Still looking for that perfect gift for an avid traveler? How about something they might actually want?

We’ve got you covered with 20 carefully selected gifts that will make any traveler smile!

These are some of my favorite travel items I love that will either make their time on the road easier or be an inspirational reminder of their travels when they get home. Enjoy!

Foldable Duffel Bag

You just never know when you’re traveling and discover that you’ve bought too much stuff while out on the town. Well that’s no longer a problem with this great collapsible duffel bag. It’s extremely light-weight so you can throw it in your bag and forget it and it’ll be there when you need it.

$16

Check out the Foldable Duffel Bag

Scratch Travel Map

What better gift for the world traveler than a fun map to scratch off the places where they’ve been. There are lots of scratch maps out there, but this one has a nice mix of detail and colorful aesthetics that actually looks really nice on the wall as you use it.

$29

Check out the Travel Scratch Map

Cable Organizer

One of the hardest things to keep organized in your travel bag is all those cords that seem to get tangled on EVERYTHING! A much better solution is cable sleeve that can keep all your cables neatly in place and ready to grab them when you need them.

$20

Check out the Bagsmart Cable Organizer

City Map Glass

A really great rocks glass seems more expensive than it really is. But this 11oz rocks glass etched with maps of different city streets looks fantastic for only around $18 each.

$18

Check out the City Map Glass

Carry-on Cocktail Kit

While you might not want to take the rocks glasses on the plane with you, this Carry-on Cocktail Kit is built for just that. Now you can enjoy an exquisite old fashioned at 30,000 feet.

$24

Check out the Carry-on Cocktail Kit

Airplane Cocktail Stirrers

 

Why not complete the travel themed bar set with these airplane cocktail stirrers. They look really classy in any home bar and they even have a matching bottle opener.

$20

Checkout the Airplane Cocktail Stirrers

Airbnb Gift Card

We’ve all given gift cards before, but why not give one a little more unique? With Airbnb becoming more and more popular to travelers wanting a more local feel to their trip, it’s the perfect choice for your traveler.

$25-$100

Check out the Airbnb Gift Card

Trigger Point Massage Ball

Nothing feels better after a long flight than to work out the knots with a great massage. What’s even better is to have this great massage ball in your bag for whenever you need it. I have several of these in my office, in the car and definitely in my travel bag. It’s a great way to work out any tight areas quickly and easily. For travel, I’d recommend the 2.6 inch size as it’s easy to stuff in your bag anywhere.

$15

Check out the Trigger Point Massage Ball

North Face Thermoball Jacket

The problem of traveling with a jacket is that is usually so bulky it’s hard to pack without taking up your entire suitcase. That’s why I absolutely love this North Face Thermoball Jacket! I have traveled with this jacket for the past year and it is now the ONLY jacket I travel with. It’s extremely light-weight, incredibly warm and can be compressed into any tiny space in your bag. Plus it looks very professional as well.

$150

Check out the North Face Thermoball Jacket

Apple AirPods

One thing you’re likely to see on most flights now are a number of people wearing some form of huge noise cancelling headsets. I myself love great audio, but the trade-off of bringing along an enormous extra device just isn’t worth it. I much prefer a good set of tiny earbuds and I really like the Apple AirPods. I’ve been using them about 6 months now and they are now my favorite set of headphones. They are small, light-weight and have really good sounds quality.

$160

Check out the Apple AirPods

Hands Free Travel Bag

This is by far my favorite travel bag for several reasons. First it is the exact size of a normal carry-on rolling bag but has straps so that you can travel hands free. It has a zipper that opens around the entire bag so you can open it like a suitcase. I also like the soft sides as opposed to hard shell suitcases as it is much easier to squeeze into those tight overhead bins. Even if your traveler already has a favorite bag I highly recommend getting them one of these and watch how much it improves their travel.

$120

Check out the eBag Weekend Bag

Packing Cubes – Compression Style

These aren’t your normal packing cubes. They are super light weight and can compress whatever you pack inside. I traveled for a long time without packing cubes and honestly didn’t know what I was missing. These are great way to keep your bag organized on the road.

$35

Check out the Eagle Creek Specter Packing Cubes

Light-weight Toiletry Kit

There are so many toiletry kits out there but they all have the same problem, they weigh a ton! The leather ones look really nice, but they add too much extra weight to your travel bag. I use this extremely light toiletry kit from Eagle Creek. It has plenty of compartments for the basics and is washable.

$20

Check out the Eagle Creek Specter Toiletry Kit

Better Travel Pillow

I’ve tried lots of travel pillows and I don’t like most of them. But this guy I like for a couple of reasons. Mainly it’s super small when it’s rolled up which is perfect for travel. But it’s also pretty comfortable when you use it against the side of the plane in a window seat.

$38

Check out the Sea to Summit Travel Pillow

Travel Containers

These are much more handy than you might think. They are easy to open and can be used for headphones, pills, vitamins, ear plugs, jewelry and all sorts of odds and ends that might be loose in your suitcase. Get organized and pickup these containers!

$8

Check out these Travel Containers

iPhone Charging Case

I’ve traveled with many of different external phone charging options and they all have the same problem; they are a hassle. You have to pack extra connecting cables and this large battery is dangling from your phone. So I opt for extended batteries that are built into your smartphone case. If you’re an iPhone user, I still like the Apple charging case the best.

$75

Check out the iPhone Charging Case

Great Travel Movie – Up in the Air

Every traveler loves to get tips and advice from other travelers and what better person to watch in movie giving travel advice than George Clooney. This is one of my favorite travel movies with some great travel quotes and a few tips too!

Check out the movie Up in the Air

Flat Travel Umbrella

Some travel experts don’t like packing an umbrella due to the extra weight and space it takes up in your luggage. But I am sure glad to have one when I step out of a meeting and it’s pouring down rain outside. So I always bring this light weight Samsonite travel umbrella. My favorite thing about this umbrella is that when it’s folded it’s more flat than round. This makes if pack much better in a messenger bag.

$19

Check out the Samsonite Flat Travel Umbrella

Luggage Scale

A luggage scale is a great tool to keep around the house to weigh your bag before you leave. Not so much for staying within the weigh limit of checked bags (always travel carry-on only) but so that you can weigh your bag before you leave to get it as light as possible.

$17

Check out the Tarriss Luggage Scale

Camera Messenger Bag

One of the reasons I hate camera bags is that they all advertise to the world that YOU ARE TAKING PICTURES!!! It’s so invasive when you’re walking around town. That’s why I really like this messenger bag from Lowepro because it doesn’t look at all like a camera bag. It keeps all your camera gear safe and has an expandable zipper where you can toss in some extra gear if you need it.

$35

Check out the Lowpro Passport Camera Bag

Need More Gift Ideas?

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