The 15 Best Travel Gifts for Him of 2021

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Away The Everywhere Bag at Away

"This bag will make your loved ones arrive in style no matter where they go."

Patagonia Black Hole Cube at Backcountry

"You can throw it into your larger travel bag without worrying about anything leaking."

Ember Travel Mug² at Bed Bath & Beyond

"Keeps coffee at your preferred temperature for up to three hours."

WellTold Urban Map Glass at Uncommon Goods

"These glasses will remind him of his favorite neighborhoods."

Everlane Men's The ReNew Short Parka at Everlane

"A stylish winter jacket that's made from eco-friendly materials."

Sunski Treeline Glacier Sunglasses at Huckberry

"For every pair of sunglasses sold, Ombraz will plant 20 trees to help improve our environment."

Field Notes National Parks Notebook at Amazon

"Can be used for shopping lists, notes, or travel journal entries."

Jack Henry Super Face Moisturizer at Verishop

"Leaves skin softer and healthier looking."

Bose QuietComfort 35 Series II Wireless Headphones at Amazon

"They're enough to block out all travel noises with three levels of noise cancellation."

Stanley Classic Flask at Amazon

"Pair this flask with a miniature travel-inspired nip and you have a great gift on your hands."

If you’re stuck on what to gift your favorite jet setting guy for his birthday, graduation, wedding, or any other occasion, look no further than this list. There's a gift on here for every type of traveler, from guys who like to travel in style to men who love to have adventures outdoors.

Here are our picks for the best travel gifts for him.

Our Top Picks

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Away The Everywhere Bag

Away's Everywhere Bag is perfect for staying organized while on the go. It features a laptop compartment, an umbrella pocket, and a zippered exterior pocket for easy access to essentials. Available in colorful nylon or leather fabrics, this bag will make your loved ones arrive in style no matter where they go.

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Patagonia Black Hole Cube

Patagonia's Black Hole Cube will help carry all his toiletries while he's on the road. This medium-sized dopp kit is made from durable polyester and has a large zippered opening for easy access to his belongings. The outer shell is also water-resistant, so you can throw it into your larger travel bag without worrying about anything leaking.

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Ember Travel Mug²

If your traveler is a coffee aficionado, get him this portable mug from Ember. This 12-ounce mug keeps coffee at your preferred temperature for up to three hours. Alternatively, you can keep the mug on it's charging coaster to keep it warm for more time. Notifications let you know when the drink has reached the optimal temperature and an auto-off feature prevents your coffee from burning.

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WellTold Urban Map Glass

Remind him of his favorite trip with these Urban Map glasses. Each glass has a detailed map of a U.S. city with labeled neighborhoods. Choose from 31 different cities across the country.

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Everlane Men's The ReNew Short Parka

Everlane The ReNew Short Parka — Courtesy of Everlane

Everlane's The ReNew Short Parka is a stylish winter jacket that's made from eco-friendly materials. It will keep him warm down to 10 degrees and has a mid-length relaxed fit. The jacket's shorter length also makes it highly packable for future trips to cold-weather destinations.

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Sunski Treeline Glacier Sunglasses

Every guy needs a good pair of sunglasses and he'll never forget to leave the house without these stylish Treeline Sunglasses from Sunski. Featuring polarized lenses, removable side panels, and a durable frame, these sunglasses will survive any adventure he takes them on. Sunski also offers a lifetime warranty in the unlikely event that the sunglasses get damaged.

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Field Notes National Parks Notebook

These notebooks will make a practical gift for someone who loves to travel. Available in packs of three, these fun notebooks can be used for shopping lists, notes, or travel journal entries. The covers feature different national parks and houses paper that's tear- and water-resistant.

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Jack Henry Super Face Moisturizer

The stress of travel can take a huge toll on your skin, totally draining it of moisture. Whether you're contending with long flights or a shift in climate, Jack Henry's here to save the day with a face and hand lotion that leaves skin softer and healthier looking. The cult-favorite moisturizer is well-loved for its hydrating formula which combines hazelnut oil, camelina oil, pomegranate oil, and rosehip oil.

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Bose QuietComfort 35 Series II Wireless Headphones

You may know Bose for the high-quality, booming sound they deliver through your rec room speakers, but they make an incredible pair of headphones, too. With the QuietComfort 35 Series II, you get not just one level of noise cancellation, but three—enough to block out all travel noises, from the drone of an airplane engine to whatever’s happening on the other side of your too-thin hotel room wall. Hardcore acoustic geeks will appreciate that the audio is always perfectly balanced—you never have to fiddle with the settings to optimize sound quality or output.

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Stanley Classic Flask

Whether your travel recipient is heading out into the woods for a backpacking trip or just exploring a new city, having a nip on hand is never a bad idea—especially if the trip is to a cold, windy destination. Pair Stanley's Classic Flask with a miniature travel-inspired nip—maybe a bit of Dutch gin or some Nikka from Japan—and you have a great gift on your hands.

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VSSL Adventure Essentials Survival Kit

Need something for the outdoorsmen in your life? This handy essentials survival kit is a compact flashlight that houses over 70 pieces of first aid, camping, and fishing gear. Weighing only 15.6 ounces, this kit won't take up much space in his pack and is made from military-grade aluminum so it will survive any adventure he takes it on.

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Touchland Power Mist Hand Sanitizer Spray

Travel, especially during winter, can be incredibly germy, so having a good hand sanitizer is never a bad idea. We love that this one packs easily and lasts for ages. The vegan formula contains aloe vera and essential oils that don’t just sanitize but also hydrate your skin. One little container goes a long way, too—you’ll get more than 500 uses.

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The North Face Borealis Backpack

Whether he's commuting to work, taking a hike, or going away for a long weekend, the Borealis Backpack from North Face will help carry his gear hands-free. This versatile 28-liter backpack has room for all of his essentials, with a laptop sleeve, a tablet sleeve, water bottle pockets, and a zippered accessories pocket. It's available in 15 different colors so you're bound to find one that he will love.

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Stutterheim Men’s Stockholm Raincoat

Stutterheim’s raincoats are some of the best you can buy. The Swedish company has modeled them after classic fishermen’s jackets, so they’re built to withstand practically anything nature can throw at them while still packing a ton of modern, minimalist style. They’re a little on the pricey side, but their construction is second to none with double-welded seams, a drawstring hood, and a high collar with snaps to keep the gusts and gales out.

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Duke Cannon Hot Shave Clear Warming Shave Gel Travel Size

You might not be able to keep up your at-home shaving routine when you’re on the road, but this shaving gel, made for combination and normal skin, is the next best thing. Heat is one of the best ways to get the closest shave you can, and in lieu of a hot towel, this gel self-warms to get your skin ready for the razor.

The 15 Best Gifts to Buy for Travelers of 2021