27 graduation gifts for travel lovers, from personalized luggage to a coffee table book that will inspire their next adventure

Gift the 4Monster Hiking Daypack, from $16.99

This lightweight backpack weighs just 4 ounces and packs down into a palm-sized bag for easy packability. Water- and tear-resistant nylon ensure it's durable, making it a great addition for camping trips, day trips, as an underseat item, or as an extra bag to toss in your carry-on. 

Gift the Personalized Weekender Bag, from $36

Made from durable canvas with faux leather trim, this expandable duffel makes for the ultimate bag for a weekend away. Choose khaki or dark grey and get this bag embroidered with their name or initials in the thread color of your choosing for an extra personal touch.

Gift Stoney Clover Lane Travel Patches, $12

These cute embroidered patches are an easy way to personalize luggage, backpacks, or even clothes to display their wanderlusting pride. Choose from over 40 destinations, or opt for a more general patch, such as a globe or plane.

Gift the Fujifilm Instax Mini 11 Camera, $69.99

Sure, grads all have their phones at the ready to snap cute pics, but this is a great way for them to get instant prints while out and about that they can frame or hang up later as a way to fondly look back on a trip. Plus, there's always a fun and spontaneous factor to only having so many takes per roll of film.  

Gift the State Plate Wine Hugger, $40

Remind grads of their college state, their home state, or even a treasured road trip with these unique wine holders made out of license plates. Upcycled from old plates, each holder is lined with neoprene for insulation.

Gift "The Bucket List: 1,000 Adventures Big & Small," $23.79

If your grad isn't quite sure of their next trip, help inspire them with this gorgeous coffee table book. It's divided into sections by longitude rather than the usual country or region designations. Suggested ventures range from bucket list trips like skydiving over Hawaii to smaller adventures like making your own Christmas tree ornament.

Gift the Carry-On Cocktail Kit, $24

Cheers to their accomplishments and start their travels off right all in one with this travel-ready cocktail kit. All they'll need is a mini bottle of alcohol and they'll be able to mix up everything from an Old Fashioned to a Moscow Mule from their seat mid-flight.

Gift an Artifact Uprising Gift Card, from $20

Artifact Uprising allows you to create incredible photo books, framed prints, calendars, cards, and more with your photos. With a gift card, they'll be able to customize their own book or print with their favorite photos from their trip. 

Gift the Travel Stub Diary, $14.95

If your grad tends to be someone who likes to cherish and hold on to things like plane tickets, photo prints, city maps, and postcards, this is an elegant way to keep them all organized. Plus, there's room to write notes in the margins so they can also use this as a mini diary or scrapbook of their travels.

Gift the Lo & Sons Edgemont Convertible Backpack Tote, $240

With this minimalist, durable, and eco-friendly backpack tote, new grads receive two bags for the price of one, and each style looks and feels equally great. It features multiple compartments to keep their essentials organized, so they'll never feel lost or flustered while out on a day trip. Despite its ability to hold a surprising amount of stuff, it's always comfortable to carry. 

Read our review of the Lo & Sons Backpack Tote here

Gift the Leatherology Double Zip Toiletry Bag, $120

A favorite of frequent travelers who like to stay organized but also stylish, Leatherology's toiletry bag has two large zippered compartments to keep different categories of personal care items separate. The large handle on the side is easy to spot and grab out of a suitcase, while the soft, full-grain leather is a significant upgrade from flimsy plastic bags. 

Gift the Comrad Knee-High Compression Socks 3-Pack, $62

Compression socks may not seem like a common or exiting gift, but Comrad's are the first exception to the rule because they don't look like compression socks at all. For long flights, they help increase circulation and prevent soreness and swelling, and also happen to look good. Plus, they feature anti-microbial technology, wick away moisture, and maintain the temperature of your feet. 

Gift the Paravel Packing Cube Trio, $55

I don't travel anywhere anymore without using packing cubes (I use these, as well as Away's), and neither will your recipient after they try these simple organizational accessories. Paravel's slick nylon cubes come in four colors and three sizes, allowing owners to pack by type of clothing or outfit. They also double as laundry bags to separate dirty and clean clothes. You can add custom embroidered letters (+$25) to make the cubes feel even more special. 

Gift the Bellroy Travel Wallet, $129

It's the size of a standard wallet, but as one of the best travel wallets, it can somehow still stash 10 cards, a passport, and cash without feeling too bulky. The premium, environmentally certified leather, available in four colors, is beautiful and ages gracefully through travels. 

Gift the Grand Trunk Hooded Travel Pillow, $19.95

Everyone sees the gorgeous landscapes and landmarks on Instagram. What they don't see are the hours of exhausting travel time it often takes to reach said sites. A few hours of comfortable sleep is one of the best gifts you can give to any jet-setting recipient, and this travel pillow is just the accessory to grant that privilege. Not only does it support the head and neck, but the attached oversized hood also blocks out light and sound. 

Read our review of the Grand Trunk Travel Pillow here

Tortuga Outbreaker, $269

If your grad plans to go the backpacking route and pack light, this practical and versatile Tortuga Outbreaker can easily carry everything they need for a four- or five-day trip in a comfy backpack that won't weigh them down. We love this pack so much we even named it the overall best travel backpack.

Gift the Mejuri Travel Case, $75

If they want your loved one to be able to wear their favorite jewelry pieces on the go, they can do so easily with a little help from one of our favorite jewelry brands online. This compact leather case has four necklace hooks, six earring holes, and a ring holder — just the right size for a healthy variety of options. It measures 4"x 4" to easily fit in any purse or carry-on, and prevents the frustrating mess of tangled jewelry.  

Gift a Roam Gift Card, from $120

No two Roam suitcases look alike. Your grad will be in control of the look of nearly every aspect of their carry-on from the front and back shell down to the wheel hubcaps. A personalized monogram is also free. The polycarbonate suitcases are light, tough, and easy to maneuver, and when personalized with their favorite colors, highly distinctive. 

Read our review of the Roam Custom Luggage experience here

Gift the Allbirds Wool Runners, $95

Don't let your loved one hop on the plane without a pair of comfortable, supportive shoes. The sneakers from Allbirds wrap feet in soft, temperature-regulating, and moisture-wicking wool and even feel good without socks. They come in a variety of limited-edition colors, but the classic gray, black, or white are safe bets that will go with any of their casual outfits. 

Read our review of the Allbirds Wool Runners here

Gift the Everlane Day Glove, $105

Are sneakers too restrictive? The one flat we can truly wear all day long is Everlane's flexible, buttery soft Day Glove, available in no less than 16 neutral and bright colors. It's a prime example of the achievable balance between comfort and versatile style. After a long day spent walking around town, there is no need to change into new shoes for a nice sit-down meal or round of drinks.

Read our review of the Everlane Day Glove here

DJI Pocket 2, $349

This genius device is the ultimate pocket-sized travel companion. It's tiny enough to take on the go but will seriously up their video and photo quality since it can take 64MP photos and 4K/60fps video. Plus, the three-axis gimbal stabilizes the camera for a completely smooth video even moving around. It works on its own or can connect to smartphones for a bigger screen and also has easy options for taking hyperlapse videos, panoramas, and more.

Gift a Journy Gift Card, from $50

Between the mad rush of graduating, moving out of college apartments, and sorting out post-grad plans, it can be difficult and stressful to plan a trip in the first place. Journy does the grunt work, pairing users with an expert travel advisor to determine the best place to stay, what to see, and what to eat in 75+ destinations, for $25 a day. Using these curated itineraries, recipients won't get caught in tourist traps and will receive the most efficient routes to hit all the spots they want. 

Read our review of Journy here

Gift the Tommy John Men's Second Skin Lounge Jogger, $84

Gift the Tommy John Women's Lounge Jogger, $78

These joggers from one of our favorite basics startups also function as pajamas and pants to wear on the plane. Anytime legs need to breathe and relax, slip on these soft, lightweight, and comfortable pants. Trust us, it'll be tempting not to wear them all day, every day. 

Gift the 12 oz Que Bottle, $19.95

The spiral design of this reusable silicone water bottle isn't just for looks. After finishing a glass of water, it collapses down to a fraction of the full size, taking up less bag space. When carrying so many other things in a carry-on or day pack, recipients will appreciate not feeling weighed down by a huge metal or wasteful plastic water bottle.

Gift the Brooklinen Mulberry Silk Eye Mask, $29

This silky smooth eye mask both blocks out light and prevents travel-stress-induced creases from forming around their eyes. It's cool feeling and is especially ideal for muggy summer nights and adds a sense of luxury, even if staying in the cheapest hostel in the city. 

Find more of the best sleep masks here

Gift an Airbnb Gift Card, from $25

If they've already bought their plane tickets, you can still help them find a nice place to stay. Airbnb offers listings for over 1 million homes in 34,000 cities, along with experiences and restaurants to tie the whole trip together. While Airbnb rentals are usually more affordable than hotels, each day still adds up. A $50 or $100 gift card will cut down the burden. 

Find more travel gift cards here

Gift a Babbel subscription, from $6.95 per month or $159 for a lifetime subscription

Babbel is a subscription-based language learning app and e-learning platform, available in 13 languages for native English speakers. It's a timely option for those with overseas plans on pause, who might still want to prepare for post-quarantine travel. We recently wrote about the best cheap and free online resources to learn a new language, and Babbel was one of our top picks for its affordable language lessons and easy-to-use app. Courses are tailored to users' native tongue and interests from food to travel and builds on the grammar and vocabulary the recipient already knows, with programs created by experts and voiced by native speakers. 

Find more of the best cheap or free online resources to learn a new language here