should i buy travel gear now or wait for sales?

So, I just booked three flights for later this year—finally! But right after hitting that 'confirm' button, I started stressing out. I remembered all those news stories about supply chain issues and tariffs, especially for stuff made outside the US. I need new noise-cancelling headphones (my old ones squeak), a comfy seat cushion, and maybe a neck pillow that doesn’t make me sweat. Now here’s the thing: I’m already ordering everything I might need, even though my trips are five months away. I’m worried that if I wait, prices will go up or things will be out of stock. But then again, what if there are better deals later, or I end up not needing half this stuff? Has anyone else started panic-buying travel gear way too early? Or do you usually wait for sales, even if it means risking delays or missing out? I feel like I’m overthinking this, but after the last couple of years, can you blame me? Would love to hear if you’ve found any must-have travel items lately, or if you’ve been burned by waiting too long! #travelplanning #middleagedadventures #travelgear #over50travel #panicbuying #Travel