CALPAK slashes luggage up to 55%

CALPAK has a real sale running right now — and the useful part is that it’s not just a vague “save on travel” promo. The brand has two separate discounts live at once: a sale section with markdowns up to 55% off, and a Mother’s Day collection with 15% off bestsellers through Sunday morning, May 11, at 10 AM PT. That matters if you’ve been waiting to buy luggage, because CALPAK usually keeps its most recognizable pieces pretty close to full price. ### What’s actually on sale? The broadest discount is in CALPAK’s sale section, where the company is pitching markdowns on luggage, backpacks, travel accessories, and bundles. The official sale page says discounts cover both hardside and softside spinner luggage, and the luggage-only sale page says the deals include carry-ons and checked suitcases. Free shipping kicks in on U.S. orders over $75, which matters because most luggage purchases clear that threshold anyway. (calpaktravel.com) ### What’s the separate Mother’s Day deal? This is the cleaner promo if you want current-season bestsellers rather than clearance leftovers. CALPAK’s Mother’s Day sale says shoppers get 15% off bestsellers from April 23 through May 11 at 10 AM PT. The page also lists specific discounted items, including the Luka Duffel at $117.30 from $138, the Terra 26L Laptop Duffel Backpack at $168.30 from $198, the Hue Carry-On at $182.75 from $215, and the Ambeur Carry-On at $208.25 from $245. (calpaktravel.com) ### Where does the “up to 55% off” number come from? That figure is tied to the sale section, not the Mother’s Day bestseller promo. Apartment Therapy highlighted the brand’s sale section today with “up to 55% off on luggage and travel accessories,” and a separate shopping write-up from late April pointed to the same ceiling on CALPAK travel gear. In other words, the biggest percentages seem to sit in the markdown bucket, while the 15% deal is the more predictable discount on popular items. (calpaktravel.com) ### Are the best discounts on actual luggage? Some are, but not all. On the Mother’s Day page, a lot of luggage is sitting at 15% off, while some bundles go much deeper — the Hue Starter Bundle 8-Piece Set and Evry Starter Bundle were both listed at 50% off, down to $289 from $578. That’s a big headline number, but it’s also a reminder to check whether you want a full set or just one carry-on. The cheapest-looking percentage is not always the most useful purchase. (apartmenttherapy.com) ### Why does the timing matter? Because this is the pre-summer gear-buying window. Memorial Day sales are starting to surface, and travel shoppers tend to replace luggage right before summer trips rather than months earlier. CALPAK’s Mother’s Day sale also has a hard stop — May 11 at 10 AM PT — so the bestseller discount is more of a weekend deadline than a loose seasonal event. (calpaktravel.com) ### Is this unusual for CALPAK? Not wildly unusual, but it is notable. CALPAK runs sales, yet deal trackers show the current Mother’s Day event started April 22 or April 23 and is one of the brand’s named spring promotions. The more important point is that CALPAK’s identity is built around design-forward travel gear, so even modest discounts on core products can be meaningful if you were already planning to buy. (calpaktravel.com) ### So who should care? Anyone buying for a summer trip, a graduation gift, or a Mother’s Day present. But the smart move is to separate the two promos in your head — clearance-style markdowns for maximum percent-off, bestseller discounts for the pieces people actually came for. That’s the whole story here. ### Bottom line? This is less a one-day blowout than a stacked spring sale. If you want CALPAK specifically, the best window is open now — but the 15% Mother’s Day piece expires first. (calpaktravel.com)