Got a globe-trotting friend or family member who’s difficult to buy for? We’ve got you covered with the best travel gifts for those who love life on the road. From innovative gadgets and tools to travel planning accessories that will make life that little bit easier, here are some of the best gifts to make sure you won't be left without ideas when the 2017 holiday season rolls around.
Cork Globe
Help your friends and family track their upcoming adventures or pin where they’ve visited with a rotating cork globe with a contemporary look that will suit any space in the home. They come with colored pins for travelers to identify destinations on their “bucket list” or track their upcoming route.
Buy online @ www.uncommongoods.com
BioLite CampStove 2
The latest innovation from the award-winning BioLite CampStove company is this wood-burning stove, which creates a smokeless fire for cooking meals and boiling water. It boasts 50% more power than the previous model and an LED dashboard, together with an integrated battery that transforms heat into usable electricity that can be used to charge your phone via USB.
Buy online @ www.bioliteenergy.com
Flight 001 4-in-1 Adapter
Designed as a compact cube that can easily slip into your luggage, this 4-in-1 adapter allows you to charge your devices in 150 different countries. It comes complete with a color-coded map so you can easily figure out which prong configuration is needed where.
Polaroid Snap Touch Instant Digital Camera
Combining the best of both worlds, this digital touchscreen camera allows you to capture and share your images instantly using Bluetooth connectivity as well as print photos to share with other travelers and locals while on the road. It features Zero Ink technology for instant printing in either color, black and white, or vintage sepia. It even gives you the option to add borders or stickers to the images before printing.
Kammok Roo Hammock
These super-lightweight hammocks are ideal for adventure-based travelers and can easily be thrown into their luggage then strung up wherever their destination might be. They hold two people and are both incredibly comfortable and tear resistant. The best part is that for every hammock sold, the company will donate money to give five kids in Africa vital malaria treatment.
Stack of Packing Lists
Covering all the basic items you’ll need when jet-setting around the world, these packing lists will ensure your friends and family never leave feeling that something’s forgotten. They come in big stacks so you’ll never run out - perfect for that friend who’s constantly on the go.
LifeStraw Filtered Bottle
Cleaning up to 99.9% of waterborne parasites and bacteria, this water bottle is ideal for keeping your traveling friends safe from sickness when abroad. It features an activated carbon filter to reduce chlorine and odor, making it particularly useful in countries where water quality is an issue.
Buy online @ www.lifestraw.com
Anker PowerCore
Never be left with a dead camera or phone battery while on the road with an Anker power bank. Their PowerCore is only about the size of a credit card but will rapidly charge your devices no matter where you are. It’s ideal for travelers who like to get off the beaten track without regular access to traditional power sources.
Amazon Kindle
Even those travelers who are dedicated to the feel and smell of a real book would have to admit that the Kindle makes reading voraciously on the road far more convenient. They can load it up with all heir favorite reads or even travel guides without the weight of carrying multiple books around. Kindles boast a long battery life and the “Paperwhite” version means you can even read in bright sunlight without any glare!
Dynomighty Wallet
These eco-friendly, durable and tear-resistant wallets are the ultimate travel accessory for carrying your cash. They are completely waterproof to handle the spills of life on the road and come in a whole range of colors and styles to suit your globe-trotting friend’s personality.
