Not only will he love these travel gear essentials – they’re totally underrated and game-changing.
Here are my top picks for the best unique travel gift ideas for men (and they’re all under $75).
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HEROCLIP Carabiner
HEROCLIP Carabiner Clip and Hook (Small) For Purse, Stroller, Camping and Backpack Keep your bags off the floor! Use these to hook your purse on the table, hang your bag at a public restroom when there's no hook on the door, anywhere!
This isn’t just any carabiner – this is a clip that hooks to almost anything, anywhere so you can hang your things and keep them off the ground.
It’s the perfect travel accessory to hang bags (backpacks, duffel bags, etc) off the floor when you’re traveling like when you need to change in a bathroom stall and there’s no hooks.
You can attach a water bottle to your bag, or even at the gym. It’s a great ‘gear holder’ for any item, anywhere.
These are so versatile.
Heroclips are the perfect stocking stuffer or white elephant Christmas gift for men!
DUDE wipes
DUDE Wipes - Flushable Wipes - Unscented Extra-Large Adult Wet Wipes - Vitamin-E & Aloe - Septic and Sewer Safe These are flushable, unscented wipes with aloe & vitamin E.
Perfect for travel when most hotels have scratchy one-ply.
But they’re also great for at home, or to keep in the garage for hands and face cleaning, too.
This product was actually featured on Shark Tank!
TSA Compliant Multi-Tool
SWISS+TECH ST50022 Stainless Steel 6-in-1 Key Chain Multi Tool, Polished Finish (Single Pack) This multitool is TSA-compliant.
Pack one of these TSA-compliant multitools into your travel bag and keep it there!
The TSA allows you to fly with a multitool in your carry-on bag provided it does not have a blade and has scissors less than 4 inches in length:
“Multi-tools (multipurpose tools) with scissors less than 4 inches may be placed in carry-on bags.”
This one is TSA compliant as it doesn’t have a blade. But it does have tweezers, pliers, a nail file, etc.
It’s perfect for those small, inconvenient travel moments where a little tool would come in handy.
Fixing jewelry, removing clothing tags or when you need to get rid of a splinter.
Microfiber Sport Towel
Microfiber Towel Perfect Travel, Sports, Backpacking, Camping Towel, Fast Drying - Super Absorbent - Ultra Compact For camping, fishing, hiking, backpacking, the gym, these towels are so versatile.
These towels are thin, compact and lightweight so you can bring them anywhere.
They’re also handy for people with sensitive skin.
Hotel towels use bleach, and this can be irritating to some travels, so bringing a fast-dry towel is a great workaround.
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The Bait Towel – Microfiber Towels for Fishing
For the angler in your life, the bait towel is such a practical gift.
They come in handy for wiping hands after catch and release, handling bait or fileting.
They also come with a handy carabiner to attach to your belt or tackle box.
Grab a set of Bait Towels here
Tilley-style Sun Hat
Sun Hat for Men, Waterproof Wide Brim Bucket Hat Foldable Boonie Hat for Fishing Hiking Garden Safari Beach The #1 best seller in Men's sun hats - tons of colors, ultra breathable and packs easy.
For hiking, cruising, hanging out at the pool or beach at the all-inclusive resort, these are the best types of sun hats for men.
It’s extremely lightweight, has breathable mesh and you can carry it on your back if you just loop the strap around your neck (for example, when you’re taking pictures and don’t need the hat on).
It also folds down flat and can fit into a fanny pack for easy carrying around.
Fore! Cards
Fore! Cards add an extra element of fun and competitiveness on the golf course.
It’s a deck of 50 cards that add a small challenge to every hole.
At the beginning of each hole, each player chooses a card and plays the hole according to the instructions.
Here are some examples of what’s on the cards:
- This cards allows you to move up the next closest tee
- This card allows you to distract one player on their next swing
Makes a great stocking stuffer!
Headlamp
GearLight 2Pack LED Headlamp - Outdoor Camping Headlamps with Adjustable Headband - Leightweight Headlight with 7 Modes and Pivotable Head - Stocking Stuffer Gifts for Men For some reason, men just love headlamps!
Even if they already have one, it’s nice to have a few to keep in their respective places:
- Garage
- Camping gear
- Travel bag
- Backpack
- Shed
- Hiking gear
Noise Canceling Headphones
These might seem obvious – you know, a great set of headphones is essential to listening to music or watching your shows when you’re on the plane, train, bus, whatever – but the noise canceling feature is so important.
For example, that ambient air noise from the plane, the constant drone – if you’re listening to that all flight, it gets so fatiguing.
And if he already has a pair of headphones, an extra set doesn’t hurt – technology is always improving, and then he can leave his old set at home for the gym and keep a pair in his travel bag.
If you need to save space, you can also get noise canceling earbuds – my husband uses these and he says they work just as good as over the ear.
Sling Bag
My husband raves about how useful and practical this bag is!
Get him a slim, cross body bag that will hold everything he needs without it being too bulky.
This bag holds a wallet, phone, earbuds and other small items without feeling too bulky.
It’s perfect for sightseeing, walking around conventions and car shows, strolling museums, shopping and perfect for walks.
Extra-long USB-C Charging Cables
Having an extra charging cable specifically for traveling is so handy.
They can keep it in their travel bag so they’ll never forget to bring it and also won’t ever lose their main charging cable because it stays at home.
Plus, cables that are 10 feet long are so versatile for hotel rooms and cruise cabins when electrical outlets come at a premium or are just placed in odd spots.