Prime Day, Amazon’s annual Black Friday–like sale that happens each July, kicked off at midnight PT on Tuesday, July 11, and runs through Wednesday, July 12. But it’s not the only place to find amazing deals on travel gear this week. Whether you’re actively boycotting Amazon or would rather funnel your money to small businesses instead of Jeff Bezos, there are plenty of other sales happening right now from some of our favorite smaller travel gear brands.
For example, you can save up to 40 percent off lightweight, yet durable weekend bags, laptop totes, and backpacks from Lo & Sons—founded by Helen Lo with the help of her two sons. If you’re in the market for new camping gear, Climate Neutral Certified brand Rumpl has select colors of its AFAR-Approved puffy blankets marked down up to 50 percent off right now. Take a look at these picks and more below:
1. Monos: Up to 35 percent off
Canadian luggage brand Monos is marking down its entire site of hard-shell luggage and personal items up to 35 percent off with the code “FREQUENTFLYER” on July 11 and 12.
AFAR’s pick: The Monos Carry-On Pro comes in nearly a dozen colors and has a built-in front compartment for your laptop and other travel essentials. During the sale, most colors are marked down to $251 from $311 (the “FREQUENTFLYER” code takes an additional 15 percent off the already marked down price of $295 in the cart).
2. Cotopaxi: Up to 40 percent off
You can save up to 40 percent on Cotopaxi’s sustainably-made travel apparel and accessories for men and women in its sale section right now. No promo code is required and the sale is ongoing.
AFAR’s pick: Go hands-free on your next trip with the Coso 2L Hip Pack, which is made with 100 percent recycled materials, has lots of pockets, and is marked down to $39 from $55.
3. Bookshop.org: Free shipping
Bookshop.org launched in 2020 as a way to help local booksellers compete in the age of ecommerce by giving over 80 percent of its profit margin directly to indie bookstores. On July 11 and 12, Bookshop.org is offering free shipping to all customers. And if you spend $100+ on a single order on those days, you’ll receive a free Bookshop.org tote bag. No promo code is required.
AFAR’s pick: Find travel inspiration in one of AFAR’s many reading lists from our 2023 Summer Reading List for Travelers to Best Travel Books for Kids.
4. Lo & Sons: Up to 40 percent off
Take 40 percent off some of Lo & Son‘s best-selling totes, weekenders, backpacks, and small leather goods during its Summer Sale. No promo code is needed; the sale runs through July 31.
AFAR’s pick: The O.G. 2 in medium is a great personal item for your next flight. With pockets for everything from your laptop to a pair of shoes, it has room for all your travel essentials while not exceeding size limits for fitting underneath the seat in front of you on an airplane. It’s currently 30 percent off, so you’ll pay $265 instead of $378.
5. Rumpl: Up to 50 percent off
You can save up to 50 percent on Rumpl’s puffy camping blankets, ponchos, and more in its sale section right now. No promo code is required and the sale is ongoing.
AFAR’s pick: Always cold on airplanes? The Rumpl x Carhartt NanoLoft Travel Blanket is marked down to $65 from $130 right now.
6. Calpak: Up to 60 percent off
Calpak is one of AFAR’s favorite luggage brands. Save up to 60 percent off suitcases and other travel accessories in this family-owned company’s sale section. No promo code is required, and the sale is ongoing.
AFAR’s pick: The Astyll three-piece luggage set comes with a carry-on, medium, and large suitcase in a beautiful marble print. It’s marked down 40 percent from $715, so you get all three suitcases for only $429.
7. Jack Wolfskin: Up to 60 percent off
Sustainable outdoor apparel brand Jack Wolfskin has more than 800 items marked down up to 60 percent off in its sale section right now for men, women, and children. No promo code is required, and the sale is ongoing.
AFAR’s pick: Need a new hard-shell rain jacket, but don’t want to spend more than $200? The Men’s Highest Peak Jacket is marked down 35 percent to $149 from $230 in Baltic Blue, a deep teal color with orange contrasting zippers.
8. Backcountry: Up to 70 percent off
Backcountry is having a 48-hour Flash Sale starting July 11. Outdoor gear and clothing will be marked down up to 70 percent off, no code necessary.
AFAR’s pick: We love Patagonia’s Black Hole duffels for being durable, lightweight, and made with 100 percent recycled polyester fabric, lining, and webbing that is also water repellent. Available in four different sizes, the extra-large 100L bag in navy blue is marked down 27 percent to $159 from $219 right now.
This article was originally published in 2022; it was updated on July 11, 2023, with new sale information.
