14 Best Travel Deals for Black Friday (2024): Suitcases and Luggage

The holiday season is here. You may have dragged your suitcase out of the closet only to find that the wheel is broken, or that it isn’t big enough for all the loot you were hoping for. (Or maybe you’re planning to fly in and out with just a toiletry kit and a t-shirt, in which case, that’s fine!) These Black Friday travel deals on carry-on bags, toiletries, and accessories will make your flights. as painless as possible—or maybe even fun! Check out our traveler’s gift guide for more, and be sure to check out our live Black Friday deals.

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Topping many guides, Away is now offering 25 percent off everything across the board. Away is the first direct-to-consumer travel company, taking both design and marketing inspiration from popular millennial brands like Warby Parker. Despite some questionable business practices, WIRED employees still use the classic Away hard-shell (9/10, WIRED Recommends) as their travel suitcase.

Travelpro’s soft-sided basic carry-on won’t be a flashy suitcase when you’re going through the airport. But there’s a reason this is a trait most flight attendants have—you get the most for your money. Our tester found the handle to be strong, the wheels roll well, and it weighs just 5.4 pounds. And it’s only a hair over $100.

The viral Beis carry-on is also one of our favorite suitcases. Not only is it a beautiful bag (reviewer Nena Farrell has hers in slate blue) but it also comes with a bunch of goodies. Built-in weight! Lock bag! Two organizer bags to match the color of your bag! A soft pillow for your hand on the handle! Beis rarely goes on sale, so this is a good time to buy.

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At least one For those of you who are reading this, you will go with the children. I highly suggest you avoid the pain of the checked luggage line and get your own baby carrier. In addition to being sturdier and lighter than my carry-on, Kingdom bags have kid-friendly features, like fun prints and an organization pocket on the front. Empire Bags is currently holding a 30 percent off sitewide sale with code BF24.

The Aer Continuum is more expensive than our other options, but I like it more for a few reasons. The polycarbonate surface doesn’t pick up dirt as easily as Monos, and it doesn’t have ridges like Beis. It also has Hinamoto special steel ball bearings for smooth rolling, and wheel locks, so it doesn’t slide all over the place when you have to take it on the shuttle. All Aer luggage is 25 percent off through Cyber ​​Monday.

The wheels on this small, carry-on suitcase collapse so you can simply slide it under your seat as a personal item (although I should note here that I flew with it on Alaska Airlines and it fit without having to remove the wheels). However, they are up and you are old when you walk. If this doesn’t make you grit your teeth, this little suitcase works surprisingly well for the price.

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Reviewer Martin Cizmar loves this travel backpack. Not only can it maximize your available space on the plane, it’s also the perfect backpack that you can wear for 10-20 miles of hiking. The straps are fully adjustable; the pockets are well thought out, and there’s everything from a webbing to an integrated hipbelt. I also appreciate that instead of the basic darkness, it also has a bright and attractive yellow color.

Not only does Away make our favorite suitcase, the company also makes our favorite handbag. Reviewer Kat Merck notes that it’s sleek, well-made, and unisex, and it holds a surprising amount of things following its sensible countertop. While we’re at it, though, you might want to consider Wandrd’s toiletry bag, which you can find on Amazon and on sale. Julian Chokkattu notes that it’s made of Robic nylon with a thermoplastic urethane coating, and it’s weatherproof (not underwater), thanks to the zipper and the overlay.

Reviewer Nena Farrell also likes Calpak’s duffel bag as a weekend or personal item to put on top of your rollaway suitcase. It’s also big enough to be a great hospital bag if you suddenly need emergency surgery (yes, you checked that, sadly) and can double as a gym bag.

Accessories Deals

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Not only are Ray-Ban Meta sunglasses the best face computer, I argue that they are essential for travel. I love these things (probably because I’ve been wearing Ray-Ban Wayfarers for almost two decades). You can listen to podcasts on the go! You can take photos and videos and text them to your spouse! You can check if the food cart is open! All without taking out your phone. As a bonus, they again open your eyes.

With crowded airports and long flights, it’s time to upgrade your noise-canceling headphones. No, you don’t need AirPods Max! Bose is still our top choice for high-quality noise cancellation (9/10, WIRED Recommends), and it has up to 18 hours of battery life in Immersive sound mode (or 24 without), which is long enough to last you through the most brutal tours. . The earbuds are also on sale on Black Friday.

If you own Apple products, such as iPhone, AirPods, and Apple Watch, you need a 3-in-1 portable charger. We love everything from Anker’s MagGo line and this one delivers up to 15 watts to an iPhone or Qi2-certified device with an adjustable magnetic pad, so you can scroll through the mess. while he charges. There’s a second pad on the back for AirPods (or other wireless earbuds), and a folded charger for the Apple Watch. Anker even includes a 5-foot USB-C cable and wall adapter, all backed by a two-year warranty.

Reviewer Boutayna Chokrane notes that the Theragun Mini 2 is just what the weary traveler needs to ease that low back pain after a long day in the middle seat. It’s compatible with the Therabody app and even comes in limited Getaway collection colors—blue polar, green alpine, and twilight pink.