This live blog has ended. Check out the New York Post Shopping section for continued coverage on Amazon’s October Prime Day, along with our Live Blog Day 2.
We always said Amazon Prime Day is our version of the Super Bowl, but Amazon’s Early Prime Access Sale is like the Super Bowl 2.0.
To help prepare yourself for holiday gifting, the mega-retailer is hosting another two-day shopping extravaganza on Tuesday, Oct. 11 and Wednesday Oct. 12 to allow you to save big ahead of Black Friday and Cyber Monday deal holidays.
We dug up all the best deals from Amazon‘s goldmine to pepper you with some iconic items available for purchase, from treadmills to value sets that you don’t have to spend full price on. (Related: Amazon’s 100 best-sellers to shop now).
This live blog ensures you’ll be well-prepared with around-the-live coverage of the best Lightning deals, the 411 on minute-by-minute shopping trends and early Black Friday gifting moments that stand out to the New York Post Shopping team.
These Calvin Klein Boxer Briefs are 40% off, and according to our editorial director, you have to get them. "As someone who wore CK for years, these are the gold right here," he said. Not to mention, a five-pack for $39 right now is a wonderful value. For more options, check out our guide to the best men's underwear. Calvin Klein has another deal you should snatch quickly. It's Reyna North/South Tote is now $60 (original price: $168) and is the perfect work tote for long commutes and treks to your office. Plus, it comes in virtually every color under the sun.These Calvin Klein Boxer Briefs are 💯, and they're also 40% off
By Victoria McDonnell 
OK, we're really digging this work tote that's more than $100 off 👜
By Victoria McDonnell 
Though we don't want to think of the pandemic, stocking up on at-home COVID tests — whether you're traveling or just want to have some on hand — is a good idea. The two-pack from iHealth is just $12 right now (original price: $18) and has more than 185,000 positive reviews.
For the DIY-er you know, the DeWalt 20V Max Cordless Drill Combo Kit is a force to be reckoned with this October Prime Day. Right now, it's $139 (original price: $219) and perfect to pair with some garage storage organizers.
For more options, check out our guide to the best tool kits.
We're pretty much into all things cozy, and the Bedsure Sherpa Fleece Throw Blanket is one of the best snags to add to your cart for just $17 (original price: $26). It has rave reviews (more than 67,000), and we're sure it'll keep you nice and warm.
For more options, check out our guide to the best throw blankets.
As seen in our best rowing machines roundup, the Sunny Health & Fitness Magnetic Rowing Machine is now $240 (original price: $399). To complete your home gym, we recommend this wholeheartedly. Oh, and our readers can't stop buying this model.
Not only do we love all things streaming, but we love pretty much all the Amazon devices available for purchase. Now, the top-rated Fire TV Cube is just $60 (original price: $120) and 100% worth the buy. Not to mention, nearly 19,000 adore it on Amazon.
For a limited time, the best-selling Hydro Flask Reusable Water Bottle (with more than 38,000 reviews, BTW), is on sale for $38 (original price: $55). We use it daily, and it completely changed the water game.
Not only is Amazon hosting a slew of deals for its Prime Early Access Sale, but it's hosting 50% off 23andMe (which we reviewed). It's as easy as can be: spit, send and scour your results to connect with relatives and learn about genetic insights. It's great, and we recommend adding it to your cart.
To accompany your outdoor patio furniture, the Solo Stove Camping Portable Stove is the compact addition to your yard that's perfect for fall entertaining (with s'mores). Right now, the best-selling outdoor fire pit is $66 (original price: $110), leaving it to be a wonderful grab.
With more than 192,000 roaring reviews, it's no surprise the Vital Proteins Collagens Peptide Powder is a No. 1 Amazon-bestseller. Now, it's just $28 (original price: $47) and ready for your purchase.
For more options, check out our guide to the best protein powders.
For emergencies and to have on hand as a practical investment, the DuroMax Dual Fuel Portable Generator is $959 right now (original price: $1,499) — in short, you're saving more than $500! Plus, it has more than 7,000 reviews.
