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For many of us, traveling leads to some of our best, eye-opening experiences. Help someone fulfill their wanderlust or make their frequent trips less stressful with one of these travel gifts.
GRID-IT
We talk about the GRID-IT every year because it's still one of our favorite organization tools. The grid of elastic bands helps you securely hold and arrange (and rearrange) everything from headphones and power bricks to tubes of chapstick and medicine bottles. They start at just $10, which means you can get one for your favorite traveler friend and one for you to keep in your go bag (I use the smaller one as a purse organizer.) If you have decent sewing skills, you can make an even more impressive, GRID-IT out of a vintage book.
Packing Cubes
We're big fans of packing cubes because they make easy work of separating dirty clothes from fresh one, keeping outfits well organized, and otherwise make packing and living out of a suitcase much easier. These packing cubes from eBags cost less than $30 for a set (and there are many different sizes, so be sure to shop around!). They're the kind of gift people might not get for themselves, but would be able to use in many ways.
Luggage Scale
You know who likes paying overweight baggage fees? No one. A luggage scale like this Luggage Lifesaver ($18) will help your travel friend avoid surprise baggage fees. It has an LCD backlight, temperature sensor, extra battery, auto weight-lock, and auto power-off. While perhaps not the sexiest travel present in the world, it would make a nice stocking stuffer.
Hanging Toiletry Bag
A hanging toiletry bag offers grab-and-go convenience for personal care items, makeup, jewelry, and all sorts of things you need on your travels. They also can be repurposed for storing chargers and cables or used in-between trips to save space in a bathroom. This one by Lewis N. Clark is $17 on Amazon, but there are other variations on this theme you can choose based on the recipient.
Passport or Travel Wallet
Every traveler could use a convenient way to keep passports, boarding passes, and other travel documents safe and at hand. The Lewis N. Clark Rfid Neck Stash ($16, above left) has RFID blocking material to protect against digital stealing of your credit card or passport data. It also has three compartments and an adjustable neck strap. If you don't care about RFID protection, the SteadyTrek Premium Travel Document Organizer ($55, above right) contains more storage compartments and can be zipped around securely.
Mini Surge Protector / Power Strip
We've long appreciated Belkin's Mini Surge Protector ($12), which comes with three extra AC outlets and two USB ports, and can rotate to fit in any odd hotel room outlet. The prongs don't retract, but it does come with a cover. This is useful in your go bag as well, since it's hard to find spare outlets these days in places like Starbucks or co-working spaces (or at the airport)!
GoToob Travel Bottles
The problem with most travel bottles: They're hard to refill and hard to get the last bit of lotion or shampoo or whatever they contain out of the bottle. Enter problem solver GoToob, with a rubber squeeze bottle design, special no-drip valve, and food-safe BPA-free material. Lifehacker reader y8s says the 2 ounce version shown above ($18 on Amazon) lasts well over a week of travel
Scottevest Jacket
Travelers save more time at the airport when they don't have to check their bags. SCOTTeVEST Jackets are a two-for-one gift: a travel-friendly jacket—versions available for both men and women—and a unique kind of carry-on. Stuff all your gadgets and other gear in the multiple pockets and easily speed through security by just taking the jacket off. Jackets start at $75, but the company also makes hoodies, vests, pants, and other travel clothes.
Rise Gear Hanging Travel Bags
It's kind of a pain to pack and unpack your bags every time you're at a new destination, and living out of your suitcase isn't the picture of organization either. Rise Gear's travel bags, like the Weekender ($139) shown above, are a smart solution. At the hotel, just hang the bag up and all of your clothes are neatly folded and organized; there's even a bottom hamper compartment. Smaller and bigger versions are available as well.
Personalized Travel Map
Finally, what's the one thing people who love to travel love? Reminiscing about previous travels and planning future ones on their bucket list. Luggage Pros Personalized World Travel Map ($169) is a way to do both and decorate a home at the same time. The map comes with color coordinated pins to mark places you've been, dream getaways, and other trip categories. (I'm going to make a DIY version of this for myself if no one gets it for me. Hint hint.)
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Start preparing early by making a detailed list of what you need to bring and buy. Then as you’re running errands in the days before you depart, you’ll know exactly what you need. Make your list thorough and include everything from underwear to sunglasses. A week before you leave, take clothes to the dry cleaners. Wash the rest of the clothes you’re packing at least two days in advance.
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