With the holidays approaching, many travelers are looking for gifts while on the road. Loved ones at home are also pondering what to get their traveling family and friends as a present. These practical ideas are great for frequent travelers, busy executives and flight crew to make their trips more efficient and productive. Some of these gifts are even practical to enjoy once back home, too.
HOVERAir X1 PRO MAX foldable pocket drone
In what could be one of the coolest holiday presents yet, this small pocket drone is ideal for amateur photographers that want to try their hand at drone use without investing in a larger, more expensive device. It is also a great gift for travelers that want to pack light or explore the destination without carrying around expensive equipment. It is easy to use because it just unfolds and is ready to take off. Using vision-based sensors to help it avoid collisions, it can soar over scenery to snap photos in 8K resolution with Slow Motion 4K@120fps.
Due to its smaller size, FAA registration is not necessary. The HOVER Air X1 PRO MAX can fly at speeds between 26 and 36 mph and can get those amazing shots that are otherwise hard to achieve.
Bluffworks Gramercy Blazer
Travel-friendly and lightweight, this blazer is great for those that pack lightly or travel with a carry-on bag. It works perfectly for casual or business situations. What makes it great for frequent flyers is that its material looks like wool, but is actually stretchy and wrinkle-resistant (no ironing required). It is also moisture-wicking, but machine washable and fast to dry after washing. I love how the Bluffworks Gramercy Blazer pairs just as well with jeans as it does with khakis.
The material is fantastic for warmer weather or summer travel because its perforated lining and unlined sleeves allow for air flow. There are ten pockets around the jacket, including seven that are within it for greater security. You can put a passport or wallet there without worry of pickpockets. The jacket comes in different colors as well as classic or slim fit styles, promising comfort for all body types.
CLEARSTEM Hydration Hero Minis
Frequent travelers love convenient accessories that go with their usual routine. You know the one: carry-on bag only, TSA-friendly toiletries and snacks that fit into a pocket that can be enjoyed along the way (with the space replaced by souvenirs or gifts for loved ones). That’s why CLEARSTEM’s Hydration Hero Minis are great stocking stuffers for the frequent flyers in your life.
Not only do they come in TSA-friendly bottles, but they pack a hydration punch that is necessary for business travelers and flight crew that spend so much time in dry air above the clouds. This kit includes a lightweight GOLDENHOUR® Watermelon Barrier Oil to apply to the face using hyaluronic acid and Vitamin C. There’s also the SPF HYDRAGLOW® Stem Cell Moisturizer, an anti-aging, jelly-like cream that uses plant-powered Bakuchiol for retinol benefits. And then there’s a HYDRABERRY® Hydrating Barrier Mask for moisture, which can be used for a brief period, or even overnight.
Üllo Wine Purifier
After sampling unique wines around the world in places like Chile, Argentina, France, Italy, South Africa, Australia or New Zealand among others, it makes sense that you want to bring home a few bottles to share with friends at home. The Üllo wine purifier makes a great gift to accompany a fine bottle of wine from a recent trip or to give as a gift for a house party. Simply decant a bottle of wine through this purifier to remove the headache-inducing sulfites you find in many wines.
It won’t change the taste or complexity of the wine, but will remove what often causes flushed cheeks or even a next-day hangover (depending upon how much you drink, of course). The purifiers come in various types from chilled versions to even wine wands that you can dip into your glass.
Natural Dos CBDA Sleep Supplement
One of the biggest hurdles for travelers is jet lag, nighttime anxiety and poor sleep. Natural Dos CBDA seeks to improve this problem by using the precursor to what eventually becomes CBD from natural hemp plants. Taken with a glass of water or as a chewable gummy before bedtime, they help to calm your mind reduce sleep latency. Falling asleep faster and staying asleep longer are the goals, and these natural supplements make a great gift for those that frequently cross time zones. Originally skeptical, I found that taking this regularly and avoiding caffeine or alcohol before bedtime led to a much longer and sound rest (confirmed via my Oura ring).
Hyperice Normatec Go
Known for its wide-range of top-shelf exercise and science-backed recovery products, Hyperice offers great gifts for the traveling athletes in your life. Even those with normal aches and pains from sitting at a desk, in a cockpit or on the factory floor may find the Normatec Go to be especially helpful. This portable device uses dynamic air compression to your calf muscles and legs to relieve pain and discomfort.
At just over one pound, this TSA-approved lightweight device fits into a carry-on bag and is great for those worried about circulation on a long flight. You can Velcro it to your calf and adjust the seven different levels of compression using an easy button based on your needs. Its battery lasts for three hours before needing another charge.
Good Bacteria Probiotic System
Building a diverse and resilient gut is important when traveling, especially across time zones or eating food that you normally don’t. The Good Bacteria system works by supporting the 38 trillion living microorganisms that make up your microbiome. This leads to a healthier digestive and immune system.
Each week, you take a different series of packets designed to alternate with a combination of prebiotics, probiotics and a postbiotic. After a few weeks, you will notice the direct correlation between brain and gut health as you will be thinking more clearly and also have more energy. These travel-friendly packets contain a formula that adapts to your own natural gut rhythm and support full-body health. You can buy it as a one-time purchase or in various monthly increments.
Old Spice Limited Edition Holidudes Collection
If you’re looking for a fun stocking stuffer, these holiday-themed deodorant sticks are travel-friendly. Almost all airports see gel sticks as a solid, which means they do not need to be in a TSA-friendly bag. These are part of the Old Spice Limited Edition Holidudes Collection and include both deodorant and shower gel in holiday scents. Favorites include the minty Jacked Frost, pine-scented Lumbersnack and sugar cookied Snickerdudel.
