Travel Tips
Holiday Gift Ideas 2014: Gear for Every Traveler
Still looking for a major last-minute gift for your favorite traveler? We found several great ideas for all types of travelers—photographers, music lovers, outdoorsy types, and everyone in between.
Narrative Clip-on Camera – $279
This tiny, five-megapixel camera clips onto your clothes and does the work for you, automatically taking two photos every minute once it’s turned on. The accompanying app lets you save, organize, and search the images.
BioLite CampStove – $129.95
The BioLite CampStove can toast your marshmallows AND charge your smartphone. By burning a few sticks inside, enough electricity is generated to charge multiple electronic devices, while you heat water, grill a few burgers, or sear some s’mores.
FitBit – $99.95
The FitBit Flex makes a stylish gift for folks who are mindful of—or perhaps obsessed with—their health. This wristband tracks your activities—like the amount of steps you’ve taken, calories burned, and hours slept—and makes that information easily accessible to you via graphs on your computer or smartphone. Also, if you dread the sound of your alarm clock in the morning, FitBit wristbands will silently wake you up with vibrations on your wrist.
SteriPEN Ultra – $99.95
Yes, you CAN drink the water. This clever kit eliminates 99.9 percent of bacteria from water in just 48 seconds. The UV lamp can be used to treat 8,000 one-liter containers. Whether you’re going out for a hike or traveling to a foreign country, you can be sure the water you drink along the way will be clean.
TYLT Energi 10K- $39.99 to $99.99
We’re constantly using our smartphones and tablets these days, and the biggest complaint by travelers: their gadgets have terrible battery life. With the TYLT Energi 10K battery pack, you can charge up to three devices at the same time, via USB ports. It’s perfect if you’re traveling with a small group of friends who are always on the go. If you don’t need such a heavy-duty battery pack, you can opt for the smaller, more affordable battery packs.
Victorinox Charisma – $169
Swiss Army’s Victorinox brand came out with the Charisma tote that is ideal for women who would like to travel more efficiently. The Charisma tote can pack your laptop and tablet and still has room for more—like your pens, notebooks, and smartphone. The neatest aspect about this tote is the zippered opening on its backside, which lets you slide it over luggage handles, making it easier to roll your luggage through the airport.
Tauck e-Gift Card – $50 to $2000
Tauck’s eGift Cards let you “give the gift of travel” with a card that can be personalized for the eager traveler in your life. These eGift Cards can hold denominations ranging from $50 to $2000 and can be used any time on any Tauck product, including the company’s land journeys and cruises.
Granite Gear 36 Liter Backpack – $89.99
Granite Gear’s 36 Liter Backpack protects your gear with its water-repellent and extreme water-resistant features, and includes compression straps that help distribute the backpack’s weight evenly. A port on the backside of this backpack also lets you attach it to a wheeled luggage for easy transport.
Hotels.com e-Gift Card – $10 to $2000
Hotels.com is also offering gift cards that can hold $10 to $2000, and can be redeemed at more than 100,000 locations. With no expiration date, this gift can be saved and applied toward any upcoming trip. You also have the option of mailing or emailing the gift card.
Ultimate Ears Mini BOOM Portable Bluetooth Speaker – $99.99
The Mini BOOM is the perfect-sized portable speaker that packs a punch when it comes to sound quality and volume. The Bluetooth capabilities are standard and allow you to connect your smartphone, tablet, or iPod to listen to your favorite songs away from home. With a variety of colors, it makes a great gift for you or a family member who enjoys music just as much as you do.
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By Sevag Sassounian for PeterGreenberg.com