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best cheap gifts for travelers
November 5, 2020
As 2020 comes to a close, it’s clear that, more than ever, we all deserve a fun and relaxing holiday season.
There’s little doubt that this Christmas will look a lot different than previous years. Many of us can’t connect with family members or gather for traditional celebrations. In some cases, our incomes have been cut, our savings are hurting, and there’s plenty of uncertainty ahead.
It’s been a lot to absorb. And while there’s a real desire to bury our collective heads in the sand, we still have to live and enjoy life the best we can. Because even with all that’s gone on in 2020, there’s still a lot to be happy and thankful for.
In case you’re new to Travels and Curiosities, we live to save for travel. We are budget-conscious, frugal travel savers, and we live by the credo, “It’s not what you earn, it’s what you spend.”
We want to help you spend less this holiday season. And with this in mind, we’re sharing our collection of Best Cheap Gifts for Travelers. We’ve combed the Internet to uncover the best unique travel gifts that won’t bust your budget. Everything on this list of cheap travel gifts is $30 or less! It’s an amazing feeling to give a great gift, but we don’t have to go broke in the process.
And if you’re budget is a little bigger, or if you want to see more fun gift ideas, check out our Best Unique Travel Gifts for more inspiration.
Happy holidays, friends. 🌲
Amazon Gifts Under $10
amazon gifts under $20
Funny travel gifts
EMS
GOGIRL FEMALE URINATION DEVICE
$12.99
covid-19 pandemic travel gifts
nomad goods
VINYL GLOVES
CLEAR - 100 PACK
$8.95
nomad goods
10 KN95 FACE MASKS
$9.95 ($0.99 per mask)
unique travel gifts
TOPDRAWER
KINTO WORKOUT BOTTLE 480ML
$25.00
TOPDRAWER
WAFU JAPANESE HANDKERCHIEF
$14.00
PHOOZY
APOLLO SERIES THERMAL PHONE CASE
$29.99
EMS
EAGLE CREEK PACK-IT COMPRESSION SAC SET - S / M / L
$29.95
TOPDRAWER
MONBENTOMB POCKET CUTLERY SET
$18.00
nomad goods
UNIVERSAL CABLE USB-A
0.3m | Kevlar®
$29.95
TOPDRAWER
KOLO PARKER MED KIT SMALL
$28.00
jonathan adler
HOW TO BE YOURSELF by Simon Doonan
$12.95
REI Co-op
REI CO-OP NALGENE OUT THERE UFO WIDE-MOUTH WATER BOTTLE - 32 FL. OZ.
$11.95
travel gifts for women
EMS
EAGLE CREEK SILK UNDERCOVER MONEY BELT
$30.95
REI
DARN TOUGH BEAR TOWN MICRO CREW SOCKS - WOMEN’S
$21.00
puffandpowder
BODY POWDER PUFF
$12.99
backwoods
FAYETTECHILL GUNNISON BEANIE
$25.20
REI
KAVU PIXIE TRAVEL POUCH - SPECIAL EDITION
$16.00
backwoods
SHERPA BASKET WEAVE RIMJHIM WARMERS
$24.47
jonathan adler
LIPS JOURNAL
$24.00
REI
UNITED BY BLUE PRESERVE AND PROTECT BANDANA
$12.00
REI
PATAGONIA ULTRALIGHT BLACK HOLE MINI HIP PACK
$29.00
Five color options!
REI
BUFF COOLNET UV+ MULTIFUNCTIONAL HEADBAND
$15.00
REI
PATAGONIA BLACK HOLE CUBE 3L - SMALL
$29.00
travel gifts for men
REI
SMARTWOOL LINER TECH-COMPATIBLE GLOVES
$24.00
REI
SMARTWOOL MERINO 250 REVERSIBLE PATTERN NECK GAITER
$30.00
EMS
KAVU ROAMER WALLET
$25.00
REI
ARCADE BELTS - BLACKWOOD BELT
$30.00
stanley
CLASSIC STAY CHILL BEER PINT | 16 OZ
$25.00
travel gifts for foodies
CULTURES FOR HEALTH
GINGER BEET WATER KEFIR FLAVOR KIT
$12.99
TOPDRAWER
INGRAM TEN-MINUTE BENTO
$14.95
TOPDRAWER
TAKENAKA BENTO BOX SINGLE LAYER
$29.00
try the world
SNACK BOX DELIVERY
$19 and up
travel gifts for couples
EMS
MOUNTAINSMITH BASIC CUBE SINGLE
$27.95
WildHorn
SAND ESCAPE BEACH BLANKET (won’t blow away!)
$24.99
travel stocking stuffers
EMS
EAGLE CREEK REFLECTIVE LUGGAGE ID SET
$25.95
EMS
SEA TO SUMMIT Pocket Hand Wash
$4.95
ems
LIBERTY MOUNTAIN TOOB TOOTHBRUSH
$6.50
EMS
SEA TO SUMMIT Pocket Conditioning Shampoo
$4.95
ems
BEYOND COASTAL 8 oz. SPF 34 Active Pump Sunscreen
$29.99
Kodiak LEATHER
LEATHER CORD WRAP
Available in Antique Brown or Dark Walnut Leather Colors
$7.00
gifts for people who drive a lot
TOPDRAWER
CANDY DESIGN GORDON KEY RING
$25.00
BATTLBOX.COM
RESQME VEHICLE ESCAPE TOOL
$9.95
REI
LEDLENSER K4R KEYCHAIN FLASHLIGHT
$24.95
gifts for someone who has everything
eastern mountain sports
GIFT CARD
EMS
NITE IZE HITCH PHONE ANCHOR AND TETHER
$14.99
REI Gift Card
For all the things they really want. (But won't ask for.)
EMS
PELICAN Micro Case 1020
$23.50
