Between the wind-down of peak travel season and 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.
But the sale ends tonight. So, 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 great 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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Not an Amazon Prime member yet? You can sign up now for a free trial to shop the fall sale and decide afterward if the savings and other Prime perks are worth keeping the membership.
Our favorite 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.
- Wrangler Smart Spinner with Cup Holder and Charging Port - Now $34. Save 47%
- Eddie Bauer Stowaway Packable Backpack - Now $32. Save 20%
- Samsonite Classic Leather Slim Backpack - Now $114. Save 40%
- Hanke Under-Seat Carry-On Bag - Now $64. Save 20%
- Original Penguin Crimson 21-Inch Carry-On - Now $130. Save 50%
- LEVEL8 Elegance Carry-on Suitcase with 4 packing cubes - Now $160. Save 30%
- Michael Kors Hardside Carry-on - Now $299. Save 40%
Last chance 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 October Prime Day deals from Amazon's major fall sales event.
- Kenneth Cole REACTION Renegade 24-Inch Suitcase- Now $86. Save 29%
- Traveler's Choice Maxporter II 30-Inch Trunk - Now $211. Save 30%
- Pacific Gear 30-Inch Rolling Duffel - Now $44. Save 45%
- SwissGear 7366 Hardside Expandable Luggage, 3-Piece Set - Now $234. Save 46%
- DELSEY PARIS Helium Aero Hardside Luggage, 2-Piece Set - Now $190. Save 50%
Amazon October Prime Day 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 - Now $30. Save 35%
- European Plug Adapter, 2-Pack - Now $22. Save 20%
- RFID Blocking Travel Money Belt & Passport Holder - Now $8. Save 43%
- Fuzion Shipping Scale - Now $30. Save 46%
- Memory Foam Travel Pillow - Now $24. Save 27%
- Luggage Tags, 10-Pack - Now $5. Save 15%
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 - Now $65. Save 34%
- Tile GPS Tags, 4-Pack - Now $53. Save 30%
- Kindle Essentials Bundle - Now $118. Save 27%
- Apple AirPods Pro 2 - Now $170. Save 32%
- Beats Studio Pro - Now $140. Save 30%
- Powerbank with 4 Built in Cables - Now $29. Save 32%
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.
- Travel 2-in-1 Pet Water Bottle with Food Container - Now $12. Save 20%
- Expandable Extra Large Cat Carrier with Litter Box Area - Now $80. Save 20%
- rabbitgoo Cat Harness and Leash - Now $13. Save 20%
- Amazon Basics Heavy Duty Dog and Puppy Pee Pads, 50-Count - Now $15. Save 24%
- HiCaptain Travel Litter Box - Now $24. Save 20%
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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