Deciding what to gift is a very tedious task. Isn’t it? But this is pretty easy if you’ve got a traveler friend as there’s no better gift than a travel package for a wanderlust soul. Travelers, do you agree? Tell me in the comments.

This is a hint to all of my friends also. If you guys are reading this, now you know what I expect on my birthday.

Generally, travelers aren’t materialistic. We don’t like to have many material possessions. We only want to have things which are necessary for travel and can be portable.

So while gifting to your traveler friend, keep this thing in mind. Though there’s no better gift than a travel package, I can’t expect a friend of a friend to gift me a travel package.

There are childhood friends, best friends, colleagues, friends of friends, friends, and many more types of friends while gifting this equation plays an important role.
You don’t gift the same thing to your best friend and a friend of a friend.

Also, we expect travel packages as gifts from our best friend, girlfriend/boyfriend, and family members only, not from a colleague or a friend of a friend.

So, what are the options for a friend of a friend and all other sorts of friends with similar equations, who have got itchy feet?

You need not look further. Being a traveler myself, I have jotted down everything that would help me in my travels. Pick any of these, and you’re good to go…

Best Travel gifts for travelers that they’ll love and actually use

1. Film Camera

A compact portable camera is always the best travel gift for a traveler. And, when it comes to a portable camera, what can be better than a GoPro.

2. Travel Journal

For a traveler who loves writing, an excellent creative travel journal is a fantastic travel gift them. A travel journal will make you write about your journeys and adventures. In the end, you will have so many memories to cherish. You can also gift a DIY travel journal; it will be personalized but requires lots of creativity and time.

3. Travel Books

If you’re is a bibliophile, then, without a doubt, travel books are the best travel gift for you.
A Travel book will inspire you to hit the road and satisfy your wanderlust. When you’re bored on your long flights or your train, a book will comfort you and kill your boredom. Moreover, you will learn about the destination you are visiting. You’ll also get lots of bucket lists of places to complete in your journey.

4. Wireless Headphones

Wireless Bluetooth headphones are comfortable than regular headphones. Almost all Bluetooth headphones cancel out noise really well, and they are not so expensive. Wired headphones can be tricky due to the tangling problem.

Trust me! It’s a cool travel gift, and the traveler you’re shopping for will Thank you.

5. Dry Shampoo

Cleansing your hair regularly is not easy when you’re traveling. Quality of water plays a vital role in hair health; hard water really messes up our hair. So most travelers, especially girls, hesitate to wash their hair during traveling.

In such a situation, dry shampoos are so handy; it absorbs all the dirt and greasiness from your hair. But don’t use dry shampoo for more than three consecutive days.

6. Travel Pillows

A travel neck pillow is a must-have for a traveler. It keeps your neck in position while your sleeping. Shopping for an inflatable travel neck pillow for a traveler is a good idea.

7. Travel Backpack

Travel Backpack! A travelers search for a perfect travel backpack never ends.
A single backpack and you’re good to go! Before picking up a Travel backpack, consider seeing if it has Water resistance, Lockable zips, Multiple compartments, Padded shoulder straps, and backs.

8. Portable Charger

Do I really need to tell why the portable charger is on this list?
It helps you to stay connected at all points. You can charge your phone, Bluetooth headphones, laptops on the go if you’re out of power.
Try to gift a solar power bank to your traveler if you can afford it because you can charge them anywhere on the road.

9. Kindle

There’s nothing that can replace physical books’ charm, but then when you’re traveling, you can’t carry hard copy books as it takes more space and weight in your packing. You can sort out this problem with the help of a Kindle. It allows you to purchase directly from the amazon shop and store more than 1000 books on a single device. A kindle is one of the best travel gifts for a bookaholic.

10. Sleeping Masks

For those who can’t sleep with lights on, an eye mask is an incredible gift. They block out all the lights that interfere with your sleep and make you sleepy. Studies say the darkness tricks our minds into sleeping faster.

11. Mini Tripod

Perfect for someone who just started traveling. A tripod is a useful gift option for travel vloggers/photographers. There are many lightweight mini tripods available now. You can choose a tripod depending upon the device your traveler owns.

12. Selfie Stick

A selfie stick compatible with a mobile device and a camera is an excellent gift for every traveler. In this digital age, almost all loves to take selfies(I don’t). Even if you’re not photogenic, you are not reluctant to selfies.

13. First Aid kit

No matter what you have in your bag, don’t forget a First Aid Kit. I’m sure almost all travelers will have a First Aid kit with them. But if you know someone, you don’t carry it with them, without a thought, gift it to them. You don’t need to gift a big box of medical kits, a compact kit that fits in your hand will do the job.

14. Tangle Teezer

For the minimalistic.

It is good to have a travel-friendly tangle teezer in your vanity. You don’t need to carry your entire comb set if you have a Tangle Teezer – Practice minimalism;).

It is a perfect on-the-go hair tool. It is used not only for detangling but also for styling your hair to have a good hair day.

15. Audiobook Subscription

When you can’t pick a book or Kindle but still want to spend your boredom on the plane productively, an audiobook will help. An AudioBook subscription is a great gift idea; you can listen to a large number of books.

PedalThrottle Recommends: Audible, Storytel

16. Travel Towel

A microfiber travel towel is a must-have essential in your bag. It doesn’t occupy much space in your luggage. It will absorb moisture quickly and will dry easily.

17. Travel Underwear

Again a must-have in your list. You can easily squeeze this underwear into your bag, which is a big space saver. It quickly wicks moisture and eliminates odor too. You can wear this underwear for 3-4 days straight.

18. Bicycle

A touring bike would be a fantastic gift for a road tripper. For someone who loves hiking, a mountain bike is a great gift. A bicycle will encourage you to travel locally, and it’s a sustainable way to set out on a journey.

19. Hand Sanitizers

In 2020, you know how vital a hand sanitizer is. Having 3-5 hand sanitizers while you’re traveling is good. You can gift a pack of hand sanitizer to your friend to stay healthy.

20. Digital Luggage Scale

If your friend is a world traveler or someone who takes an airplane often, the Luggage scale is a useful gift. It is also portable. You need to wrap the strap around your bag handle and lift the bag; it will give a reading of how much your bag weighs.

21. Travel Magazine subscription

A travel magazine subscription will inspire you to travel more. You get inspiration to make bucket lists ideas and travel vision boards of places you want to visit.

📌 PedalThrottle Recommends: Magzter

✔️ Also Read: Best Travel Magazines In India

22. Sustainable Water Bottle

A quality eco-friendly water bottle is going to last you a long time. It’ll avoid you buying unnecessary plastic water bottles when you’re thirsty. Many water bottles come with inbuilt purifiers nowadays.

📌 PedalThrottle Recommends Grayl bottle.

23. Menstrual Cups

Menstrual cups are a real lifesaver for girls. If you have a girl traveler pal in your life, it will help her immensely in her life. And it’s an eco-friendly product.

24. Deck of Cards

It’s a little different idea to gift a Deck of cards than the cliché gifts. If you’ve got a group to travel with, you can play cards with your friends during travel. It will keep you off social media during your journey.

25. Headlamps

If you have a road tripper in your life, consider buying a headlamp for your friend. It will come in handy during nighttime, and you don’t need to turn on the torchlight now and then. It’s a practical gift and good to have it in your travel kit.

26. Reusable Travel Utensils

An eco-friendly utensil set will keep you away from those plastic spoons, forks, and straws, which is not eco-friendly. You can purchase these utensils in wood or steel.

27. Travel Wallet

Travel wallet comes in many design models. You can hold all your cards and passport in a single wallet. When you’re on the go, you can find those cards easily. Nowadays, you can easily make a personalized and customized travel wallet for your loved one.

28. Portable Hammock

To chill near a beach or anywhere where you have two trees closer, all you need is a portable hammock. You’ll enjoy your chill time and the surrounding view differently, lying in a hammock. It is one of my all-time best travel gift(s) options.

Believe it or not, It’s totally worth it.

29. Toiletries

Instead of using the toiletries available at the hotel, it is preferred to pack your own toiletries. You can gift a pack of luxurious sustainable toiletries to your friend to pamper themselves on a trip.

📌 Also Read: How To Reduce Plastic Footprint While Traveling

30. Universal Adapter

If you’d traveled internationally, you know the struggle to find what outlets the country has. The solution to this is to have a universal charging adapter. So, it’s also a practical and useful gift. I use this one, and it’s great. I have gifted this to many. Just go for this one.

31. Portable Speaker

If you have a gang with whom you travel, a portable Bluetooth speaker is essential to dance and party on your train or bus. Even for a solo traveler, it would be helpful to dance alone in your hotel room.

It would be nice to gift a compact Bluetooth speaker.

32. Travel Umbrella

It would be best if you always had a compact umbrella while traveling. A good quality, compact, and sturdy umbrella is a great travel gift option.

Wrap – Up

These are the best travel gifts for travelers. Trust me; I would love to be gifted any of these travel gifts.

If you have any other travel gift idea that you think is really useful for a traveler, let me in the comments, please. I’ll add that to the list.

I hope this blog post will act as a guide while picking up a gift item for your traveler friend.

Happy Traveling!