Alternatives To Amazon?
If you’re looking for other places to buy travel items and clothing and accessories online other than Amazon, this list is a good place to start.
Travel Items At Temu
Temu is a fairly new company in the e-commerce space. It seems to be gaining more popularity, especially on social media.
Temu is similar to Ali Express in that they have a lot of items that may be cheaper than Amazon.
The only cons associated with Temu are that the quality of some of their goods ranges from low to high quality, and shipping may take longer than Amazon (depending on your location).
As far as travel items and accessories go, they have a lot of different products to choose from. You may even find the same items on Amazon that are priced lower on Temu.
Temu also features the standard reviews and star ratings. Some of the items they have for sale have a lot of rave reviews from other customers.
One thing to keep in mind about sites like Temu is that it’s possible to find really good deals, but you really have to look through the products and reviews to find that “diamond in the ruff.”
If you do a lot of online shopping, then you’re most likely well versed in wading through different products to find high-quality items for a decent price.
Temu is one of those sites where you’ll really have to flex your shopping smarts to find the best items.
Also, if you plan on traveling abroad, these are the countries available for shipping from Temu:
- Australia
- Austria
- Belgium
- Canada
- Finland
- France
- Germany
- United States
If you want to check out some of the travel items they have on Temu, you can click on the links provided or head over to their website at www.temu.com.
Newegg
Newegg is a site that focuses on selling tech items, but they also have a travel section that sells travel items and gear designed for carrying laptops and other tech-related items.
Newegg also sells items like portable chargers/power banks, wall outlet adapters (for outlets in other countries), earphones/earbuds, various types of carrying cases (other than backpacks), drones, laptop stands, portable screens, etc.
Basically, anything that might prove useful for tech items while traveling. If you’re looking for any tech-related product, Newegg most likely has what you’re looking for.
Another thing I have to say about Newegg is that a lot of their backpacks/carrying cases (they even sell luggage) have a sort of modern/minimalist design.
This is just a personal preference, but I’ve always preferred that sort of plain/minimalist look as it doesn’t draw too much attention.
So if you’re like me and prefer that type of aesthetic, then Newegg is a good place to find a backpack/carrying case that fits that description.
Just to give you a little more information, these are the countries that are available for shipping from Newegg:
- United States
- Argentina
- Australia
- Bahrain
- Canada
- Hong Kong
- Israel
- Japan
- Kuwait
- Mexico
- New Zealand
- Oman
- Philippines
- Qatar
- Saudi Arabia
- Singapore
- South Korea
- Thailand
- Turkey
- United Arab Emirates
- United Kingdom
If you want to browse through more tech items for your travels, you can visit their website at www.newegg.com or click on the links provided.
RIMOWA
If you’re looking for luxury travel luggage or travel bags, German luggage brand RIMOWA sells high-quality luggage, backpacks, and various other types of bags and accessories specifically for travelers who enjoy luxury products.
RIMOWA’s products have a contemporary design that screams “high-fashion,” but not only are they about the look; they claim to be very much about the quality of their products.
Claiming to offer water-proof luggage that protects camera equipment used by photographers, film crews, and even reporters from “tropical humidity” to “arctic cold.”
RIMOWA also offers a lifetime guarantee if you purchase and register one of their products. They also provide in-store repair services and hotel repair services if staying at specific luxury hotels.
If you’re into luxury items and also like to travel, you may want to check out RIMOWA’s line-up of luxury products by visiting their main website at www.rimowa.com.
REVOLVE, FWRD
REVOLVE and FWRD are online clothing stores similar to other clothing stores you might find at a mall or online. They focus more on fashion and clothing styles like streetwear and designer brands.
That being said, they do offer a lot of travel-related accessories like sunglasses, various types of bags, hats, watches, and other travel items.
The difference with REVOLVE and FWRD vs. other online stores is that they offer clothing and accessories that may be hard to find at a mall or from other popular online clothing stores.
I understand not every traveler puts an emphasis on fashion, but if you want to add a little more style to your everyday travel outfits, then you might want to check out some of the products that REVOLVE or FWRD has to offer.
Check out their main websites at www.revolve.com and www.frwd.com, or click on the links provided to see more of their products.
Travel Items At Target
Target also sells all types of travel items and accessories. If you’re looking to buy basic travel gear for a decent to low price, Target provides things like luggage, backpacks, and other small travel items.
If you’re not too picky about style and specific brands and just want to buy from a trusted retailer, you can check out some of the travel products that Target has available.
The only con associated with Target seems to be that they only ship to locations within the United States.
But if you’re dead set on buying from retailers like Target and staying in another country, you can always use a package forwarding service to ship to your chosen country/location.
If you want to browse through some of the travel products that Target has to offer, you can always head over to their site at www.target.com or click on the links provided.
CARIUMA
Cariuma is a shoe brand that sells sneakers with a focus on sustainability. You might be wondering what exactly that means, right?
Well, Cariuma sneakers are made using sustainable materials. They’re basically a shoe brand that promotes environmental sustainability through their products.
Cariuma claims that by using sustainable materials to create their sneakers, they lessen their footprint on the environment.
While also using high-quality materials to create comfortable shoes that are also designed with style in mind.
Judging by the reviews you find online about Cariuma, they seem to really be shoes that are high-quality and comfortable to wear.
Not only that, but most of the sneakers Cariuma provides have a simple/clean canvas shoe type of design. Sort of like Vans, if Vans were created eco-friendly.
Cariuma also claims to plant two trees for every pair of sneakers they sell to help with the reforestation of the rainforest in Brazil.
Many travelers out there put a big emphasis on environmental sustainability. If you decide to travel more and experience the environment in different countries, you would understand why so many travelers advocate for sustainability.
Go to www.cariuma.com or click on the links provided if you want to see more of their sneakers and learn a little more about the company and their views on sustainability.
Anker
Anker is another tech company that provides portable charging products. You can actually find Anker products on Newegg, but I decided to list Anker specifically because of their popularity and the quality of their products.
I also put Anker on the list due to the fact that staying connected to the internet can only prove helpful to travelers. Especially solo travelers making their way on their own.
When it comes to solo travel, you might run into a problem where you might need information online or use a service that only works with an internet connection.
But if your device is running low on battery and you find yourself in an inconvenient situation (which can happen a lot when traveling), it’s a good idea to have a portable charging option available.
Anker provides a variety of portable charging products, from small portable power banks to larger units that can power home appliances.
Anker even has wireless portable chargers for iPhones and Apple products. The way it works is that the power bank magnetically attaches to the back of your iPhone.
Check it out here if you want to see how it works.
If you want to learn more about other Anker products, head over to www.anker.com or you can click on the links provided.
Adorama
Have you ever wanted to make travel videos for Youtube? Or maybe you’ve always wanted to try your hand at photography as a hobby.
Adorama is a company that sells camera equipment and accessories for video editing and photography.
Anything related to cameras, from tripods to carrying cases, Adorama has everything you’ll need to get started.
Adorama’s website even features videos from other creators about photography, filmmaking, and other useful information for enthusiasts.
Adorama even provides a service where you can exchange old camera equipment for used equipment or cash/credit towards your next purchase. They also provide student discounts for some of their products.
If you decide to take up photography/videomaking as a hobby while traveling, Adorama is the perfect place to buy quality camera equipment.
Making videos and taking photographs is a really popular hobby for travelers. I don’t think you’ll meet too many travelers who don’t take photos or videos.
If you want to learn more about Adorama, head over to www.adorama.com to see more of their products and services. Or you can click on any of the links provided.
Other Places To Buy Travel Items And Accessories?
I tried to find stores that cover a lot of different types of travel items. I also tried to choose a couple stores that might appeal to different types of travelers.
If you’re still looking for other places to buy travel items and accessories, you can always opt to buy all these items at whatever destination you choose to travel to.
The problem with that approach is that you may end up paying more or less depending on where you go.
Another issue is quality. You may be able to find cheaper products in other countries, but you may just end up with a product that falls after a couple uses.
It’s always good to be prepared before you travel on your own.
If you want to read more about solo travel for the first time, you can check out the blog at Traks&Paks.
