The holiday season is upon us and it can be tricky figuring out what to get your travel savvy friends. I’ve picked out some great items to make travel a little easier or inspire wanderlust for the traveler in your life. Here are my gift recommendations for the jet-setter on your list.
For the techie in all of us
There is nothing worse than losing power to your phone in the middle of a long flight. Those days are over with the EasyAcc Power Bank, which can charge 2 tablets or 4 phones simultaneously. $32.99
For the smartphone photographer
Supercharge your smartphone’s camera with the Samsung Galaxy S5 Camera Lens Kit
For the organizationally obsessed
If you simply can’t relax until every wire, pen and USB port in your bag has a home then the Grid-It Organizer
For the globetrotting gourmand
If you have a friend who explores the world through its flavors be sure to get them Mexico: The Cookbook
For the chronic over packer
Do you know someone who packs everything but the kitchen sink? Allay their fears of paying the dread overweight bag fees with the Travelon Micro Scale
For the long haul sleeper
Finally get some rest on that overnight flight to Paris without worrying about falling asleep on your seatmate’s shoulder. The Lewis N. Clark Adjustable Neck Pillow
For the short term backpacker
Not embarking on a year long round the world trip but still need the portability that a pack provides? The Osprey Porter 46-Liter Travel Duffel Bag
For the space cadet
Space, the final frontier. While Sir Richard Branson and friends are working furiously to make space tourism a reality, future space travel hopefuls can sate their orbital wanderlust with You Are Here: Around the World in 92 Minutes: Photographs from the International Space Station
These are my top gifts for the travelers in your life this holiday season. What’s on your wish list?
Vanessa Chiasson says
I use the Osprey Porter 46! It recently took me through a month in Europe. Granted, there were a few loads of laundry but it was well worth it to never have to worry about checking a bag.
Brianna says
Vanessa, I love love love my Osprey! Its amazing how much you can fit in there.
Evanne | Poplar Travels says
Great list! We had some of the same ideas! Lugagge scale is such a good idea – we are always right at the limit!
Brianna says
I’ve gotten much better at packing light but I’ve certainly had some times a luggage scale would come in handy.
Heather Cole says
I love the mini tripod for the I-phone…I started using my phone for the first time on my travels last month so I could upload directly to social media but by the looks of some of the photos I could’ve done with a steadier hand. Thanks for the idea!
Brianna says
That’s my number one wish on this list too!
Erin | No Ordinary Nomad says
Great list! I have a power bank and I can’t live without it on my travels now! The Grid-it organiser looks like a good idea, I hate having a tangle of charger cords etc in my bag.
Brianna says
I could have used a power bank on my last trip, hoping Santa has this under the tree for me 🙂
Christina says
Dear Santa (in my case the “Christkind”) can you please bring me the organizer to keep everything together because I hate looking around for a looooong time in my hand bag to find what I need.
Thank you.
😉
Some great last minute gifts you are sharing here.
Brianna says
Looks like that organizer is on a lot of wish lists now.
The Roaming Renegades says
These are brilliant, I love the smart phone camera, what a cool idea and the organiser is great… hope the other half reads this!! We are getting a GoPro for xmas, pretty excited about that!
Brianna says
I’d be excited about the GoPro as well!
Revati Victor says
Super list. The powerbank is definitely something you can never go wrong with! It’s useful, sleek and thoughtful!
Brianna says
I don’t know a single person who couldn’t use that power bank.
Milosz Zak says
You’ve given me a lot to think about what to do on our end. There are so many nifty gadgets for the desert that I’d probably have to write several posts, just to get the bulk in. Very inspiring!
Brianna says
That’s a great idea for a post!
Brenda says
Great gifts, already have someone for the pillow and cookbook! Happy Chridtmas!
Brianna says
I’m definitely hoping to get the cookbook under my tree!
Megsy says
I would loooove one of those Osprey backpacks for Christmas. Sending out vibes to Santa as we speak!
Brianna says
I love my Osprey, keeping my fingers crossed that Santa is good to you!
melody pittman says
Great list. I especially like the iPhone tripod, which i’ve never seen. Which one are you getting?
Brianna says
Hoping to get the camera kit and hopefully the cookbook. I’ve been mostly good this year Santa!
Tim says
Can’t go wrong with the power bank. Have a great Christmas and if you are traveling I hope you are buying some of these for yourself. All the best.
Brianna says
Thanks Tim, happy holidays and safe travels to you too!
Veronika says
The Osprey backpack looks good and if you’ve tried it out yourself and recommend it, I’m sure it would be a good choice. I’ve been looking for a good backpack recently, so I’ll give this one a thought for sure!
Thanks for the list!
Brianna says
You can’t go wrong with any of the Osprey products.
Katie @ Domestiphobia says
Great ideas here! I’m kind of tempted to buy the cookbook and the smart phone camera lens kit for myself…
Brianna says
We will see what Santa leaves under my tree……
Britany says
I LOVE that day pack from Osprey. It looks like it would fit so snug and comfy! Sending link to Mom, right away… 🙂
Brianna says
I love my Osprey!
Heather | girlichef says
Great ideas – that Samsung lens kit is really cool!
Brianna says
hoping to find that under my tree!
diana says
Am i missing the point of this post completely if i want everything listed here for myself, especially the EasyAcc Power Bank?! haha Maybe I should send this list to all my friends and family just in case they haven’t done their holiday shopping yet 😉
Brianna says
Not at all (did I do a good enough job hiding that fact that this was my wishlist?).
estherjulee says
we absolutely love osprey backpacks. i think we now have them in every size. haha we love them that much. hmm i think my number one thing i want right now is a trip to norway so i can see the northern lights!
Brianna says
Oooh, Norway is on my wishlist too!
Mindi @ 2foodtrippers says
I’ll take one of each, please…
Brianna says
Me too!
Bianca (@ItsAllBee) says
Great list! I want that lense kit! I wonder if I can get it shipped to the UK.
Brianna says
I’ve heard Santa delivers worldwide.
Andi says
Great selections! We have a scale but it is old and I really need to get a new one. We always take an empty suitcase to France with us to fill it with food so weight is always an issue!
Brianna says
It’s so hard not to come back from France with bags packed to the brim!
Amy Parker says
Great selection. Can’t live without our scale.
Brianna says
Thanks Amy, luggage scales sure are lifesavers!
Jenna says
Ooh, there are many of these that I love. Thank you for the ideas. I know someone who would love that tiny suitcase scale, and I like the Osprey backpack and smart phone kit.
Brianna says
Thanks Jenna, I think this would be fabulous gifts for nearly anyone on your list.
Maria says
Such great ideias! I love the Orginizer and the cooking book! I will get these into action!
Brianna says
The organizers seems like it would be great for purses too!
Katie says
Well after reading this, I desperately want the camera lens and tripod. So cool! I use the old, weigh myself on the scale then weigh myself holding my bag to determine if it will meet the weight limit!
Brianna says
Well that’s certainly a smart way to do that!
João Sá says
OMG , the Grid-It Organizer looks amazing ! I need to get that :3
Brianna says
People are loving that organizer!
sandra says
good gifts;-)
Brianna says
Hoping Santa brings a few of these under my tree 🙂
Andrew says
The grid it is a life saver. All your cords in some kind of order. great post
Brianna says
Definitely a lifesaver, its so easy to lose them if they are not all in one spot!
Lacy says
We Love reading your blog, you are very inspirational! I hope to have a blog for our New Inn that just opened in February of 2014! We bought our daughter the Samsung Lens kit for Christmas after I had read your blog. Thank you so much for the great idea.
Brianna says
I hope your daughter enjoys her lens kit, lucky girl! Thank you so much for your kind words and good luck on your blog :). The Oakhurst Inn looks like a beautiful property in Charlottesville, I’d love to visit!
Bailey K. says
All of these would be very useful, but I really NEED that EasyAcc!
Katherine Lou says
What a wonderful gift list for travelers! Thank you for sharing!!
Brianna says
I know I wanted to see everything on this list under my tree.
Sumit Surai says
Wow! Loved the list. Specially EasyAcc Power Bank, Samsung Galaxy S5 Camera Lens Kit and Travelon Micro Scale
Francesca One Girl: One World says
Wishing I had seen this before Christmas! You listed some pretty cool gifts here. Glad to have found your blog on the TBN 🙂
Brianna says
I hope Santa left some good things in your stocking this year:)
Escape Hunter says
When traveling, I sometimes buy multiple of the exact same souvenir item. For the sake of gifts to give to loved ones and friends 🙂