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Amazon is packed with impressive markdowns this August, making it a smart time to stock up on travel-ready gear, outdoor essentials, and wardrobe refreshes. Whether you're planning a weekend getaway or just love a good deal, you'll find deep discounts across categories. Standouts include the Samsonite Underseat Carry-On Spinner marked down 29 percent; the Lenuto MagSafe Power Bank, a steal at $27; and Keen's Circadia Waterproof Hiking Boot, marked down to $63 from $145. TSA M.V.P.: Samsonite Underseat Carry-on Spinner Suitcase, $103 (originally $145)
Samsonite Underseat Carry-on Spinner Suitcase, $103 (originally $145) Trail hero: Keen Women's Circadia Waterproof Hiking Boots, $63 (originally $145)
Keen Women's Circadia Waterproof Hiking Boots, $63 (originally $145) Packing pro: Hotor Hanging Makeup Bag, $10 (originally $20)
Hotor Hanging Makeup Bag, $10 (originally $20) 87 percent off: Lenuto MagSafe Power Bank, $27 (originally $200)
Lenuto MagSafe Power Bank, $27 (originally $200) Purse upgrade: Skysper RFID Crossbody Sling Backpack, $21 (originally $39)
Skysper RFID Crossbody Sling Backpack, $21 (originally $39) Easy essential: Automet Women's Short-sleeve Tunic Top, $15 (originally $18)
Automet Women's Short-sleeve Tunic Top, $15 (originally $18) Under $40: Puma Women's Riaze Prowl Cross Trainers, $35 (originally $85)
Puma Women's Riaze Prowl Cross Trainers, $35 (originally $85) Space-saver: Veken 8-piece Packing Cube Set, $16 (originally $28)
Veken 8-piece Packing Cube Set, $16 (originally $28) Airport uniform: Anrabess Women's Half-zip and Wide-leg Pant Set, $36 (originally $60)
Anrabess Women's Half-zip and Wide-leg Pant Set, $36 (originally $60) Camp comfort: Wannts Ultralight Inflatable Sleeping Pad, $25 (originally $40)
If you're refreshing your wardrobe before your August getaway, Amazon has a ton of stylish summer clothing deals starting at just $10. This Anrabess Short-sleeve Henley V-neck Top is a versatile staple and marked down by 50 percent. For travel days or lounging, this two-piece sweatsuit is now $36—that's $24 off the regular price. And men can stock up, too. This five-pack of athletic shorts is a steal at just $25, perfect for workouts or casual wear. Best steal: Mixshe Women's Maxi Dress, $12 (originally $15)
Mixshe Women's Maxi Dress, $12 (originally $15) Anrabess Women's Half-zip and Wide-leg Pant Set, $36 (originally $60)
Breezy bottoms: Caracilia Women's Wide-leg Palazzo Pants, $29 (originally $35)
Caracilia Women's Wide-leg Palazzo Pants, $29 (originally $35) Automet Women's Short-sleeve Tunic Top, $15 (originally $18)
Lee Women's Relaxed-fit Bermuda Short, $18 (originally $35)
One-and-done style: Snugwind Women's Sleeveless Stretchy Romper, $20 (originally $36)
Snugwind Women's Sleeveless Stretchy Romper, $20 (originally $36) Under $10: Bkrive Women's Sleeveless Dress, $10 (originally $13)
Bkrive Women's Sleeveless Dress, $10 (originally $13) Trail-ready: Santiny Women's Quick-dry Hiking Cargo Shorts, $25 (originally $29)
Santiny Women's Quick-dry Hiking Cargo Shorts, $25 (originally $29) Hanes Women's Slub-knit Full-zip Hoodie, $14 (originally $23)
50 percent off: Anrabess Women's Short-sleeve Henley V-neck Top, $10 (originally $20)
Anrabess Women's Short-sleeve Henley V-neck Top, $10 (originally $20) Fruit of the Loom Men's 6-pack T-shirts, $20 (originally $26)
Coofandy Men's Linen Button-down Shirt, $25 (originally $35)
Best value: Balennz Men's 5-pack Athletic Shorts, $25 (originally $35)
Balennz Men's 5-pack Athletic Shorts, $25 (originally $35) Libin Men's Golf Pants, $34 (originally $40)
Whether you want to grab a second pair of your favorite summer sandals from the season that are now on sale, or are looking for new sneakers to pack for a late summer trip, August is a great time to snag shoe deals. No one has to take their shoes off at TSA checkpoints anymore, but these Kizik slip-on sneakers are still a favorite travel choice and are on sale for $69. If you're looking for new flip-flops, consider this Crocs pair, now 33 percent off. Women looking to upgrade their hiking boots will want to check out this pair from Keen, which is discounted by 57 percent. Beach-ready: Crocs Unisex Classic V2 Flip-flops, $20 (originally $30)
Crocs Unisex Classic V2 Flip-flops, $20 (originally $30) Hands-free: Kizik Women's Lima Slip-on Sneakers, $69 (originally $109)
Kizik Women's Lima Slip-on Sneakers, $69 (originally $109) Trendy lookalikes: Cushionaire Women's Cork Footbed Sandals, $30 (originally $50)
Cushionaire Women's Cork Footbed Sandals, $30 (originally $50) 57 percent off: Keen Women's Circadia Waterproof Hiking Boots, $63 (originally $145)
Keen Women's Circadia Waterproof Hiking Boots, $63 (originally $145) Puma Women's Riaze Prowl Cross Trainers, $35 (originally $85)
Littleplum Women's Arch-support Sandals, $32 (originally $46)
Classic style: Adidas Women's VL Court 3.0 Sneakers, $57 (originally $75)
Adidas Women's VL Court 3.0 Sneakers, $57 (originally $75) Shevalues Women's Orthopedic Sandals, $17 (originally $30)
Feels like slippers: Rocket Dog Women's Cheery Comfort Plush Sneakers, $39 (originally $50)
Rocket Dog Women's Cheery Comfort Plush Sneakers, $39 (originally $50) Top-rated: Columbia Women's Newton Ridge Plus Waterproof Hiking Boots, $87 (originally $100)
Columbia Women's Newton Ridge Plus Waterproof Hiking Boots, $87 (originally $100) TikTok-famous: Joomra Unisex Pillow Slippers, $24 (originally $36)
Joomra Unisex Pillow Slippers, $24 (originally $36) Adidas Men's Terrex Ax4 Gore-tex Hiking Sneakers, $100 (originally $120)
Trusted brand: Adidas Men's Terrex Anylander Hiking Sneakers, $57 (originally $75)
Adidas Men's Terrex Anylander Hiking Sneakers, $57 (originally $75) Bruno Marc Men's KnitFlex Breeze Mesh Sneakers, $36 (originally $46)
Under Armour Men's Charged Assert 10 Running Shoes, $55 (originally $75)
There are also tons of high-quality travel bags on sale in August, from weekenders to RFID-blocking purses. Lovevook has a roomy travel backpack with multiple pockets, including one that fits a 17-inch laptop, a water bottle side pouch, and three packing cubes for 20 percent off. If you're in the market for an anti-theft purse, the top-rated Travelon Classic Mini Shoulder Bag is on sale for $43, and Vera Bradley's RFID Crossbody Purse is 40 percent off in the black colorway. Bostanten Leather Crossbody Bag, $24 (originally $36)
40 percent off: Taygeer Travel Backpack, $18 (originally $30)
Taygeer Travel Backpack, $18 (originally $30) Vera Bradley Little Hipster RFID Crossbody Bag, $42 (originally $70)
Travelon Anti-theft Classic Mini Shoulder Bag, $43 (originally $55)
Etronik 35L Weekender Bag, $30 (originally $37)
Bagsmart Duffel Bag, $22 (originally $33)
Tech-ready: Lovevook Laptop Backpack, $36 (originally $45)
Lovevook Laptop Backpack, $36 (originally $45) Smart features: Light Flight Laptop Backpack With USB Charging Port, $26 (originally $37)
Light Flight Laptop Backpack With USB Charging Port, $26 (originally $37) Baverge Weekender Bag, $30 (originally $43)
Skysper RFID Crossbody Sling Backpack, $21 (originally $39)
Secure and stylish: Matein Anti-theft Laptop Backpack, $21 (originally $40)
Matein Anti-theft Laptop Backpack, $21 (originally $40) Shrradoo Extra-large Travel Laptop Backpack, $28 (originally $40)
Maxtop Travel Duffel Bag, $22 (originally $37)
If you've been eyeing a new checked suitcase for that upcoming trip or want to upgrade your go-to travel backpack, now's a great time. Amazon is packed with luggage deals worth snagging this August. The best deal we found was on Samsonite's 23-inch Freedorm carry-on for $109. Delsey Paris has its well-loved Chatelet Air 2.0 Hardside Spinner on sale for 34 percent off, too. Sweetcrispy's Hardside Carry-on offers a more budget-friendly option, with a sale price of $50. Kroser 16-inch Underseat Carry-on, $60 (originally $70)
$91 off: Samsonite Freeform 23-inch Hardside Carry-on, $109 (originally $200)
Samsonite Freeform 23-inch Hardside Carry-on, $109 (originally $200) Delsey Paris Chatelet Air 2.0 20-inch Hardside Spinner, $217 (originally $330)
Most compact: Samsonite Underseat Carry-on Spinner, $103 (originally $145)
Samsonite Underseat Carry-on Spinner, $103 (originally $145) Ben Sherman Nottingham 20-inch Hardside Spinner, $64 (originally $90)
Delsey Paris Helium 28-inch Aero Hardside Spinner, $120 (originally $210)
Sweetcrispy 24-inch Hardside Carry-on, $50 (originally $60)
Lowest price: Coolife 20-inch Hardside Carry-on, $60 (originally $80)
Coolife 20-inch Hardside Carry-on, $60 (originally $80) Showkoo 4-piece Hardside Luggage Set, $170 (originally $210)
Amazon Basics 2-piece Hardside Luggage Set, $109 (originally $145)
Samsonite Omni PC 20-inch Hardside Spinner, $87 (originally $109)
Best value: Travel Select Amsterdam 4-piece Softside Expandable Luggage Set, $112 (originally $170)
Travel Select Amsterdam 4-piece Softside Expandable Luggage Set, $112 (originally $170) Coolife 3-piece Hardside Expandable Luggage Set, $150 (originally $190)
SwissGear Sion 21-inch Softside Expandable Carry-on, $111 (originally $130)
Travel accessories are seeing major markdowns at Amazon right now, making it the perfect time to stock up before your next trip. At 87 percent off, Lenuto's fast-charging power bank is the best travel accessory deal we found—but it's just one of many. If you need new compression packing cubes, OlarHike has a 10-pack marked down 43 percent. Going on a cruise soon? Pick up this 10-pack of magnetic hooks for just $11—each one can hold up to 80 pounds! Bagsmart Travel Toiletry Bag, $24 (originally $36)
Traveler-loved deal: Veken 8-piece Packing Cube Set, $16 (originally $28)
Veken 8-piece Packing Cube Set, $16 (originally $28) Napfun Memory Foam Travel Neck Pillow, $16 (originally $22)
Coidea 5-pack Clear Shoe Bags, $6 (originally $8)
Organizational essential: Hotor Hanging Makeup Bag, $10 (originally $30)
Hotor Hanging Makeup Bag, $10 (originally $30) Travel Inspira Digital Luggage Scale, $10 (originally $13)
Summertime savior: Jisulife Handheld Mini Fan, $13 (originally $18)
Jisulife Handheld Mini Fan, $13 (originally $18) OlarHike 10-piece Compression Packing Cube Set, $30 (originally $53)
Fyy Travel Cable Organizer Pouch, $8 (originally $13)
Sure Lock TSA-compatible Luggage Locks, $11 (originally $14)
One Beat Flat Plug Power Strip, $12 (originally $17)
Tessan 2-pack European Plug Adapter, $24 (originally $27)
Master Lock Portable Small Lock Box, $17 (originally $24)
Mlvoc Memory Foam Travel Neck Pillow, $20 (originally $30)
Comfort hack: Awojrsky 2-pack Airplane Foot Hammock, $16 (originally $30)
Awojrsky 2-pack Airplane Foot Hammock, $16 (originally $30) Mikede 10-pack Magnetic Hooks for Cruise Cabin, $11 (originally $16)
Amazon is filled with travel tech deals, and many products are under $35. The best travel tech deal we found is this pair of wireless earbuds marked down 92 percent to just $21. Other great deals include this popular Bluetooth headphone adapter for airplane screens on sale for $32. If you're in the market for plane sleep solutions, this sleep mask features built-in headphones and is marked down to $16. Flight attendant-approved: Apple AirTag, $24 (originally $29)
Apple AirTag, $24 (originally $29) Lenuto MagSafe Power Bank, $27 (originally $200)
Avantree Relay Airplane Bluetooth 5.3 Adapter, $32 (originally $40)
92% off: Trausi Open-ear Wireless Bluetooth Earbuds, $21 (originally $250)
Trausi Open-ear Wireless Bluetooth Earbuds, $21 (originally $250) Lisen MagSafe iPhone Plane Stand, $14 (originally $25)
Rgvota 38,000 mAh Portable Charger, $24 (originally $32)
Lisen Retractable USB-C Car Charger, $17 (originally $28)
Beribes Bluetooth Over-ear Headphones, $19 (originally $29)
Impressive battery life: Apple Airpods 4 Wireless Bluetooth Earbuds, $99 (originally $129)
Apple Airpods 4 Wireless Bluetooth Earbuds, $99 (originally $129) Energyqc Power Bank With Built-in Cable, $24 (originally $40)
Aeac Smart Watch, $56 (originally $80)
Fangor Car Headrest Tablet Holder, $9 (originally $13)
Best for long flights: Musicozy Bluetooth Sleep Mask, $16 (originally $29)
Musicozy Bluetooth Sleep Mask, $16 (originally $29) Mnn 15.6-inch Portable Monitor, $60 (originally $90)
With cooler nights and late-summer getaways in full swing, August is an ideal time to head outdoors—and an even better time to refresh your gear. Whether you're camping, hiking, or simply spending more time outside, Amazon is offering big discounts on top-rated essentials. This Intex Twin Air Mattress is now 42 percent off, making it just $47 for a bougie night under the stars, while the ultra-comfy Ecoopro Compact Sleeping Bag is marked down to just $22. Ecoopro Compact Sleeping Bag, $22 (originally $39)
Intex Comfort Plush Elevated Air Mattress, $47 (originally $79)
Longterm investment: Coleman Sundome 4-person Camping Tent, $92 (originally $118)
Coleman Sundome 4-person Camping Tent, $92 (originally $118) Moico Long-range Family Walkie Talkies, $19 (originally $24)
Wannts Ultralight Inflatable Sleeping Pad, $25 (originally $40)
Victoper 2-pack LED Flashlights, $10 (originally $19)
Coleman 24-piece Enamel Dinnerware Set, $53 (originally $65)
Campsite upgrade: Wakeman Pop-up Privacy Shower Tent, $35 (originally $40)
Wakeman Pop-up Privacy Shower Tent, $35 (originally $40) Yuzonc Extra-thick Double Sleeping Pad, $50 (originally $70)
Farland All-season Sleeping Bag, $26 (originally $40)
Hagon Pro 5-pack Rain Ponchos, $11 (originally $15)
Trail essential: Trekology Trek-z Lightweight Folding Hiking Poles, $37 (originally $55)
Trekology Trek-z Lightweight Folding Hiking Poles, $37 (originally $55) Etenwolf Air 3 Air Pump, $20 (originally $30)
Must-pack: General Medi Mini 110-piece First Aid Kit, $9 (originally $14)
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