Stocking stuffers are the test of a good gift-giver.
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They need to be small enough to fit inside a stocking but useful enough not to end up in the trash. Candy and socks aside, it can be tough to find the right items for your loved ones.
That’s doubly true if you’re shopping for a traveler.
I left home at age eighteen and have lived in dozens of places since then—which makes me very hard to shop for.
Will the gift fit in my bags in case I pack up and take off? Is it okay to send the gift through the mail? Do people in Spain (my current home) even stuff stockings for Christmas? (They beat a log until its poops out their gifts—but that’s another story.)
I know firsthand hand: shopping for travelers like me can be a nightmare.
As penance for all those who have pulled my name in White Elephant, here’s a little cheat sheet. I’ve rounded up a handful of great stocking stuffer ideas for the traveler in your life. They’re affordable, they’re portable, and they’re helpful.
No more stressing.
Perfect stocking stuffers for travelers
CAILLU Cord organizers
Tech is helpful for all types of travel needs—but those cords can be a nightmare to deal with when packing, unpacking, and repacking. This is one of those tiny gifts that will make a massive impact.
BAGAIL Compression Bags
I’m sorry to bring up compression bags again, but they’re infinitely better than those basic packing cubes. These items let travelers overstuff their bags—no need to learn discipline.
Silicon Ear Plugs & Eye Mask
It’s not the cutest set out there, but that silicon is comfortable as hell—take my word for it. I’m a huge fan of silicon earplugs because they block my earholes better than the soft foam ones. (That’s hard science, baby.)
SARISUN Head Wrap Pillow
Like the compression bags, I recommend this sleep solution often—and I’m not going to let up anytime soon, so might as well make the purchase already. I’m convinced that this is the future of comfortable sleeping on planes.
VYLEE Universal Charger
This dynamic solution gives you the power to charge electronics in every single socket on Planet Earth. Buy it once and the traveler in your life is set for life—no matter where they wander next.
I highly recommend this selection for avid travelers, as it’ll save them time and money. I’ve probably spent a few hundred dollars over the years because I forgot to bring an adapter with me.
Looking for more suggestions?
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