“Gifts, believe me, captivate both men and Gods, Jupiter himself was won over and appeased by gifts.” —Ovid
What to give the traveler? Check out these 26 gift ideas:
- Portable Battery Charger
- Travel cork screw (light and easy to use), stopper and collapsible mug
- A Go Pro (a tiny camera that takes videos too)
- Go Pro accessories
- Journals – wire bound open easier, sturdy covers, small enough for a pocket
- Low gators to put over hiking boots
- Gortex jacket and rain pants
- Flashlight in the shape of a credit card
- Cushioned, attachable shoulder strap
- Collapsible chop sticks
- Top quality money belt
- A book about (or set in) an intended destination
- iShuffle
- Eagle Creek compression cubes (for packing)
- Lonely Planet gift certificate
- Luggage tags (a frequently dislodged item)
- Travel towel (quick drying and compact to pack)
- Perhaps a gift box with helpful bits and pieces such as: two 3oz EMS clear sunscreen, 3oz Deet insect repellent, electrolyte powder packs, mole skin, magnifying compact mirror, tweezers and manicure scissors
- Fun stuff: Folding pocket Frisbee and a new deck of cards
- Inflatable neck pillow
- Quality ear plugs
- Collapsable water bottle
- Waterproof socks
- YakTrax ice crampons
- Gift certificate for a massage upon returning from an arduous journey.
- Patagonia Lightweight Travel Courier (waterproof, black shoulder bag)
Any other thoughts?
“The excellence of a gift lies in its appropriateness rather than in its value.”— Charles Dudley Warner
“Joy in looking and comprehending is nature’s most beautiful gift.”—Albert Einstein
“Or why not get them a copy of Tattoo—Journeys on My Mind?” —TMLL
TATTOO—Journeys on My Mind
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