Practical Gifts for Travelers

Looking for a gift for someone who loves to travel? Here is a great list of practical gifts for travelers! These are all items we have personally used that have come in handy during our travels.

ELECTRONICS

256GB USB
3.0 Flash Drive

For the traveler who takes a lot of photos!

This flash drive is super small, takes up little space, but holds A LOT of pictures!

Portable External Battery Charger

For the traveler who uses their phone/iPod A LOT!

Fully charges an iPhone 6 almost 6 times without needing a charge! USB charging cable and carrying pouch included.

Garmin 5-Inch Portable GPS w/ Lifetime Maps & Traffic

For the traveler with a bad sense of direction!

By the time your travel-loving friend rents a GPS with their rental car multiple times, this unit pays for itself!

Hard Carrying Case for 5-Inch GPS -Black

(Additional recommended item for the GPS.)

Nice hard shell case to keep the GPS unit protected during travel.

Universal Worldwide Travel Charger Adapter Plugs

For the travelers who gets around… internationally!

These have been lifesavers for us as we travel to many international destinations with various outlet types.

3-Outlet Charger Surge Protector w/ Dual USB Ports

For the traveler with a lot of electronics!

This is also a great way to make friends when there is only one outlet left at the airport or train station!

iHome Rechargeable Mini Speaker

For the traveler who likes to groove!

Small, lightweight speaker with no batteries required! Plug in your iPod or phone and rock out!

PERSONAL HYGIENE

Scrubba Portable Laundry Wash Bag

For the long-term traveler who needs to wash on the go!

This was a gift given to us before we left on our RTW trip and we have used it more times than we can count! (This bag has also doubled as a water-proof bag for us when kayaking!)

Febreze To Go Fabric Refresher 3-pack

For the traveler who needs a refresher between washes!

Small enough to put in a carry-on and great to have to a quick refresher!

ExOfficio Men’s Give-N-Go Boxer Brief

Because who doesn’t want underwear as a gift?!

Quick-drying, treated with Aegis Microbe Shield to prevent odor-causing bacteria

BAGS/LUGGAGE

Set-Your-Own Combination Luggage Lock, 11/16-inch, 2-Pack

For the travelers who wants to keep their possessions safe!

Small, light, secure! Perfect for zippers!

Kelty Women’s Redwing 40-Liter Backpack

For the Women On-the-Go!

This backpack holds so much stuff and it’s comfortably designed for a woman’s figure!

Large Packable Handy Lightweight Travel Daypack

For the traveler who needs a good day-pack!

This bag is super lightweight, but can hold A LOT of stuff!

eBags Medium Packing Cubes
3-piece Set

For the traveler who packs a lot of clothes!

You don’t realize you need these until you have them! (We won’t ever travel without them again!)

eBags Small Packing Cubes
3-piece Set

(To go w/ medium packing cubes; large are also available)

Incase Sling Pack for DSLR Camera & Gear

For the traveler with a nice DSLR camera and a few lenses.

This bag is super comfortable and can hold a surprising amount of camera equipment.

COMFORT

Inflatable Neck Pillow for Long-Haul Travel

When a rolled-up sweatshirt just doesn’t do it!

It’s super compact when deflated and does the trick when a little snooze is needed!

Plush Velour Comfort Adjustable Eye Mask

Who doesn’t want some good shut-eye on a long flight?!

Plush, comfortable, soothing! Good night!

Noise Isolating In-Ear Headphones with Memory Wire

To block out noisy passengers

Super comfortable, great sound, and good for blocking out unwanted noise!

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