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Aside from the holidays, summer is the year’s peak travel season. Right now, folks are looking left and right for the best carry-on luggage deals, with Amazon being one of the most reliable retailers for diverse options and fast delivery.

Investing in a quality carry-on luggage piece doesn’t mean you have to break the bank. In fact, Amazon has six hardside options from well-known brands that are currently on sale for under $50 — we’re talking up to 59% off!

From the customer-favorite and massively discounted Rockland London Hardside Spinner Wheel Carry-On to this Amazon’s Choice hardside carry-on from well-known clothing brand Wrangler, these six won’t hurt your pockets and will actually last.

Check out each pick in more detail below.

1. Rockland London Hardside Spinner Wheel Carry-On Luggage, $49 (Orig. $120)

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$49 $120 at Amazon

The biggest deal of the bunch, this Rockland London carry-on is a whopping $71 off and is super lightweight and durable. It also has multi-directional double spinner wheels, a sturdy ergonomic chrome handle and is fully expandable.

2. Wrangler Hardside Carry-On Spinner Luggage, $45.29 (Orig. $49.50)

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$45.29 $49.50 at Amazon

You may know Wrangler for its best-selling high-end denim clothes, but its suitcases are some of the most well-made you’ll find anywhere. This sturdy carry-on is lightweight, has an ABS material hard shell, contains a fully lined interior with dividing zippers and compression straps and meets all airline carry-on standards.

3. Travelers Club Cosmo Hardside Carry-On Spinner Luggage, $43.89 (Orig. $49.50)

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$43.89 $49.50 at Amazon

Travelers Club is another popular luggage brand with a reputation for sleek designs and affordable prices. Right now, the Cosmo Hardside Carry-On is discounted to $43.89. It’s durable, lightweight, fully lined and has a top carrying handle and four side rubber studs for laying it on the ground.

4. Super Deal Carry-On 22-Inch Hardside Travel Suitcase, $48.49 (Orig. $57.99)

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$48.49 $57.99 at Amazon

This one’s actually approved by Amazon editors — and for good reason. It’s made of premium thickened and hardened ABS material with a scratch-resistant finish. This carry-on is also expandable and lockable and has smooth spinner wheels and side and top handles for easy carrying.

5. Epetlover 21-Inch Carry-On Luggage with Spinner Wheels, $45.99 (Orig. $53.49)

$45.99 $53.49 at Amazon

This extremely lightweight carry-on is perfect for the traveler who wants a small piece of luggage that expands into something larger. It’s also scratch-resistant, has a streamlined design and has X-shaped compression straps to cover a greater surface area to keep folded items secure.

6. Travelers Club Chicago Hardside Expandable Carry-On Spinner Luggage, $41.67 (Orig. $53)

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$41.67 $53 at Amazon

Lastly, this Travelers Club best seller is a customer favorite that’s so popular that it keeps selling out! Luckily, it’s being restocked right now, so you’re still able to place your order, and you’ll be notified when it ships!

If you enjoyed this story, check out the 10 best carry-ons that will definitely fit in the overhead compartment.

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Our picks for the best luggage deals ahead of Prime Day 2022:

Stop us if you've heard this one already: It's absurdly expensive to travel right now.

Mercifully, we're already seeing a bunch of discounts on luggage ahead of Amazon's annual Prime Day sale (which is happening on July 12 and 13 this year). If you're going to spend a boatload on gas, airfare, and/or hotels, it's so worth it to snag a cheap suitcase when the opportunity strikes — they're not exactly cheap themselves.

Keep scrolling for a list of the best early Prime Day deals on carry-ons, checked bags, and luggage sets from top brands like Samsonite and TUMI as of June 29. A few PSAs before you peruse:

• A lot of the luggage on Amazon is currently listed as "temporarily out of stock" (i.e., you can buy it now but its delivery date is unknown). We only picked bags that were ready to ship at the time of writing so there's no need to worry whether something will arrive before a trip.

• Amazon often lowballs products' MSRPs, so we calculated these discounts based on the pricing we found on brands' websites. As such, you may see some discrepancies between Amazon's list prices and the ones below.

• These prices may not apply to every color variation of a bag — we just picked the cheapest versions.

With that out of the way, bon voyage.

Luggage set deals

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Why we like it

Rated highly by Amazon reviewers(opens in a new tab) for maneuverability, durability, and overall value, this four-piece set from American Tourister features four softside suitcases: a boarding bag with multiple interior and exterior pockets, a wheeled duffel bag with reinforced corners, a 21-inch upright carry-on with a push-button locking handle, and a 25-inch upright bag that you can check before boarding. It's basically a "one-and-done" luggage purchase.

It's currently on sale for $159.99 on the American Tourister website(opens in a new tab) (down from an original retail price of $199.99), but you'll pay only $93.04 if you buy it off Amazon(opens in a new tab) — that's a 53% savings.

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Why we like it

Samsonite's 28-inch Winfield 2 Fashion Large Spinner is another favorite among Amazon customers(opens in a new tab) (peep the 11,800+ five-star reviews), earning high praise for its lightweight, expandable design and sturdiness. Highlights include four multidirectional wheels, side-mounted TSA-approved locks, a locking handle, and a brushed finish that hides minor wear and tear.

It's out of stock on the Samsonite website(opens in a new tab), where it used to sell for $319.99, but Amazon(opens in a new tab) still has it in stock and on sale: Order one in purple for just $150.23 to pocket a 53% savings.

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Why we like it

It's still a splurge, but we couldn't pass this one up: TUMI's premium luggage rarely goes on sale. This particular model is an expandable hardside carry-on bag with four multidirectional wheels, an antimicrobial lining, an adjustable handle made from aircraft-grade aluminum, a flexible outer shell made of recycled polycarbonate, and a wraparound zip closure with a breakaway puller (which makes it so you don't have to replace the entire zipper if it gets caught). If it's any consolation, it'll probably be the last carry-on you'll ever need to buy.

Amazon(opens in a new tab) will give it to you for $555, which is 20% off its suggested retail price(opens in a new tab) of $695.

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Stop us if you've heard this one already: It's absurdly expensive to travel right now.

Mercifully, we're already seeing a bunch of discounts on luggage ahead of Amazon's annual Prime Day sale (which is happening on July 12 and 13 this year). If you're going to spend a boatload on gas, airfare, and/or hotels, it's so worth it to snag a cheap suitcase when the opportunity strikes — they're not exactly cheap themselves.

Keep scrolling for a list of the best early Prime Day deals on carry-ons, checked bags, and luggage sets from top brands like Samsonite and TUMI as of June 29. A few PSAs before you peruse:

• A lot of the luggage on Amazon is currently listed as "temporarily out of stock" (i.e., you can buy it now but its delivery date is unknown). We only picked bags that were ready to ship at the time of writing so there's no need to worry whether something will arrive before a trip.

• Amazon often lowballs products' MSRPs, so we calculated these discounts based on the pricing we found on brands' websites. As such, you may see some discrepancies between Amazon's list prices and the ones below.

• These prices may not apply to every color variation of a bag — we just picked the cheapest versions.

With that out of the way, bon voyage.

Luggage set deals

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Why we like it

Rated highly by Amazon reviewers(opens in a new tab) for maneuverability, durability, and overall value, this four-piece set from American Tourister features four softside suitcases: a boarding bag with multiple interior and exterior pockets, a wheeled duffel bag with reinforced corners, a 21-inch upright carry-on with a push-button locking handle, and a 25-inch upright bag that you can check before boarding. It's basically a "one-and-done" luggage purchase.

It's currently on sale for $159.99 on the American Tourister website(opens in a new tab) (down from an original retail price of $199.99), but you'll pay only $93.04 if you buy it off Amazon(opens in a new tab) — that's a 53% savings.

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Why we like it

Samsonite's 28-inch Winfield 2 Fashion Large Spinner is another favorite among Amazon customers(opens in a new tab) (peep the 11,800+ five-star reviews), earning high praise for its lightweight, expandable design and sturdiness. Highlights include four multidirectional wheels, side-mounted TSA-approved locks, a locking handle, and a brushed finish that hides minor wear and tear.

It's out of stock on the Samsonite website(opens in a new tab), where it used to sell for $319.99, but Amazon(opens in a new tab) still has it in stock and on sale: Order one in purple for just $150.23 to pocket a 53% savings.

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It's still a splurge, but we couldn't pass this one up: TUMI's premium luggage rarely goes on sale. This particular model is an expandable hardside carry-on bag with four multidirectional wheels, an antimicrobial lining, an adjustable handle made from aircraft-grade aluminum, a flexible outer shell made of recycled polycarbonate, and a wraparound zip closure with a breakaway puller (which makes it so you don't have to replace the entire zipper if it gets caught). If it's any consolation, it'll probably be the last carry-on you'll ever need to buy.

Amazon(opens in a new tab) will give it to you for $555, which is 20% off its suggested retail price(opens in a new tab) of $695.

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‘Unclaimed Baggage’ makes stop in Jacksonville Beach on 50-state road tour - WJXT News4JAX

JACKSONVILLE BEACH, Fla – Ever wonder what happens to all the luggage that is lost or unclaimed across the country? A company called Unclaimed Baggage reclaims all lost luggage from airlines and other travel businesses to resell, repurpose or recycle the contents.

To celebrate its 50th anniversary, the store hit the road in May for a 50-state tour that will go until the month of September. The storefront is based in Scottsboro, Alabama, but on Tuesday, the “Found Treasures Mobile Museum” made a stop at the Seawalk Pavilion in Jacksonville Beach.

It rolled out some of its classic experiences, including what it calls “The Baggage Experience.” Guests open an orphaned suitcase, which could contain anything from gym clothes to a live rattlesnake.

“It’s happened before,” Unclaimed Baggage writes.

Other experiences include “Finders Keepers,” a game inspired by “Let’s Make a Deal” where guests can win prizes found in orphaned luggage.

Typically, the store waits about 90 days before purchasing the lost luggage. This gives the airlines enough time to do everything they can to get the luggage back to their rightful owners.

“They are successful over 99.5% of the time in reuniting these lost bags,” Sonni Hood, spokesperson for Unclaimed Baggage, told News4JAX. “Make sure you’re labeling those bags, make sure when you’re in a hurry, trying to run to catch a flight, you’re not leaving your phone or your AirPods in your seat in the airplane.”

Also traveling with the team is “Hugo,” a replica of the 1965 Chevrolet pickup truck that picked up the company’s first batch of luggage in 1970. The vehicle is named after founder Hugo Doyle Owens, who borrowed the truck to purchase the unclaimed load of baggage.

Unclaimed Baggage is one of Alabama’s top tourist attractions and makes charitable contributions of products and donations to organizations in need.

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The Best Affordable Luggage (That Definitely Doesn’t Look Cheap) - PureWow

Best Affordable Laptop Luggage

Why We Love It: Fully padded laptop sleeve, two-wheeled maneuverability

This grey tweed mini-suitcase is made of recycled nylon bottles, so it’s eco-friendly, and it has a padded mesh laptop compartment as well as an interior organization section, so it’s super-efficient. And with two wheels and two feet, you can be sure this little number isn’t going to roll away with your laptop inside.

$118; $67 at Amazon

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The Best Carry-On Luggage For Your Summer Travels - Forbes

Whether you’re crossing state lines or country borders, having the best carry-on luggage for your trip can help you enjoy the journey before the destination. The trick is to find a suitcase that’s big enough to stash your essentials, portable enough to walk (run?) through the airport and compact enough to stow on the plane.

The fact is, quality luggage can be pricey but a carry-on you can depend on is worth the investment. “I travel A LOT so I want my luggage to be durable,” says Amy Brueckner, COO of travel planning company CIRE Travel. “My current bag [the Briggs & Riley Baseline] wasn’t cheap but it has a lifetime guarantee.” You also want to consider size and maneuverability plus other features like interior pockets, TSA-approved locks and built-in portable chargers if you want to top off your tech. You probably want something that’s attractive, too; after all, it’s important to have a bag that’s easy to spot (and worthy of an appearance on the ‘gram).

Based on research, Vetted team recommendations and insights of our travel expert, we compiled a list of the best carry-on luggage for any trip. Bon voyage!

• Best Carry-On Luggage Overall: Calpak Ambeur
• Best Carry-On For International Travel: Rimowa Original
• Best Carry-On Backpack: Parker Clay Atlas
• Best Carry-On For Business Trips: Briggs & Riley Baseline
• Best Expandable Carry-On Luggage: Samsonite Freeform
• Best Customizable Carry-On Luggage: Away The Carry-On
• Best Value Carry-On Luggage: Samsonite Winfield 2 Fashion
• Best Statement-Making Carry-On: Arlo Skye X Dusen Dusen Max

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Best Carry-On Luggage Overall

A Chic, Lightweight Bag That Expands For More Room

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Best Carry-On Luggage For International Travel

A Durable Aluminum Exterior Makes It Worth The Splurge

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Best Carry-On Backpack

A Polished Leather Backpack With Convenient Pockets

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Best Carry-On Luggage For Business Trips

A Thoughtfully-Design Suitcase That’s Travel Expert-Approved

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Best Expandable Carry-On Luggage

A Sleek, Affordable Option From A Top Name In Travel

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Best Customizable Carry-On Luggage

Monogram Your Carry-On And Add A USB Charger

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Best Value Carry-On Luggage

Score Steep Discounts On Select Colors

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Best Statement-Making Carry-On Luggage

A Bold Collaboration That Stands Out From The Crowd

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How We Chose The Best Carry-On Luggage

To compile this list, we researched trendy brands, dug up bargains and asked Vetted team members which carry-on suitcases they use and love. We also tapped Amy Brueckner, COO of travel planning company CIRE Travel, for her expert advice on finding the right suitcase for your travels. Further, she gave us the scoop on her all-time favorite bag: the Briggs & Riley Baseline Essential 2-Wheel Carry-On.

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London luggage malfunction leaves hundreds without suitcases - New York Post

Passengers at this London airport had a lot of physical — and emotional — baggage yesterday.

After a malfunction with the baggage system at a terminal in Heathrow airport, hundreds of pieces of luggage remained.

The harrowing scene was captured on Twitter by Sky News correspondent Deborah Haynes, as she left the messy terminal.

As a result of the mishap, some passengers had to fly without their bags, while others dealt with check-in delays as long as two hours.

According to the BBC, a Heathrow spokeswoman apologized for the chaos.

“Earlier today there was a technical issue with the Terminal 2 baggage system which has now been resolved,” she said.

Sky News correspondent Deborah Haynes captured the chaotic scene at Heathrow.

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“Passengers are now able to check-in as normal, but a number of passengers who departed from Terminal 2 earlier today may have traveled without their luggage.”

“We are working closely with airlines to reunite passengers with their luggage as soon as possible. We’re sorry there’s been disruption to passenger journeys.”

Due to the coronavirus pandemic, the aviation industry is suffering from staff shortages after letting thousands of employees go.

A spokeswoman later apologized for the chaos.

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This Luggage-Tracking Device Made My Vacation Stress Free - The Cut

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Earlier this summer, I was gearing up for a monthlong trip abroad when I saw on social media that both Alison Roman and Jeremy O. Harris lost their luggage in the same week. If this was happening to two people with well-known names, what did that mean for the rest of us? Surely I was doomed for the same fate. When I mentioned my travel anxiety to a friend, rather than reassure me, she revealed that JetBlue had recently lost her luggage on a direct flight to Los Angeles — a route I thought was impossible to mess up.

Baggage claim has always been a nightmare, but with so many people traveling now that pandemic restrictions have been lifted and airlines struggling to find and retain employees, it seems like an extra-risky time to check a bag. I was traveling for a month, though; a carry-on was out of the question. So I started researching some solutions. Insurance was expensive, and if the worst happened, I’d only get back enough to cover the cost of my suitcase plus a few items. (I’m not a casual traveler and was also headed to a wedding.) This seemed crazy, but what about buying a baggage-tracking device? If I was going to lose my stuff, I figured I could at least try to get it back. And knowing where it was might give me some peace of mind. So far, I haven’t had any issues, but it’s still turned out to be the best thing I purchased for the trip.

After reading a few reviews of tracking devices online, I found my way to LugLoc. It combines Bluetooth and cell-tower technology to locate your bag anywhere in the world, even in places where GPS is blocked. (Not that I’m going there anytime soon, but cool.) It won’t give you an exact point on a map, but you’ll at least know what airport or city it’s in and when you’re within 50 feet of it. You just have to download an app on your phone and pay a small monthly fee if you still use it after the one-month free trial. My favorite part is that it texts you when you land that your suitcase has arrived safely in a new city, so waiting at baggage claim isn’t such a nail-biter. It’s also got a long battery life and is easily recharged. (And no, this is not an ad.)

It may seem like a lot of money to pay with no guarantee that you’ll get your bag back, but traveling can be stressful, and investing in a bit of peace of mind has had a huge payoff. I feel like it’s just me and my Lugloc against the world.

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Maybe You Should Just Ship Your Luggage - Lifehacker

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Air travel is simultaneously a triumph of human engineering skill and a prime example of the frustrations of modern life. On the one hand, an enormous metal tube lifts into the air and transports you at incredible speed. On the other hand, you have to resort to various hacks to make the experience more tolerable.

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Luggage is one of the main contributors to flying misery. Aside from the hassle of hauling around lots of heavy bags, who hasn’t arrived for their flight a few minutes late only to discover that every single overhead bin is occupied? Watched someone attempt to jam a clearly oversize bag into one of those bins? Not to mention the dystopian experience of waiting for your checked luggage to appear at baggage claim.

Not dealing with bags will make your air travel experience better—which is why you should ship your luggage instead of checking it.

Save yourself a ton of hassle

The advantages of shipping your baggage are clear:

• Less to carry: You don’t have to drag two hundred pounds of stuff with you through the airport—instead you can glide through carrying just your personal item.
• Save time: You don’t have to head for the counter to check your bags and have them weighed. You don’t have to stand around the baggage claim after the flight and wait for your bags to be vomited up by the airport’s guts. And you don’t have to take your bags to the post office—many luggage shipping services will come to your house and pick them up.
• Save money: Maybe. Shipping your luggage can save you a bit of cash, but it’s not guaranteed.
• Save headaches. When you check your baggage with the airline, you’re acting on faith. And when your luggage winds up a thousand miles away—or lost altogether—you usually have no recourse. Shipping services offer tracking and guarantees against loss.

Ship to save

Generally, most airlines allow one personal item and one piece of luggage that fits into an overhead bin per passenger. After that, you have to check your luggage—and this is rarely free unless you’re a member of a program that includes free baggage as a perk. Fees vary, but the median fee for the first checked bag is about $25, and it can go as high as $50, depending on the airline. The median fee for a second bag is $35, up to $60. There’s a wide spread—a fourth bag on a domestic United flight will cost you $150, for example, while Southwest checks your first two bags for free and charges $75 for each additional bag.

The fact that airlines charge more for each additional checked bag is important, because that’s where you can save some money. The fees charged by most luggage shipping services are higher than the airlines—but are the same no matter how many bags you’re shipping. That means you might not save money if you’re shipping one bag instead of checking it—but if you’re shipping four bags or more, you’ll probably do better.

You can ship your bags on your own using FedEx or UPS, of course, but that can be a bit labor intensive, as you have to do everything yourself. Going through a service—even one that relies on FedEx and UPS for their logistics—usually comes with advantages like insurance, guarantees, and even limited storage options in case your trip is delayed.

How much does it cost to ship luggage?

ShipGo rates start at $35/bag, but increase depending on weight and distance. A bag weighing 25 pounds will cost you $55 to go from New Jersey to Texas, for example, so four such bags will cost you $220. If you’re flying United and check those bags, you’ll pay $370. On the other hand, if you’re flying Southwest from New York to Austin, you’ll only pay $150 for those four checked bags, so shipping might not be your best option. And keep in mind that if you have heavier, larger bags, or more of them, the costs increase as well—both at the airport and for a shipping service—so do the math first if saving money is your priority.

Another option is LugLess, which uses standard shippers like FedEx and UPS to get your baggage from A to B. Shipping those four bags to Austin at their lowest level of service (which involves printing your own labels and dropping your bags off at a FedEx or UPS store) would be just $138.

Alternatively, upscale shippers like Luggage Free cost more (about $300 for our example 4 bags) but offer more services, including pick up and handling all paperwork (like customs forms), if needed.

The downside, of course, is that you have to be ready to ship your bags out before you leave for your trip—maybe a few days early, depending on your shipper—so they are at your destination when you arrive.

Shipping your luggage will always win in terms of traveling convenience, if not on cost. If it makes sense for you, you’ll be rewarded with a serene experience moving through the airport while everyone else sweats it out, pulling that enormous piece of rolling luggage with one broken wheel.

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