9 Must Have Gifts for the Travel Lover in Your Life

Avid travelers often have a different idea of what makes a great, must have gift than the average, once-a-year vacationer. A must have gift for travelers tends to be more ordinary than you think. Those gifts that look useful to you are not necessarily as useful to your traveling friend. You know the kind- a travel wall map to mark where they’ve been (or not been), a travel journal (they probably write a blog instead), a to-go yoga mat (seriously?)

The great news is I’m here to rescue you from making a poor gift choice (I know you absolutely love that travel towel set, but put it back!) Try giving the traveler in your life one of these must have gifts instead.

Carry-on Luggage

Smart luggage makes a great must have gift. It is the new trend and comes with all the bells and whistles. Avid travelers need a carry-on for all of their essentials and electronics and often take only a carry-on for short trips. This BlueSmart is TSA-aproved and internationally-sized. The built in laptop case makes accessing your device quick and easy. GPS, remote lock, and charging ports ensure your luggage and phone stay locked, tracked, and charged. Buy it here.

Travel Pillow

Every long-term traveler is going to spend long hours on a plane (or bus or train) at some point. Sleeping on those trips is usually reserved for those lucky few who can sleep anywhere. With the Trtl, scientifically-engineered travel pillow, however, you will experience softness and neck support that make sleeping a little easier. This is one must have gift everyone will appreciate. Buy it here.

Sleep Mask

The Bedtime Bliss sleep mask pairs up nicely with the travel pillow. This particular mask is molded and contoured for a perfect fit every time, doesn’t press down on your eyelids, and comes with ear plugs. All of these features add up to a better sleep on your next long trip and a great must have gift for the travel lover in your life. Buy it here.

Portable Charger

Another must have gift is the Anker portable charger which has been a favorite among long-term travelers for quite a while. The compact, lipstick size delivers up to 130% charge and comes in a variety of colors. It also has the capability for high-speed charging plus an 18-month warranty and lifetime technical support. Ready to stay charged on the go? Buy the Anker portable charger here.

Reusable Water Bottle

With sustainability at the forefront of everyone’s minds, reusable water bottles are a must have gift for anyone on your Christmas list. For travelers, a reusable water bottle means they will not add to any destination’s garbage problem plus will have a secure way to carry 24 ounces of drinking water when traveling in developing countries where potable water may not be as easily accessible as in other parts of the world. Buy the Contigo water bottle here.

Meem

Meem is the mobile device charger which also backs up your device every time you plug it in. This one sounds like a must have gift for anyone on your list, too, right? Meem offers users a cloud-free, hack-free, fee-fre solution to backing up your data on up yo 3 devices. It can even back up all 3 devices at one time via wi-fi. Buy it here.

Kindle

All serious readers need a kindle, especially if they are also avid travelers. There’s no easier or more space-conscious way to pack a few weeks (or months) worth of books, a handy collection to have for long flights, bus or train rides, or quiet evenings in a new city. The Kindle Paperwhite comes with a built-in light and wi-fi, too. Buy it here.

Packing Cubes

Packing cubes are great because you pack those with your clothing, etc, then pack the cubes in your suitcase. Packing cubes makes for infinitely better organized luggage. Plus, this set of cubes can also be used as laundry bags for your dirty laundry. Packing has never been easier! Buy them here.

Portable Safe

A portable safe is an easy and inexpensive way to keep your valuables secure. Simply stow them in the bag and secure the bag o the heaviest, studies object in your room – the sink, pipes, a large piece of furniture. Long-term travelers swear by these for the greater peace of mind the safe offers. Buy yours here.

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