The Best Amazon Prime Day Travel Deals for 2022

The final day of Amazon Prime Day is here, and you can expect deep discounts on hundreds of products from great brands. If you've been planning to purchase big-ticket items like luggage, outdoor gear, and tech that makes traveling easier, now is the time to take advantage of low prices.

Be sure to bookmark this page, as we'll continue to update it with sales. And don't forget that you can sign up for a free 30-day Amazon Prime membership to take advantage of the sale right now. Also, check out Amazon Handmade, where you can support your local makers or pick up a destination gift. 

P.S. Some other retailers will also have their own sales on July 12 and 13 during Prime Day. You can expect deals from Walmart, Kohl's, Our Place, Best Buy, and more.

When is Amazon Prime Day 2022?

This year, Prime Day will take place from midnight PDT on Tuesday, July 12, and run through 11:59 PM PDT on Wednesday, June 13, 2022.

The date changes every year, but Prime Day has historically occurred on a weekday in July. In 2020, it fell on October 13 and 14 and was the first time Prime Day became a two-day event.

There will also be a second Prime Day-like event on October 11 and 12, 2022.

What is Amazon Prime Day?

Prime Day is an annual shopping event that features discounts on thousands of products on Amazon for a minimal time. The event includes discounts in essentially every product category, from smart home tech to travel essentials and personal care products. People get hyped up about it because it’s an excellent time to find deals on big-ticket items that don’t often go on sale.

The only catch is that you need to be an Amazon Prime member to take advantage of the deals. If you already are, you’re all set. If you’re not, you can sign up for a 30-day free trial right before Prime Day to snag some epic deals (and decide whether or not you want to continue your membership).

The deals on Prime Day are sometimes only for a few hours. You can expect lots of Amazon Lightning Deals, which are basically sales of a limited number of units for a limited period. They’re catering to those impulse buyers among us who can’t resist a good deal that’s about to expire.

Are There Other Sales Around Prime Day?

Naturally, other retailers have started borrowing some of the Prime Day hype and offer their own sales around the same time. Last year, Best Buy, Nordstrom, Walmart, Kohl’s, Target, Home Depot, and Old Navy all had competing sales. REI just had its anniversary sale (which is typically the end of spring).

What Kind of Deals Can I Shop on Amazon Prime Day?

While we don’t know just yet what deals we’ll find on Prime Day, taking a look back at what went on sale in the past can help you plan for this year. Usually, Amazon-brand products—like Echo devices and Kindle products—are deeply discounted.

Kristin Addis, travel blogger, and CEO of Be My Travel Muse, says she often saves many of her big purchases until Prime Day—especially luggage. “I’m always buying my luggage on sale!” Addis says. She recommends getting an idea of what you need or wants ahead of time so that you’re ready to shop if and when it goes on sale. 

“You don’t always know exactly what’s going to be on sale, but at least having an idea of the features that you want in the brands that you like the most can make it easier to jump on a deal that appeals to you,” she says.

Beyond that, there really are discounts in every category. Last year, we saw great deals on Samsonite luggage, a Canon EOS Mark II camera, Bose wireless headphones, and many outdoor products, including a Thule Rooftop Kayak Carrier and Wilson golf clubs.

Here’s everything you need to know about Amazon Prime Day and how to find the best deals.