I’ve Been Testing Travel Gear for Years — Here Are the Best Prime Day Deals Worth Buying Today
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Amazon’s annual two-day Prime Day saleis entering its final hours, so this is your last opportunity to save money on luggage and any other trip essentials you require for upcoming summer travel.The discounts, open only to Amazon Prime members, apply tosuitcasesfrom trusted brands like Samsonite and Travelpro, as well as travel products like noise-cancelingheadphones, backpacks and cross-body bags, andpacking cubes.
As the Strategist’s travel-gear writer, I’m recommending products here that I and other staffers have personally vetted or heard about from the frequent travelers we talk to all the time. These include a Samsonite suitcase set for under $200, our favorite travel steamer (that’s compatible with different voltages worldwide), and our favoritegadget for pairing AirPodswith in-flight entertainment systems. Alongside big-ticket items, I’ve taken note of a few smaller gadgets that would also make greatgifts for frequent travelers, like the bendy phone stand I use to watch movies on budget flights and AirTags for tracking luggage once you say good-bye to it on the conveyor belt.
I’ll be online until this evening, finding new deals and updating this post as products go in and out of stock. My fellow writers will be doing the same, and there’s a handy hub where you can findall the best things we’ve found on sale during Prime Day, includingkitchen deals,tech deals, andfashion deals. Other retailers have some big sales this week too — which is why we’ve also got anon–Prime Day deals roundup. But if all that gets too overwhelming, you can see only our absolute favorite deals in our guide to the45 very best Prime Day deals, according to the Strategist writers.
The Deals I Personally Think Are the Best
If you’re being discerning with your Prime Day spending, there are a few standout items on this list that I think would be worthwhile purchases for anyone who travels frequently.There’s lots of great luggage on sale, but of particular note is this soft suitcase from TravelPro that’s almost 30 percent off and guaranteed to easily last a decade or longer as well as a set of three hard-sided suitcases from my favorite luggage brand, Samsonite — a fantastic bargain at under $300. Also worth a shout-out are the cheap and effective blackout sleep mask I’ve used on long-haul flights to Australia and Asia, now even cheaper, and two bigger-ticket items that rarely go on sale: Cadence’s completely leakproof travel containers and Apple’s covetable AirPods Max headphones. Finally, there’s a solid discount on a gadget that will pair those headphones via Bluetooth to your plane’s in-flight entertainment.
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Carry-on luggage deals
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Samsonite is my suitcase brand of choice; I purchased minesecondhandmany years agoand have yet to see any particular signs of wear and tear.
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Packing experts praise thispersonal-item-size suitcasewith snap-off spinner wheels that can slide miraculously into the cruelest of baggage sizers. Measuring 18 x 14 x 8 inches, its rectangular shape maximizes space and lets you use packing cubes.
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Ready to join thesoft-luggagerevolution? Travelpro’s Maxlite carry-on makes ourbest rolling-luggage listbecause it’s made from easy-to-repair nylon and has just two encased wheels that won’t snap off. It expands up to two inches and has multiple compartments for stuffing last-minute purchases into.
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If you prefer a four-wheel spinner suitcase, though, go with the Travelpro Tourlite.
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Travelpro’s top-of-the-line Platinum Elite range is also nicely discounted for Prime Day.
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Or here’s a classy-looking hard suitcase if you just can’t stand the look of a soft one. It expands easily and has spinner wheels for cruising toward the gate.
Checked luggage deals
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For bigger trips, there’s no shame in checking a bag. And this roomy expandable fabric one will fitso manyextra souvenirs.
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Delsey Paris Luggage Helium Aero Large Checked Luggage
And here’s the matching Delsey checked suitcase at a very reasonable price.
Luggage set deals
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Two Samsonite suitcases for under $200.
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Three Samsonite suitcases for under $300.
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This set is made from slightly thicker polycarbonate for extra durability.
Soft bag deals
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This rolling duffel would also forgive overpacking and is suitable for rugged trips.
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I spotted a few Herschel bags on sale, including this nice minimal-looking backpack.
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A non-dorky fanny pack for your passport, phone, and snacks for under $50.
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Travelon Anti-Theft Classic Essential Messenger Bag
Travelon makes some of ourfavorite totes and cross-body bags for travel, and this one fits a lot of smart storage pockets into a surprisingly stylish design. The bag’s fabric is slashproof, so you can keep your phone and passport safe during more adventurous trips.
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Jump on theblack nylon backpack trendfor just $50.
Packing accessory deals
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Cadence’s cute yet practical capsules are some of my favorites fordecanting toiletries. They don’t go on sale too often, and they make great gifts.
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I’m obsessed with these earplugs that actually stay in your ears but are also extremely easy to remove. They’re also great for concerts.
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An excellent sleep mask that I’ve used on several long-haul flights to Australia.
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If you prefer to take your own purse on vacation rather than investing in a brand-new bag with a luggage sleeve, this clever buckle will secure it to your suitcase handle.
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This bendy sheet of foam weighs almost nothing, can be slipped easily intoany bag, and contorts into a phone or tablet holder that’s perfect for watching TV shows on budget flights without fancy seat-back TV screens. Iuse mine at home, too.
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Bagail Compression Packing Cubes
Travel-content creatorJewels Rhodetold methese affordable compression packing cubes are very reliable.
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Travelon Set of 2 Shoe Bags
You’ve got packing cubes, but do you own shoe bags? I like how these separate each shoe to prevent scuffing.
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The packable scale that we’ve been recommending for years. Pay $10 now, save hundreds of dollars worth of overweight-baggage fees in the future.
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A mesh travel bassinet that folds down flat for easy storage on top of the packing cubes in your suitcase.
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This slim and stashable water filter is as simple as it gets — you literally use it as a straw.
Gadget and tech deals
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Conair’s travel steamer has the useful feature of working with 120-volt U.S. outlets and 220-volt outlets, which are more common worldwide. My fellow Strategist writer Erin Schwartzsays it heats upin about 36 seconds and emits a fine, gauzy hiss of steam that unwrinkles a pair of wool pants easily.
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I am currently using a pair of these headphones to completely block the noise of my very angry-sounding window air-conditioning unit. They’re also fantastic for plane engine noise.
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Bose’s non-Ultra QuietComfort headphones also have excellent noise cancellation and are considerably cheaper.
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While I’m a Bose girl, our tech writer actually prefers Sony’s noise-canceling headphones, which are even more affordable.
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Apple’s much-coveted AirPods Max headphones almost never go on sale, so here’s your chance.
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Or travel light with a set of noise-canceling AirPods Pro. (Just note that these are the second-generation AirPods Pro, which lack the MagSafe wireless charging, higherIP rating, and spatial audio that the third-generation AirPods have.)
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If you’ve already got a preferred pair of headphones,this clever Bluetooth gizmowill help you pair them to the in-flight entertainment system.
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This is the most compact Kindle and the best option for travel,according to our tech writer, Jordan McMahon.
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Tile Slim Bluetooth Tracker, Wallet Finder, and Item Locator for Wallet, Luggage Tags, and More
Tuck this tracker into your luggage and experience immediate peace of mind.
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For those who are Team Apple, AirTags are also on sale.
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This is ourbest overall portable charger, and I’ve found that it’s a game changer for travel because you can use it as a laptop charger when plugged into a wall — which means one less item to pack.
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An all-in-one charging cable from ourStrategist Travel 100that will reduce the chances of tangled-up tech.
The Strategistis designed to surface useful, expert recommendations for things to buy across the vast e-commerce landscape. Every product is independently selected by our team of editors, whom you can read abouthere. We update links when possible, but note that deals can expire and all prices are subject to change.
