One week until Christmas and everyone is panic buying their last minute pressies. Stuck for a gift for one of your traveller friends? Here are some great ideas that will help to fill their Christmas stockings and put a smile on their face without blowing your budget. It's probably too late to purchase online in time for Christmas but most of these items will be available at any good travel/outdoor/camping store.
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| Lights Out Eye Mask |
Eye Masks
You may think this doesn't seem like the coolest gift to give someone but this is because you haven't yet discovered the Lights Out Eye Masks. In fact these super-soft masks are fabulous and run rings around the pathetic pieces of elasticised fabric you (occasionally) get on airlines.
For all those hideously long plane, train or bus journeys. Forget the inflatable neck pillows and go for a bead or foam filled fabric pillow for ultimate comfort.
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| Gracie Designs Passport Covers |
Passport Cover
These funky designs will brighten up any boring old passport. They have two pockets so you can use the other one for cash, cards etc. These little treasures are made from fabric in several designs with a sturdy reinforced interior and can be purchased from this Etsy store
Environmentally friendly and a must-have for all travellers, these water bottles are available at most outdoor or camping stores and come in a range of colours, styles and sizes. I have one of the CamelBak bottles with the bite valve and wouldn't trade it for the world!
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| Moleskin Notebooks |
Moleskine Journals
Lightweight, stylish journals and notebooks, Moleskines are perfect for the traveller who likes to keep a written record of their journeys. And they are much more classy than a generic travel journal.
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| Grand Trunk Ultralight Hammock |
Lightweight Hammock
For an slightly different sleeping option this ultra light hammock packs down to only 11oz. Great to take on hiking trips without weighing down your pack and a perfect alternative to a tent when camping in warmer climates. An unusual, but very useful gift.
Luggage Tags
Forget the standard tags that you get from the luggage shop and try something a little more interesting. These luggage tags will make any backpack or suitcase easy to identify on the airport conveyor belt. Made from vintage card stock with a heavy duty vinyl covering they should endure many happy years of travel.
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| UltraOptx Booklight |
Booklight
Great idea for avid readers on long haul flights or for anyone staying in hostel dormitories. Prices range from a few dollars for something simple or around $30 for something a little more sturdy and durable.
Stuff Stacks
No traveller can have too many of these! Waterproof and lightweight stuff sacks can be used to separate clothes, shoes, valuables etc or just to keep things dry.
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