Men who travel a lot already own the basics. The best gifts upgrade the things they use on every trip: the bag, the toiletry kit, the cable pouch, the wallet. Here are the travel gifts we'd give, from small to splurge.
Quick answer: the best gifts for men who travel solve a small, repeated annoyance. A wet/dry toiletry bag, a tech organizer, a slim wallet, a sling for the airport, a packable daypack, or for a bigger gift, a carry-on suitcase or a travel backpack that fits under the seat.
Travel gifts for him
A toiletry bag that keeps wet and dry apart
Most men's dopp kits are one big pocket where a damp toothbrush ends up on everything. This one splits wet from dry and closes with a magnetic clasp. Easy win.
A tech organizer for cables, chargers and adapters
Opens flat so he can see every charger at a glance in the hotel room, then zips slim for the bag. Great for business travellers.
A sling for passport, phone and boarding pass
Keeps the things he needs at the gate on his body, not buried in the backpack. Also handy for exploring a city once he's landed.
A slim wallet for the minimalist
Snaps magnetically to his iPhone and folds into a stand for watching something on the plane.
A packable daypack for day trips
Folds down to almost nothing in his luggage, then becomes a daypack for the beach, a hike or a market.
A carry-on suitcase, for the bigger gift
If his suitcase is battered or he's still checking bags, a good carry-on changes how he travels. Check it against his usual airline's size limits.
A travel backpack for one-bag trips
For the man who prefers a backpack to a roller on short trips: a durable Cordura shell, a padded laptop compartment, quick-access pockets and a luggage pass-through, in a compact 17.5L carry-on size.
Pick by the kind of traveller he is
Organisation and polish
Tech organizer, toiletry kit, a premium work bag like the Envoy or the Voya tote, which slides over a suitcase handle.
Light and flexible
A sling, a packable daypack, a slim wallet, and a carry-on backpack so he never waits at the carousel.
Durable and compact
A travel backpack, packing cubes, a wet/dry kit. Our Europe packing list covers what experienced one-bag travellers carry.
Before you buy luggage: check his main airline's carry-on and personal item limits. Our guide to the difference between a carry-on and a personal item explains what fits where.
Frequently asked questions
- What do you get a man who travels a lot?
- Something that upgrades what he uses on every trip: a wet/dry toiletry bag, a tech organizer, a sling for the airport, or for a bigger gift, a carry-on suitcase or travel backpack.
- What is a good travel gift under $50?
- A toiletry bag, a tech organizer, a slim wallet or a packable daypack. All are small, useful and easy to wrap.
- What's a good gift for a business traveller?
- A tech organizer and a premium toiletry kit for every trip, or a work bag that fits under an airplane seat.
- Is luggage a good gift?
- Yes, if you check the size against the airlines he flies most. A carry-on that fits the limits saves him checked-bag fees and time.
For the frequent flyer
Travel gear he'll use every trip.
Carry-ons, slings, tech organizers and travel kits, designed in Toronto.
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