Shopping at the last minute for the travel lover in your life? Snag some quick and easy shopping ideas from our last-minute list. Whether they’re traveling for work or for play — by car, plane or train — there’s something for every traveler on this list!
If there’s little time to spare…
Choose a gift that’s quick to ship or easy to find at a store.
Two-day shipping is available on all items below, or they’re easy to find at a common store like Target or Walmart. (Sign up for a free 30-day Amazon Prime trial
For a Memorable Trip
Photo Gear
- Camera accessory (e.g. camera case, memory card, GoPro accessories, etc.)
- Fujifilm Instax camera
- Selfie stick
Destination and Experience
- Tinggly Gift Experience — A choose-their-own travel experience gift with options in 70+ countries
- Airbnb Gift Card — Your recipient can use it for either a unique travel experience or a more local-feeling hotel alternative (availability worldwide) on their next trip.
- Uber Gift Card with email delivery — The modern taxi experience, available in most major cities across the U.S. as well as several cities abroad. Uber also offers food delivery.
- Travel power adapter for an upcoming destination
Remembering the Trip
Getting There
In-Flight Gear
Create your own survival kit for flying coach! Stuff a stocking with any or all of the following items: ear plugs, Airborne, ear buds, gum, sleep mask, space pen, crossword book or magazine (buy in-store or get a subscription)
Road Trippin’ Gear
- universal cell phone holder for the car
- collapsible car window shades
- Spotify gift card for music streaming
Packing
Packable Travel Gear
- Daypack: Sea to Summit Ultrasil Packable Daypack
- Lightweight packable rain jacket/windbreaker: womens / mens
- Lightweight packable rain pants: womens / mens
Packing Aids
Light and Handy Luggage
- Jansport Watchtower backpack (my current love)
- eBags TLS Mother Lode Weekender Convertible backpack or Mini 21″ Wheeled Duffel (on my list this year)
- Shop other popular Prime-eligible backpacks on Amazon.
Luggage Protection
- Pacsafe travel safe — a self-contained safe, perfect for a laptop and other electronics
- Pacsafe backpack and bag protector — easier to pack, wraps around your whole bag
- TSA approved luggage locks
If there’s no time to spare…
Choose an e-gift!
There’s no shipping or in-store shopping required for the gifts listed below, making long-distance or last-minute gift giving easy peasy. Just check out online and email the gift to your recipient.
E-Gift Card
- Amazon eGift Card with text or email delivery — Super useful for any traveler because you can buy almost anything on Amazon.
- REI Gift Card — Perfect for the outdoorsy explorer, let them choose their own travel gear from a company known for its high quality standards. (Choose between email or first class mail delivery.)
- Uber Gift Card with email delivery — The modern taxi experience, available in most major cities across the U.S. as well as several cities abroad.
Travel Experience
- Tinggly Gift Experience — A choose-your-own travel experience gift with options in 70+ countries
- Airbnb Gift Card — Your recipient can use it for either a unique travel experience or a more local-feeling hotel alternative (availability worldwide) on their next trip.
Online Services
Shopping online and streaming entertainment are hugely popular practices among the traveling crowd.
- Give the Gift of Amazon Prime
— free two-day shipping on tons of items sold on Amazon, plus free movie/tv/music streaming
- Netflix Gift Card with email delivery — movie and TV show streaming