Gift Guide for the Wanderer in Your Life

The Holiday Season truly is the time to celebrate with loved ones. I love gathering around the table heaping with food, having a glass of holiday cheer and laughing with my family! While this is what’s truly important about the holidays, gifts are a very real part of the holiday season too! Do you have a wanderer in your group of friends or your family and you have no idea what to get them? Let me help you with a small gift-giving guide for that special traveler!

» Gifts for $25 and Under

Travel Bottles – Most travelers at least start out a trip with their own shampoo, body soap, conditioner, lotion, whatever. However, you can’t always take your full sized bottles with you. *Great Stocking Stuffer*

Travel-Sized First Aid Kit – You’ll always need some sort of first aid kit whether it’s a camping trip, backpacking trip or road trip. It’s so much easier to have this stuff on hand. *Great Stocking Stuffer*

J.R. Liggett’s Shampoo Bars + Travel Kits – These shampoo bars are perfect for travelers. You can have a bottle’s worth of shampoo on you that you can carry on to a flight. They even sell small bars specifically for travelers and cute little travel pouches as well. I use J.R. Liggett’s shampoo every single day whether I’m at home or traveling. Plus, they’re great for the environment and make wonderful stocking stuffers!

Reusable Water Bottle – These 32 oz. Nalgene  water bottles are amazing because they hold a good amount of water if going out for a full day or longer and their wide mouth makes them a breeze to clean.

Travel Journal – Some people are picky about journals, which I totally get because you’re writing your personal thoughts and experiences in them.

Travel Adapter – every wanderer needs a adapter and I know I always misplace mine. An all-in-one for all over the world is the way to go when it comes to adapters. They often have a place to plug in two items at once and it even has a USB port so you can charge your Go Pro or phone all right here.

Luggage Tag Set – Buying a nicer luggage tag really pays off – my cheap ones fell apart / off my bag by the time I got home from Asia. I definitely recommend getting more than one. It not only gives you the security of knowing that if one falls off, you’ll have a backup on your bag, but it sets your bag apart and makes it easier to see rolling down that luggage carousel.

 

Scratch Map – These are so much fun! I have a tradition of scratching the newest country I’ve been to off of the map ($18.95) after each big trip and it’s a perfect way for the wanderer in your life to document their travels!

World Map Necklace
 
– I think this is the ultimate gift for your significant other. My fiancé bought me this necklace for Valentine’s Day last year and it’s one of my very favorite necklaces. Jewelry doesn’t have to be expensive to be special, it just needs to reflect the person that you love, and this reflects a traveler perfectly.

Travel Guides – Of course, prices vary greatly on these depending on where you purchase them. I got this Lonely Planet SE Asia on a Shoestring boo but all it takes is asking your wanderer where they’re dying to go and these books are not only helpful for planning, but they’re also great for that extra push of wanderlust.

» $50 – $25

This Tee Shirt for Mountain Lovers – I’ve lived in the Blue Ridge Mountains on and off for a couple of years so this John Muir quote tee ($25.99) from Sevenly speaks so strongly to me! Plus, 7% of this shirt gives back to their cause of the week. It’s a gift that keeps giving!

A Small Backpack – I love a great backpack that you can use for a day or weekend trip. I found the perfect one from Rice Love. Not only is it shockingly spacious and unbelievably adorable, but it’s a product that truly does good! These bags are eco-friendly, made from recycled rice bags and with each purchase, you feed a family in India one kilo of rice. How cool is that? You can give a gift in such a big way!

Packing Cubes – These are Eagle Creek packing cubes I have and they were the most amazing and biggest life-saver during my backpacking trip! These make the organizational nightmare that is packing a breeze. I used the bigger two for tops & bottoms and the smaller for undergarments & swimsuits. They’re simply a must for me from now on.

Eno Hammock – Eno Hammocks are a perfect gift for anyone who loves the outdoors. These super lightweight hammocks pack up into a tiny ball and are easy to slip into your backpack. There’s nothing like reaching a destination on a hiking trail, throwing up your hammock and soaking it all up.

» $100 – $50

Teva Sandals – I buy these Teva Sandals every single year and wear them on almost every adventure. They’re wildly comfortable and in 2015 I wore them 101 days straight doing everything from hiking through rice terraces to volunteering at a zoo, to dancing at clubs. They’re wildly comfortable and I can attest to the fact that they hold up to all kinds of experiences.

U.S. National Parks Pass– Do you know someone planning an epic road trip across the U.S. or even someone who would visit a national park more than three or four times a year? The America the Beautiful National Park Pass ($80) is the perfect gift for them. You can give the gift of a year of adventures to the loved on in your family this year!

I hope this gift guide helps you find the perfect gift for the wanderer in your life. Who knows… Maybe you’ll give yourself a case of wanderlust and take off with them! Cheers & happy holidays! 

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