It can sometimes be tricky to buy gifts for people, but if the man in your life loves to travel, a whole world of gifting opportunities opens up. From gadgets that make travel easier or provide entertainment to sentimental items and luxury essentials that they typically would not buy themselves, the best travel gifts for men are a wide spectrum. Whether they aid organisation and convenience or enhance fun and satisfy a hobby, there are multiple avenues for gifting options for male globetrotters.
Power Bank
An item that should always be the number one gift for any traveller, a powerbank is an essential travel item that supports safety, connection and entertainment. Long travel days and hours of exploration make it difficult to access a charger and with so much technology built into one little device, it is common for the battery life on your phone to drain quicker than it would on a typical day. From storing boarding passes and getting directions to snapping landmarks and messaging loved ones back at home, we use our devices for a seemingly endless list of things when travelling. A powerbank is an important item for any explorer to have so if the man you are buying for does not have one, it is the perfect gift to buy. Ensure they always stay connected by having a portable charger to take with them wherever they go.
Digital Action Camera
A GoPro is the perfect gift for any adrenaline junkie, and the Hero 13 is the latest edition with all the best features. A compact, convenient and high-quality way to document any adventure, the waterproof and mountable camera can record any activity from swimming and diving to cycling and skiing. With a wide selection of accessories, you can mount your camera onto anything, your bike, your chest or even your head. You can also ensure that you never lose your camera when out on the water with flotation devices and capture the perfect above and below water shots with a dome. Whether you want to snap a few photos at the beach and in the sea or document thrill-seeking excursions, a GoPro is the ultimate travel companion that captures exceptional photographs and videos.
GoPro HERO13 - Waterproof Action Camera with 5.3K60 Video, 27MP Photo (Limited Edition Colour)
Playing Cards
A gift that travellers will likely never consider buying, waterproof playing cards will prove to be a valuable entertainment item that a man will always pack. No matter how and where you choose to travel, a deck of cards is something that can be easy to find, with many people choosing to travel with them. An endless selection of games at your fingertips, playing cards are a great way to stay entertained during your travels without relying on technology. However, the fragility of a playing card means that they can easily get damaged, but with waterproof playing cards, you can play at the beach, by the pool or with a round of drinks without worrying about water damage.
Wallet Security
Help them keep their money in their pocket with the gift of an RFID Blocking Wallet. Contactless payments have made it so easy and convenient to pay for things on the go, but they has also made it easy for thieves to clone cards and steal banking details just from close proximity. An RFID Blocking Wallet blocks the signals from devices that hackers use to steal your information, keeping your money safe and card details restricted. These wallets are also sleek, stylish and compact making them perfect for travel with a slim and minimalist design.
Universal Travel Adaptor
With a universal adapter, gone are the days of buying a new adapter every time you head to a destination with a different outlet, only to lose it before you need it again. A universal adapter features multiple outlet adapters, allowing you to plug in your electronics and charge your devices in more than a hundred countries. It also features multiple different USB ports for full versatility, and means that you can keep this adapter in your suitcase for use on every single trip.
Travel Canister
This 3.5L toiletry bag can hold all of your full-size essentials while looking super cool. Boasting the classic The North Face logo, the Base Camp Travel Canister is inspired by the Base Camp Duffel and available in multiple colourways, allowing you to gift their favourite colour or match their luggage aesthetic. Twin haul handles make it easy to carry, handy if you are sharing a bathroom, plus, it also features an internal hook allowing you to hang it up. Spacious yet compact, it is perfect for travelling and also features a convenient compact mirror.
Drone
A lot of the most phenomenal travel photography and videography comes from a drone. Able to capture imagery and landscapes that you cannot do alone, let a drone take to the skies and capture your surroundings. A mini drone is the perfect compact size for exploration, perfect for packing in a suitcase or even taking on a backpacking adventure. There are many brands to choose from but the DJI is renowned for its reliability and quality. Offering 4K recording while easy to fly making it perfect for beginners, the DJI Mini 5 Pro captures high quality videos with omni-directional obstacle sensors ensuring it does not crash. It is also ultra lightweight with a palm-sized foldable design that is perfect for travel.
Audiobook Subscription
Give the gift of entertainment with an Audible Membership. With best-selling audiobooks, free podcasts and exclusive Originals all available through the Audible app, you can provide them with endless listening options. Whether you gift monthly credits, a specific number of credits or a certain title, there is no beating the gift of storytelling. The perfect gift for long journeys or solo travellers exploring a city, an Audible membership is clutter-free and minimalist while enhancing travel.
Lego
Does the male traveller you are buying for have a favourite city? Do they love being creative? Then a LEGO Architecture set may just be the ideal gift. Perfect for supporting a LEGO hobby, offering a few hours of screen-free entertainment and creating a decorative item that can be displayed in your home, a LEGO set is enjoyed by all ages. An aesthetically pleasing collectible, LEGO Architecture is a great way to document your travels with the landmarks or skylines of your favourite cities. From the Eiffel Tower and the Trevi Fountain to the London Eye and Tokyo Tower, LEGO creates architecture sets for across the world.
Tracking Device
A tracking device compatible with both Apple and Android, Tile is a great way to keep tabs on your luggage and personal belongings. An incredible gift for travellers, a tracking device ensures you never have to worry about misplaced luggage again due to the ease of locating and retrieving. It also allows you to find keys, wallets and bags that you may misplace during your travels, adding both ease and convenience to your adventures. Simply set-up your Tile on your device and should you need to locate your item, you can pinpoint with accuracy all through an app.
Tile by Life360 Pro - Powerful Bluetooth Tracker, Key Finder and Item Locator for Keys, Bags and More (Black)
Travel Guide
In a world where most things have gone digital, there is something still so wholesome and nostalgic about print. A Rough Guide is a great insight into a bucket list destination or a country that the man you are gifting is travelling to. Just as many prefer a physical book to an e-book, many travellers prefer a paperback travel guide to online information. It is also handy to have information on hand when visiting remote locations where signal is limited or to have in case of technology failure and depleted devices.
Games
Many globetrotters travel with playing cards for easy entertainment on the go, but the same games time and time again can get old quickly. Gifting them with Card Games for Travellers 101 offers more options for the versatile deck of cards, with the convenience of playing while travelling. It boasts a collection of different card games from around the world, allowing you to test out games from alternative cultures that may not be familiar and includes an original game made exclusively for the book.
Travel Shaver
One of the best travel gifts for men is a way to stay groomed on the go. The Braun MobileShave is a compact and lightweight travel shaver that is fully washable and features a travel lock. Offering smooth skin, anywhere, any time, it features a precision trimmer and smart foil allowing you to groom moustaches, side burns, beards and thanks to the unique foil pattern, captures hair growing in different directions. The MobileShave is easy to take with you and pack in a suitcase, backpack or even a gym bag.
