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The holidays are right around the corner, so today we’re going to take a look at the best travel gifts for men!

Every item on this list I personally own or have used and stand behind them all.

In this post you will learn about the best packing, entertainment, photography and video, electronics, books, and outdoors travel gifts for men.

This is the ultimate list of gifts any traveler will not only love, they will use them, too!

Let’s get right into my guide to the best travel gifts for men!

The Best Travel Gifts for Men – Stuff for Packing

Osprey Daylite Daypack

I love the Daylite Daypack from Osprey.

It’s lightweight and durable and perfect to bring on any trip.

I use my daypack as my personal carry-on bag. It will hold my laptop, iPad, some snacks and a few other things I might need in-flight.

It’s also great for taking out on the town when you’re exploring.

Osprey is an amazing company that gives a lifetime warrantee on their products, too.

I lost one of the lumbar straps on my Farpoint 40 and they sent a free replacement set with no questions asked.

Opsrey has earned my business for life.

Canvas Messenger Bag

Messenger bags are getting more and more popular.

They are versatile and can be stylish at the same time.

Some may call them a murse, others a cross-body bag.

Whatever you call them, they provide dads with a nice way to tote around everything they need for the day.

My friend uses this canvas messenger bag every day and absolutely loves it.

Alpha Keeper RFID Money Belt

After telling my family about getting pickpocketed in Madrid, my uncle made sure to put all his valuables in a money belt and wear it every day during his 2-week tour of the UK.

I own the Alpha Keeper Money Belt and wish I listened to my own advice and worn it during my trip.

This money belt is ridiculously lightweight and doesn’t have any metal, so you can wear it through metal detectors at the airport.

It’s so comfortable and lightweight you don’t even notice you’re wearing it!

Osprey UltraLight Zip Organizer

I have the Osprey UltraLight Zip Organizer and love it so much that my parents purchased it, too.

This takes the place of a toiletry bag and will take up ¼ the space in your bag or suitcase.

It lives up to the name of being ultralightweight and has a nifty hook for hanging up in the bathroom.

Digital Luggage Scale

It always happens when you go on a trip.

You cram so much stuff in your bag, you no longer know how much it weighs.

Once you get to the check in counter and they weigh your bag, it’s overweight. Then you’re stuck pulling stuff out of one bag and putting it into another.

Take the guesswork out of packing.

Get a digital luggage scale and know exactly where you stand with bag weight.

Luggage scales are lightweight and don’t take up much room and can save you time and money during your trip.

The Best Travel Gifts for Men – Clothing

Bleu Nero Scarf

If you travel anywhere the weather might get cold, you need a scarf (like summers in San Francisco).

They can be life savers as well as adding a little style to your appearance.

I purchased this Bleu Nero Scarf before my trip to Europe in late-Spring and I used it more than anything else I brought.

The scarfs are made of soft and durable faux cashmere and are super comfortable. They also come in several different styles.

The Best Travel Gifts for Men – Headphones

Bose Quiet Comfort 35 Headphones

The Bose Quiet Comfort 35 Headphones are the best headphones I’ve ever used.

The sound is incredible and the noise canceling ability hasn’t been topped in any other headphones I’ve used.

On flights I can’t hear the plane or people talking around me, leading to an enjoyable trip.

The QC 35’s are super soft and comfortable, and the battery lasts up to 20 hours.

Apple AirPods

If your traveler has an iPhone, he needs to have Apple AirPods.

They sound great, fit nicely and securely in your ears and there are no wires to worry about.

The battery lasts around 5 hours for listening per charge, then you pop them in the case for a quick 15-minute charge before you get another 5 hours.

In total you can get up to 24 hours of listening time before the case needs to be recharged.

They’re perfect for walking around cities, the airport, or hitting the gym.

SoundPEATS Magnetic Wireless Earbuds

Before I purchased my AirPods, the SoundPEATS Magnetic Wireless Earbuds were my go-to everyday listening device.

They fit snugly in your ear and last up to 8 hours.

I really liked the magnetic connection, so they stayed around my neck easily.

The sound and call quality are really good for the price, too.

These are great for walking around the city, airport, or for use at the gym.

The other benefit is they are super affordable. These earbuds provide great value for money.

The Best Travel Gifts for Men – Speakers

Bose Soundlink Mini II

The Bose Soundlink Mini is my favorite portable speaker.

I bring it with me every time I travel.

The sound you get out of this small speaker is incredible, as is the up to 10 hours of play time you get on a single charge.

This is the best portable speaker I’ve listened to.

JBL Clip 2 Waterproof Bluetooth Speaker

The JBL Clip 2 is an awesome little speaker and is made for the outdoors.

It clips on to any bag easily, is waterproof and produces really good sound.

Any guy that loves will love to have this little speaker to be included in their gear.

This is definitely a camping necessity!

The Best Travel Gifts for Men – Photography and Video

HP Sprocket Portable Photo Printer

The HP Sprocket portable photo printer is totally awesome!

It’s roughly the size of your cell phone (twice as thick though) and prints great looking photos.

It connects via Bluetooth, so all you do is take a picture, open the app and then hit print. That easy.

You get to keep the digital copy and hand out one of the printed pictures to your family and friends.

The photo paper has an adhesive backside (just peel the back paper off) if someone wants to use it like a sticker.

It’s absolutely fantastic and everyone that receives a picture loves it.

DJI Osmo Mobile 3

If your traveler is serious about recording video, he needs the DJI Osmo Mobile 3.

It’s a gimble, but with the app, becomes so much more than that.

With the Osmo Mobile you can do motion tracking, hyperlapse video, timelapse video, and create awesome panorama pictures.

It really enhances your video recording game and is fairly easy to use.

Selfie Stick

Selfie sticks are great for family gatherings and do have a place (at times) when traveling.

I purchased this selfie stick with a remote for my dad last year and he loves it!

The addition of a Bluetooth remote really takes your possibilities up a notch.

The other benefit is the selfie stick has a tripod built in.

This makes setting up for the perfect group photo incredibly easy. Just set it up, get the family together and snap the perfect picture using the remote. 

Joby GorillaPod Tripod with Bluetooth Remote

Want a tripod that’s light, can go anywhere, and attach itself to anything?

Look no further than the Joby GorillaPod with Bluetooth Remote.

Probably my favorite feature with this GorillaPod is that the feet are magnetic, adding an additional way you can set up the tripod.

These GorillaPods will seriously hook on to anything to take pictures.

The Best Travel Gifts for Men – Power Sources

MOGICS Bagel

I’ve tried several international plug adapters and the MOGICS Bagel is far and away the best one.

Most international adapters only allow you to plug in one device at a time, maybe 3 if it has a couple USB ports.

Not the Bagel.

It super compact and has 2 USB ports, but it also works as a power strip with 5 plug outlets. That means you can charge up to 7 devices at once.

I will never travel without it again!

Anker PowerCore 10000

I love my Anker PowerCore 20100 for long flights and trips.

It can charge my iPhone XS at least 5 times or my iPad twice on 1 charge.

As great as it is for long flights and trips, it is a little heavy and bulky.

That’s why I highly recommend the Anker PowerCore 10000.

It’s smaller than a cell phone, easily fits in your pocket, and will charge your phone at least twice on 1 charge.

The charger also comes with a carrying bag and has enough room to easily store your charging cables.

READ MORE: The Essential Backpacking Gear for Traveling in Europe

The Best Travel Gifts for Men – eReaders

Kindle

The Kindle is the perfect gift for a guy that travels and loves to read.

Kindle’s are super lightweight and have a battery that seems to last forever.

They are easy to read in the sunlight and do not put any strain on you when holding it.

I also recommend signing up for Kindle Unlimited.

Your membership gets you unlimited access to thousands of ebooks, magazines, and audiobooks with Kindle Unlimited all for $9.99/month. Right now Amazon has a special where your first 2 months of Kindle Unlimited are free!

Kindle Unlimited is awesome for people that love to read. I actually use it for all my audiobook downloads, which are perfect for travel.

The Best Travel Gifts for Him – Sleep Aids

Alaska Bear Sleep Mask

The super soft and comfortable Alaska Bear Sleep Mask is the last sleep mask anyone will ever need.

I use this for my travels and love how it blocks out all the light and I hardly notice I’m wearing it.

MyPillow Travel Pillow

Let’s face it, most hotel and hostel pillows are crap.

Too firm, too soft, too thick, too thin; they just never seem to feel right.

The MyPillow Travel Pillow is perfect for the traveling man.

It’s small and can fit in any case easily and is very comfortable. Do not let anyone travel without one!

The Best Travel Gifts for Men – Outdoors Gear

Trekking Poles

A set of trekking poles are an awesome addition to any outdoor gear set.

Trekking poles are incredibly helpful for hiking and traversing difficult terrain.

These poles are lightweight, easy to adjust and come with tips for pavement, snow, mud and dirt.

Repel Windproof Travel Umbrella

I have a Repel Windproof Travel Umbrella and absolutely love it.

It’s lightweight and easy to pack or carry. It handles incredibly well in the wind and rain, and I really enjoy the automatic open and close button.

The Repel Travel Umbrella also comes in several cool designs and colors.

Portable Hammock

This large portable hammock is awesome.

I think it is my favorite item on my holiday gift guide.

Lightweight, easy to pack and take with you, and it holds up to 500 pounds. All you have to do is find a couple trees, tie the straps around them, and you’re good to go.

READ MORE: The Best Travel Gifts for Women (Find the Perfect Gift for Her)

The Best Travel Gifts for Him – Books, Magazines, and Maps

Vagabonding by Rolf Potts

Veteran travel writer Rolf Potts delivers one of the quintessential travel books of all time with Vagabonding: An Uncommon Guide to the Art of Long-Term Travel.

Vagabonding is full of amazing stories and advice about financing your travels, picking destinations to visit, adjusting to life on the road, handling travel adversity, and crafting the perfect mindset to make the most out of traveling.

It’s an amazing book and every traveler should read it.

Ten Years A Nomad: A Traveler’s Journey Home by Matthew Kepnes

For over 10 years Matthew Kepnes has been one of the top travel bloggers in the world.

He has traveled the world extensively and already has 1 New York Times Bestselling book, How to Travel the World on $50 a Day.

His newest book, Ten Years A Nomad: A Traveler’s Journey Home, is part memoir and part philosophical book exploring the joys and sorrows of traveling and what it really means to be a nomad.

It’s an insightful book filled with personal stories of success and failure that every traveler will benefit from and enjoy.

Condé Nast Traveler Magazine Subscription

The best travel magazine in the world is Condé Nast Traveler Magazine!

Condé Nast Traveler gives great reviews and suggestions for places to visit, stay and eat.

My family loves this magazine and is the only one we subscribe to.

Right now there is a massive discount and you can get an entire year’s subscription for next to nothing.

Scratch Off Map of the World

This Scratch Off Map of the World (and USA Map) is perfect for the world nomad in your life.

It’s such a neat concept being able to scratch off the different countries and states you’ve visited.

The maps can be hung and displayed, showing off everywhere you’ve been!

The Best Travel Gifts for Men – Beverage-related Gifts

Heat Changing Day and Night Earth Map Coffee Mug

This is such a cool coffee mug.

There’s a map of the world on the outside of the mug that changes from night into day when warm liquid is added.

As he wakes up with a cup of coffee, so does the world.

Coleman 40oz Stainless Steel Water Bottle

Having a good refillable water bottle is a necessity for travel.

I have not found a better water bottle than this 40oz Stainless Steel Water Bottle from Coleman.

It’ll keep your drinks cold for up to 58 hours or hot for up to 20 hours.

Globe Decanter

Is a globe decanter necessary?

No.

Is it pretty cool?

Absolutely!

For the traveling man that loves him some whiskey, bourbon and scotch, what better way to show it off than a globe decanter with matching world map lowball glasses.

It looks great and is totally functional, which are 2 great qualities I look for in a good holiday gift.

READ MORE: The Ultimate Packing List for Backpacking in Europe

The Best Travel Gifts for Men – Cord Organizers

Cocoon Grid-IT! Organizer

The Cocoon Grid-IT! Organizer is a must for the guy that travels for work.

The elastic straps hold cords, flash drives, and chargers in place and make them easily accessible.

I use the larger size Grid-IT! Organizer for my computer bag, which will also hold my external hard drives.

They are incredibly durable and really keep you organized.

This is a great travel gift for men that travel a lot for work!

Cord Tacos

Everyone needs something to help keep their charging cords organized.

Cord Tacos are the answer!

These neat little organizers look like a taco and keep individual cords neatly stored when traveling.

Cable Bag

For the man that travels with a lot of electronics gear, a cable bag is the way to go!

Cable bags offer more space to store your cords and accessories for travel.

Health-Related Travel Gifts for Men

Mini TENS Machine

Bad backs and sore necks are the worst, especially when traveling.

This Mini TENS Machine really helps with sore muscles, backs and necks.

The device is the size of a small iPod and weighs next to nothing.

All you have to do is stick the pads on the problem areas and run a cycle.

I bring this traveling with me all the time and it totally helps. No more stiff necks and aching backs!

The Best Travel Gifts for Men – Wallets

Slim Money Clip Wallet with Pop-up Card Case

Every man needs a good wallet.

When you travel, you want something slimmer and less inviting to pick pockets.

My friend has a Slim Money Clip Wallet and absolutely love it.

It has a slim profile, clip for your cash, and a slot for your credit cards. When you need a card, just pull the trigger at the bottom and they pop up.

It’s the perfect wallet for men that travel a lot.

Fossil Leather RFID Blocking Wallet

I absolutely love these Fossil leather wallets!

They are incredibly durable and have a fantastic look. They have plenty of slots to hold all the necessities, the stitching is great, and they last a long time.

In fact, these Fossil leather wallets look better over time as they are used.

These are my favorite leather wallets.

READ MORE: The Best Items to Bring on Your Personal Carry-on

Final Thoughts on Travel Gifts for Men

There you have it, my favorite travel gifts for men for this the holiday season in 2019.

There are some really cool gift ideas on this list for men that love to travel.

I really hope this helps you find the perfect gift for the traveler in your life!

Now I’d Like to Hear from You

I hope you enjoyed my post on the best travel gifts for men.

Now I would like to hear from you.

What did you think of my list of awesome travel gifts for men?

What was your favorite travel gift for men?

Is there anything you think I left out?

Let me know by leaving a quick comment below!

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