Good luggage isn't cheap — but a solid sale plus a couple of loyalty tricks can knock a serious chunk off your next suitcase. Calpak, a brand Condé Nast Traveler's editors have rated among their favourites for years, currently has site-wide markdowns running alongside several ways to save without waiting for a code.
The headline offer: the sale page has discounts of up to 60% off. The biggest single cut is the Haven mini crossbody bag, down from $98 to $59. Elsewhere, the Terra laptop backpack — a rugged option pitched at camping and hiking trips — is half price in most colourways. The popular Luka collection is also in the sale, with the laptop backpack up to 25% off and the expandable tote up to 30% off, including the pastel blossom tote and a magenta mini duffel in a shade called dragon fruit.
New customers have an easy first move. Signing up for the free newsletter triggers a single-use code for 10% off anything sitewide — best spent on a bigger basket rather than one accessory. A smart target is the eight-piece Hue starter bundle (a carry-on, a checked bag, three packing cubes, two pouches and a luggage tag), already discounted by 40%. Hue suitcases are also individually marked down, with up to 25% off pieces like the Front Pocket carry-on and the Medium checked bag.
Repeat shoppers should look at the VIT rewards programme. It's free to join, earns one point per dollar, and has three tiers — Explorer (free), Voyager ($150–$399 annual spend) and Jetsetter ($400+). Points come quickly if you chase the bonuses: 20 for following Calpak on Instagram or TikTok, 50 for signing up to texts or emails, 100 for leaving a review. Members also get a $10 birthday reward and a $5 anniversary coupon.
The referral scheme is the generous one. Refer a friend and they take $25 off their first order of $150 or more; you get $25 off your next purchase too, and it stacks across multiple friends. Shipping is free on all orders over $75, which any suitcase or duffel purchase clears easily — first-time email subscribers get free shipping as well.
If a code refuses to work, check for typos, confirm it hasn't expired, and check whether it requires a minimum spend or is restricted to first-time customers. Calpak's customer service can sort out anything else.
Why it matters: if you're gearing up for winter trips, this is the window to buy. Between the sitewide sale, the newsletter discount on a first order and referral credits, a full luggage refresh can cost noticeably less than buying piece by piece — and the VIT programme means future purchases keep earning money back. The Luka duffel, with its dedicated shoe compartment and trolley sleeve, remains the editors' pick for frequent flyers.
