The Best Travel Gifts for the Jet-Setter in Your Life

Seiko changed the GMT game when they released the Seiko 5 Sports GMT. It's shockingly well-built and thoughtfully designed for a watch in the $500 range. Best of all, it doesn't feel like another Rolex wannabe.

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Merino is basically a miracle material — it's odor resistant, wicks sweat and regulates your temperature whether it's hot or cold outside. These shirts are called the 72-hour tee because you could rock a single tee for three days without it smelling bad. This is the only travel tee they need.

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At the size of a lacrosse ball, the Hypersphere Go is the ideal companion for the traveling athlete. The 10-watt motor delivers three speeds of percussive massage that can work wonders around sore necks, feet and other pain points.

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This hand sanitizer is imbued with calming lavender to offset the alcohol fumes. And, since it comes from Dr. Bronner's, you know it's not loaded with chemicals or any other unnecessary ingredients.

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The Paperwhite is one of the best e-readers and therefore the best gift for the traveling bookworm in your life. It’s lightweight and waterproof, and it has a high-resolution screen and built-in Bluetooth (which works great with Audible). And its battery life is so good that it'll go weeks between charges.

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This battery pack from Mophie is ideal for travel. It's slim, powerful and it comes with an integrated charging cable — hard to beat that when traveling, especially when all the outlets at the airport are already spoken for.

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Don't pack single-use plastic bottles when you're on the go. Invest in a great reusable tumbler like this one from Fellow, with its gorgeous styling, leak-proof seal, double-wall vacuum insulation and so much more.

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There's enough noise out there. These headphones cancel all that and help them rock out to Rush or knock out to Gigi Masin.

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Not only are these Allbirds remarkably comfortable in motion — which can be very important when scrambling around airports and subway stations — but they're also absurdly lightweight, making them the perfect shoe for travel.

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Good travel starts with good luggage. Give him a good start with Away's Bigger Carry-On. It's made from lightweight, yet durable polycarbonate material for the shell, has even more space than the regular Carry-On (he's a frequent traveler, after all) and even includes a battery so he can charge his devices quickly and easily.

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Nikon's Z 5 mirrorless full-frame camera is an incredible value that can take the aspiring photographer in your life up to the next level of technical quality. Don't let them take photos with their shitty iPhone camera.

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Everyone could use a little bag for some bits and bobs when they travel, whether it's stashing oft-misplaced earbuds or charging cords. These come in three sizes, a bunch of different colors and even the biggest one is under $20.

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Don't want an Away suitcase? Make all of their jet-setting dreams come true with a classy aluminum suitcase from Rimowa that will get them from point A to point B in style.

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Ideal for any type of travel, this lightweight tech polo from Vuori looks good at the airport and can be rocked on the tennis court or golf course all trip long. Plus, at $64, you might even think about picking up two or three that they can rotate.

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This pen was designed for NASA astronauts and has been to space, so why not use it for Earth-bound travel? It's balanced when opened, tiny enough to stash in your pocket closed and it'll continue to write reliably in zero gravity and extreme temperatures.

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This speaker is waterproof, has great 360-degree sound and holds its charge for 14 hours. They can take it in the shower, drop it in the pool or rock it on the beach. One of our editors has had a Wonderboom since 2016 and it's still going strong.

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The travel section at the corner drug store will never have the right shampoo and soap. Instead, he should bring his own and these travel-sized bottles are ideal. They're spill-proof and shatterproof and reusable.

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A multi-tool is remarkably handy, especially when traveling. But you can't exactly bring a knife blade on a plane unless you want to have it confiscated by the TSA. This option, however, is fully TSA-compliant, is small enough to stash on your keychain and still boasts an impressive array of tools you might need in your travels.

He may not be near his neighborhood cafe, but he can bring this handy coffee brewing kit with him and bring his beans of choice.

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Not only are Ray-Ban Wayfarers about as iconic as sunglasses get, but these ones can fold down for easier out-of-the-way stashing between uses. And that makes these one of the best options for travel shades around.

Compact enough to throw in a tight suitcase, this little guy can grind its way to a beautiful morning mug, wherever he goes.

Packing cubes are a huge headache-saver. Belongings stay organized in transit and are easily unpacked once he finally gets to his destination. These ones from Osprey are made from a durable, lightweight fabric and have easy-access zippers.

With Lunya's Washable Silk Sleep Mask, anyone can shut out the lights in silky luxury and maybe even have some good dreams. It's super comfy and, most importantly, is washable — unlike most silk items.

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For all the reasons this backpack is good for commuting, it is good for traveling. It has handy pockets throughout, two huge compartments to hold a laptop and other larger items, plus two water bottle sleeves.

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This modern classic cologne from Tom Ford balances notes of vanilla, oud wood and Chinese pepper for a warm and sophisticated scent. The travel size means its TSA-approved and that he doesn't have to worry about how his musk will be received by fellow travelers.

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It's nice to carry your essentials close if everything else is packed away. This mini sling bag has enough space to store your phone, wallet, key and other daily necessities.

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The Trail Series water bottles from Hydro Flask are made for the outdoors and are, therefore, lighter and more portable than their traditional counterparts. That also makes them ideal for travel — you know, since you can't bring liquids through security but you can fill up a bottle after you pass through.

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Our favorite overall dopp kit, the Billykirk toiletry bag boasts a water-resistant waxed canvas exterior, water-resistant nylon lining and a durable, full-grain leather bottom — making it perfect for all his bathroom necessities.

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When on the road, your grooming doesn't have to suffer. This beard trimmer from Bevel gives you over four hours of use on a single charge and it's incredibly easy to clean.

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Bigger than the other dopp kits on the list, this one from Nokona can hold everything needed for an extended trip, but also works well for the gym or a weekend away. Plus, it smells like the baseball glove he had growing up and will develop a nice patina over time.

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If you know a watch fanatic, they're probably going to need a proper case for when they want to travel with their favorite timepieces. And they don't get much better than this premium leather option from Shinola.

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