Gift ideas for moms, dads, and kids of adventuring families and for people who love to be on the go!
Whether it’s someone who lives on the road, or just a family of weekend warriors, families who are always on the go aren’t usually in to all the “stuff.” So, what do you buy them?? These are the 13 best gifts for travelers of all ages and abilities.
(The few links to Amazon do earn me a small commission, but I chose the products on my own because they make great gifts for travelers)
An Adventure
This is what we love most! Here are some great ways to package an adventure as a gift!
1. A Surprise Trip
Pack Up + Go is a surprise travel agency that plans getaways around the US. The catch? Your destination is a surprise! This is great for any family because they can select from road trips, train/plane trips, staycations, or outdoor adventures.
Order Your Pack Up + Go Gift Card Here
2. A Destination Activity or Membership
Pack Up + Go is the easiest catch-all in gifting adventure, but if you know where someone is heading you can give gift cards for activities on location. A local cooking or art class is a great way to experience a different culture. Another gift card idea would be a local foodie favorite. The key with a gift card is to make sure it’s specific to something the recipient cares about!
I know a membership doesn’t sound great for travelers, but many memberships cover admission to a variety of locations around the U.S. Check out a favorite aquarium, zoo, science center, museum, or theme park and you may be surprised to see what’s included. A National Park Pass provides endless wonder around the country! A membership is a year of adventures!
Order Your National Park Pass Here
Consumables
These are probably my favorite for both gifting and receiving. If you know what someone likes, you can give them something they can enjoy – that won’t end up taking any space.
3. Coffee or Cocoa
Price: $12.99 – $20.00
DELICIOUS coffee in a variety of flavors from quality beans from around the globe. Can’t get enough? You can even get a subscription and have it sent monthly. 100% of their profits go to care for orphans and vulnerable children around the world.
4. Cookies
Price $17.99
Everybody likes cookies. These delicious, non-GMO, cookies with no added preservatives or artificial flavors (gluten free options available) are individually wrapped so you can use them as stocking stuffers, or send a whole case to that friend you won’t get to connect with over the holidays. Oh, and each pack you buy provides meals to partner soup kitchens and organizations across the U.S.
5. Wine
Price $25-$77
Award-winning wines from the finest grapes sourced from world-renowned winemaking regions. One Hope is just as committed to exquisite taste, quality, and excellence as they are to supporting meaningful causes that help make the world a better place for more people.
Order Your Wine for a Cause Here
Travel Necessities
These things are practical, and not massive. A bonus even for the already well-prepared traveler.
6. Traveler’s Kit
Price $65
This Eden Por Saluda kit comes with:
- Natural Repellent (biodegradable, all-natural, and recyclable packaging!)
- Linen Spray (sleep easy with this blend of lavender, chamomile, and eucalyptus.)
- Good Instincts (use this topical roller for car sickness, nausea, and tummy troubles.)
- Moisturizing Hand Sanitizer (moisturize while you disinfect your hands or surfaces!)
Of course everything is travel sized! And you’ll love that each Edén product is handcrafted by, and provides an accessible income to, a local entrepreneur with a disability.
7. Cord Organizer
Price $9.99
This carrying case is a nifty little stocking stuffer to keep your cords from ripping when you’re trying to pull them out of your luggage in a tangled mess on a plane. These are great for kids with devices, too. They can be responsible for their own charger cord and block and headphones.
Order your iMangoo Carrying Case Here
8. Reusable Sustainable Straw Kit
Price $18
A perfect stocking stuffer, this reusable straw kit is handmade in Guatemala by Lumily, an ethical brand that focuses on creating social change one fair trade product at a time. The kits are available in a variety of colors. The bag is made by foot-loomed fabric using a traditional wooden loom. The kit comes with a stainless steel straw + cleaner brush and closes with a Velcro closure. The straw is 8.5″ and the bag is 9.5″.
Order Your Reusable Straw Here
9. Globetrotter Passport Cover
Price $32
Made from super soft scrap leather, this cognac passport case has three large compartments that fits a passport and tickets, with two smaller slots to hold credit cards and ID. This case is ready for a lifetime of travels around the world. Handcrafted by women in Ethiopia. 6″ x 4 1/4″ when closed.
Order Your Passport Cover Here
10. Fuzzy Socks
Price $14.99
My fuzzy socks are my guilty pleasure when traveling. I can’t fit slippers in my bag, but these are just as good. Instant comfort, no matter where I am.
11. Noise Cancelling Earbuds
Price $127-$300
Every mom deserves a pair of these. I just recently discovered their powerful magic. Great for sleeping on a plane… or going to the bathroom at home.
Order Your Magical Sound Cancelation Here
12. Scratch Off Map
Ok, ok – this one is technically “stuff,” but so many travel families love them! It’s a neat way for kids to keep track of the places they’ve been, and to get excited about the places to come!
Order Your Scratch Off Map Here
13. Binoculars
Price $18.99
I promise you every hike… or any adventure… is more fun with binoculars. I mean for the kids, but it may also be true for grown ups. These are mid-range quality with decent magnification. There are loads of options, but these seem to be the balance of price and quality for a younger gift recipient. I’m getting these for Jaden.
14. Adventure Wear
Price $20.00
Not only do these shirts have super cute travel themes, but the proceeds go towards helping families with disabilities travel! Show the world your priorities… in more ways than one. Adult, youth, and infant sizes available. Multiple design options.
Order your clothing for a cause here.
Special thanks to Travel On Purpose for the gifts that give back ideas. You can find more gifts for a cause here!