clothes that won't fit at that point? Well times have progressed. And while I'm guessing there are a lot of similar-style units out there, I just tried one from Ekster that's a bit advanced. The brand claims you can get 60 percent more storage space with its TravelPack Vacuum Bag that comes with a very small, powerful and portable USB-C-charged air pump that sucks the air out of it when you're done packing. The modular, durable anti-rip Nylon vacuum bag is carry-on sized and hold 15+ compressed clothing items to maximize space in your luggage – so it claims. It's also odor-proof and waterproof to keep your clothes clean and fresh. The bag zipper is airtight and anti-leak, as well. You just pack the pump – which takes up almost no space – and you're good to go. The pump, by the way, gets roughly 20 uses per charge. And each bag is 12 x 19 x 4 inches. I was able to fit about 12 garments into one. And in my case, I needed to pull tightly on the zipper to make sure it was air tight. Then I stuck the pump into the bag's built-in chamber and powered it up. Within about 10 or 15 seconds, all of the excess space disappeared. I'm not sure how much extra space it created but it definitely worked. I tucked it into my backpack and mentally noted how much extra space was there. Then – in the spirit of curiosity – I took all of the clothes out of the vacuum bag, rolled them up to eliminate wrinkles, and just stuffed them into my backpack as I normally do. And in my visual estimation, there was roughly the same amount of extra space as with the vacuum bag. Does the Ekster work? Yes. Does it really create extra space in your bag? I'm not convinced. But I do know that it will leave clothes looking a lot better and with fewer creases, once you get to your destination. And for some travelers, that may be enough to grab one before they hit the road.
