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Arriving early is always a smart rule of thumb for travelers—and not just to the airport. It also pays to show up in advance to Amazon’s big savings event of the season, Prime Big Deal Days, so you can have your pick of the best deals on travel gear before they’re gone.
While Prime Big Deal Days kicks off October 7, seriously good early discounts on luggage are already dropping—we’re talking up to 61 percent off—plus major price drops to T+L-trusted luggage brands like Samsonite, Delsey, and Travelpro. Our advice? Snap up these deals now before stock inevitably runs out when the sale takes off.
Best Deals Overall
- $154 off: Samsonite Freeform 28-inch Checked Luggage, $146 (originally $300)
- Best family value: American Tourister Stratum XLT 3-piece Hardside Luggage Set, $220 (originally $440)
- 61 percent off: Samsonite Ascella 3.0 2-piece Softside Luggage Set, $141 (originally $360)
- Rare deal: Delsey Paris Chatelet Air 2.0 2–inch Hardside Luggage, $230 (originally $330)
- Stylish carry-on: Herschel Novel Duffel, $67 (originally $110)
- Drop-bottom compartment: Travelpro Maxlite 5 Carry-on Weekender, $102 (originally $130)
- Under $20: Matein Travel Laptop Backpack, $20 (originally $40)
- Split case design: SwissGear 8018 20-inch Hardside Luggage, $108 (originally $135)
- Sightseeing companion: Tuwubi Anti-theft Crossbody Bag, $8 (originally $14)
- Under $75: Rockland Melbourne 28-inch Hardside Checked Luggage, $72 (originally $97)
Best Suitcase Deals
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If you’re looking for a sign to upgrade your well-trodden carry-on or hard checked suitcase, this is it. There are plenty of editor-loved Samsonite hardcase suitcases in the early sale, including the Samsonite Freeform checked luggage for 51 percent off right now, plus up to 20 percent off the flight attendant-loved brand Travelpro.
- 51 percent off: Samsonite Freeform 28-inch Checked Luggage, $145 (originally $300)
- Under $75: Rockland Melbourne 28-inch Hardside Checked Luggage, $72 (originally $97)
- Expandable design: SwissGear 8018 20-inch Hardside Luggage, $108 (originally $135)
- Luxe upgrade: Travelpro Platinum Elite 25-inch Hardside Luggage, $366 (originally $430)
- Roomy interior: Samsonite Winfield 2 24-inch Hardside Luggage, $129 (originally $240)
- Frequent flier essential: Samsonite Omni PC 28-inch Hardside Luggage, $149 (originally $159)
- Under $40: Sweetcrispy 20-inch Carry-on Luggage, $39 (originally $50)
- Lightest checked bag: Travelpro Maxlite 5 29-inch Softside Expandable Luggage, $213 (originally $265)
- Trusted brand: Samsonite Centric 24-inch Hardside Expandable Luggage, $121 (originally $210)
- Designer deal: Delsey Paris Chatelet Air 2.0 20-inch Hardside Luggage, $230 (originally $330)
Rockland Melbourne 28-inch Hardside Checked Luggage
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At 25 percent off, this sturdy checked luggage is one of the biggest savings we found, since it’s now under just $75. This 28-inch suitcase is made of lightweight, durable ABS with 360-degree spinner wheels for easy maneuverability. Its expandable design, organized interior, and sleek telescoping handle make travel days convenient while keeping weight down.
Best Luggage Set Deals
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If you’re starting from scratch or looking to upgrade everything you have, buying a new luggage set is the ticket. And fortunately, these two-, three-, four-, and even six-piece sets are some of the best early October Prime Day deals we found, considering you get a lot of bang for your buck. Wrangler has a steal of a deal, including a carry-on, checked luggage, and small and large packing cubes for around $100; there’s an American Tourister three-piece set that’s marked down 50 percent, and even 61 percent off a perfect Samsonite checked and carry-on luggage duo. At 45 percent off, the Kensie three-piece set even includes an underseat carry-on.
- Most durable duo: Samsonite Winfield 2 2-piece Hardside Luggage Set, $204 (originally $269)
- Built-in packing pro: Wrangler Miami 4-piece Luggage and Packing Cubes Set, $104 (originally $124)
- Trusted brand: SwissGear 7366 3-piece Hardside Luggage Set, $303 (originally $430)
- 50 percent off: American Tourister Stratum XLT 3-piece Hardside Luggage Set, $220 (originally $440)
- $34 apiece: Coolife 4-piece Softside Luggage Set, $135 (originally $160)
- Biggest bundle: Long Vacation 6-piece Hardside Luggage Set, $150 (originally $190)
- Compact combo: Hanke 2-piece Hardside Luggage Set, $171 (originally $270)
- Best for overpackers: Samsonite Ascella 3.0 2-piece Softside Luggage Set, $141 (originally $360)
- Best value: Rosamo 5-piece Expandable Luggage Set, $130 (originally $180)
- Chic spinner set: Kensie Hudson 3-piece Softside Luggage Set, $160 (originally $289)
Samsonite Ascella 3.0 2-piece Softside Expandable Luggage Set
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Fans of softside luggage shouldn’t pass up this deal on a Samsonite medium-size checked roller bag and carry-on, which, at 61 percent off, is basically two suitcases for the price of one.
Best Weekender and Duffel Bag Deals
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That go-to bag for three-day weekends, quick trips, and gym days is calling your name this October Prime Day, thanks to deals up to 40 percent off and as low as $17. You can score a $67 Herschel duffel that’s as versatile as it is trendy or the well-loved Etronik weekender for under $25; it has a separate shoe compartment that reviewers swear by as a carry-on that fits in the overhead compartment.
- USB charging port: Etronik Weekender Bag, $22 (originally $40)
- Elevated everyday bag: Samsonite Better Than Basics Weekender Duffel, $70 (originally $100)
- Easy to organize: Delsey Paris Sky Max 2.0 Carry-on Duffel Bag, $41 (originally $80)
- Compact favorite: Bagsmart Duffel Bag, $30 (originally $35)
- Classic design: Herschel Novel Duffel, $67 (originally $110)
- Flight attendant-loved brand: Travelpro Maxlite 5 Carry-on Weekender, $102 (originally $130)
- Packable tote: Bagsmart Crush Tote Bag, $25 (originally $33)
- Minimalist pick: Samsonite Weekender Duffel, $71 (originally $115)
- Pebbled vegan leather: Kenneth Cole Reaction Port Stanley Duffel Bag, $51 (originally $70)
- Largest capacity: Fmeida 65L Duffel Bag, $18 (originally $24)
Etronik Weekender Bag
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There’s a lot to love about the Etronik weekender that fits up to three days’ worth of essentials, including all its handy separate compartments for dividing your clean and dirty (or wet and dry) clothes; plus, side and back-zipper pockets, too.
Best Backpack and Travel Bag Deals
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Backpacks come in handy for so much: hikes, work trips, and stowing as a personal item under the airplane seat to start. These October Prime Day deals are worth a look, considering they’re up to 52 percent off. You could snag your new go-to carry-on travel backpack for just $20 or a sturdy, lightweight travel backpack with two packing cubes for 39 percent off. Even a backpack from The North Face is 20 percent off right now. Anti-theft crossbody bags that are perfect for secure sightseeing are in the mix too, from just $8, plus waterproof dry bags from $10 that keep your phone and belongings from getting wet on the go.
- 52 percent off: Matein Travel Laptop Backpack, $20 (originally $40)
- Commuter essential: The North Face Jester Backpack, $60 (originally $75)
- Under $10: Pritent Crossbody Bag, $8 (originally $9)
- Roomy under $50: Rinlist 40L Travel Backpack, $30 (originally $49)
- Includes packing cubes: Lovevook 40L Travel Backpack, $40 (originally $45)
- Carry-on powerhouse: Coofay Carry-on Travel Backpack, $24 (originally $34)
- Splash-proof must-have: Heeta Waterproof Dry Bag, $10 (originally $15)
- Versatile hauler: Mier 60L Backpack Duffel, $51 (originally $60)
- Hands-free pick: Waterfly Crossbody Sling Backpack, $21 (originally $25)
- Sightseeing companion: Tuwubi Anti-theft Crossbody Bag, $8 (originally $14)
Matein Travel Laptop Bag
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Whether you’re traveling for business or vacation, this anti-theft backpack is a great find for those who like to stay plugged in—it fits a 15.6-inch laptop, has a USB charging port, and the price is definitely right at just $20.
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