I’ve bought, tried out and travelled with dozens of suitcases over the years, but I couldn’t believe the quality of this one – it’s so lightweight and easy to push
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This is the best suitcase I’ve tried(Image: Laura Mulley)
As a travel editor of over 10 years, I should know a thing or two about packing – and while admittedly I’ve yet to master the art of travelling light, I like to think that I know which suitcases are the best.
I’ve owned and used lots of different sizes and from different brands over the years, including Antler, American Tourister and Away, but the latest I’ve tried has impressed me the most.
After seemingly constantly seeing all the most stylish and jet-set travellers raving about Briggs & Riley luggage, I got my hands on the brand’s Torq Large Hardside Spinner – and it proven to be the best suitcase I’ve ever used.
Although fairly standard in design, inside this suitcase seems incredibly spacious, with no chunky mechanisms or parts of its structure taking up the precious packing area (although I do swear by packing cubes to maximise the space). It’s split 70/30 between each side, meaning the lid won’t be too heavy to close – something that’s not always thought about.
Other nice touches include a crease-resisting suit holder, a handle that’s long enough even for someone tall like me, and the ability to have your initials added onto a subtle section on the front for free.
Once packed and setting off on my travels, however, what impressed me the most was just how easily it manoeuvred – it’s so lightweight and the 360-degree ball-bearing spinner wheels glided like a dream across the floor, and in fact if seemed as if you barely needed to touch it to get it moving. For this reason I think this case would be an excellent choice for anyone with back or shoulder issues, as it really requires very little effort to pull or push.
At £599 for a medium and £679 for a large, these suitcases are certainly an investment, but Briggs & Riley luggage all comes with a lifetime guarantee, meaning that if yours breaks or is damaged – even by an airline – the brand will repair it for free – you don’t even need to provide proof of purchase. This means that you genuinely may only need to buy one suitcase in your lifetime.
If this is a little out of your budget, however, I also own and can vouch for Antler’s Large Suitcase, £255; although not quite as high quality as Briggs & Riley’s, it has served me well on many a travel.
Alternatively there are some bargain ones to be found on Amazon. This medium Amazon Basics one comes in five colours, starts from £59.49 and has thousands of five star reviews, while this ATX Luggage one is even cheaper currently at £50.99.
I’m a regular traveller, but I don’t go anywhere without this handy, practical beauty bag that I bought from Amazon years ago – and it’s now reduced in price to under £25
17:05, 22 Jul 2025Updated 17:09, 22 Jul 2025
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My must-have travel toiletries bag is now on sale(Image: Amazon)
As someone who travels often for both work and pleasure, from overnight stays to long-haul holidays, I like to think that I’ve become something of a pro at packing neatly and concisely. For my clothes, I’ve recently invested in a set of the best packing cubes I’ve ever used, and for toiletries, this trusty Amazon bag of mine can’t be beaten.
It might not be the most luxurious or the most elegant of items (my boyfriend think it looks like an old lady’s handbag), but in terms of practicality and price, I’ve never found anything that’s even half as good – especially as it’s currently reduced from £29.99 to £23.99. Here’s why I love it so much…
I first saw this toiletries bag recommended by celebrity hairstylist Jen Atkin on Instagram and, as she’s someone who probably always packs a lot of products, I thought it was worth trying out.
I have the larger one (there’s also a medium, and all are available in several different colours), and it’s perfect for most of my travels. Things I love about it including the hook for hanging it up in the bathroom, saving previous sink space, the compartments with elasticated straps to stop your products rolling around, and how neatly it all folds up into itself. It even fits neatly inside this handy Antler backpack (now on sale) that I use for overnight stays in the city for work.
I use the smaller two sections for things like scrunchies, tweezers and cleansing clothes, and the larger two compartments for skincare and body care. They’re large enough to fit enough stuff for a good number of days away – including a full-size deodorant and shampoo. The only additional things I sometimes need to pack separately are sun creams (I’m very sun-sensitive and so go through a lot of them!).
My make-up also goes in another bag – one like this popular Space NK zip-up one – which fits neatly into corners of suitcases and stops my products from getting crushed.
A nice option for storing make-up(Image: Space NK )
As a travel editor, I’ve packed suitcases more times than I can count. I recently upgraded my packing cubes to this excellent ones, and they’ve made a huge difference to how I pack
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These were a game-changer(Image: Laura Mulley)
For savvy travellers, packing cubes are a must – they’re a neat and condensed way of organising your clothes, can be lifted out of the suitcase and popped straight into your hotel room wardrobe, and can save you precious case space (and even money too, on excess baggage fees).
As a travel editor, I’ve used packing cubes in the past – this popular £10 Amazon set – but, although a great price, I found these ones to be very flimsy, and the zips quickly broke on a number of them. However, ahead of a recently long weekend to Spain, I upgraded to these travel editor-approved Briggs & Riley ones – and they made such a big difference.
I’d already heard great things about the Briggs & Riley Packing Cube Sets following on from another trip I took recently with other travel editors; every one of them were either wheeling Briggs & Riley suitcases or had the packing cubes inside, and everyone praised how good they were.
When mine arrived, I could immediately tell they were far superior quality to the ones I’d previously used. Available in three colours, the zips are sturdy, the cubes all fit neatly into the largest one, and the expansion and compression design feature is genius; open it up wide, fill it up with your clothes, then zip it up smaller and tighter to maximise suitcase space.
They’re also made from antibacterial treated fabric for odour prevention, and have a useful handle on the size for quick and easy lifting out of cases; they almost look like mini suitcases themselves.
On this particular trip I used the Check-In Packing Cube Set, £99, as I was checking in a medium-sized suitcase, and they fit really well; they’d fit even better in a ‘full-size’ case. My partner, who was taking a cabin bag, used the Carry-On Packing Cube Set, £79, which were also very spacious; these would still be an excellent option if you wanted to spend a little less.
They made packing so easy(Image: Briggs & Riley)
Because the downside of these is that they’re certainly not the cheapest packing cubes on the market. However if you’re a regular traveller, I honestly think they’ll last you a lifetime, and seriously improve your holiday packing. I won’t be without them now.
If you’re after a slightly cheaper option but something that’s more robust that the bargain Amazon options, I’ve also heard great things about the Antler Set of 4 Packing Cubes, £50, available in eight stylish colours, while Next’s £16 Set of 3 Luggage Packing Cubes are a cute and colourful option.
Amazon Prime Day 2025 is now in full swing, saving you huge amounts on thousands of products. Here are the very best deals with the biggest savings to shop today
16:52, 20 Jun 2025Updated 16:32, 09 Jul 2025
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Amazon Prime Day day two’s deals have dropped(Image: Amazon)
Get set to save some serious money, as it’s day two of Amazon’s popular annualPrime Day sale, and it’s the perfect time to shop for all your summer essentials, from beauty and tech to homeware and gardening gear.
Whether you need a new fan, garden furniture, plants or beauty product top-up, you’ll find thousands of products slashed in price during this mega-sale, which is running until Friday 11 July.
And if you need some help filtering out the offers, The Mirror’s team of shopping experts – who have been covering Prime Day sales for years – have rounded up the very best deals worth buying, with many items at the cheapest price they’ve been all year.
This compact but powerful fan is proving to be super popular this summer(Image: Amazon)
This is the fan that we’re all talking about this summer, and even considering ditching our Dysons for it – and this is the cheapest price we’ve seen it since the hot weather began. And we’re not the only ones – celebs have also been singing the praises of this Shark model. Hailing it “the best” during the UK’s recent heatwave, Louise Thompson pointed fans in the direction of her new favourite fan, which she’s even touted as better than built-in air conditioning.
This SMILOVII 24V Cordless Strimmer set is currently on sale(Image: Amazon)
As the nice weather continues for much of the UK, now is the perfect time to invest in some must-have equipment for keeping your outdoor space neat and tidy. Whether you’re looking for an easy and cost-effective way to keep grass trimmed on a small lawn or battling overgrown weeds, this strimmer set has the solution to it all – plus, you can save nearly £50 thanks to this Amazon sale, where, again, it’s currently the cheapest we’ve seen it.
Perhaps not the most exciting purchase, but certainly a useful one for your garden this summer – and at a great price.
This highly rated, kink-free expanding hose promises to make watering your plants less of a chore and has hundreds of five-star reviews, and right now, you can get it with a huge discount.
Apple products are rarely on sale, so they’re worth snapping up when they are. AirTags are a must for frequent travellers, and an excellent way to keep track of items, misplaced or otherwise.
Packs of one, two, three and four AirTags are all reduced on Amazon at the moment, making it an excellent time to snap them up.
We’re so impressed with the saving on this smartwatch: over £70, and a huge 76% discount. If you’re looking for a high-end quality model such as the Apple Watch then this won’t be for you, but if you have a small budget and need something basic, this is it. The 1.96-inch device has fitness tracking, a step counter, a sleep monitor, and more than 100 sports listed in its activity tracker. There’s also a Bluetooth calling feature, so if your phone is in your pocket you’ll be able to call through the watch – similar to how you would use a pair of wireless headphones.
Looking for a one-and-done skincare solution? Olay’s best-selling Super Serum is the answer. It contains five potent ingredients to deliver five skin benefits: better texture, more even tone, firmer skin, smoother lines, and long-lasting hydration – and it’s now half price.
Fancy free takeaway delivery? Access to Deliveroo Plus is one of a host of advantages of Amazon Prime membership, including exclusive Prime Day discounts and perks on Hello Fresh, music, books and Prime Video. Usually £8.99 a month, you can now get a 30-day free trial to get access to the latest deals.
If you’re not fussy about owning ones from a big-name brand, you’ll often find plenty of affordable earbud headphones on sale during Amazon Prime Day – including this nifty pair, now with almost 50% off and tens of thousands of five-star reviews.
If you do want the big brand, you’ll won’t want to miss out on…
…which, with £50 off, are the cheapest price they’ve been all year, according to Amazon.
The Apple AirPods Pro 2 are the best-in-class noise-cancelling earbuds on the market — perfect for busy commutes, travelling or just zoning out all the background noise (we can confirm that this noise-cancelling technology is worth every penny).
Now’s a great time to snap up a reduced-price air fryer(Image: Amazon)
Because it wouldn’t be an Amazon sale without an air fryer slashed in price, and here’s your chance to grab the cute, compact and portable Ninja CRISPi with almost a third off. Amazon shoppers are calling it “great for single portions” and “very easy to use”.
Yankony for Ryanair 40x20x25 Underseat Cabin Bag(Image: Amazon)
Even though Ryanair has just announced measures to increase the size of cabin bags allowed on board, you can still potentially save money on your flight booking by travelling with an under-seat bag instead; this one’s an excellent price, and guaranteed to fit under seats on Ryanair flights.
Now’s a great time to buy big-ticket items too, including tech such as laptops, especially if you – or someone you know – will be heading to collage or university after summer. Again, this is the cheapest price we’ve seen it in ages (it was £159.99 last week).
Don’t forget to shop around for the best deals at other retailers such as Currys and Argos.
If you’re in need of a new pair of hair straighteners, these are a shopper favourite. They’re now under £20, and with a whopping 75% off – even cheaper than yesterday, when they were selling for £23 – and shoppers are even calling them “just as good as ghds”. Snap them up now before the price rises or they sell out, as they’re a popular buy every Prime Day.
Sarah Jessica Parker’s Lovely would usually cost over £90 for a hug 200ml bottle – but has dropped down to £20.50 for Prime Week.
One shopper has sworn by it for almost two decades, writing: “An absolute gem of a fragrance! I wear as my work perfume and also everyday fragrance. It’s light and flowery but not overpowering which is ideal when working in the NHS. People comment in this all the time, and because it is EDP it lasts all day! I have been buying this for 17+ years and it never fails to make me feel fab!”
At home laser hair remover from Braun gets 51% off in Amazon sale (Image: Amazon)
If you’ve always wanted to try an at-home hair removal IPL device, now’s the time to shop, as this popular Braun device has a whopping £300 off – and the top-of-the-range model, the Braun Smart IPL Skin i·Expert, has an even bigger discount, down from £899.99 to £399.99.
Shoppers are calling the Silk-Expert Pro a “total game-changer”, reporting that they’ll “never going back any other hair removal”.
Nespresso Vertuo Next coffee machine with milk frother
“I’ve tested a number of different Nespresso machines and the Vertuo makes the best tasing coffee by far,” says our beauty editor (and former barista) Laura Mulley.
This bundle is a complete all-in-one, enabling you to make milky coffees such as lattes and cappuccinos – and it’s now better than half price.
If you’re looking for ways to keep the kids entertained when travelling this summer, now’s the time to snap up one of these Amazon Fire HD 8 Kids Tablets, now with60% off their usual price.
Shoppers are calling it “great for planes and holidays” and the “best kids tablet on the market”.
Shoppers have hailed Wet & Forget as ‘so easy and super effective’ (Image: Amazon)
Perhaps not the most exciting purchase, but this product caused such a stir when we discovered it earlier this year and flew off the shelves, so it’s a must-buy for anyone looking for an effortless way to clean their outdoor space this summer – simply mix, apply and leave to work, no scrubbing required.
Ninja Woodfire Pro Connect XL Electric BBQ Grill & Smoker
The Ninja Woodfire Pro Connect XL Electric BBQ Grill and Smoker with App Control is available from Amazon for £399(Image: Amazon)
It’s not cheap (although it is does currently have £140 off), but if you love cooking and eating outdoors in summer, you’ll get so much use out of this multi-way cooker, which can grill, smoker, air fry, roast, bake, dehydrate and reheat, all in one.
This Foreo Bear Smart Microcurrent Face Device was £319 but is now £167(Image: Foreo)
The Foreo Bear Smart Microcurrent Face Device claims to give “facelift-like” results with consistent use. Utilising two microcurrent spheres that channel energy deep beneath the skin to tone, this gadget works to improve sagging, puffiness, and jawline contours.
This is one of my all-time favourite self-tans – and popular with other members of our beauty team too – so I’ll be stocking up this Prime Day now that it’s on sale. It blends in well and leaves a very natural colour, giving me the confidence to get my normally pasty legs out in shorts over summer.
Vera Wang Women’s Flower Princess Eau de Toilette 30ml
Vera Wang Princess is a ‘bargain price’ in the Amazon sale(Image: Amazon)
Another popular classic perfume, and now at an incredible price: just over £16. Top notes of water lily, golden apricot and mandarin meringue are blended with base notes of vanilla chiffon, amber and forbidden woods, delivering the ultimate fruity, floral fragrance.
This bestselling water bottle keeps flying off the shelves, but it’s back in stock and on sale this Prime Day – although we can’t say how long it’ll stay in stock.
The Ninja Thirsti leak-proof travel bottle is designed to hold any drink but a feature that sets it apart from other vessels is a clever smooth interior, retaining bubbles for lasting fizzy beverages. It also claims to keep cold drinks fizzy and chilled for up to 24 hours, hot for up to 12 hours and iced for up to two whole days.
The Russell Hobbs handheld steamer now has 45% off(Image: Amazon)
Perfect for travelling, or when you just can’t be bothered to spend hours slaving over a heavy iron, this lightweight steamer is the solution – especially now that it’s almost half price. It can be used horizontally or upright, and kills 99.9% of bacteria in clothes.
Now’s the time to save on a new iPhone(Image: Amazon)
In recent years I’ve found that it works out cheapest to buy a SIM-only phone contract and a separate handset rather than sign up for a pay-monthly contract, and so this Prime Day I’m seriously tempted by the deal on this iPhone 16e, now with a rarely-seen £100+ off its usual price.
Here’s an unmissable chance to nab an absolute wardrobe staple at an amazing price: authentic Levi’s jeans, which usually cost £99, now less than £40. At the time of writing they were still available in a huge array of sizes and lengths, with the price varying slightly depending on which colour of denim you select.
You’ll get everything you need to make delicious pizzas(Image: Amazon)
If you’ve always fancied an outdoor pizza oven, now’s a great time to shop, as the bestselling Gozney Roccbox now has £80 off on Amazon today. This portable pizza oven fits conveniently on a countertop or table, or can even be placed on the ground if you’re using it whilst camping. It has foldable legs and a compact design which make it easy to transport, so you can set it up in minutes and take it anywhere from the beach to the campsite.
The Radley tote bag is the perfect size for work(Image: Radley)
I’ve been on the lookout for a new work bag for ages – one that fits in the many things I need throughout the working day – and I’m seriously tempted by this chic and spacious Radley bag.
This oversized tote bag is usually priced at £259, but now thanks to the Prime Day sale you can get your hands on it for £79 – saving you a huge £180. The bag is made from real leather and touted as being big enough to fit your laptop in, making it the perfect pick for a work bag.
This 2-in-1 styling tool uses hot air to achieve professional-looking blow-dries at home(Image: Amazon)
Getting a professional blow-dry can soon start to add up, but beauty fans have found a way to get a ‘professional finish’ at home for under £30. Revlon’s One-Step Hair Dryer and Volumiser has been a viral hit, racking up more than 40,000 reviews on Amazon. At £49.99 full price it’s still a lot cheaper than getting hair blown out in a salon, however thanks to this Amazon Prime Day deal, it’s currently even more of a bargain, on sale for £27.99.
L’Oréal Paris Revitalift Filler Replumping Water Cream
Shoppers have raved about how well this cream works(Image: Amazon)
Zara McDermott recently shared her two-product trick to instantly glowing skin, and this plumping face cream is one of them – and it’s currently better than half price. Shoppers are calling it a “brilliant cream” that “really does plump and hydrate”.
Shark’s popular LED mask is in the sale(Image: Shark)
Give your skin a boost with this clever LED mask – it tackles fine lines, blemishes and puffiness in just a few minutes. With red, blue and infrared light plus cooling under-eye tech, it’s like a mini facial from the comfort of your sofa. Our head of shopping Zoe uses hers just about every night, and says it has really helped calm her reactive skin.
Amazon has slashed the Kindle Scribe by 30%(Image: Amazon)
Of course, you’d probably expect one of Amazon’s own inventions, the Kindle, to be included in the Prime Day sale, and you’re not wrong. The latest generation Amazon Kindle Scribe is now available for £267.99, £112 off its usual price of £379.99. According to price comparison site Camelcamelcamel, this is the lowest price the Scribe has ever been listed for on Amazon.
For those seeking a more budget-friendly option, Amazon is also offering discounts of up to 31% on several other models, including the Amazon Kindle Paperwhite, which is touted as the fastest ever Kindle, now reduced to £118.74 from £159.99.
Wonderskin Wonder Blading Lip Stain Peel Off Masque
This unusual transfer-proof, waterproof lip stain gives your lips a bold, smudge-free pop of colour that stays put all day. It feels lightweight and comfortable, so you can go about your day without worrying about touch-ups. Our tester wore the Charming shade to a wedding last week and it didn’t budge for six hours, and you can read our shopping writer Meghan’s full review of it here.
When is Amazon Prime Day 2025?
Amazon’s annual Prime Day 2025 began at 00:01 yesterday on Tuesday 8 July and will run until 23:59 on Friday 11 July – running over four days for the first time ever. This gives shoppers even longer to shop for a bargain – although be aware that prices may change, or deals may end early, over this period.
What is included in the Amazon Prime Day 2025 sale?
We’re already seeing thousands of top products reduced across pretty much every category: homeware, tech, beauty, gardening, fashion and more. As we’re reaching the height of summer, there are loads of offers on warm weather essentials, such as fans, sun creams and gardening tools (see above for our top picks).
How do I access these deals?
To shop these deals when they launch you’ll need to be an Amazon Prime member. Membership costs £8.99 a month and gets your loads of perks, including next day delivery on thousands of items plus access to Prime Video, where you can watch hit TV shows such as Clarkson’s Farm and Molly-Mae: Behind It All.
Don’t forget that Amazon isn’t the only place where you’ll find a great deal this summer. Lookfantastic and Boots always run plenty of offers on beauty (including the super-popular Boots £10 Tuesday on today), Boden is currently running a huge sale, and Yimbly, the shopping platform owned by The Mirror’s parent company Reach Plc, has lots of garden furniture at excellent prices.
