{"id":258229,"date":"2026-08-18T18:05:22","date_gmt":"2026-08-18T18:05:22","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/entertainment.runfyers.com\/index.php\/2026\/08\/18\/6-back-to-school-deals-that-are-great-for-travel-the-points-guy\/"},"modified":"2026-08-18T18:05:22","modified_gmt":"2026-08-18T18:05:22","slug":"6-back-to-school-deals-that-are-great-for-travel-the-points-guy","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/entertainment.runfyers.com\/index.php\/2026\/08\/18\/6-back-to-school-deals-that-are-great-for-travel-the-points-guy\/","title":{"rendered":"6 back-to-school deals that are great for travel – The Points Guy"},"content":{"rendered":"


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Whether kids in your area have already returned to the classroom or are heading there imminently, back-to-school sales are in full swing.<\/p>\n

But here’s the thing about back-to-school sales: You don’t actually have to be a student to take advantage of them.<\/p>\n

This time of year can be a great opportunity to pick up those same items (think: comfortable shoes, backpacks and AirPods) as travel gear at a discount. So whether you’re shopping for the first day of class or your next fall trip, here are six back-to-school deals worth checking out.<\/p>\n

Hoka Clifton 10 women’s sneakers \u2014 50% off<\/h2>\n
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Buy: $77.49 (normally $150), footlocker.com<\/a><\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n

They may not always win the fashion award, but when a trip involves lots of steps, Hokas are one of my go-tos for keeping my feet ready for more.<\/p>\n

TPG tip:<\/strong> If you are a member of the Foot Locker FLX Rewards<\/a><\/span> program, you can also get free shipping, earn 100 points for every dollar spent and more.<\/p>\n

Apple AirPods Pro 3 \u2014 24% off<\/h2>\n
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Buy: $189.99 (normally $249), amazon.com<\/a><\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n

Whether you’re using AirPods Pro 3 to listen to a recorded lecture or connecting them via Bluetooth to watch inflight entertainment<\/a><\/span>, a deal is a deal.<\/p>\n

These usually cost well over $200, so $189.99 is one of the better prices we’ve seen outside major sale events like Amazon Prime Day, when they dropped a bit lower.<\/p>\n

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Apple AirPods 4 \u2014 23% off<\/h2>\n
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Buy: $99 (regularly $129), amazon.com<\/a><\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n

If you don’t need the noise-canceling Pro version, the regular AirPods are currently on sale for under $100. We’ve seen this price lower around Black Friday last year, but this is still a solid price if you need these now.<\/p>\n

Apple AirTag 4-Pack \u2014 10% off<\/h2>\n
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Buy: $89 for four (normally $99), amazon.com<\/a><\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n

Toss an AirTag in each backpack<\/a><\/span> \u2014 or each piece of luggage \u2014 and breathe a little easier knowing you’ll have some help tracking it down if it goes missing.<\/p>\n

These are the second-generation AirTags, which Apple says have expanded Precision Finding capabilities and a louder speaker. The replaceable battery should last more than a year \u2014 here’s how to replace it when the time comes<\/a><\/span>.<\/p>\n

Samsonite Mother Lode Travel Backpack \u2014 up to 46% off<\/h2>\n
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Buy: $118.79 with code “EXTRA10” (normally $219.99), samsonite.com<\/a><\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n

Whether you’re off to Econ 101 or Ecuador, this Samsonite travel backpack has room for everything from a laptop to extra outfits with plenty of compartments to keep it all organized.<\/p>\n

And even though it’s already marked down to $131.99, use the code “EXTRA10” for an additional 10% off.<\/p>\n

Related: The best weekender bags for your next weekend getaway<\/a><\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n

The North Face Jester Luxe Backpack \u2014 20% off<\/h2>\n
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Buy: $79.98 (normally $100), journeys.com<\/a><\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n

If you want a backpack with a laptop sleeve that’s smaller than the Samsonite option, it’s hard to go wrong with this sturdy, on-trend option from The North Face, especially when it’s on sale.<\/p>\n

TPG tip: <\/strong>Members of Journeys All Access Rewards<\/a><\/span> receive free shipping, 10 points for every dollar spent and more.<\/p>\n

Bottom line<\/h2>\n

Even if you’re not a student anymore, you can still capitalize on these back-to-school sales to save on gear for your next trip.<\/p>\n

On top of these deals, be sure to maximize your savings by stacking rewards earned through shopping portals<\/a><\/span> on top of the points or cash back you earn from your credit card. Start with an aggregator like Cashback Monitor<\/a><\/span> to find the best earning rates across dozens of shopping portals. Rakuten<\/a><\/span> is a popular option and is currently offering new members a one-time $50 bonus if they join by Sept. 30 using this referral link<\/a><\/span> and spend at least $50 at eligible retailers within 90 days of joining.<\/p>\n

Card issuers, airlines and hotels also have their own shopping portals, so if you are loyal to a specific reward currency, you can earn Chase Ultimate Rewards points through Chase Shopping<\/a><\/span>, Loyalty Points through the AAdvantage shopping portal<\/a><\/span>, Delta SkyMiles through the SkyMiles Shopping portal<\/a><\/span> and more.<\/p>\n

Finally, don’t forget to sign up for the retailer’s loyalty program, if it has one, to earn even more points.<\/p>\n

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