With another year of travel ahead and the holidays closely approaching, it’s time to gear up with the latest and greatest gear to make your trips as comfortable, convenient and enjoyable as possible. After researching the top-rated and best-selling travel products for 2023, we’ve rounded up the most useful, practical and fun gifts any frequent traveler would love to receive.
Essential Packing Accessories
Compression Cubes
These are game changing space savers. Different size packing cubes neatly sort outfits, shoes, tech and toiletries while compacting contents. High quality build with zippered mesh makes identifying items easy. Flagship sets we recommend:
Eagle Creek Pack-It Specter Compression Packing Cube
Ultra-Lightweight and Water-Resistant Ripstop Fabric Suitcase Organizer Bags for Clothing
Shacke Pak – 5 Set Packing Cubes
Each bag size in this set was tested, designed, and selected to create the perfect packing cube kit for up to a 14-day vacation.
“I can fit twice as much clothing using compression cubes while keeping everything neatly organized and wrinkle-free! My carry-on feels so much lighter.” – Rob and Robin
Convenient Accessories
No jetsetter’s bag is complete without accessories that make travel far smoother. We recommend:
Gravel Soft 3oz Silicone Travel Liquid Bottles
TSA APPROVED – These bottles fit the 3 oz carry-on rule and are ready to be packed with your other travel accessories.
Do I Look Like I Fly Economy? – Packing Bag
Carry your toiletries, cosmetics, adapters, chargers, cellphone, passport, cash, and your exclusive super graphite metal engraved frequent flyer miles card.
TSA Approved Clear Travel Toiletry Bag with Zippers
Made of clear PVC fabric, WANDF toiletry bag strictly follows TSA 3-1-1 liquids rules for a carry-on bag of all airlines.
Luggage Locks
When it comes to the essentials, quality luggage and smart accessories can make or break your travels. Our top recommendations check all the boxes for security, convenience and comfort.
TSA Approved Master Lock Padlock
Luggage lock allows Transportation Security Administration screeners to inspect and relock baggage, without damaging lock.
Must-Have Travel Tech
Stay plugged in and entertained all flight long with our top tech gift ideas for travelers this year.
Twelve South AirFly Pro
This is a must have to connect your wireless headphones to the inflight entertainment system.
Belkin USB-C Power Bank
Keep your devices running with this external battery pack.
Anker PowerCore 10000 Portable Charger
10,000mAh Power Bank, Ultra-Compact Battery Pack
Chargers and Adapters
Never get stuck with a dead phone again mid-transit. Convenient gadgets for powering up on the go:
European Travel Plug Adapter
The European travel plug adapter turns one European Type C socket into 2 standard American outlets & 3 USB and 1 USB C charging ports
BESTEK Universal Travel Adapter
20V to 110V Voltage Converter with 6A 4-Port USB Charging and UK/AU/US/EU Worldwide Plug Adapter for those items that need lower voltage.
Noise Canceling Headphones
Blocking out the roar of the plane or bus engine makes a shockingly better trip. Look for the following features:
Bose QuietComfort Ultra Headphones
These noise cancelling headphones feature Quiet Mode, Aware Mode and Immersion Mode, which combines full noise cancellation and Bose Immersive Audio. 24 hour battery life.
Sony WH-1000XM4
Industry-leading noise canceling with Dual Noise Sensor technology. Up to 30-hour battery life with quick charging
“The top items in my carry-on are always my noise canceling headphones and back up battery pack – hours fly by when drowning out the noisy world around you!” – Ben S., frequent business traveler
E-Readers/Tablets
Don’t weigh down your bag with heavy books and magazines. A compact e-reader enables taking your entire library with you anywhere while weighing less than a paperback.
Amazon Kindle Paperwhite Signature Edition
Purpose-built for reading – With a flush-front design and 300 ppi glare-free display that reads like real paper, even in bright sunlight.
iPad Pro
Great all purpose tablet for reading, watching movies and more
👉 Pro Tip: Download your Netflix/streaming shows or eBooks beforehand so you aren’t dependent on spotty inflight WiFi! 👈
Comfort Items for Smooth Flying
Make flying enjoyable again with our top soothing gifts for relaxation from takeoff to touchdown.
Loop Quiet Ear Plugs for Noise Reduction
Super Soft, Reusable Hearing Protection in Flexible Silicone for Sleep, Noise Sensitivity
Wake Me In Paris – Sleep Mask
The most useful and funny travel sleep mask you’ll find!
Luggage Trackers and Scales
Ever sprint through airports praying your bag arrives safely? Ensure checked bags stay on track and avoid overweight fees with these useful tools:
Apple AirTags
Keep track of luggage, bags and devices in the Find My app.
Avoid surprise overweight baggage fees by knowing exact weights before check-in. Look for:
Etekcity Luggage Scale
Avoid Overweight Fees: Hook your suitcase for instant weight and save time before you wait in line
“I had no idea my loaded suitcase weighed a whopping 15 pounds over the limit last trip before using my new digital scale…that bag tracker and scale set really should be mandatory gifts for all travelers!”
Conclusion
Investing in luggage, accessories, tech and comfort items built for travel takes journeys from stressful to restful. Treat yourself or frequent flyers with gifts catered specifically for life on the move. We covered all the bases with our researched 2023 recommendations of top-rated and best-selling travel products guaranteed to make travel a breeze.
