HUGE List of Stocking Stuffer Ideas for Travelers
I love putting together packing guides and gift ideas for people who love travel. And stocking stuffers are so much fun to shop for! Since they tend to be small gifts, they are less pressure, they can be silly, cute, or anything in between.
This article is full of great stocking stuffer ideas for the traveler in your life. To me, the best stocking stuffers are a mix of practical, fun, and silly.
So the ideas in this article capture that. They range greatly from travel necessities to fun things and all sorts of price ranges. But one thing they have in common – they are all good ideas for the traveler in your life (or for yourself!)
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- Travel first aid kit
- Travel beard kit
- Carry on cocktail kit
- Compression socks
- Electronics organizer
- Face wipes
- Compact mirror
- SD card holder
- Quick dry towel
- Sleep mask
- Phone holder for the airplane
- Cute luggage tags
- Liquid IV
- Portable humidifier
- Antibacterial wipes
- Mini umbrella
- Cord organizers
- Eye mask
- TSA travel bottles
- Noise cancelling ear plugs
- Nail polish remover wipes
- Handheld mini fan
- Foot mask for tired/achy feet
- Travel blanket and pillow
- Travel journal
- Sound Machine
- Portable bluetooth speaker
- Compression cubes
- Small jewelry case
- Travel themed socks
- Toiletry bag
- Shoe bag
- Dry bags
- Hand sanitizer
- Laundry detergent sheets
- Water bottle
- Lip balm
Chargers aren’t exactly groundbreaking, but I love that this charger comes with the ability to charge different devices. Meanwhile, this charging station lets you charge multiple items at once.
You’ve probably seen people using Air Tags to track their checked luggage. Others put an AirTag in an AirTag bracelet for their kids to track them, just in case. Either way, they can be a convenient addition to your travels.
An external battery is a must for long flights!
A digital luggage scale will prevent going over the weight limit.
Elastic Sleeve for Leak Proofing helps prevent leaks in their suitcases. They’re practical and it’s a lesser-known gift idea.
A travel cup holder that attaches to your luggage makes it easy to grab a coffee (or other drink of choice) in the airport while still wheeling around a suitcase.
Admittedly, compression socks aren’t overly cute or fashionable. But on a long flight, they can help with circulation and that’s worth it.
We use this tripod so much that we bought a second one. We use it all the time and we keep one in the house and one in the car. It’s sturdy but folds up really small, making it easy to pack.
If you’ll be sharing a small space, it’s always convenient to have some Poo-Pourri.
This hotel room alarm is great for safety and peace of mind (especially if traveling alone).
I didn’t understand the hype of packing cubes until I tried them myself. They are a game changer and really do make it easier to pack and stay organized.
For international travel, a universal travel adaptor is a must, especially one that comes with USB ports.
I love this travel charging station. It’s compact which makes it perfect for a hotel room. It will charge your phone, watch, and airpods at the same time so you don’t have to pack multiple cords.
A dry bag for wet items, like your swimsuit, is convenient for days you want to keep your wet items separate.
A roll up sun hat is great for hot days in the sun or a hat clip to attach a hat to a purse/luggage makes it easy to travel with a beach hat in the airport.
To prevent your towel from blowing away, try these towel clips.
This beach toiletry bag is a really cute way to pack toiletries or other items for a beach trip.
Books are always a perfect gift and a great way for them to explore ideas for their next trip. Here are some of my favorite options:
- 100 Hikes of a Lifetime – perfect for the hiker in your life
- Journeys of a Lifetime: 500 of the World’s Greatest Trips
- The Travel Book: A Complete Guide to Every Country in the World – great for anyone who has a love of travel, it includes something from pretty much everywhere they could ever want to go (plus a few places they might not have even thought of)
- 100 Parks, 500 Ideas – ideas on some of the best trips/experiences in city, state, and national parks in North America
- 100 Drives, 5,000 Ideas – 100 journeys through the US and Canada with ideas on what to stop at along the way
- Where Should We Camp Next? – Over 300+ of the best camping and glamping spots in and around national parks, seashores, and monuments
- Most Scenic Drives in America – 120 road trips across the U.S. and Canada
- 50 States, 5000 Ideas – the best things to do in each state including national parks, beaches, hotels, Civil War battlefields, dude ranches, out-of-the-way museums, and more. You can also buy the 50 States, 5000 Ideas journal
- Dream Trips of the World – inspiring travel destinations featuring 100 destination and bucket list itineraries
Hopefully this huge list of travel stocking stuffers made your holiday shopping easier for your favorite traveler.
