{"id":45005,"date":"2019-11-01T05:00:00","date_gmt":"2019-11-01T12:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/localadventurer.com\/?p=45005"},"modified":"2025-01-03T15:51:59","modified_gmt":"2025-01-03T23:51:59","slug":"useful-gifts-for-travelers","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/localadventurer.com\/useful-gifts-for-travelers\/","title":{"rendered":"25 Greatest Useful Gifts for Travelers in 2025"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
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We\u2019ve come up with a list of the greatest useful gifts for travelers in your life.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Being a professional traveler and moving to a new city yearly for the past seven years has made us more practical than ever. We want everything we own to serve a purpose and, if we\u2019re lucky, multiple purposes. If your friend is a practical traveler, we\u2019ve got you covered. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

We\u2019ve used all of these on this list, and they have made our travels and lives better. \u200b<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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This post may contain affiliate links, where we receive a small commission on sales of the products that are linked at no additional cost to you. All opinions are always our own. Read our full disclosure<\/a> for more info. Thank you for supporting the brands that make Local Adventurer possible.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Last Updated: <\/em>December 14, 2023<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n

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25 Greatest Useful Gifts for Travelers<\/u><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Learn more about how we select gifts for our gift guides and methodology here<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

1. Global Entry \u2192<\/a><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Global Entry is hands down one of the most useful gifts for travelers, especially frequent flyers. We have gotten this as a gift for all our family members who travel. The $100 application fee is worth it since it saves you so much time. Once you get approved, you\u2019ll be able to speed through security lines, passport control, and customs lines for the next five years. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Pro Tip:<\/strong><\/span> Some credit cards also give you free Global Entry.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

See More: How to Breeze Through Airport Security<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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2. Packable Daypack or Duffel \u2192<\/a><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

This lightweight and versatile daypack<\/a> is perfect to bring onto the plane or use during the day. It doesn\u2019t take up much space but is still well-built and comfortable to wear.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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3. Peak Design Phone Cases \u2192<\/a><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Peak Design just launched their newest product, an entire system for your phone<\/strong><\/a>! They have so many amazing accessories for it no matter where and how you use your phone. We use the case + wallet + creator kit the most. Check out our YouTube review here<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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4. Quip Toothbrush and Water Floss \u2192<\/a><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Quip makes awesome oral care products<\/a> great for travel. I love how compact the toothbrush is plus you can connect it to your phone to gamify brushing your teeth. The water flosser is a good size too without taking up too much space in your bag.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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5. Subtl Staks Makeup Essentials \u2192<\/a><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Subtl Beauty is a portable, stackable makeup solution, perfect for travelers. Each Subtl Stak features a built-in makeup brush and a mirror on the ends, and you can personalize the middle section with your preferred makeup essentials. Subtl Staks are vegan, cruelty-free, paraben-free, fragrance-free, and refillable to help minimize waste.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

My customized stak has concealer, cream highlighter, lip & cheek, eyeshadow, bronzer, and an additional lid to keep some staks at home. The left side demonstrates what makeup you can replace with Subtl Staks on your right.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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6. Packable Warm Jacket \u2192<\/a><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

If you\u2019re looking to give a quality lightweight jacket that packs small but still keeps you warm, then look no further. When it\u2019s packed up into its pocket, I like to use it as a travel pillow too! Since it has multiple uses, it had to make our list of useful gifts for travelers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

See More: 10+ Best Travel Jackets<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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7. Kleenex Wet Wipes \u2192<\/a><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

I can\u2019t travel without these. I use them daily here in NYC since there are germs everywhere on the subway. Plus, they are great for travel. I use them to freshen up and then wipe down surfaces so they get more than one use especially on the plane.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

See More: 25 Secrets to Travel Like a Local<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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8. LANGUAGE Learning App \u2192<\/a><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

There are so many awesome language-learning apps now. We recently check out a bunch and rated each one including their pros and cons. See the full post below.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

See More: 9 Best Language Apps for Travel to Download Before Your Next Trip<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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9. Power Converter & Adapter \u2192<\/a><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Most people have multiple electronics now and sometimes there just aren\u2019t enough outlets when you travel. This gives you the flexibility of a converter and adapter for international travel and has 4 USB charging ports and 3 outlets.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

See More: These Are the Best Stocking Stuffers for Travelers<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n

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10. GoToob \u2192<\/a><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

We all have our favorite toiletry products but they don\u2019t always come in travel friendly sizes. GoToobs are easy to load and clean, and they\u2019ve never leaked on me.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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11. Portable Charger Power Bank \u2192<\/a><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Whether you\u2019re on a plane or out exploring all day, this charger is the perfect companion to give your phone the juice it needs. You can plug two devices in at once and it can even charge the newer MacBooks.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n

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12. Reusable Water Bottle \u2192<\/a><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

We love our Hydro Flask water bottles<\/a> for day-to-day and US travel<\/a>. They are our go-to on everyday adventures since they keep our cold drinks cold and hot drinks hot. Plus, we love how many different color options and designs there are.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

See More: 7 Best Water Bottles for Travelers Tested On the Road<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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13. Kindle or Audiobooks \u2192<\/a><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

It\u2019s always nice to take along a few books on a trip, but they always take up space and can get heavy. A Kindle<\/strong><\/a> can carry an entire library to read whatever you\u2019re in the mood for.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

If they aren\u2019t much of a reader, you can also do Audiobooks<\/a> or borrow books on the Libby App from your local library, which we started to do on longer road trips.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n

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14. Customizable Glasses \u2192<\/a><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

These are so cool! Pair Eyewear<\/a><\/strong> glasses are customizable. You select a base frame, starting at $60. Then select as many Top Frames as you want. They have licensed designs, sunglasses, and more. So now one pair of glasses can be an endless number with the lightweight Top Frames. We each got a pair of sunglasses Top Frames and a few other fun designs too.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n

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15. Travel Backpack \u2192<\/a><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

We love our backpacks and have a few different ones depending on how long our trip is and what we pack. Check out our detailed post here<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

See More: 15 Best Travel Backpacks for Every Type of Traveler<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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16. The Block Brush \u2192<\/a><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

The Block Brush<\/a> is super helpful when you’re traveling our outdoors and need to reapply sunblock. Our hands are sometimes dirty or we don’t want to get sunblock on our hands (when we’re climbing) so the brush helps us apply sunblock handsfree. I much prefer it over spray too because I can ensure I don’t miss a spot.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n

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17. A Self Cleaning Water Bottle \u2192<\/a><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

If you travel overseas a lot, the LARQ Bottle<\/strong><\/a> is great because it cleans your bottle with a built-in UV-C light. That way, you can worry less about getting sick and focus more on adventuring.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n

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18. Orange Mud Transition Wrap \u2192<\/a><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

I love multi-functioning products. The Orange Mud Transition Wrap<\/strong><\/a> is a perfect towel for people who adventure in their cars often. It has a built-in belt to help you change wherever you are, but then has a zipper to create a hood that goes over your car headrest. That way if you\u2019re sweaty or dirty from being out (or you have a friend who is sweaty or dirty), you can protect your seats. It\u2019s definitely something we\u2019ll be bringing with us all the time.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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19. Space Savers or packing cubes \u2192<\/a><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

People are always asking me how I manage to pack for multiple weeks in one carry on. My answer is using Space Savers<\/strong><\/a> and Packing Cubes<\/strong><\/a>.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n

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20. Travel Shoes \u2192<\/a><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Shoes can take up a lot of space in a suitcase, so to help pack light, get shoes that are good for traveling. We currently wear Vessis<\/a> for 80% of our travel adventures. They\u2019re waterproof, lightweight, and pack up small.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

For our outdoor adventures, Danner Boots<\/a> are our go-to hiking boots. They also look good for the city and can handle rugged conditions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

See More: The Best Travel Shoes for Comfort, Style, and All Weather Types<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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21. Compact Flat Iron \u2192<\/a><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

You can straighten and curl your hair with this<\/a>, but because of its compact size, it takes forever. These days, I take a full size one, but if I\u2019m ever tight on space I take the mini one.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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22. 3-1-1 Compliant Toiletry Bag \u2192<\/a><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

This should have been one of the first things we got as a frequent flyer. I don\u2019t know how many times I would get annoyed trying to fit all my toiletries in a ziploc bags and breaking them. Not only is it a useful travel gift, it\u2019s also better for the environment. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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23. BLuetooth Headphones \u2192<\/a><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

After using bluetooth headphones, it\u2019s really hard to go back to wired ones. I recently started using these Anker Soundcore Life Q20<\/a><\/strong> noise canceling headphones at home. It\u2019s been a great way to keep focused.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

For traveling, we still prefer small headphones since we travel so light. I use a pair of Soundcore Liberty Air 2<\/strong><\/a> earbuds and Jacob uses the Liberty 2 Pros<\/strong><\/a>. Both have wireless charging capabilities and they have adjustable sizes to make sure it fits you perfectly.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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24. Home Security Camera \u2192<\/a><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

If your friends like to keep an eye on their things or have pets at home, these webcams are a great way to check in. We use them to see the cats when we miss them. Plus, we can talk to them through the camera.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n

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25. Compression Socks \u2192<\/a><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Socks may seem like a terrible gift, but these compression socks soothe and minimize ankle, leg, and foot swelling and reduce fatigue while traveling.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n

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