by Senior Editor Caroline Morse. Follow her on Twitter @CarolineMorse1 and Instagram @TravelWithCaroline
Give your favorite travel companion these cute little airplane earrings so that she can show off her love of travel even when she’s at home. They’re sterling silver and come in a nice black velvet jewelry pouch that’s great for packing.
For anyone who habitually returns home with more than when they left, give them the gift of extra space with Eagle Creek’s No Matter What Tote bag. When it’s not in use, it packs down flat and small into the included wrap. Expand it, and this wrap converts into an interior organizer. The tote comes in small, medium, and large sizes; every size has padded handles and water-resistant fabric.
The adventure lover on your list needs Matador’s Droplet Drybag. It’s a tiny plastic drop case that fits on your keychain. Inside, the droplet holds a small drybag that expands to hold up to three liters. It’s waterproof and can be used to protect your phone or wallet while kayaking or boating, to pack your wet swimsuit, to contain leaky toiletries, and more!
For the person who’s always asking you to call their phone because they can’t find it, the Chipolo will be a big time and sanity saver. This little Bluetooth disc can be attached to any item (like your wallet or keys) and will make a noise to let you know where it is. You can also use it to remotely take photos with your smartphone.
Be there in an emergency for a friend when you gift them one of Pinch Provisions Miniemergency Kits. This travel-sized bags are available for all types of people—from the “hot mess” (kit contains earring backs, stain remover, deodorant, etc.) to the “college survival kit” (with earplugs, a book light, caffeinated chewing gum, etc.).
Give the gift of a great night’s sleep with this super small wireless LectroFan sound machine. The small swivel design means excellent sound quality, and the size is tiny and light enough that you can fit it in a purse. Choose to drift off to sleep from five fan sounds, four white noises, one ocean track, or stream music directly from your phone.
Travelers rely on their smartphone for everything from photos to navigation, but the battery usually isn’t up to all those tasks. The MiPow Power Tube is small and lightweight enough that it can be carried around all day. Plus, the built-in cable means you don’t have to bring an extra cord as well.
Most Swiss Army Knives won’t fly with security, but this Jetsetter model won’t get flagged by the TSA since it has no blades. Instead, this combo tool has a magnetic screwdriver tip, a bottle opener, small scissors, tweezers, and more.
The stylish girl-on-the-go on your list will love the CHI Escape styling iron. Not only is it cordless, it’s also unbelievably small and lightweight (it’s about the size of a cosmetics bag). Charge it up and toss it in your carry-on, and you can have smooth hair wherever you go. One charge lasts up to 100 minutes.
Show the hiker or camper in your life that you care about their well-being with this super-functional miniature-sized survival kit. The SOL (Survive Outdoors Longer) Traverse Survival Kit aims to live up to its name, giving you tools like an emergency blanket, water purification tablets, and a fire striker that could mean the difference between life or death in case of disaster. The tin weighs just over 1 lb., so even the most lightweight hikers won’t mind carrying it.