Travel frequently or know someone that does? Rule number one is to streamline your luggage to ensure everything inside deserves the space it’s taking up. Rule number two? Enjoy yourself! That’s true regardless of whether you’re on a business trip or on vacation.
There’s a good chance your gift recipient already has a stable travel routine, so we’ve included products that will help them out without making a huge impact on what works well for them. From needs to wants, the gear on this list will make any frequent traveler look forward to their next trip.
Be sure to check out more of our buying guides, like gifts for beer and wine lovers or the best laptops, when checking off your holiday shopping list.
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Anker PowerCore 26800mAh Portable Charger
Sometimes finding a wall outlet at an airport is impossible. This powerful portable charger means you’ll be able to top off your devices while on the go, even if there’s no AC outlet available. This model is capable of replenishing phones up to six times per charge, and it can be recharged relatively quickly as well. Despite the 26,800mAh capacity, this power bank is slim so it’s easy to slip it into an already-full bag.
I took this charger with me on a three-week international trip. It kept my phone alive during delayed flights, long nights out, and one particularly embarrassing incident that left me stranded on a bus heading in the wrong direction for a few hours. It’s a winner in my book.
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Maps International Scratch the World Travel Map
What do you give the traveler that’s been everywhere? A scratch-off map that can help them keep track of where they’ve been—and where they want to go. This map is large and detailed, so it works as a decoration as well as an activity. You can reveal all of the states, countries, and continents that you’ve traveled to, and have a visual reminder of your journeys throughout the years.
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Timbuk2 Never Check Expandable Backpack
To check a bag or not to check a bag? There’s an age-old debate about which method is better, but I personally prefer to never check any luggage if I can help it. If your gift recipient falls into the same boat, this bag offers a way to ensure there’s enough space for everything they need, while still maintaining a small enough footprint to fit into overhead compartments with ease.
At first glance, it looks like a regular backpack, but there’s a ton of space inside. Pockets and dedicated compartments offer organization, and the bag is comfortable to carry, too.
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