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Searching for the best travel gifts for men? We’ve got you covered! Whether a partner, father, brother, or friend, these are our favorite travel gift ideas for him. Tried and tested by our readers, too. Take a look!
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Best Travel Gifts for Men
Bagsmart Cable Organizer Bag, $16.99, Amazon
Cord Organizer
Keep messy cables at bay with the Bagsmart Cable Organizer Bag. This holds you gear so that everything, including electronics and cords, is accessible in one location. This is the #1 most popular travel gift for men Many agree that this makes packing so much easier.
Travelon Anti-Theft Heritage Backpack, $61.13, Amazon
Laptop Backpack
This Travelon laptop backpack offers both security and style. It has a locking front compartment and an organizer that includes a zippered RFID-blocking pocket. The bag also has slash-resistant construction and adjustable straps that will keep his belongings protected. If he’s headed on an adventurous trip, but still needs to work on the go, add this bag to your holiday list!
Messenger Laptop Briefcase Bag, $37.99, Amazon
Messenger Laptop Bag
While we love the previously mentioned Heritage bag, a backpack may not be fitting for every male traveler. instead, this sophisticated but well-priced messenger bag is a good buy for just about any man. From a vacation goer that likes to dress casually to someone that prefers a business casual look, the above Messenger Laptop Briefcase Bag makes the perfect personal item for every trip.
Columbia Watertight II Front-Zip Hooded Rain Jacket, $30.59 – $151.42, Amazon
Waterproof Jacket
Having a reliable and packable jacket for travel is essential for him and this Columbia Watertight coat is seam-sealed, has zippered pockets, a chin guard, and an adjustable hood and hem to keep elements out and dryness in. The price point is attractive and can take someone from the city or to the trail with ease!
Osprey Archen 25 Men’s Backpack, $141.95, Osprey.com
(And available on Amazon)
Hiking Backpack
To go along with his waterproof jacket, a sturdy Osprey backpack might be the perfect accessory for any man in your life. Perfect for hiking or even zipping around town, the roll-top allows for more capacity with one zip to access, there are side pockets that have dual ways to access, and the inner pocket has a key clip as well as a rain cover that’s removable. The reservoir can hold 3L, plenty for day excursions!
Compass Rose Travel Packing Cubes, $24.49, Amazon
Packing Cubes
Help him organize his clothing and gear with a set of carry-on size packing cubes. Think they won’t work with his clothing? This video will show you exactly how he can pack for a trip!
Braun Pocket Washable Mobile Shaver, $14.99, Amazon
Travel Shaver
The Braun Pocket Shaver is compact and washable making it ultra-versatile for travel. At a budget-friendly price point of $15.99, this is the ideal gift for men that travel for business or leisure.
Shave Well Fog Free Travel Mirror, $11.40, Amazon
Travel Size Shaving Mirror
Aside from having a travel shaver, make the process easier for him with a travel-size mirror, like one from Shave Well Fog Free. Not only will this help him shave in the shower on the go, but he’ll also stop asking to borrow your makeup mirror, too!
Trtl Pillow Neck Support Travel Pillow, $24.00, Amazon
Neck Pillow
Perfect for travel, the Trtl Pillow stops the need for you to lean against the airplane for head support. It has been strategically designed to prevent a stiff neck while trying to sleep when traveling. A top-notch gift choice that gives him tons of comfort!
Enlightenments from Lives on the Road, $6.89, Amazon
Book of Travel Stories
Famous travel writer Paul Theroux weaves philosophical elements and part travel guide in The Tao of Travel and does it so eloquently that his stories inspire anyone to dream bigger!
Bose QuietComfort 20 Acoustic Noise Cancelling Headphones, $249.00, Amazon
Noise Cancelling Earphones
We adore these Bose QuietComfort headphones (and even did a specific review of these headphones)! Our readers have recommended several Bose headphone styles, so feel free to check those out. For us, the QuietComfort are compact for travel, allow us to enjoy a flight without extraneous noise, and enable us to hear our favorite podcasts and in-flight movies with ease.
Bodum Stainless Steel Travel Coffee and Tea Press, $29.99, Amazon
Travel Coffee and Tea Press
If he needs coffee at his fingertips, the BODUM travel Coffee and Tea press is sure to be a hit! The travel press lets coffee lovers enjoy their daily fix on the go. It’s quick and easy to use: add coarsely ground coffee, pour in hot water, seal the lid and take it to go.
How to Travel the World on $50 a Day, $6.99, Amazon
Budget Travel Book
Perfect for the aspiring traveler, this book will be useful to both novice travelers and experienced frequent flyers alike. Travel blogger and writer Nomadic Matt shares 10 years’ worth of budget travel tips in How to Travel the World on $50 a Day, which will certainly inspire wanderlust in anyone who dreams of traveling for a short time, or indefinitely. A must-read!
Leatherman Sidekick Multi Tool, $59.95, Amazon
Multi-Tool
We’ve met many male travelers that can’t leave home without a multi-tool like the Leatherman Sidekick. Although best for jet setters that check their bags (not travel carry-on only), this is always a popular choice with the guys and one of our favorite travel gift ideas for him.
Bose SoundLink® Micro Bluetooth® Speaker, $99.00, Amazon
Travel Speaker
Everyone loves to play their music (or Netflix) while traveling and this Bose Bluetooth travel speaker will have your man bopping his head with joy. This puppy has a 30-foot range, is waterproof, and a USB charging cable to keep his tunes going.
What are your top travel gifts for men? Share and comment below!
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Maybe a handy Card holder would be a good choice to gift traveler. I recommend Cascade Wallet by Mani Wonders.
Hi Donald, thank you for sharing your great suggestion for a travel gift!! 🙂
EXCELLENT list, not just for the male travellers amongst us….I travelled with a SteriPen through Latin America and the Carribean last year and not once did I get sick from the water I treated. So many fewer plastic bottles too – every long term traveller should invest in one of these handy little gadgets! I rate the Olympus Tough camera highly too….it took a few hard knocks but still takes great photos!
Hi Ingrid 🙂 I learned about the SteriPen last year from a couple in Guatemala. They gave me the whole breakdown. What a great device!
I’ve also met many travelers that are very happy with their Olympus Tough. Happy to hear you’re one of them!
Thank you very much for your feedback and for enjoying the list!
I never saw that silent alarm before. Very cool list!
Thank you! Glad you like it 🙂