As a travel writer whose job it is to scour the best deals across the internet, I’ve learned a few tricks on where to find discounts on big ticket travel essentials — especially luggage. If you’re looking to refresh your stash or have a trip coming up, I’ll let you in on a little secret: Nordstrom Rack is the destination to snag name-brand, high-quality suitcases and travel bags on mega sale, and the retailer is having an under-the-radar luggage savings event this weekend. .
Between the rare markdowns on Tumi luggage and vacation-ready Kate Spade crossbody purses, I mean it when I say that Nordstrom Rack is bursting with some of the biggest discounts I’ve seen on travel bags since Black Friday and Cyber Monday. And lucky for you, I’ve rounded up the 50 best luggage deals that you’ll want to take advantage of before the surprise Nordstrom Rack sale is over. Did I mention that prices are starting at just $17?
Best Carry-on Deals
If there’s one bag that everyone needs in their travel repertoire, it’s a reliable carry-on. These ready-for-anything suitcases punch well above their weight, and are travel essentials for getting your belongings to your next destination without any hassle. This weekend, carry-on suitcases like the Original Penguin Aero 21-Inch Carry-On Spinner Suitcase and the extra-luxe Tumi V4 Collection 22-Inch Carry-On Expandable Spinner Packing Case are up to 70 percent off — and will sell out fast..
- Vacay Spotlight 20-Inch Hardside Spinner Carry-On Case, $100 (originally $180)
- It Luggage Simultaneous 20-Inch Softside Spinner Luggage, $80 (originally $160)
- Kenneth Cole Reaction Flying Axis Collection 20-Inch 8-Wheel Spinner Carry-On Luggage, $80 (originally $260)
- Tumi V4 Collection 22-Inch Carry-On Expandable Spinner Packing Case, $450 (originally $750)
- Travelpro Pilot Air Elite Underseat Carry-On, $110 (originally $300)
- Bric’s Expandable Carry-On Spinner Suitcase, $180 (originally $258)
- Britbag Gannet Hardside Carry-On Suitcase, $60 (originally $120)
- Original Penguin Aero 21-Inch Carry-On Spinner Suitcase, $70 (originally $240)
- Vince Camuto Jania 2.0 Carry-On Luggage, $100 (originally $240)
- Ben Sherman Hereford 20-Inch Hardside Carry-On, $70 (originally $220)
Vince Camuto Jania 2.0 Carry-On Luggage
Best Checked Luggage Deals
If you’re embarking on a longer trip or traveling internationally, a durable and spacious checked bag is a must. You can’t go wrong with the Travelpro Rollmaster Lite 24-Inch Expandable Medium Checked Hardside Spinner Luggage, especially while it’s $140 off this weekend. And if you’re looking to add some luxury luggage to your travel bag stash, consider shopping for the Tumi V4 Collection 28-Inch Extended Trip Expandable Spinner Packing Case that’s an unbelievable $237 off.
- Bric’s By Ulisse 31-Inch Expandable Spinner, $224 (originally $398)
- Travelpro Pilot Air Elite 25-Inch Expandable Medium Checked Spinner Luggage, $135 (originally $400)
- Travelpro Rollmaster Lite 24-Inch Expandable Medium Checked Hardside Spinner Luggage, $140 (originally $400)
- Britbag Gannet 27-Inch Hardside Spinner, $70 (originally $140)
- Ben Sherman Nottingham 28-Inch Lightweight Hardside Spinner Luggage, $90 (originally $300)
- Travelpro Pilot Air Elite 29-Inch Expandable Large Checked Spinner Luggage, $140 (originally $420)
- Travelpro Rollmaster Lite 28-Inch Expandable Spinner Suitcase, $150 (originally $460)
- It Luggage Bewitching 31-Inch Softside Spinner Luggage, $80 (originally $160)
- Vacay Spotlight 28-Inch Hardside Spinner Luggage, $120 (originally $220)
- Tumi V4 Collection 28-Inch Extended Trip Expandable Spinner Packing Case, $713 (originally $900)
Vacay Spotlight 28-Inch Hardside Spinner Luggage
Best Luggage Set Deals
It can cost a pretty penny to overhaul your entire luggage collection, but fortunately for travelers, Nordstrom Rack has a plethora of mega-discounted suitcases in convenient sets so you can basically get multiple pieces for the price of one. I recommend starting with the well-over-half-off Calpak Romer 3-Piece Spinner Luggage Set or the Champs Element 3-Piece Luggage Set, which is on sale for just $280.
- Geoffrey Beene Two-Piece Tote and Spinner Luggage Set, $180 (originally $360)
- Badgley Mischka Collection Diamond Hardshell 3-Piece Luggage Set, $210 (originally $530)
- Champs Spinner Suitcase 3-Piece Luggage Set, $300 (originally $1000)
- Badgley Mischka Grace Hardshell 3-Piece Luggage Set, $210 (originally $530)
- Calpak Romer 3-Piece Spinner Luggage Set, $290 (originally $715)
- Champs Luxe 3-Piece Hardshell Luggage Set, $320 (originally $1200)
- Champs Element 3-Piece Luggage Set, $280 (originally $1200)
- Kenneth Cole Reaction Madison Square Travel Two-Piece Set, $130 (originally $415)
- Vince Camuto Teagan Carry-On Luggage with Briefcase, $130 (originally $270)
- Vince Camuto 3-Piece Hardshell Spinner Suitcase, $220 (originally $600)
Vince Camuto Teagan Carry-On Luggage with Briefcase
Best Duffel and Backpack Deals
While rolling luggage may be the typical go-to for travel, consider supplementing your suitcase with a travel backpack and duffel bag; they’re lightweight yet compact options for shorter trips and also make nifty personal items if you don’t want to check a suitcase. Top travel bags are up to 81 percent off bags at Nordstrom Rack right now — starting with the Roberto Cavalli Duffel Bag that’s on sale for just $70 and the Tumi Alpha Bravo Navigation Backpack that’s more than $100 off.
- Kate Spade Lizzie Medium Flap Backpack, $100 (originally $360)
- Kenneth Cole Chelsea Chevron Quilted Backpack, $60 (originally $175)
- Duchamp Rubberized Duffel Bag, $80 (originally $240)
- Tumi Alpha Bravo Navigation Backpack, $395 (originally $525)
- Swissgear 2762 Laptop Backpack, $70 (originally $100)
- Rains Weekender Travel Bag, $40 (originally $95)
- The Original Penguin EXP Duffle Bag, $40 (originally $175)
- Roberto Cavalli Duffel Bag, $70 (originally $375)
- Cole Haan ZeroGrand 2-in-1 Backpack, $120 (originally $268)
- LeSportsac Dakota Med DLX Duffel, $60 (originally $125)
Tumi Alpha Bravo Navigation Backpack
Best Crossbody, Purse, and Belt Bag Deals
As important as having a sturdy suitcase is, you’ll also need a handy travel purse to wear while you’re out and about. Nordstrom Rack is practically bursting with fashion-forward options that are still highly practical, functional, spacious, and comfortable to carry. You can get the Mali + Lili Lydia Sling Bag for a mere $35 and even the Kate Spade Southport Avenue Cora Crossbody Bag at a whopping $180 discount.
- Tahari Brett Crossbody Bag, $20 (originally $69)
- Rebecca Minkoff Bree Belt Bag, $110 (originally $228)
- Madden Girl Polyester Belt Bag, $17 (originally $34)
- Mali + Lili Lydia Sling Bag, $35 (originally $58)
- BCBG Asymmetric Shoulder Bag, $35 (originally $88)
- Steve Madden Bmeadow Crossbody Bag, $30 (originally $78)
- Kate Spade Southport Avenue Cora Crossbody Bag, $100 (originally $280)
- Badgley Mischka Collection Medium Diamond Quilt Flap Crossbody Bag, $40 (originally $129)
- Wildfox Cargo Belt Bag, $25 (originally $48)
- Marc Jacobs Leather Crossbody Bag, $200 (originally $395)
- Tahari Krysten Quilted Satchel, $40 (originally $99)
Badgley Mischka Collection Medium Diamond Quilt Flap Crossbody Bag
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