Weekenders, carry-ons, pouches and the small things that make a flight easier. A power bank has to fly in the cabin: the FAA bans spare lithium batteries from checked bags and caps them at 100 watt-hours without airline approval, far above a 10,000 mAh bank like the Anker here (about 37 Wh).
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Anker Power Bank, 10,000mAh, 30W, Built-In USB-C CableAbout two iPhone charges, with a USB-C cable built in
Skip for a laptop: 10,000 mAh at 30 W charges phones and tablets
$24.99
The splurge
Bose QuietComfort Ultra Earbuds (2nd Gen)Bose’s best noise canceling, tuned to the shape of their ears
Unexpected
Landmass Scratch-Off World Map Poster, 24 x 17 inA 24 x 17 in world map: scratch off each country they visit
Skip if they’ve hardly traveled: you scratch off where you’ve been
A 22-momme silk sleep mask for long flights
HaulPlay Gift Awards 2026: Best Gift for Travelers, the winner and two runners-up.
By what they’re into
If they’re into reading
Kindle Paperwhite 16GB, BlackA 7-in glare-free Kindle that lasts weeks per charge
If they’re into beauty & self-care
Slip Pure Silk Sleep Mask, BlackA 22-momme silk sleep mask for long flights
If they’re into music & tech
Anker Power Bank, 10,000mAh, 30W, Built-In USB-C CableAbout two iPhone charges, with a USB-C cable built in
If they’re into home & decor
Landmass Scratch-Off World Map Poster, 24 x 17 inA 24 x 17 in world map: scratch off each country they visit
If they’re into style
CHARMKING Compression Socks, 15-20 mmHg, 3 PairsThree pairs of 15-20 mmHg compression socks for long flights
A 24 x 17 in world map: scratch off each country they visit
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You’ve seen it all.
20 photos tagged Gifts for Travelers, in a new mix each day. Mostly from Beauty, Tech & Desk and Travel.
Checked : all 20 finds have a price.
What not to give, and what instead
Instead of full-size shampoo and lotion
BAGSMART Toiletry Bag, MediumA toiletry bag that holds travel sizes. In a carry-on, liquids, gels and aerosols go in containers of 3.4 oz (100 ml) or less, all in one quart-size bag. TSA
Instead of a power bank over 100 watt-hours
Anker Power Bank, 10,000mAh, 30W, Built-In USB-C CableA 10,000 mAh power bank, about 37 Wh. Lithium batteries up to 100 Wh fly in a carry-on without the airline’s approval, and a spare battery may not go in a checked bag. FAA
Instead of a luggage lock TSA can’t open
A lock marked Travel Sentry or Safe SkiesOfficers open those two with master keys; a lock they don’t recognize may have to be cut off a checked bag. TSA
Questions
How much do the gifts for travelers here cost?
20 have a price read today, from $8.99 for CHARMKING Compression Socks, 15-20 mmHg, 3 Pairs to $299.00 for Bose QuietComfort Ultra Earbuds (2nd Gen). 7 under $25, 10 under $50, 14 under $100.
Hiding the price, gift receipts and returns, and the last days to ship for Christmas: Christmas deadlines and gift returns.