Prime Big Deal Days is here, offering discounts on travel items during the 48-hour sale, exclusive to Prime members. You can also find deals on tech, sneakers, beauty and more.
I frequently cover shopping events like Prime Day, Black Friday and Cyber Monday as a writer for NBC Select, so I know how to find deals that are actually worth buying. I spent weeks combing through thousands of discounts to find the best October Prime Day travel deals — each one I recommend below is highly rated, at least 20% off and at its lowest price in at least three months. I’ll frequently update this list throughout Prime Big Deal Days.
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4.5-star rating from 35,000 reviews on Amazon
Lowest price ever
This 8-piece set includes four rectangular organizers, a sock bag, a shoe bag, a drawstring bag and a toiletries organizer. They’re all made from lightweight, water-repellent fabric with dual zippers and handles, so you can maximize space in your suitcase while staying organized on the go, according to the brand.
4.4-star rating from 134 reviews on Amazon
The weather-resistant Wandrd Prvke is one of the best travel backpacks for several reasons: In addition to a roomy interior with a clamshell opening, it has a passport pocket, a laptop sleeve, a water bottle holder, a fleece-lined compartment for sunglasses and removable cubes for organizing gear. Its removable sternum strap and magnetic tote handles allow you to wear it in multiple ways, too.
4.5-star rating from 6,023 reviews on Amazon
Lowest price ever
Made from PU leather with a metal core, this flexible stand bends into various shapes to prop up your tablet, mount your phone or hang your device from a plane’s tray table. Since it’s slim and lightweight, it’s easy to fit in your purse or carry-on, and is compatible with most phones, tablets, books and notebooks.
4.2-star rating from 17,841 reviews on Amazon
One of the best tech gadgets for travel, these sleep headphones block out light with their 3D design and play music, podcasts or white noise directly into your ears. They connect to your phone via Bluetooth and have a battery life of up to 10 hours on one charge, according to the brand. Get them in four color options, all with an adjustable strap to help you find the best fit.
4.4-star average rating from 13,751 reviews on Amazon
This luggage set comes with two hardside, expandable roller bags — a 28-inch bag and a 21-inch carry-on, which made our list of best carry-on bags. The bags have TSA-compatible locks and 360-degree spinner wheels, making it easy to push them in any direction.
4.8-star average rating from 1,488 reviews on Amazon
Lowest price ever
Traveling with your laptop? This backpack is a smart choice. It has a large main compartment, a smaller zipper pocket at the front of the bag, padded straps and two water bottle pockets. It also has an internal padded sleeve for a 15-inch laptop and is made from water-resistant nylon.
4.5-star average rating from 12,004 reviews on Amazon
These over-ear Beats Studio Pro headphones feature active noise cancellation for blocking outside sounds — which can be helpful on a long flight or in a hotel room with thin walls. They also have a 40-hour battery life and can switch between wireless Bluetooth and wired headphone jack.
4.4-star average rating from 15,596 reviews on Amazon
Lowest price ever
NBC Select editorial projects manager Rebecca Rodriguez says the AirFly, which plugs into your seat’s audio jack and connects to earbuds via Bluetooth, has become a travel essential. “My AirFly seamlessly pairs with my Airpods with the touch of a button, then recognizes them whenever I use it next.”
4.3-star average rating from 1,300 reviews on Amazon
NBC Select managing editor Leah Ginsberg uses this lumbar pillow to make long flights more comfortable. The inflatable pillow can support the lower back or as a neck pillow and is designed to fit the body’s natural curves and reduce pressure on the spine and neck, according to the brand. It also comes with a mounting band to easily fasten it to headrests.
4.6-star average rating from 11,465 reviews on Amazon
Lowest price in three months
This Anker Power Bank can charge smartphones, laptops, headphones, and more. It is currently 40% off and comes with three ports and a 24,000mAh battery, which can fully charge multiple devices. It also has a smart digital display, so you’ll always know how much charge is left.
4.5-star average rating from 753 reviews on Amazon
The smaller suitcase in this set was featured in our list of best lightweight luggage. Both the 21- and 28-inch spinner bags in the set have hard shells and come with a removable hanger, laundry bag and shoe bag to keep things organized. They also have a TSA-approved combination lock and each bag has a unique tracking plate and code, which helps you track your bag if it gets lost.
4.4-star average rating from 1,325 reviews on Amazon
This 20-inch Travelpro carry-on has been my go-to bag for years — my father, who is a pilot, has had his for even longer. The rollaboard bag, which only has two wheels, weighs under 6 pounds and has one large interior compartment and a large zippered compartment on the inside of the lid.
4.8-star average rating from 56,589 reviews on Amazon
Lowest price ever
“I love this toiletry bag because it has multiple compartments, so everything has its own place and I can separate my makeup, shower and hair care items,” says Sadhana Daruvuri, NBC commerce social editor. “Since the compartments are clear, I can spot what I need immediately. The elastic loops in each section also help me stand products up to prevent spills.” The toiletry bag, which won an NBC Select Travel Award, folds open and has a built-in hook.
4.7-star rating from 15,097 reviews on Amazon
Lowest price ever
NBC Select reporter Harry Rabinowitz loves this universal travel adapter and thinks it’s one of the best travel accessories on Amazon. It has four types of retractable prongs that work in over 150 countries so you can charge devices powered by USB, USB-C and standard wall plugs, according to the brand. (Note: It’s not a voltage converter, so all devices must have dual or variable-voltage capabilities.)
4.3-star average rating from 51 reviews on Amazon
Lowest price ever
If you love to camp, this portable power station has a solar-compatible battery that can charge your devices no matter how far away you are from home (solar charging panel not included). It can charge up to six devices at once and acts as an automated backup generator for appliances if you experience a power outage.
4.6-star rating from 6,131 reviews on Amazon
Another one of our favorite travel accessories, these Stasher bags are an eco-friendly food storage solution that’s also great for organizing toiletries, says NBC Select associate updates editor Zoe Malin. They’re BPA-free, dishwasher-safe and leakproof to prevent messes in your suitcase or lunch box, according to the brand. This four-piece bundle includes three sizes: one half-gallon, one snack bag and two sandwich bags.
4.7-star average rating from 14,536 reviews on Amazon
This works in more than 200 countries and has two USB ports and a fast-charging USB-C port. One thing to note: This adapter does not convert high voltage, so it may not be suitable for appliances that use high power (like a hair dryer).
4.5-star average rating from 16,239 reviews on Amazon
Lowest price ever
Skip the weak travel toothbrush and opt for this electric option instead. In this set you get a pair of disposable brush heads alongside a toothbrush and travel case. It runs on a single AAA battery, which is included (and is easy to replace if you run out of juice during your trip).
4.7-star average rating from 7,149 reviews
Lowest price ever
Germ-filled airport bathrooms, an impromptu food truck meal, a hotel missing hand soap — you never know when you might need to clean your hands while traveling. Keeping this hand sanitizer in your bag can come in handy. It comes in a pack of three, is quick to absorb and has a hydrating formula that includes aloe vera and lemon essential oil. This pack comes with three different scents — rainwater, coco beach and unscented.
Here are the best Prime Day travel sales to know about. Keep in mind, not every item from a brand is discounted as described below.
All of my recommendations above are based on NBC Select’s previous coverage and reporting. I also included products the NBC Select staff tested, including Wellness Award, Travel Award, Pet Award, Bed & Bath Award and Giftable Tech Award winners. I ran each deal through price trackers like CamelCamelCamel to ensure products are at their lowest price in at least three months. All the products I recommend are highly rated with at least a 4.0-star average rating from hundreds of reviews.
I’m a writer for NBC Select who has covered deals and sales for Prime Day, Black Friday and Cyber Monday. To round up the best discounts on travel items during Prime Big Deal Days, I found highly rated products at their lowest price in at least three months.
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