Best Luggage Deals Right Now
We're seeing great prices on suitcases, slim wallets, and weekenders.
By Consumer Reports
If you travel light—or very light—you’ll want a bag that’s budget friendly and performs well in CR’s evaluations of carry-on suitcases, weekender bags, backpacks, and slim wallets.
The good news is that, even when there are no major sales, you can still find great deals on luggage that performed well in our tests. We found the best ones, so you can buy with confidence, knowing you’re not just getting a good price, but a great product. And we’re keeping an eye out for more discounts and offers throughout the holidays, so check back later to see if there’s anything new.
In Consumer Reports’ tests, we put 12 hard-shell carry-on bags from as many brands through 31 different evaluations of use, durability, ergonomics, safety, and other aspects of ownership. We’ve also evaluated weekender bags, slim wallets, and travel backpacks.
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Amazon Basics 21-Inch Hardside Spinner
Admirable test scores for durability and usability make the expandable Amazon Basics 21-Inch Hardside Spinner a worthwhile pick. This model lacks a lock—and a warranty—but does have three internal pockets to help organize smaller items.
Why it’s a good deal: It makes a good luggage choice available for less than $100. This is the lowest price we’ve seen.
Delsey St. Tropez 21" Hardside Carry-On Spinner
This expandable hard-shell carry-on from Delsey is easy to use and performed well in most of our tests—though it suffered in some of our impact tests. Its 10-year limited warranty is not as generous as some other brands’ lifetime warranties, but not as stingy as some others. It comes in pink, navy, black, and graphite.
Why it’s a good deal: This is nearly 50 percent off the original retail price.
Hartmann 21" Vigor Carry-On Spinner
This hard-shell Hartmann carry-on performed very well in our durability tests. It’s not expandable, however, and its handle only telescopes to two heights. Its 10-year limited warranty is not as generous as some other brands’ lifetime warranties, but not as stingy as some others. The Vigor comes in black, bronze, and navy.
Why it’s a good deal: This is a hefty discount for a durable carry-on that will last years.
Herschel Novel Duffle Mid-Volume
Planning to travel with teens? Get them this affordable Herschel weekender that comes in fun, youthful colors and patterns (tie-dye! florals!). It’s water-resistant, light and easy to carry, and simple—no confusing bells and whistles here. A separate compartment for shoes keeps your clothes clean, but other than that, this is a straightforward, affordable bag to get you from point A to point B.
Why it’s a good deal: This duffle has been this price for some time, so there’s never a reason to pay full price.
Ekster Senate Cardholder
The Ekster Senate Cardholder features a design that keeps that pop-up switch level with the aluminum cardholder. It includes a cash strap and single cardholder to hold your bills on the outside with the company’s logo emblazoned on the front and keep a card on the outside, such as a Metro card for tap-to-go. Thoughtfully, the company includes an extra strap without the cardholder, to slim things down even further, inside a very beautiful box.
Why it’s a good deal: This 20 percent discount is a good reason to splurge on your next wallet.
Travando RFID Blocking Bifold Credit Card Holder
This faux leather wallet from Travando features a full-size non-removable money clip inside. Its design includes a window sleeve, a front sleeve that exposes part of the card held there, and enough pockets to hold 11 cards.
Why it’s a good deal: It’s not the best slim wallet we evaluated, but the price is right. Be sure to click to add the coupon for 10 percent off.
Nimalist Air Tag Wallet
This Nimalist slim wallet accommodates Apple products by incorporating Apple’s puck-shaped, rounded-top tracking device, sold separately, into its design. AirTags aren’t the greatest shape for slim wallets, and the indent is very noticeable when put in the front or back pocket. However, this is an otherwise great wallet, with soft leather and seven very thin pockets that hold up to 12 cards.
Why it’s a good deal: If you’re an Apple person, this is a great way to track the whereabouts of your wallet for half the price.
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