Prime Day starts now — here’s 49 deals I’d add to my cart this weekend

Prime Day is back! Amazon’s 48-hour sale kicks off on October 8 and promises Prime members epic savings on everything from Sony headphones to Adidas hoodies. However, you don’t have to wait till next week to score some deals. 

I’ve covered every Prime Day and I’ve repeatedly seen Amazon offer its best deals the weekend leading up to a major event. For example, right now Amazon is knocking up to 70% off Alexa-powered hardware. It’s a predictable sale — this is Prime Day after all — but I like this sale because it’s offering the lowest prices of the year on Ring video cameras, Blink security cams, and Echo speakers. 

I’m also seeing massive discounts on shoes and apparel. As someone who just started wearing Crocs last month, I love that Amazon has Crocs on sale from $19. You can shop classic Crocs (like the ones I’m wearing right now) or sandals and flip flops. 

Are all of this weekend’s Amazon deals Black Friday worthy? Absolutely not. There’s a lot of stuff I’d avoid at all costs. However, below I’ve rounded up all of this weekend’s top deals. I’ve included devices recommended by Tom’s Guide editors, items I personally own, and products that are undergoing steep discounts. If you want to start your holiday shopping now, below you’ll find my top picks. (Also, make sure to browse through our larger guide of the best October Prime Day deals and best Amazon promo codes).  

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Smart home

Power banks

Appliances

Apparel

TVs