Stuck for awesome stocking stuffer ideas for the wanderlust in your life? Check out my roundup of the best travel stocking stuffers. Keep scrolling down to see them all!
This stocking stuffers for travelers post was written by family travel expert Marcie Cheung and contains affiliate links, which means if you purchase something from one of my affiliate links, I may earn a small commission that goes back into maintaining this blog.
Do all of the members of your family still get stocking stuffers on Christmas morning? We’re giving you ideas for amazing stocking stuffers for travelers!
Many people still get these lovely stuffers well into their adult lives, for good reason!
It’s so much fun and brings back many memories of opening up those stockings on wonderful Christmas mornings.
The thing is, though, that it is easy to fill up a stocking for a kid. Toys, toys, and more toys are pretty much the going stocking stuffer idea for kids.
That isn’t necessarily true for adults, so the key is ensuring that the stuffers fit the person’s interests.
If you happen to be shopping for stocking stuffers for travelers, we have put together a great list of ideas for you!
This list is full of great stocking stuffers for everyone. They range from small to big and cheap or expensive. These thoughtful stocking stuffers will be very useful for that one travel lover who will receive one (or many!) of these.
21 Amazing Stocking Stuffers for Travelers
1. Refillable Traveler’s Journal
Give your favorite traveler the gift of remembering their travels by stuffing this journal in their stockings! It may be a bit bigger than most stuffing, but this is a great gift idea to give someone who loves to travel.
It comes with a pen and a few accessories that can be very useful in journaling. And while you’re at it, add some other colorful pens and stickers that can make journaling way more fun!
This is refillable, so they can remove the pages of their entries from one destination and replace them with new ones for their next journey.
BUY ON AMAZON2. Foldable Water Bottle
It may not be the first thing that crosses your mind this Christmas, but remember that travel is year-round. And you know what they say during summer travels: Stay Hydrated!
Add this foldable water bottle to your list of practical stocking stuffers to give your favorite traveler. It’s also a subtle way to show them how much you care for them – because you want them to stay hydrated during their travels, especially on a hot summer day.
BUY ON AMAZON3. Travel Blanket Pillow Combo
Once you reach the age where you can travel for fun on your own, chances are your neck can’t quite handle the discomfort that comes from sleeping in airplane seats.
A travel blanket/pillow combo helps travelers stay comfy and rest easier.
It’s honestly kept me from being totally grouchy when we land at our destination. I don’t always sleep on the airplane, but it definitely lets me relax more and zone out.
4. Foldable Travel Duffel Bag
Travelers have been known to buy too many souvenirs from their awesome travels, but as it turns out…you don’t always have enough room in your luggage for that.
A foldable travel duffel bag can solve this problem!
It’s also a great way to separate dirty and clean clothes. Or for putting in overflow items if your checked luggage goes over 50lbs.
We slip one of these inside this luggage set for the perfect combo!
5. Travel Pouch Neck Wallet
When I traveled as a teen, I used to think these were kind of lame, but now I totally get why they are so popular.
This neck wallet makes a great stocking stuffer for travelers because it helps keep your stuff safe on the road.
It’s also a handy way of carrying money, cards, and important items if you don’t want to carry a purse or backpack when traveling.
6. Travel Passport Wallet
Even if you don’t want to wear your passport around your neck, it is still nice to be able to keep your passport and other important documents together. An all-in-one travel passport holder can help with that.
Personally, I always carry a travel wallet, and I only stock it with the cards I know I’ll need and local currency. It saves me a lot of space and weight in my travel bag.
7. Poo-Pourri Toilet Spray
While this definitely isn’t the most romantic stocking stuffer, it’s incredibly practical. Have you ever shared a hotel bathroom with a few people?
Just a few sprays before anyone uses the toilet and odors are gone before they begin.
This is especially great for people traveling with new-ish romantic partners or for people heading on some group travel adventures.
8. Travel Plug Adapter
Our family gets SO much use out of our travel adapters because we have a lot of electronics.
This is a great idea for electronic stocking stuffers because it is also something that many travelers forget about. And people can always use more than one.
Those stunning travel photos cannot be taken if your phone or camera is dead.
9. Digital Luggage Scale
Baggage fees are outrageous these days! A luggage scale helps travelers keep their baggage weight right where it needs to be to avoid those extra costs.
Plus, it can give you ease of mind for those times you are sure your bag is too heavy (but you actually have pounds to spare!)
10. Personal Security Door Stop Alarm
This door-stop alarm is a great gift for travelers who like to travel alone.
It just needs to be placed under the door, and not only will it stop the door from opening, but it will also sound an alarm if anyone tries to come through the door.
11. Colorful Flexible Travel Luggage Tags
One of the most annoying parts of travelling is trying to spot your luggage when it comes down the conveyor belt in Baggage Claim.
Who knew there were SO many people with black luggage?
These colorful luggage tags will help any traveler quickly spot their bags. No more precious time wasted searching for suitcases!
You can even use a few for a rainbow effect!
You can also opt for personalised luggage tags if you want to be a bit fancy with your travel stocking stuffers.
12. 50 States, 5,000 Ideas
A great travel book should be a must-have on any traveler’s list. This would make a perfect stocking stuffer for travelers because U.S. travel is all the rage this year.
This book showcases a ton of cool things to do in every state and even some Canadian provinces. And it’s from National Geographic, so you know the photos are stunning.
Perfect for people planning 2021 road trips or other domestic travel.
13. Travel Toothbrush
All travelers know how important it is to bring a toothbrush along (have you ever had to pay for a toothbrush in a tourist location? SPENDY!)
A foldable travel toothbrush is just the thing to have.
This one is actually really helpful to throw in your carry-on bag so you can brush your teeth at the airport and feel fresh and clean.
14. Power Travel Toothbrush
This is the perfect stocking stuffer for travelers that are serious about their dental hygiene. There’s nothing quite like the feeling of super clean teeth.
This toothbrush comes with two heads and a great cover to keep it clean on the go!
15. Travel Toiletry Bottles
If you’re like me, you are particular about a few products you like to use on your hair or your face. As I get older, I seem to use more products.
Packing all those products can take up a lot of space in my suitcase (plus they weigh a ton!)
Travel bottles are a must-have for anyone who gets on a plane often, and they would make great stocking stuffers for travelers.
16. Noise Cancelling Headphones
Sometimes, on a plane, people just want to listen to your music, movie or audiobook, and these Wireless On-Ear Headphones are perfect for that!
I admit, sometimes I put mine on just so that I don’t have to talk to anyone sitting next to me (yes, sometimes that includes my kids!)
17. Active Noise Cancelling Ear Buds
Some people totally prefer earbuds. They take up a lot less space than over-the-ear headphones.
These ones are great for kids because they are wired, which means they aren’t going to lose one earbud. Great for plugging into iPhones or tablets to watch movies on the airplane.
18. Silk Sleep Mask
It’s not always easy to sleep on the go, and this silk sleep mask can help! A comfortable sleep mask is a must-have for the plane.
Plus, it works really great for hotels or vacation rentals that don’t have blackout curtains. Or if you are bunking with an early riser who might turn on a few lights and wake you up before you’re ready.
19. PNY Elite Performance 256 GB High-Speed SD Card
Travelers have an amazing collection of photos from their travels, and you can help them store them all with a new SD card with more storage.
And you can never have too many! We always pack a few for every trip we take.
20. GoPro HERO12 Action Camera
Ok, I know this is a pretty baller stocking stuffer and probably WAY more than you expected to spend to fill a loved one’s stocking.
But I’m including it in this list because it’s small enough that it could totally fit in a stocking.
An action camera is a need for travelers and adventurers! You can attach it to a helmet, bicycle, or even strap it to a child and capture all your crazy adventures!
Of course, this stocking stuffer for travelers might actually take away from the gifts under the tree. It’s that great.
21. Universal Cable Organizer
We all know the battle of the cables, and when you are travelling, it can be so frustrating to find the cord you are looking for.
If you want to make a traveller’s life easier, get them this Universal Cable Organizer for a stocking stuffer.
Our family owns a few of these, making it so easy to keep an extra set of charging cables so we can grab this anytime we hit the road.
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