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The holidays are upon us, and with them comes the tedious task of gift giving. Shopping for the traveler in your life can be tricky, no matter if it’s for the road warrior or the once-a-year flyer.
But regardless of whether you just haven’t found that perfect gift yet or you’re looking for a few last-minute additions, there are some essentials that every travel fanatic should have. So we've got you covered with our list of the 13 best travel gifts.
A good luggage set is essential for every adventure. Away makes reliable, durable, and sleek luggage that can be tailored to each and every traveler. They come in a variety of shapes and sizes, but the Away Carry-On is one of our favorites.
Away also features some truly fun, distinctive colors and designs so your favorite traveler doesn’t have to blend in (unless they want to). The company usually offers discounts on their signature luggage during the holiday shopping season.
Travel can come with the occasional sleepless night and adjustments to time zones, so a good eye mask is a necessity. The MZOO Sleep Eye Mask is comfortable and promises to block all the light so you can focus on a great night of sleep. At an affordable price point, this mask comes in many colors and even comes with its own travel pouch.
We've all experienced the unfortunate event of tangled cables — or worse, not packing the right one. A cable organizer is a helpful addition for the travel neat freak. The FYY Travel Cable Organizer Pouch is a large organizer that comes in a variety of colors, and it's made from waterproof and shockproof material.
Another essential for those in-flight naps, or even sharing a hotel room with a loud sleeper, is earplugs. We all know the cheap foam kind aren't particularly comfortable, so Loop Quiet 2 earplugs are a great reusable and comfortable alternative. Loop earplugs come in a variety of shapes for different ears and a color for every individual’s style.
Travel can sometimes mean bringing back a little more than you brought with you. If you don’t feel like planning space for souvenirs, or just want another bag to carry around during your adventures, The Foldie is a great option.
The Foldie is a compact bag that can easily fit in any carry-on. It comes in a variety of colors and can be found on Amazon.
Maximizing the space you have when packing can be difficult, so packing cubes are essential for compacting and utilizing all your space. There are many expensive options on the market, but our team has found the BAGAIL Compression Packing Cubes to be the best.
A complete necessity for international trips is a universal travel adapter, and Ceptics has some great portable options. They offer a 3-port USB adapter that's perfect for the solo traveler. And for couples or families, they offer a larger option with 2 USB ports, 2 U.S. outlets, and a USB-C cord.
With travel comes the inevitable spillage of toiletries. A hanging toiletry bag will help eliminate some of those messes and organize your belongings. The BAGSMART Toiletry Travel Bag is a great option with four pockets and two sizes to choose from.
Although a good number of airplanes have power outlets in every row nowadays, they’re not ubiquitous. And it seems like it’s always that one flight when your battery is running super low that you end up in a seat without an outlet.
The Anker MagGo Power Bank allows for wireless and traditional charging, and has enough juice to charge most iPhones twice. Even if you already have a portable charger, an upgrade to a higher battery capacity can be useful.
The concept of a “go-bag” is new in the travel community. When putting bags in the overhead bin, it can be tiresome to constantly get up to retrieve belongings. Some travelers have been adapting to keeping a second bag packed full of their in-flight essentials. The ProCase Accessories Bag Organizer is perfect for storing all the things you may need during your flight.
For airplanes that run hot, a portable fan helps keep you cool during those long, stuffy flights. The Gaiatop Portable Handheld Fan is travel friendly, and can also be used while working remotely away from home in your hotel room. The battery lasts up to 21 hours and has an USB charger.
Scrapbooking has become increasingly popular in the travel world, so a travel journal can be perfect for the creative traveler. The Clever Fox Travel Journal is a stylish option that comes with prompts and even a map to track your journeys.
Finally, for the aesthetic travel, a leather passport cover can add some flair to your passport, while also keeping it — along with any additional travel documents — in one place. The Eoehro Passport Holder is a classy and streamlined style that comes in multiple colors. Pair it with a matching luggage tag, and you have the perfect gift for your favorite traveler.
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