Best travel presents

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:I'm getting my kid one of those neck passport bags for his study abroad. Also some little clippy do dad that keeps your phone at the level of the top of the tray table when on a plane.

also everyone is getting a plastic toiletries bag for airport security.

they won't need the plastic toiletries bag - in all these years i have never seen tsa ask anyone to take their toiletries out of their bag

i love those ll bean toiletry bags, that said

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:I'm getting my kid one of those neck passport bags for his study abroad. Also some little clippy do dad that keeps your phone at the level of the top of the tray table when on a plane.

also everyone is getting a plastic toiletries bag for airport security.

they won't need the plastic toiletries bag - in all these years i have never seen tsa ask anyone to take their toiletries out of their bag

i love those ll bean toiletry bags, that said

That might be true in the US but other countries are different so still useful if they are going abroad (eg the UK makes you take out toiletries)

[Anonymous]

Agreed — Heathrow is such a stickler for carry-on liquids.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:I'm getting my kid one of those neck passport bags for his study abroad. Also some little clippy do dad that keeps your phone at the level of the top of the tray table when on a plane.

also everyone is getting a plastic toiletries bag for airport security.

they won't need the plastic toiletries bag - in all these years i have never seen tsa ask anyone to take their toiletries out of their bag

i love those ll bean toiletry bags, that said

That might be true in the US but other countries are different so still useful if they are going abroad (eg the UK makes you take out toiletries)

my bad, then! haven't been through heathrow in a very long time.

[Anonymous]

I travel weekly and agree on the minis from brands like Sunday Riley etc. Everything else I have

[Anonymous]

If they travel a ton, they probably already have these things. Or have tried them in the past and haven't worked for them.

[Anonymous]

not an exciting gift, but we have a bungee cord thing with clothes hangers attached that is great for rinsing and drying clothes in a hotel room or small space. Basically a drying rack that is the size of a bungee cord. I've used it at home, too.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:not an exciting gift, but we have a bungee cord thing with clothes hangers attached that is great for rinsing and drying clothes in a hotel room or small space. Basically a drying rack that is the size of a bungee cord. I've used it at home, too.

oh also:

this inflatable lantern that is solar powered (or USB) and works well as a nightlight, and some versions can also charge your phone: https://luminaid.com/
the best travel thermos ever, in my opinion. I use mine daily for commuting but also travel with it: https://www.zojirushi.com/app/category/vacuum-insulated-mugs-bottles

[Anonymous]

Is this a small gift or a large gift? How about Priority Pass l, airline upgrades, or similar instead of more “stuff”? The things that make my travel better are the perks that come with a credit card and airline status…

Sorry not a particularly helpful post but a true one

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Is this a small gift or a large gift? How about Priority Pass l, airline upgrades, or similar instead of more “stuff”? The things that make my travel better are the perks that come with a credit card and airline status…

Sorry not a particularly helpful post but a true one

I think this is the move. Even consider an airline gift card. As others have pointed out, everyone who travels a lot already has their gadgets and "stuff". Unless they mention something specific - they need a new carry on bag, or their headphones broke, or something like that, stick with the non-tangibles.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:I'm getting my kid one of those neck passport bags for his study abroad. Also some little clippy do dad that keeps your phone at the level of the top of the tray table when on a plane.

also everyone is getting a plastic toiletries bag for airport security.

they won't need the plastic toiletries bag - in all these years i have never seen tsa ask anyone to take their toiletries out of their bag

i love those ll bean toiletry bags, that said

That might be true in the US but other countries are different so still useful if they are going abroad (eg the UK makes you take out toiletries)

Yup flew out of Dublin last year and they were super mad all the toiletries weren’t in a bag.

[Anonymous]

Shampoo soap bar

[CosmicFlower]

A frequent traveler would want things in a small package so they can carry it during travels. A minimalist wallet is a good example of this. They can have a separate main wallet in a hidden compartment in his luggage or bag, but a small wallet that can hold a few cards, small amount of cash, and a few business cards will come in handy in the front pocket where it will be safe for pickpockets, plus it looks more professional than the usual bulky leather wallets. 😄

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:I'm getting my kid one of those neck passport bags for his study abroad. Also some little clippy do dad that keeps your phone at the level of the top of the tray table when on a plane.

also everyone is getting a plastic toiletries bag for airport security.

You realize airline employees make fun of adults who wear those, right? And rightly so.

DP. Why in the world would I care what an airline employee thinks?