50 useful gifts for avid travelers, from a US national parks pass to ingenious packing cubes

Sockwell Compression Socks, available at REI and Amazon, from $24.29

Sitting too long anywhere isn't great for your body, but there are times when we can't avoid it, especially when traveling long distances. Sockwell's compression socks are our pick for compression socks that provide the best circulation, ensuring relief throughout all of your travels.

Canon Selphy Square, available at B&H, Target, and Best Buy, from $129

Pictures are a must on any journey, documenting your time away and allowing you to relive those precious moments when you're back home. But they often only live on our phones or computers because printing photos can sometimes be a pain. Now, with Canon's wireless compact photo printer, printing photos has never been easier.

Zoppen RFID Blocking Passport and Travel Wallet, available at Amazon and Walmart, from $14.99

Passport, vaccine card, boarding pass, credit card, cash, wait where's my passport again? When we travel, it feels like we're constantly checking to make sure we have all our necessities on us at all times. This passport and wallet holder are large enough to store all their valuables and identification at once, guaranteeing that they'll have everything you need in the palm of their hand. It also has RFID blocking, protecting their goods no matter where they go.

Sleepy Ride Airplane Footrest, available at Amazon, $21.99

There are times when compression socks aren't enough, especially for shorter travelers. The worst thing is when your feet hang from the seats and you're unable to find true comfort in your plane seat. Sleepy Ride's footrest hooks onto their tray and is adjustable for most heights, elevating the comfort of their plane ride and allowing them to rest well.

Esowemsn Portable Paper Soap Sheets (6-pack), available at Amazon, $8.99

Traveling around the world will have you washing your hands in various places. You never know when the soap might be out (or if there'll even be soap at all) and these portable paper soap dispensers take guessing out of the equation. They can toss one of these in their bag or keep one in their pocket to stay fresh and clean.

Evian Mineral Water Facial Spray Trio, available at Ulta and Amazon, $23.50

The constantly circulating air in planes is great to keep the air fresh but brutal for your skin. A facial spray can help with moisturizing your skin on long plane rides or road trips and ensures on-the-go moisture in any climate. When they need a quick pick-me-up, the gentle mist of the spray is rejuvenating and refreshing, and they'll find themselves reaching for this spray more often than you think. Check out our full list of facial sprays we love here.

Quest Protein Bars (12-pack), available at Target and The Vitamin Shoppe, from $22.49

When we travel, we find ourselves waiting around more often than we realize. Sometimes, there aren't any food spots for us to grab a bite, or worse, we've misjudged our timing and don't have time to grab a bite before takeoff. In these moments, Quest's protein bars are an absolute blessing. Filled with 21 grams of protein, Quest has formulated its protein bars to be nutritious but still immensely delicious, without sacrificing flavor for protein.

Monopoly Deal, available at Amazon, Walmart, and Walgreens, from $5.97

Ideal for traveling, Monopoly Deal is small enough to toss in your bag but packs a big punch in its gameplay and strategy. Riffing off the classic game of Monopoly, many of the same concepts apply but have been condensed to card form and can be played for around 15 minutes or more, depending on skill level. Engage with your travel buddies with a rousing game of Mono Deal and see who's the true champion.

Macks Ultra Soft Foam Earplugs, available at Amazon, $8.99

Relentless, annoying noise happens at the most inopportune times. For those of us who are sensitive sleepers, earplugs are necessary when traveling. From the plane to the hotel, it's important to ensure that you'll have a good night's rest. Mack's Ultra Soft Earplugs conform to your ear and provide comfort while reducing the amount of noise around you.

Cotopaxi Allpa 42L Travel Pack, available at Amazon, REI, and Moosejaw, from $210

The I-can't-believe-how-much-it-fits Cotopaxi backpack is one we swear by for travel. It has smart internal compartments, a TPU-coated polyester shell with ballistic nylon paneling, and a weight-distributing harness system for comfortable carrying.

Patagonia 40L Black Hole Duffel, available at REI, Patagonia, and Backcountry, from $159

The Patagonia Black Hole Duffel is made from a durable, polyester ripstop that's highly weather-resistant., making it great for short trips and long camping excursions alike.

Baggu Big Reusable Shopping Bag, available at Baggu and Amazon, from $18

The Baggu Big Reusable Shopping Bag is great for running errands or traveling —it's strong enough to hold up to 50 pounds at a time, and it folds up into a tiny square when you don't need it.

Trtl Neck Support Travel Pillow, available at Amazon and Trltl, $44.99

This soft, fleece pillow has a unique design that offers serious support with ergonomic positioning of your head and neck.

Aesop Departure Kit, available at Neiman Marcus and Bergdorf Goodman, $60

A sense of adventure is just as important as a fresh face for each destination's varying environments. There are seven travel-sized products that cleanse and moisturize the skin, guarantee oral hygiene, and hydrate lips.

Landmass Goods Scratch Off Map of the World Poster, available at Amazon and Walmart, from $20.99

This interactive wall map helps share countless countries and travel stories through one touch. With all the flags of the world to choose from, this map satisfies wanderlust by scratching off the places they've been to or are waiting to explore.

Swiftwick National Park Socks, available at Amazon and Swiftwick, from $15.99

Active adventurers will like that these fun national park socks are made with high-performance fibers that wick moisture to keep feet dry and cool. Choose from designs including Yellowstone, Zion, the Grand Canyon, Great Smoky, and Yosemite.

City Stickers, available at Rimoa, $10

Make luggage personal with these beautiful stickers depicting iconic cities and sights around the world, from New York and LA to Tokyo and Seoul.

Standard Membership Plan, available at Priority Pass, $99

You don't have to worry about racking up miles or buying pricey business class tickets to get to relax in an airport lounge before your flight. Priority Pass gives you access to over 1,300 lounges around the world.

UBeesize Selfie Stick Tripod, available at Amazon and Walmart, from $28.99

You won't have to bother asking strangers to take your photo at iconic locations anymore. This all-in-one gadget is a packable tripod that easily turns into a selfie stick and comes with a handy remote control.

Twin Globes Ornament, available at TWA, $16

Bring the vacation to their home with a red glass ornament emblazoned with a white TWA twin globes logo that delivers on nostalgia. It'll come packaged in a TWA gift box, too. Alternatively, you can also pick up baseball caps, mugs, and sneakers with the same logo if their tree is full enough.

FLIGHT 001 5-In-1 Adapter, available at Amazon and Walmart, from $37.95

Functional in over 150 countries, these color-coded adapters make it easy to find the right plug-in for almost any journey. Plus, they break apart into four smaller pieces for easier packing.

Criacr 9 in 1 Camera Lens Kit, available at Amazon, $19.99

Upgrade their photo skills with these easy clip-on lenses that work on just about any smartphone. Lenses include macro, fisheye, and wide-angle.

Nixon Stash Bag, available at Nixon and Amazon, $30

For eco-conscious travelers, this cross-body bag works on two levels. First, they can safely and securely stow items and be hands-free while out and about, whether on a hike or walking city streets. Second, the bags are made from recycled ocean plastics, so they can feel good using them. 

Countries Food Subscription Box, available at Try the World, $49 per month

Giftees can taste the globe without leaving the comfort of their homes, thanks to this food subscription box. Each month includes a curated selection of ingredients, drinks, and snacks from around the world.

Funtor Leather Wallet, available at Amazon and Walmart, from $10.99

This eye-catching leather RFID wallet will also help protect vital private information from being stolen.

"The Bucket List: 1000 Adventures Big & Small" by Kath Stathers, available at Amazon, Target, and Barnes & Noble, from $20.99

Aptly named, this transportive tome will no doubt lead to discovering a few new "someday" adventures across the globe. Plus, it looks great out on a coffee table in the meantime.

Hotels.com Gift Card, available at Walmart and Hotels.com, from $10

Give the gift of future travel and let your giftee choose the destination with a hotel gift card. You can choose from broad options like Hotels.com or pick a specific hotel chain if you know they have loyalty to a certain brand. Best of all, you can choose almost any amount to fit your budget, and for most, you can pick between picking up a physical gift card or having a digital option sent to your recipient.

Urban Map Glass, available at Uncommon Goods, $18

Help bring back great memories or get them excited for an upcoming stay with these cocktail glasses etched with maps from major cities across the US.

Amazon Kindle Paperwhite, available at Amazon and Target, $139.99

The new Kindle has a 6.8" display with thinner borders and adjustable warm light. With up to 10 weeks of battery life, this e-reader is perfect for breezing through all your favorite books.

Language Leanring Subscription (3 Months), available at Babbel, $37.95

When you learn a new language, you want to be able to actually use it with real people in the real world. Every part of Babbel is designed with that goal in mind.

Read our full review of Babbel here.

Slip Pure Silk Sleep Mask, available at Nordstrom, Amazon, and Ulta, $50

The Slip Pure Silk Sleep Mask uses high-quality silk that is super soft and blocks out all unwanted light. It was our favorite in our guide to the best sleeping masks.

eBags Light 5-Piece Packing Cubes, available at Amazon and eBags, $47.99

The pop-up design of the eBags Hyperlite Packing Cubes means these lightweight packing cubes fit nicely in any suitcase and are easy to fill.

Samsonite Centric Hardside Expandable Luggage with Spinner Wheels, available at Amazon and Samsonite, from $157.60

We named this our top overall hard-sided carry-on thanks to the fact that this is a high-quality and durable bag that offers serious value. Whether it's for taking on a getaway now or to get excited about future plans, a solid carry-on is always a good thing to have on hand.

Amazon Fire HD 10 Tablet, available at Amazon and Target, $149.99

The latest Amazon Fire HD 10 is super affordable, but it still delivers a good set of features that you'll enjoy using for watching videos and running simple apps.

Check out our full review of the Fire HD 10 here.

Waffle Kimono Robe, available at Marriott, $55.20

They'll feel like they're on vacation every morning when they slip into this spa-quality waffle bathrobe from Marriott to enjoy their morning cuppa. It's made from a luxurious cotton blend that's light but warm.

Sony WH-1000XM4 Headphones, available at Amazon, Best Buy, and Target, from $348

Sony's WH-1000XM4 are our go-to pair of headphones when we look for balance, sound quality, noise-canceling performance, and price.

Erin Condren Travel Petite Planner, available at Amazon, $13.59

This colorful planner includes places to put in flight details, a packing list by category, and a handy spending tracker, plus plenty of room for journaling. 

America the Beautiful Pass, available at REI, $79.99

What better way to gift an experience than with an annual national parks pass? This $80 pass grants giftees (and up to three other people in their car) access to most US national parks (normally anywhere from $20-$35 per person).

Ritz-Carlton New York 50 Central Park Candle, available at Ritz-Carlton and Amazon, from $29

Gift the aroma of a luxe hotel stay with this Ritz-Carlton candle inspired by the floral scents found within Central Park. It includes notes of elderflower, mountain mint, and ripe strawberries to create a relaxing environment right at home.

Deluxe Passport Cover + Luggage Tag Set, available at Leatherology, $110

This travel gift set includes a leather luggage tag (ID card included) and passport cover, which opens to four credit card slots and two side pockets. There are tons of color options, the option to monogram it for $20, and the gifting experience is nice; it arrives in a plush bronze gift box.

Men's and Women's Wool Runners, available at Allbirds, $110

Allbirds Wool Runners sneakers are super comfortable, lightweight, and stylish. Since officially launching in 2016, San Francisco-based startup Allbirds now makes six different shoe silhouettes and has experimented with a variety of sustainable materials. 

Nikon Z 5, available at Amazon and Adorama, from $706.95

If you're looking to truly splurge, give the jet setter in your life this camera to spark wanderlust wherever they are. Whether they are taking a weekend road trip, exploring their city during the changing seasons, or capturing memories at home, the Nikon Z 5 is a great travel accessory that's easy to pack and will help make new memories last long after their next trip is over.

The #1 Gift: 10x12, available at Framebridge, $75

Remind them of their travels even from the comfort of home by Immortalizing one of their fondest adventure memories. This is the most popular size frame gift from Framebridge, which makes gifting mementos exceptionally easy.

Morfone Travel Bottles Set, available at Amazon, $14.99

Make it more convenient for them to take their favorite products with them with these security-sized containers. Inside a zippered bag, there's a good assortment of silicone bottles, jars, spray bottles, scoopers, funnels, and a cleaning brush.

Airbnb Gift Card, available at Amazon and Airbnb, from $100

Pick up the tab for their next staycaation or trip abroad with an Airbnb gift card.

Anker PowerCore 10000 PD, available at Amazon, $41.99

Dual outputs and power for up to two full charges of your phone make this portable charger a must for any long travel days.

Paravel Foldable Travel Duffle Bag, available at Amazon and Paravel, $70

This light, durable tote bag folds down flat to the size of a Ziploc bag. Pack it in your suitcase and unfold it for the things you buy on the trip, or when you pack less carefully on the way home. 

National Parks Color Map Mug, available at Uncommon Goods, $25

With this mug, they'll color in the tree that marks each of the 63 National Parks they've visited.