Amazon’s October Prime Day Is Happening Now—Here’s What to Shop
Stock up for the holidays and beyond.
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It looks like Amazon’s “second Prime Day” is here to stay. Last year the retailer introduced its Prime Early Access Sale in October, which was a chance for consumers to take advantage of deals similar to those they’d find on Prime Day in the summer. But because of the timing of the sale, it was an especially great opportunity to stock up on essentials and gifts for the holidays. And it looks like it was a big success, because Amazon is bringing the sale back for round two, this time calling it “Prime Big Deal Days,” and it runs October 10 to 11.
The name change doesn’t really seem to matter here because you’re still going to find the same great deals you’ve been accustomed to in any big Amazon sale. And since there are so many deals, we’re here to help you figure out which finds are totally worth buying. Take a look at our editors’ picks below in the home, kitchen, travel, and wellness categories.
Home
Bissell Little Green Multipurpose Portable Carpet and Upholstery Cleaner
This carpet and upholstery cleaner was a deal during Amazon Prime Day and was an absolute best seller with Sunset readers. If you didn’t get it last time, here’s your second chance. The versatile cleaner can be used on carpet, stairs, upholstery, area rugs, and auto interiors.
Kitchen
Travel
Fujifilm X-T30 II XF18-55mm Kit
Amazon announced that Fujifilm will be offering 30% discounts on select camera items and accessories. Travel editor Krista Simmons purchased the X-T30 last year to replace her Canon 5D, and loves the compact nature of the mirrorless body, as well as the textured film simulations. She definitely has her eyes on some of their prime lenses and hopes they’ll be part of the sale this October.
LifeStraw Go Series Insulate Stainless Steel Water Filter Bottle
As we learned in our recent trip to Survival School with Thomas Coyne, properly filtering your water is one of the key elements to survival. Carrying a proper filter is essential. Lifestraw bottles allow you to drink directly from the source, protecting against 99.999999% of bacteria (including E.coli, Salmonella), 99.999% of parasites (including Giardia and Cryptosporidium), and 99.999% of microplastics, silt, sand, and cloudiness. (Note: if you’re in an urban-adjacent area where viruses are a threat, you’ll still need iodine tablets.) Many of their items are up to 30% off now, including their Go series, which comes in this super snazzy Sunset orange color.
Vacation Super Spritz SPF 50 Sunscreen and Face Mist
Sunburns can be a real vibe killer on a trip, and though a lot of makeup has SPF in it, it’s definitely not enough to keep you protected throughout the day. That’s why we love this mist. Normally $25, this premium sunscreen was specially formulated with daily use in mind. Plus, it has that incredible beachy aroma that Vacation is known for. It works well over makeup, fits neatly in your bag, and provides instantaneous hits of refreshment and protection as you go about your day, and comes with a free air freshener.
Frye Melissa Button Lug Equestrian-Inspired Tall Boots
Frye’s heritage boots have been being made since 1863, and their vintage-style leather handiwork still stands strong. Select styles of Fryes will be up to 50% off, and we have our eyes on these very Yellowstone-esque button lug equestrian boots.
Otterbox 3-in-1 Wireless Charging Station
OtterBox will have great deals during the sale, and the deepest discounts can be found on the rugged Defender Series, which has always kept my phone safe from the inevitable drops on the road; and their mag safe charging Powerbox, both discounted at 20%.
Laneige Lip Sleeping Mask
Air travel wreaks havoc on our systems in so many ways, but that especially applies to the skin. To keep lips hydrated while traveling, I use this instead of Chapstick. It’s super juicy and smells amazing, so it’s easy to see why this has become a favorite of the likes of Kim Kardashian.
Wellness
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