25 Best Gifts for Frequent Travelers (2025)

The Kindle Paperwhite (8/10, WIRED Recommends) is the obvious gift for your bookworm friend. Reviewer Brenda Stolyar says the 12th-gen model is slimmer and sharper and lasts up to three months on a charge. Its 7-inch display is crisp and easy on the eyes with its warm backlighting, whether it be in direct sun or a dim plane cabin. Plus, it’s water-resistant enough for poolside reading. The Signature Edition adds wireless charging, auto-brightness, and double the storage at 32 gigabytes.

Give the gift of order to the chronically disorganized traveler with Paravel’s Packing Cube Quad set. These water-resistant nylon cubes (one large, one medium, and two small) come in vibrant colors like Scuba Navy and Safari—sadly, Bebop Red is sold out. The Cubes make it easy to compartmentalize clothes, so they’ll never have to dig through their luggage again. You can even have it embroidered with their initials for an additional $25.

No one wants to be scrambling for an adapter during a layover or post-flight. When it comes to travel adapters, the Ceptics World model covers most regions—EU, UK, US, Australia, and China—so you’re always covered no matter where you land. It also has three USB-A ports and two USB-C ports, so you can charge multiple gadgets at once. Your phone, laptop, tablet, and so forth will thank you.

Every tourist needs a sidekick, and this Outerknown & GOT fanny pack fits the bill. Wear it over the shoulder, as a crossbody bag, or around the waist. It’s roomy enough for a phone, a wallet, a compact point-and-shoot camera, and a few other small essentials. I also love that it’s mainly made from recycled Ocean Impact Plastic.

This portable 3-in-1 charger is a great gift for Apple lovers on the go. It delivers up to 15 watts to an iPhone or Qi2-certified device via an adjustable magnetic pad, so you can doomscroll while you charge. There’s a second pad tucked behind for AirPods (or other wireless earbuds), and a fold-out Apple Watch charger. Anker even includes a 5-foot USB-C cable and a wall adapter, all backed by a two-year warranty. Read our Best Apple 3-in-1 Wireless Chargers and Best Portable Chargers guides for other recommendations.

Airplanes are still living in the wired age, but thanks to the AirFly Pro 2, I can watch all the Big Bang Theory reruns I want in cordless bliss. Twelve South recently upgraded one of the most helpful accessories it offers. Just plug it into the seat-back jack, pair it with your wireless headphones (or earphones) via Bluetooth, et voilà!—you’re set for in-flight entertainment sans the questionable airline earbuds.

The AirFly Pro 2 connects to most 3.5-mm audio jacks, from treadmills to gaming devices, so it’s a thoughtful gift idea for anyone who wants to stay connected on the go. The newer version has some great upgrades, like new physical volume buttons and an upgraded Qualcomm chip for better sound, but you can still get the older version for about $20 less.

Reviewer Nena Farrell loves this electric toothbrush for travel. It comes with a carrying case and extra brush heads for when you’re scrambling for spares mid-trip. Equipped with five cleaning modes, it’s versatile enough for any giftee, and its slim charger fits easily into most toiletry bags. You can’t go wrong with black, but the toothbrush is also available in gold, a Hello Kitty theme, and a Barbie edition.

In our post-pandemic world, I can’t imagine stepping foot into an airport without a face mask. KN95s may not be the most thrilling gift, but this five-pack from evolvetogether has a luxe factor that most would appreciate. They’re six-ply (with a water-resistant exterior), made with activated charcoal to reduce odors, and they’re hypoallergenic—so your giftee won’t have to worry about skincare when nerves are already at their peak.

The Moleskine Traveller’s Journal is for the friend who loves to document their adventures. It’s packed with pre- and post-trip prompts and features sections for both short and long journeys. Think pages for planned itineraries, sections for budgeting, checklists, as well as blank pages for keepsakes, sketches, and photographs. The only downside is that the included eight-year calendar only goes through 2025, but the rest is undated and perfect for recording memories.

★ Alternative: For wanderlust inspiration, there’s the limited-edition City Notebooks set, with travel guides for London, Paris, New York, and Rome. I’ve been to three of these four cities, but flipping through these made me want to rediscover them all over again.

For the individual who’s always losing chargers (guilty), the Moment Tech Organizer is everything. This is the best gift for the digital nomad or a creative wanderer. With six elastic cable holders and multiple compartments, this waterproof, padded case almost makes it impossible to be disorganized. It even has a “junk drawer” for power banks and other miscellaneous items. Moment also offers a mini version that I carry in my everyday tote bag.

Earlier this year, L’Oréal Professionnel debuted its first pro hair dryer, the AirLight Pro. Harnessing the power of infrared light, windspeed, and controlled convection, the AirLight Pro offers a faster, gentler, and more sustainable approach to blow-drying, setting a greener standard in the industry. The fact that I can blow-dry my wet hair in only 10 minutes makes this an easy pick for travel—it’s a huge time-saver. If the voltage matches, you can use the AirLight Pro in any country with the same voltage and outlet or a plug adapter. The American model of the AirLight is compatible with 100-127V power outlets, including those in Canada, Mexico, and Japan. The full list of compatible regions can be found here.

Traveling means sacrificing the comfort of your bed and sometimes facing unpredictable sleeping conditions. A sleep mask is a small luxury that makes even the least ideal sleep arrangements more tolerable. I love Bearaby’s full temple-to-temple coverage and gentle fit—it doesn’t squeeze your head like some of the ones that airlines hand out. Made from natural eucalyptus fibers, it’s breathable and anti-frizz, perfect if you’re someone who styles their hair before flights.