Amazon Prime Big Deal Days — the October version of the brand’s Prime Day sale — kicked off at 12:01 a.m. PDT on Tuesday, Oct. 7 and runs until 11:59 p.m. PDT on Wednesday, Oct. 8. This fall sale event for Amazon Prime members is running for two full days, giving shoppers 48 hours to take advantage of deals on premium luggage, noise-canceling headphones and other travel essentials.
Here are some of TPG’s favorite travel essentials — and more — that are discounted during the 2025 October Prime Day sale event.
Travel essentials
Apple AirTag 4-pack — $64.99 (normally $99)
It’ll come as no surprise that we’re huge fans of Apple AirTags here at TPG. They’re the perfect way to keep track of your possessions, especially if you plan to check bags. This is the best price we’ve ever seen on a 4-pack, and these tend to sell out when they go on sale, so don’t dilly-dally.
Buy: Apple AirTag 4-pack, $64.99 (normally $99)
Tile by Life360 Mate 4-Pack — $52.99 (normally $79.99)
If you’re looking for a luggage tracker other than the much-lauded Apple AirTag, Tile is certainly a worthy contender. The tracker is compatible with most cellphone operating systems, including Android, iOS and various smart home devices. It’s also water-resistant and slightly cheaper than an AirTag set of four.
Buy: Tile by Life360 Mate 4-Pack, $52.99 (normally $79.99)
Amazon Kindle Paperwhite 16GB — $124.99 (normally $159.99)
The newest — and fastest — Kindle Paperwhite is marked down 22% to its best price ever. Its Paperwhite display provides a no-glare screen so you can read at the pool or beach, and its battery lasts up to 12 weeks. And if you trade in your old Kindle, you can save another 20%.
Buy: Amazon Kindle Paperwhite 16GB — $124.99 (normally $159.99)
Anker Nano Portable Charger — $39.99 (normally $59.99)
TPG staff swear by their Anker power banks, and this version is 33% off right now. This ultra-high-capacity charging pack has a capacity of 10,000 milliampere hours and can charge an iPhone to 100% in just a little over an hour. It comes with a built-in retractable USB-C cable, so you don’t have to go searching for your charging cords, but if you want to charge more devices at the same time, it also has additional USB-C and USB-A ports.
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Buy: Anker Nano Portable Charger, $39.99 (normally 59.99)
Anker Nano Travel Adapter — $19.99 (normally $25.99)
This is a must-have device for frequent flyers. This ultra-slim international travel adapter charges up to five devices at once and works in more than 200 countries and territories, including the U.S., Canada, Japan, Brazil, the U.K., Australia, New Zealand, France and Germany.
Buy: Anker Nano travel adapter, $19.99 (normally $25.99)
Bagsmart Compression Packing Cubes (set of 6) — from $29.98 (normally $42.99)
Packing cubes are absolute game changers: they are every pro traveler’s best-kept packing secret. Bagsmart’s compression packing cubes set features various organizers in a range of sizes. They’re waterproof to boot and available in several different colors.
Note that not all colors are available, and the price depends on the color selected.
Buy: Bagsmart Compression Packing Cubes (set of 6), from $29.98 (normally $42.99)
Eachy travel makeup bag — $20.39 (normally $29.13)
Take 30% off this highly rated travel makeup bag that opens flat so you can see all of your items at once without having to dig for them. Plus, it’s made from waterproof vegan leather, so any spills can be wiped up easily.
Buy: Eachy travel makeup bag, $20.39 (normally $29.13)
Cabeau TNE S3 travel neck pillow — from $34.99 (normally $49.99)
Take up to 30% off this supportive memory foam travel neck pillow that also comes with seat straps to keep your head in place as you nod off on the airplane.
Buy: Cabeau TNE S3 travel neck pillow, from $34.99 (normally $49.99)
ColdSky portable hand-held fan — $12.74 (normally $14.99)
This compact desk fan won’t clutter your hotel room’s bedside table, and it’s perfect when your room’s air conditioning isn’t quite up to the task. The fan has five speeds and a seven-blade design for maximum wind output. It also features a digital display that shows the remaining battery life, so you know when to recharge the device.
Buy: ColdSky portable hand-held fan, $12.74 (normally $14.99)
FrSara neck fan — $23.99 (normally $33.99)
You can wear this subtle and powerful fan around your neck to get a never-ending cold breeze when it’s toasty outside. This neck fan by FrSara looks similar to a pair of headphones, so you don’t need to worry about getting odd glances from strangers. Thanks to its bladeless fan design, it is virtually soundless, and it only weighs 6.7 ounces, so you’ll be safe from neck strain. Its battery power should last between four and 16 hours, making it perfect for hikes, theme park trips and long, sweaty train or bus journeys.
Buy: FrSara neck fan, $23.99 (normally $33.99)
Bags and luggage
Travelpro Platinum Elite Hardside Expandable Carry-On luggage — from $224.07 (normally $369.99)
Travelpro is offering big discounts on a number of its top-performing luggage and accessories during the Prime Big Deal Days sale, including its Platinum Elite Hardside luggage and Maxlite 5 Softside Expandable Upright 2 Wheel Carry-On.
TPG’s Clint Henderson has been testing his Travelpro spinner suitcase on trips to Hawaii, California and Montana. Overall, it has held up well. Its carry-on spinner bags are great for putting in the plane’s hold or bringing on board with you.
Buy: Travelpro Platinum Elite Hardside Expandable Carry-On luggage, from $224.07 (normally $369.99)
Osprey Farpoint and Fairview 40L travel backpacks — $110.97 (normally $184.95)
All sizes of Osprey’s highly rated travel backpacks are 40% off right now. Our pick is the 40-liter carry-on size, which comes in two versions: The Farpoint is designed for men or those with longer torsos, and the Fairview is designed for women or people with smaller torsos. Each comes with a 16-inch laptop sleeve, a quick-access external toiletry pocket and a stowable harness and hipbelt for when you need to check your bag.
Buy: Osprey Farpoint 40L travel backpack and Osprey Fairview 40L travel backpack, $110.97 (normally $184.95)
Samsonite Omni 2 hard-sided expandable luggage with spinner wheels, 2-piece set — $195.50 (normally $409.79)
This two-piece luggage set includes a 19-inch carry-on and a 28-inch checked bag for when you decide to pack light or bring everything along. They’re both made with a textured polycarbonate shell that is designed to be scratch-resistant, so they look just as good the first or 50th time you check them. Other features include Transportation Security Administration-approved locks, expandable zippers and spinner wheels that glide like butter through the airport.
Buy: Samsonite Omni 2 hard-sided expandable luggage with spinner wheels, 2-piece set — $195.50 (normally $409.79)
Delsey Paris Helium Aero checked large 28-inch luggage — $110 (normally $219.99)
Now, for just over $100, you can get this highly rated checked bag with a TSA-approved combination lock and expandable zippers (for when you “accidentally” buy too many souvenirs on your next trip).
Buy: Delsey Paris Helium Aero checked large 28-inch luggage — $110 (normally $219.99)
Matein travel laptop backpack — $17.59 (normally $39.96)
This is a great travel backpack at an even better price. It will fit laptops up to 15.6 inches and comes with a handy luggage strap that allows you to slide the backpack over your suitcase’s upright handle. It’s a small but incredibly useful feature if you’re the type that flies a lot — believe us. It also has anti-theft pockets and a built-in USB-A charging port.
Buy: Matein travel laptop backpack, $17.59 (normally $39.96)
Ruvalino Diaper Bag Backpack — $37.14 (normally $42.99)
This backpack is described as a diaper bag (which it is). However, it’s also stylish and functional, whether you need to use the changing pad, insulated bottle pockets and waterproof design for your baby’s needs or for your own non-baby-related purposes.
Buy: Ruvalino Diaper Bag Backpack, $37.14 (normally $42.99)
Headphones and travel speakers
Bose QuietComfort Bluetooth Headphones — from $189.05 (normally $349)
Bose’s staple noise-canceling wireless headphones are often touted as the perfect balance of quiet, comfort and sound. They have two modes: Quiet for noise-canceling capabilities and Aware to hear your environment and music simultaneously.
Buy: Bose QuietComfort Bluetooth Headphones, from $189.05 (normally $349)
JBL Go 3 – Portable Mini Bluetooth Speaker — $24.95 (normally $39.95)
Amazon is offering this portable mini speaker at its lowest price this year during a Lightning Deal round, so act quickly if you spot this nearly 38% off deal. At less than half a pound, this tiny speaker is highly portable and makes a great gift.
Buy: JBL Go 3 – Portable Mini Bluetooth Speaker, $24.95 (normally $39.95)
Beats Studio Pro headphones — $169.95 (normally $349.99)
One of Beats’ most premium pairs of headphones, this model provides up to 40 hours of total battery life. The headphones can recharge for an additional four hours of playback time in just 10 minutes. They also have a voice-targeting microphone feature to filter out background noise for crisp calls. When you need to hear your environment, you have the choice between Active Noise Cancelling mode and Transparency mode.
Buy: Beats Studio Pro headphones, $169.95 (normally $349.99)
Sony WH-CH720N headphones — $98 (normally $179.99)
Sony’s lightest noise-canceling headphones are now under $100. They offer a super-comfortable design and 35 hours of battery life. Plus, they have an Ambient Sound Mode and adaptive sound control, so you can adjust them for your listening needs.
Buy: Sony WH-CH720N headphones, $98 (normally $179.99)
Anker Soundcore Life Q30 headphones — $53.19 (normally $79.99)
Anker’s Bluetooth noise-canceling headphones might be inexpensive, but they’re packed with features. They include dual noise-detecting microphones to reduce external noise; outdoor, indoor and transport modes; and up to 50 hours of playback time on a single charge.
Buy: Anker Soundcore Life Q30 headphones, $53.19 (normally $79.99)
Apple AirPods Pro (second generation) — $169.99 (normally $249)
Apple AirPods Pro are a TPG favorite thanks to their superior sound quality, noise-canceling capabilities and snug fit. These are not the newest model, but they are currently available for 32% less than their usual asking price, which is a good deal.
Buy: Apple AirPods Pro (second generation), $169.99 (normally $249)
Apple AirPods 4 — $89 (normally $129)
While these AirPods don’t have the fancier noise cancellation feature of the higher-end model, they do the trick with a comfortable fit and up to five hours of listening time with each charge. Clint has used these earbuds for years and can attest to the quality of sound.
Buy: Apple AirPods 4, $89 (normally $129)
Best credit cards to use for Amazon purchases
When you add these items to your cart, be sure to use a credit card that maximizes your Amazon purchases this Prime Day and beyond. Options include:
Prime Visa cardholders can also earn an additional 2% back during Prime Big Deal Days on eligible Amazon.com purchases with No-Rush Delivery (for a total of 7% back with an eligible Prime membership), subject to availability.
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