Between the wind-down of peak travel season and the start of the Amazon Prime Big Deal Days sale, now is one of the best times of the year to upgrade your luggage and stock up on new travel gear. You'll find premium brands like Samsonite, Apple and Karl Lagerfeld selling some of their most popular designs and tech at deep discounts.
Whether you're gearing up for holiday travel or just want to take advantage of this year's deals to refresh your travel accessories for next summer, now's the time to do it. To help you sift through thousands of early Prime Deals this October, I've rounded up some of my favorite travel deals from top-of-the-line luggage to the best travel deals for pets to make your next trip as comfortable and stress-free as possible.
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Early Prime deals on carry-on luggage
At the Amazon Prime Big Deal Days sale, I found deep discounts on premium brands like Guess and Samsonite as well as serious bargains on convenient items like a packable tote for your souvenir and stylish weekender bags.
- Eddie Bauer Stowaway Packable Tote Bag, $19 (originally $40)
- Samsonite Classic Leather Slim Backpack, $114 (originally $190)
- Hanke Under-Seat Carry-On Bag, $64 (originally $80)
- GUESS Follie 20-Inch Carry-On Suitcase, $147 (originally $198)
- Original Penguin Crimson 21-Inch Carry-On, $100 (originally $260)
- LEVEL8 Elegance Carry-on Suitcase with 4 packing cubes, $180 (originally $230)
- Michael Kors Bedford Weekender Bag, $299 (originally $398)
Checked luggage deals from Prime Big Deal Days
Packing for a longer trip? Get spacious and durable checked luggage from top travel brands without breaking the bank thanks to these Prime deals from Amazon's major fall sales event.
- Kenneth Cole REACTION Renegade 24-Inch Suitcase, $90 (originally $120)
- SwissGear Duet 24-Inch Suitcase, $96 (originally $150)
- Traveler's Choice Maxporter II 30-Inch Trunk, $222 (originally $300)
- Pacific Gear 30-Inch Rolling Duffel, $46 (originally $80)
- Karl Lagerfeld Paris Large Suitcase, $136 (originally $172)
Early Prime deals on travel accessories
From cushy travel pillows to compression packing cubes, you can save on all those little extras that make for a comfier trip during the Amazon Prime Big Deal Days sale this month.
- Compression Packing Cubes, Set of 10, $30 (originally $46)
- European Plug Adapter, 2-Pack, $22 (originally $27)
- RFID Blocking Travel Money Belt & Passport Holder, $8 (originally $14)
- Fuzion Shipping Scale, $34 (originally $56)
- Memory Foam Travel Pillow, $27 (originally $33)
- Luggage Tags, 10-Pack, $5 (originally $10)
Travel tech deals on Amazon you can shop today
Level up your travel game with the latest tech that will make the time on that long haul flight fly by. Amazon has dropped prices on everything from noise-canceling headphones to GPS trackers during the Prime Big Deal Days sale.
- Apple AirTag, 4-Pack, $75 (originally $99)
- Tile GPS Tags, 4-Pack, $55 (originally $75)
- Kindle Essentials Bundle, $118 (originally $162)
- Apple AirPods Pro 2, $199 (originally $249)
- Beats Studio Pro, $140 (originally $200)
- Powerbank with 4 Built in Cables, $29 (originally $42)
Pet travel deals from the Amazon Prime Big Deal Days sale
Traveling can be extra stressful on pets, whether it's a short flight or a long road trip. Make their adventure as comfortable as possible with these deals on pet carriers, portable bowls and other essentials for traveling with your pet.
- Pawaboo Collapsible Pet Bowls, 2-Pack, $7 (originally $14)
- Pet Ease Double Compartment Cat Travel Carrier, $112 (originally $140)
- Supet Cat Harness and Leash Set, $6 (originally $10)
- Amazon Basics Heavy Duty Dog and Puppy Pee Pads, 50-Count, $15 (originally $20)
- HiCaptain Travel Litter Box, $22 (originally $30)
Squeeze even more value out of these deals with the right credit card
Before you click that checkout button, make sure you're armed with the best shopping credit cards to maximize your savings. With the right credit card, you can earn generous cash back or bonus miles. Stock up on all your travel essentials for less and use those extra rewards to fund your next trip with all your new gear.
Not sure which card is the best choice for the way you travel (and the way you shop)? We've rounded up our top picks to make it easy for you to compare.
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