The best gifts for travellers that they never knew they needed

Whether it’s traveling to far-flung destinations or frequent weekend hiking trips, we all have that loved one who is forever on the go. While the travel lovers on our holiday gift lists are sure to already have the basic necessities, such as a reliable suitcase or a trusty, multi-pocketed backpack, chances are they don’t have everything they need to make their trips absolutely seamless.

However, with the seemingly endless options of travel products out there, it can be daunting to search for the top present for the adventurers in our lives. To help make the process easier, we’ve compiled a list of the best gifts for travelers. These will put their travel passion at the forefront this holiday season and make sure they’ll arrive at their next destination with everything they need to capture memories that will last a lifetime.

This gift guide includes products globetrotters covet, need, or may never have thought to buy – and for all types of budgets. From a handheld luggage weight that will prevent ever having to pay an oversized bag fee to a beautifully crafted leather passport holder that will make daunting airport security lines less of a chore, we’ve reviewed a range of items that are guaranteed to appeal to the travel lovers in your life.

How we tested

To create this gift guide, we spoke with fellow adventurers, who shared the items that they cannot travel without and the ones that make their experiences even more enjoyable. We also reflected on our own travel experiences to compile a list of the best gifts for explorers. We then reviewed and tested each product to make sure that they were worth the money, and would hold up no matter where our