15 fantastic Christmas gifts for travelers in 2016

Every November people all over the world begin a frantic quest for Christmas gifts. Some wait for Black Friday and Cyber Monday for bargains, others think outside the box and look for unique gifts that are not easily available in chain retail stores. These are the TravelDailyNews staff picks for the perfect gift for travelers this season. 

Luggage and Bags

The OffGrid solar backpack is the perfect gift for the digital globe trotter. Designed to store and charge smartphones, DSLR cameras, and tablets, this highly functional gives travelers outlet freedom at the airport and at any remote location in the world adventure. 

The Hedgren connect luggage collection is another innovative line products for travelers. The bags are equipped with an external battery for charging mobile devices with a retractable USB cord for added convenience; RFID (radio frequency identification) blocking for extra security; and a padded laptop sleeve for notebooks up to 15 inches.

(Caption: Raden comes as a 22" carry-on and as a 28" checked case)

Another exceptional range is designed by Raden. Created with the lightest and most durable materials on the market, Raden’s smart luggage allows travelers to weigh their case from home, track their case throughout their journey, charge their devices on the go, and get relevant information about their trip.

Travel Themed Jewelry
(Caption: Charms and collectible jewelry by Jet Set Candy)

Jet Set Candy is a collection of wanderlust-themed jewelry. Travelers can find international keepsakes that are stylish and elegant. Wearers can “collect their adventures,” from over 300 whimsical charms, representing six continents and 70 countries. Globetrotters can also collect mini “luggage tag” charms from more than 200 locations around the world.

(Caption: Adventure bracelets for a good cause)

Choose “Adventure” bracelets for the philanthropic traveler. The bracelets can be a reminder to seek adventure, but their original purpose is to empower entrepreneurs in developing countries. They are created by The Adventure Project and Soko, a jewelry brand that employs artisans in Kenya, to create the “adventure" bracelet. Proceeds from the bracelet’s purchase will have dual impact – as each one sold ($40) will allow a farmer in Kenya to feed one person with nutritious food AND provide a Soko artisan with a living wage. 

Travel Essentials and Cool Stuff
(Caption: easy, on-the-go ironing solution from Collar Perfect)

Collar Perfect is one of those things that can become a travel “essential,” especially for business travelers. It is a product designed by a veteran-owed and Charlotte-based company. This compact device offers a convenient ironing solution: it allows for quick touch-ups between buttons, flattens pesky shirt collars, sharpens pant creases, and irons everything else in between. You do not need an ironing board. 

(Caption: Luci provides up to 12 hours of light)

The Luci inflatable solar light is another cool idea for travelers. It is a lightweight, waterproof, completely solar-powered lantern that collapses flat and blows up to approximately the size of a coffee can.

If motion sickness makes your travel experiences less enjoyable, try Reliefband. It is not the only product of its kind on the market, but it is a clinically proven device that is FDA cleared for the drug-free treatment of nausea associated with motion sickness.

Psi Bands are stylish, drug-free acupressure wrist bands for the relief of nausea due to motion/travel sickness (i.e. flying/air turbulence, windy roads, the back of cabs/Uber, cruising, amusement park rides).

(happy mood mist: Spritz any room, office, car, pillow, or even people when they need a little cheerful boost.)

The happy mood mist is a non-aerosol room and linen spray with a signature blend of fresh citrus, red berries, light floral and bright, herbaceous aromas. A stainless-steel skeleton key is hanging at the neck of each bottle. This is designed to be re-purposed as a charm.

Clothing and Shoes
Seasoned travelers have favorite apparel and footwear brands, but there’s also room for innovation in this sector. 

(Sweetflexx leggings were tested at Yale and proven to burn up to 300 more calories per day.)

Sweetflexx is a line of leggings with resistance band technology. This is a product for those who want to burn more calories walking, for example for tours of a city, for cycling, and so on. 

(Bucketfeet shoes come in a variety of cute designs perfect for all ages)

Footwear is important when you travel: it needs to be comfortable, durable, and stylish, if possible. Bucketfeet comes with a solution: these are limited-edition shoes designed by over 40,000 artists from more than 120 countries.

(Pick-Pocket proof Cubed travel jacket)

You can also give the gift of Pick-Pocket Proof Clothing, a stylish line with multiple levels of protection, with Adventure and Business styles for men, as well as an expanding women's collection.

(Sleep Scarf – a great accessory for long travels)

Or what about a Sleeper Scarf? This fashion accessory is the first ever infinity scarf with a built-in, inflatable neck pillow. The pillow is removable so you can wear the scarf on its own if you do not need a neck pillow.

A Little Something for Children
(Little Pnuts Travel Boxes filled with books, crayons, puzzles, memory games, coloring pages, and more.)

Of course, we cannot forget the youngest travelers. For them, the Little Pnuts Travel Box is a great idea. This is an eco-friendly “suitcase” filled with a variety of activities to keep children entertained. You can choose from several curated boxes with activities selected by the sellers, or you can customize your box. 

This ends our selection of Christmas gifts for travelers this time. We will return with other choices, more focused, like cameras, cosmetics, more gifts for children, and so on.