“Another holiday season, another gift guide,” you’re thinking. We get it—but this one’s different. (We swear!) These 11 picks have been chosen with one thing (and one person) in mind: better travel experiences for those who never miss out on an adventure. From the comfiest sleep mask and a pillow to help them red-eye in style to a space-saving water bottle and the packing cubes that’ll change their life, these are the gifts they’ll use over and over again. And who knows, maybe you’ll even score some cool souvenirs from their next trip in return.
Joe Coffee Artisan Instant Coffee, $19.99
The worst thing about waking up a new place? Not having your reliable home coffee setup. Make your giftee’s next trip feel more familiar with a package of ready-to-drink, take-anywhere java.
Cotopaxi Allpa 35L Travel Pack, $225
Designed for weeklong trips and made from recycled materials, this seemingly-bottomless bag is our go-to again and again. Chances are your jet-setting loved one will love it, too.
TRTL Travel Pillow, $45.49
This invention made it onto our list for the second year in a row, and for good reason: It’s the best way to avoid a bobbing head when you’re trying to rest on a painfully short redeye.
CALPAK Tech Organizer, $42
Packing well—with everything you need all neatly organized—is a real chore. Make the job easier with this convenient travel organizer that keeps chargers, cords, and other small accessories tidy.
Weleda Skin Food Original Ultra-Rich Body Cream, $14.99
This tried-and-true, deeply hydrating cream is the perfect stocking stuffer for anyone who racks up frequent flyer miles.
Paravel Fold-Up Bag Duo, $135
This ultra-lightweight, water-resistant bag folds up flat and zips into a teensy pouch. Right now, you can score a set of two for 10% off, which makes for the perfect gift for a couple (or bestie pair) that love to travel together.
BAGAIL Packing Cubes, Set of 6, $19.54
If your giftee hasn’t yet jumped on the packing cube bandwagon, let this year be the one where you introduce them to the revelation that is compressible, space-saving bags for their suitcase.
Anker 733 Power Bank, $63.99
Give them the gift of never having to say “I’m at 1% battery” ever again with a portable charger that can juice up three devices at the same time.
Vapur Collapsible Water Bottle, $13.29
Packing a water bottle is just plain annoying, especially when you’re heavy (H2O) drinkers like us and need an oversized emotional support water bottle. This option rolls up flat and holds one liter of water when filled.
Paradise & Main Slow Rollers Club Hoodie, $105
We’d be remiss not to bestow a super-soft hoodie from Paradise & Main’s new collection with Surfers on an adventure-loving friend this year … it’ll be their new favorite travel companion, guaranteed.
Manta Sleep Mask, $35
For anyone who wants to arrive fully rested and recharged (even after a long-haul flight), an ultra-comfy, light-blocking sleep mask is the vibe this year.
