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With Black Friday almost upon us, now is the time to reflect on the true meaning of Christmas - stuff! More specifically for us travel-lovers, stuff that makes our journeys smoother, easier and more comfortable. As an extensive traveller himself, we're sure Santa would approve. 

Whatever you think of the annual retail rally, Black Friday is also a reminder that Christmas is scarily close. And that if you move fast, you're likely to still have your pick of the good stuff and make sure your precious cargo arrives in time for the 25th. 

Gifts for Travellers - The Ultimate List 

After days scouring the internet, reading reviews and gathering tips, here is my list of 101 gifts for travellers this Black Friday.

I've attempted to keep a focus on sustainability and gifts that are under £50 (excluding postage costs). Some are on sale for Black Friday, and others are just straight-up bargains. Happy shopping!

Note: All prices were accurate at the time of publishing, but will fluctuate throughout the year. 

Black Friday UK: 101 Gifts for Travellers Under £50

• General gifts for travellers 
• Gifts for tech-loving travellers 
• Gifts for environmentally conscious travellers
• Gifts for adventure travellers 
• Gifts for foodie travellers
• Self-care gifts for travellers
• Gifts for creative travellers

General Gifts for Travellers 

TOP PICK: 

1.) Luxury passport cover, Aspinal of London: Selected colours were £85, now £42. Gift this quality leather passport cover in colours such as silver pebble, verdant green or cornflower blue to the travel-lover in your life. And, while select colours are less than half price, maybe one for yourself? 

Selected colours of Aspinal of London's leather passport covers are deeply discounted for Black Friday and make ideal gifts for travellers. 

2.) Gift vouchers, Ryanair: From £25. With other airlines, you have to go through a third party, but for speed and ease, Ryanair sells digital or physical gift cards directly. 

3.) Joy travel journal, Papier: Was £29, now £23.20. Score points by gifting this thoughtfully presented journal.

4.) Dream Trips of the World Book, Lonely Planet: Was £32.99, now £23.09. Gift a loved one some seriously epic 2026 travel ideas with this inspirational read over Christmas.

5.) The Foldie® Crossbody bag, Foldies: Was £59.95, now £39.95. This top-rated crossbody bag is perfect for keeping valuables safe on the move. 

6.) 1,000 Places to See Before You Die Desk Calendar, Workman Publishing: £13.99. This desk calendar inspired me to visit South America - perfect for those who need travel ideas.

7.) Tomorrowland x Loop Experience™ 2 earplugs, Loop: £34.95. Help the music-loving traveller in your life protect their ears and still enjoy top sound quality with these festival-proof earplugs.

With their many designs, colours and purposes, including focusing, sleeping and travelling, Loop earplugs are a versatile gift.

8.) Great British film and TV map, Marvellous Maps: £14.99. A unique gift idea, this map is perfect for set-jetters visiting the UK. 

9.) Epic Runs of the World, book and eBook package, Lonely Planet: Was £31.99, now £22.39. If the runner in your life needs inspiration for their next runcation, this book provides it.

10.) Packing cubes four-pack, Antler: Was £50, now £35. Everyone loves a packing cube, so times that by four with these Antler cubes, in a range of colours with extra-strong compression zips. 

11.) Radio-controlled travel alarm clock, Braun: £35.00. Controlled automatically by signal and set to CET, this compact clock is perfect for that friend who sleeps through anything.

12.) Rumpl Original Puffy Blanket, Rumpl: £45. This well-rated, all-season puffy blanket, featuring recycled insulation, will keep your camp-loving friends warm and dry on their outdoor adventures.

13.) Daylite™ Cinch backpack (unisex), Osprey: Was £60, now £40.39. The comfort of Osprey for under £50? Yes please! With a sleeve for tech, a hydration pocket, a clip for keys and Osprey's thoughtful ergonomic design, the Daylite™ Cinch is a gold-star gift.

14.) Travel capsule umbrella, Ammpoure Wellbeing: Was £60, now £28. Your giftee will thank you for this super-strong umbrella, complete with a carry case and a choice of unique colours.

15.) Photo album key chain, Callie: £14. Help long-term and gap year travellers keep their memories close with this tiny photo album on a keychain. 

16.) Personalised luggage handle wraps, Callie: £15. Help a traveller grab and go with these conspicuous personalised handle wraps. 

17.) Travel clothes steamer, Nesugar: Was £45, now £36. Help a loved-one stay crease-free on their travels with this top-rated, lightweight hand-held steamer. 

18.) Silk sleep eye mask, Blissy: Was £39, now £30. This handmade eye mask, crafted from silk with a carry case for travelling, will score you serious gifting points.

The Blissy sleep mask, shown here in mint, is available in an amazing 89 colours. Handmade and crafted from silk, it's a thoughtful and luxurious gift for travellers.

19.) Portable air purifier and cooling fan, Daewoo: Was £23.98, now £20. Digital nomads working in hot climates will appreciate this two-in-one fan and air purifier, which is designed to remove pollutants and bacteria while keeping you cool. 

20.) No-pegs clothes line, Sea to Summit: £9.95. This super-compact, easy-to-use clothesline is a godsend for backpackers, gap year travellers, campers and anyone travelling long-term. 

21.) Compact cable tidy, Stackers: Was £30, now £25.50. Say goodbye to tangled headphones and lost earbuds with this convenient cable tidy. 

22.) Compact Ultra-Zoom Monocular, Wild Eye Vision: Was £70, now £34.90. Curious adventurers will be pleased with this ultra-light monocular, as they zoom in 600x on wildlife, landscapes, sports events and music performances.

23.) Packable Poncho (unisex), Mac in a Sac: £39.99. Help keep travellers dry with this packable waterproof cape.

Gifts for Tech-Loving Travellers

TOP PICK: 

Tile trackers are the perfect present for tech lovers and those people in your life who are always losing their stuff. 

24.) Tile tracker two-pack starter pack, Tile: £49.99. Losing things is the worst. Tile's lightweight, well-priced trackers can be attached to keys and bags, or slid into wallets and luggage tags, to guard against loss on the move.

25.) Solar mobile charger, GearTech: Was £74.99, now £34.99. For that person who is always on one bar, this waterproof solar-powered power bank charges in daylight and can handle two devices at once. 

26.) Travel electronics organiser, UGREEN: £16.99. How can you prevent spending ten minutes every day untangling your headphones? Asking for a friend. This handy little organiser is the solution. 

27.) Smart reusable digital notebook, Rocketbook: Was £34.84, now £29.51. A digital notebook with pages that never run out? Take. My. Money!

28.) AI language translation earbuds, IAMJOY: Was £53.38, now £38.13. That person hellbent on learning the local language before they head off will no doubt love tinkering with these real-time, two-way translation earbuds in 163 languages after Christmas dinner.

29.) Noise-cancelling Bluetooth headphones, soundcore by Anker: Was £49.99, now £29.99. Drown out the noise by scouting around for lower-cost but top-rated headphones. A peaceful Christmas indeed.

30.) Noise-cancelling earbuds, soundcore by Anker: Was £79.99, now £49.99. If the traveller in your life prefers buds to headphones, these are just the thing. 

31.) Smart watch organiser, Stackers: Was £30, now £15. Keep your smart watch bits in one place with this luxe-looking smart watch roll. Perfect for sports-lovers and runcationers ahead of their next half-marathon abroad.

Anyone with a smart watch will love this handy oatmeal and linen organiser from Stackers, which keeps chargers, spare straps and pieces safely in one place.

32.) Digital luggage scale, Salter: £17.99. Practicality ahoy! Help your people avoid excess baggage fees and stress with this compact digital luggage scale.

33.) 4-in1 charger, UGREEN: Was £16.99, now £13.49. Plug this straight into the wall once you hit Europe or the US and charge your USB and UK plug devices. You've got the power.

34.) Universal travel adapter, Verbatim: £39.99. Jet-setting friends can use this multi-tasking travel adapter in 180 countries, charging up to six devices at once with AC sockets, USB-A and USB-C ports.

35.) Multi-port USB charging station, Belkin: Was £79.99, now £49.99. Do the digital nomad in your life a favour with this multi-port USB charging hub. 

36.) Bluetooth sleep headphones, SnoozeBand™: Was £39.99, now £31.99. Stop headphones moving mid-sleep with these Bluetooth sleep headphones in black, grey, navy, plum, blush pink and lavender. Goodnight! 

Promising supreme comfort and an immersive audio experience SnoozeBand™ Bluetooth sleep headphones are ideal for travellers. 

37.) Smart biometric padlock, eLinkSmart: £33.99. This smart padlock, activated by fingerprint and controllable from an app, can protect luggage and lockers.

38.) Foldable drone with camera, HURSVIE: Was £49.99, now £41.99. Capture epic travel pics from the skies with a foldable drone, but remember to check local laws first.

39.) Folding Bladeless Neck Fan, NANDILI: £17.99. This compact, rechargeable neck fan sits conveniently around your neck on the move, as you say "it's so hot!" for the 100th time that day.  

40.) Portable Bluetooth speaker, Sony: Was £39.99, now £33.99. Watching videos, tuning into podcasts, blasting my favourite songs - you name it, I've been using this small-but-mighty Bluetooth speaker for years. It's the reliable companion everyone needs and an excellent gift for travellers.

41.) TelePod mobile tripod, JOBY: £49.99. Photography loving travellers can take pictures, videos and selfies from a distance with this mobile tripod's remote Bluetooth shutter. 

42.) RFID-blocking passport slip, Go Travel: £12.99. Security conscious travellers can rest easy in busy airports and hubs with this RFID-blocking passport slip in sky or petrol blue.

Gifts for Environmentally Conscious Travellers

TOP PICK: 

43.) Sustainable personalised luggage tag, Elvis & Kresse: £28 without personalisation, £38 with. Made from decommissioned fire hoses from London, this sustainable vegan luggage tag is from a UK-based brand that donates 50% of the profits from this product to a firefighters' charity. 

These sustainable luggage tags, available in red or yellow, can be personalised with your loved one's initials for a conversation-starting gift that really stands out.

44.) Smart zippable tote bag, Trashy Bags Africa: £13. Travel sustainably, never get caught without a shopping bag and support a fantastic social enterprise with this zippable recycled tote bag. Win-win-win.

45.) DoubleNest® hammock, Eagles Nest Outfitters (ENO): Was £74.99, now £52.49. Ok, so it's slightly over the £50 threshold, but this well-rated sustainably made hammock from ENO has an integrated stuff sack, internal stash pocket and can be packed down to a travel-ready size.

46.) Packable backpack, Stubble & Co: Was £45, now £36. Wandering around a city, carrying tech - wherever you use it for, this ultra-lightweight backpack made from recycled materials is a win. 

47.) Sustainable toiletry bag, Nakie: £28. Made from recycled picnic blanket material, every Nakie toiletry bag has unique colours and patterns and comes with a lifetime warranty. 

48.) Recycled sari tote bag, British Red Cross: £6.50. These shopping bags fold away easily and are handmade in Nepal from reclaimed sari material.

49.) Quick-dry beach towel, Dock & Bay: Was £30, now £24. Save time with this quick-drying beach towel made from 100% recycled plastic bottles. Add personalisation so it doesn't go astray. 

50.) Travel shampoo and conditioner bar set, Kinkind: Was £25.80, now £22.50. These shampoo and conditioner bars last up to 50 washes, reduce plastic bottle usage and can travel in your hand luggage.

Gifts for Adventure Travellers

TOP PICK:

51.) Natural mosquito repellent bracelets (x12 pack), Pestects: Was £19.99, now £15.99. Featuring natural oils such as citronella and eucalyptus, these vegan-friendly bands are designed to repel sandflies, horseflies, ants and mosquitoes for up to 300 hours per bracelet.

Help a friend fight off mosquitoes using natural plant oils and scents with these colourful, long-lasting wrist bands.

52.) Portable steel folding shovel, Mountain Warehouse: Was £14.99, now £7.49. Not glamorous, but definitely useful, this sturdy shovel is sure to be appreciated by hikers and campers.

53.) Spray bottle fire extinguisher, LifeSafe Technologies: £29.99. Put safety first and grab one of these portable fire extinguishers in a can for the avid outdoorsperson in your life. 

54.) Convertible trousers, Craghoppers: Was £75, now £37.50. Is it a shorts or cargo pants kinda day? Make it both with these sustainable, waterproof convertible trousers. 

55.) FMS-X3 portable gas backpacking stove, Fire-Maple: Was £62.95, now £47.45. Boiling one litre of water in just 3.5 minutes, this portable cooking system will go down a storm with hungry backpackers.

56.) Multitool bracelet, Ozzagar: £39.69. Need a hex key or a screwdriver on the spot? Problem solved with this 29-in-1 multi-tool bracelet.

57.) Waterproof map case, Lifesystems: Was £23, now £15.59. Old-school adventurers won't get lost with a clean, dry map to work with, courtesy of this wearable map carrier. 

58.) CLEARSIP® Pro self-cleaning water bottle, CLEARSIP: £49.99. Be the hydration promoter everyone loves with this ultra-light insulated steel self-cleaning water bottle that works at the touch of a finger.

With its touch display, the CLEARSIP® Pro self-cleaning water bottle gives users hydration reminders while they're on the move.

59.) Stainless steel collapsible mug, Sea to Summit: Was £20, now £17. Help caffeinate a coffee-lover with this compact, collapsible heat-resistant mug.

60.) Foldable trekking poles, Alpkit: Was £41.99, now £35.99. Save a hiker from a hairy scramble with this twin set of compact trekking poles.

61.) Fire starter kit, WEYLAND: Was £28.00, now £24.00. Give your favourite woodsperson all they need to start a fire when hiking, camping and backpacking with this clever kit. 

62.) Portable projector with Wi-Fi and Bluetooth, Technyon: £41.99, now £39.00. Take a rest from hiking and watch movies anywhere, even on camper van walls, with this portable Android projector. Don't forget the popcorn.

63.) Rechargeable mosquito repeller and lantern, FLEXTAIL: Was £46, now £43, with ten refill mats. Backpackers and campers will thank you later with this rechargeable mosquito repeller that doubles as a lantern. Creating a 40-foot mosquito-free area in 10 minutes, it can run for up to 20 hours.

64.) Expedition 4 Compass, Silva: Was £37.99, now £30.39. Keep a hiker safe with this professional compass, featuring six hours of illumination and a magnifying lens for map-reading.

65.) Submersible phone case, Drybags: £23.99. This waterproof phone case means business for snow sport lovers, paddleboarders and white water rafters who want to keep their electronics to hand.

66.) Universal first aid kit grab bag, St John Ambulance: £21.60. A grabbable first aid kit jam-packed with everything a first responder needs in the great outdoors.

Gifts for Food-Loving Travellers

TOP PICK:

67.) Leakproof lunch container trio, Elephant Box: Was £26, now £20.80. Help the traveller in your life keep healthy snacks close with this trio of leakproof food containers.

Enable the traveller in your life to keep leftovers in hostel fridges, store local snacks and take food onto buses and trains with these useful containers.

68.) Whisky puzzle of Scotland, Tanglewood: £40. Give inspiration for some liquid travels around the world's whisky epicentre via this unique puzzle.

69.) Silicone food containers, The Nomad's Kitchen: £15. These collapsible silicone bowls will save your recipient some serious luggage space.

70.) Portable kettle, Better Tea Breaks: Was £30, now £24. Just because you're at Everest base camp doesn't mean you can't have tea. This light portable kettle, complete with a case and clip, is the ultimate gift for a Brit.

71.) Wine Trails of Europe book and eBook, Lonely Planet: Was £24.99, now £17.49. Give a wine buff some travel inspiration this Black Friday with Lonely Planet's trusty wine trails book.

72.) Twin pack collapsible wine glasses, Summit: £10.99. These colourful foldable wine glasses offer a little gastro glamour for the picnic lover in your life. 

73.) Collapsible coffee cup, Everyday Cups: £10.99. Save bag space, cut down on waste and caffeinate on the go with this compact coffee mug, available in rainforest green, ocean blue and dusky pink. 

There's nothing quite like having a coffee on the fly, and Everyday's collapsible coffee cups add a little colour to the process.

74.) Reusable bamboo travel cutlery set, Re:gn: £7.99. Gift a foodie this reusable, biodegradable bamboo travel cutlery set, featuring a spoon, fork, knife, chopsticks and bamboo straw.

75.) Collapsible silicone bowl, Sea to Summit: £18. A reusable, collapsible compact bowl is the gift a hands-on foodie traveller will appreciate no end.

76.) Around the World in 80 Cocktails, Hardie Grant Books: £16. With vintage-style illustrations, this is the ultimate guide to the world's most iconic cocktails. 

77.) Minipresso GR portable espresso maker, WACACO: £49.90. This manually operated espresso maker needs only ground coffee and boiling water for a fresh espresso on the move. 

78.) Portable spice rack, The Nomad's Kitchen: £20. This portable spice rack is an impressively thoughtful gift for that traveller who loves to cook from scratch. 

79.) Travel shot set, Not Another Bill: £28.00. Gift this travel shot set to the enabler who loves a drinking game on the move.

80.) Stainless steel coffee cup and flask, London Nootropics: £50. With 18 sachets of unique blends, this is a winning coffee gift set for a caffeine-loving nomad.

81.) Gastro Obscura: A Food Adventurer's Guide, Atlas Obscura: Was £35, now £33.25. A beautifully designed hardback cookery book charting the history of world dishes is a staple for any gastronome.

82.) Recipe journal, Papier: Was £29, now £24.65. A recipe journal specifically designed for noting down food ideas, complete with a measurements converter? Bon appetit!

Self-Care Gifts for Travellers

TOP PICK:

As the bracelet warms against their skin, the recipient of this thoughtful gift can enjoy a soothing sleep essential oil blend.

83.) Alexandra Kay aromatherapy sleep bracelet, Green People: £25. Wind down with this lava-stone bracelet, complete with a blend of seven essential oils to support peaceful sleep.

84.) Portable white noise machine, ergoPouch: Was £49.95, now £34.96. Lasting 48 hours on a single charge, any traveller needs this award-winning portable white noise machine in their lives.

85.) Hotpal rechargeable hand warmer, Ocoopa: £23.99. Thaw the heart of your cold-handed friends with this rechargeable hand warmer. Ideal for soothing Raynaud's.

86.) Travel yoga mat, Downward Frog: Was £44, now £40. This colourful, foldable and lightweight yoga mat is a boost for both physical and mental health.  

87.) Light versatile pillow, Ostrichpillow: Was £49, now £36.75. Your giftee will thank you for this top-rated brand's fully adjustable and reversible portable pillow.

Ostrich's light versatile pillow's integrated fit adjuster and microbead filling will help your family and friends enter relaxation mode on their travels.

88.) Sleep tee, Oodie: Was £55, now £33. Made from breathable bamboo and spandex, this lightweight oversized tee is perfect for travelling and sleeping in warm climates. Most importantly, it has pockets.

89.) Inflatable foot rest, Flypal: £38.14. Make that flight as smooth and as comfy as possible with an inflatable footrest. Do check with airlines in advance, as only some allow them on board.

90.) Mini travel hair straighteners, Terviix: £17.99. At just 20cm and 218g, these mini hair straighteners make it easy to look groomed on the move.   

91.) Mini massage gun, Salter: Was £49.99, now £29.99. Ease the aches of adventuring with this cordless and USB rechargeable mini massage gun, complete with four interchangeable heads and six intensity/speed options. 

92.) Rechargeable electric toothbrush, Philips: £39.99. Travel without sacrificing self-care with this rechargeable travel toothbrush, complete with a carry case and selection of cool colours.

93.) Heated scarf, HTX Apparel: Was £69.99, now £34.99. It's warm necks all the way with this USB-rechargeable heated scarf. 

Gifts for Creative Travellers

TOP PICK:

A pocket synthesiser is a real conversation starter for creative travellers who thrive on fun, music, and socialising.

94.) Pocket synthesiser, Stylophone: £29.95. This pocket synthesiser, a mini version of the legendary instrument, is sure to bring joy when busted out in a hostel common room. 

95.) Personalised scratch-off world map, Fireflies Designs: Was £39.00, now £35.99. Allow your giftee to track their travel memories with this personalised scratch-off map of their adventures. 

96.) Weatherproof notebook, Rite in the Rain: £15.94. A weatherproof notebook that allows you to draw, doodle and take notes come rain or shine. ​​What sorcery is this?

97.) Canvas backgammon roll, Not Another Bill: £52. Slightly over £50, but all will be forgiven when you're knee-deep in an old-school game of backgammon and making friends on the move.

98.) Art and graphics pen roll, Faber Castell: £20.30. Help an artistic pal keep their pens and pencils in one place with this handsome tan-coloured pen and pencil roll. 

99.) Passion travel journal, Moleskine: Was £29.99, now £20.99. This beautiful hardback travel journal is the ultimate thoughtful gift for travellers who love journaling their trips, complete with room to add maps, photos, tickets and keepsakes.

100.) Portable kalimba, Buddha Stones: Was £49.99, now £36.99. If you know one of those people who needs to make music wherever they go, this handmade maplewood kalimba will be sure to delight.

101.) And finally, gift 101, our personal favourite…. an Airalo eSIM. What better gift for a traveller than helping them stay in touch with family and friends, wherever they are in the world?