Touring with a band means a lot of hours in vans, airports and hotels, so I know how much the right gear helps. These are well reviewed picks for road trips, flights and camping, from packing cubes and earplugs to noise cancelling headphones and warm...
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Packing Gifts for Travelers
Road Trip and Flight Gifts
Camping Gifts for Outdoor Lovers
Warm Layers for the Road
Packing Gifts for Travelers
Smart packing gear, including the packing cubes everyone is searching for right now.
Three expandable cubes that keep a suitcase organized and squeeze in more. Packing cubes are one of the most searched travel gifts this year.
REI Co op Expandable Packing Cube Set, Small Medium Large
Hangs on a hook so everything stays visible and off the counter. Perfect for hotels, campgrounds and tight bathrooms.
Sea to Summit Hanging Toiletry Bag, Large
A sturdy carry on at a really fair price. Great for anyone who travels a few times a year.
Hardside Carry On Spinner Suitcase
A comfortable 20 liter daypack with a laptop sleeve that works for flights, hikes and city days. Hundreds of great reviews.
Osprey Daylite Plus Pack
Easy to spot bags at baggage claim for five bucks. A perfect add on gift.
Silicone Luggage Tags, 2 Pack
Road Trip and Flight Gifts
Gifts that make long drives and long flights so much easier.
Some of the best noise cancelling headphones for planes and long drives, with 30 hours of battery. Thousands of strong reviews.
Sony WH 1000XM5 Wireless Noise Cancelling Headphones
Soft earplugs that make sleeping on planes, in hotels or in the back seat way easier. Tiny, comfy and easy to pack.
Loop Quiet 2 Earplugs
Fits the cupholder and keeps drinks cold for the whole drive. The flip straw is great for driving.
Stanley 40 oz IceFlow Flip Straw Tumbler
A packable puffy blanket for cold flights, car naps and campsite mornings. Packs down small.
Rumpl Travel Puffy Blanket
Keeps snacks, chargers and maps in reach on road trips. Simple, cheap and really useful.
Large Seat Back Organizer
Camping Gifts for Outdoor Lovers
Camping gear that is light, packable and well loved by campers.
A super light chair that packs smaller than a water bottle. Perfect for backpacking, festivals and beach days.
Helinox Chair One
A rechargeable lantern that lights up a tent or picnic table. Folds down small for packing.
Black Diamond Apollo Lantern
Keeps clothes and gear dry in rain, boats and messy trunks. Three sizes for everything.
Sea to Summit Ultra Sil Dry Bag Set of 3
The classic camp mug for coffee around the fire. An affordable add on gift.
Alpine Mountain Gear Enamelware Mug, 12 oz
Warm Layers for the Road
Cozy layers for cold travel days, early mornings and campfire nights.
Merino wool socks that stay warm and do not get stinky on long travel days. Everyone loves good socks.
Smartwool Classic Hike Extra Cushion Crew Socks
A warm, packable down jacket that stuffs into its own pocket. Great value for a real down layer. A women's version is also available.
REI Co op 650 Down Jacket, Men's
A soft merino beanie that is warm without being itchy. Easy to toss in any bag.
