{"id":5421,"date":"2013-11-11T10:30:51","date_gmt":"2013-11-11T15:30:51","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.theprofessionalhobo.com\/?p=5421"},"modified":"2026-04-24T17:13:45","modified_gmt":"2026-04-24T21:13:45","slug":"2013-edition-perfect-travel-gifts","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.theprofessionalhobo.com\/2013-edition-perfect-travel-gifts\/","title":{"rendered":"2013 Edition: Perfect Travel Gifts"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>Is there <a href=\"https:\/\/www.theprofessionalhobo.com\/what-makes-you-a-traveler\/\">a traveler<\/a> in your life? Here is a collection of travel gifts they&#8217;ll appreciate so they can travel in style, and save space. (You may even want to pick up an item or two for yourself \u2013 or send this post to your loved ones with not-so-subtle hints about the impending holiday season.)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>Editor&#8217;s Note: There are affiliate links in this post, and I received some of the above items for free (Hoboroll, Chrysalis Cardi, and last year some <a href=\"https:\/\/www.theprofessionalhobo.com\/anatomie-travel-clothing-made-throw-jeans\/\">Anatomie<\/a> Wear &#8211; this year I purchased the additional pieces for a discount).&nbsp;<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>This post was originally published in 2013, and has since been updated for accuracy of links and product info. <\/em><\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"bs-in-content-form\" style=\"display: none !important;\"><!-- BirdSend Form Starts -->\n\n<div\nid=\"bs-form-20610\" class=\"bs-in-content \"><div\nclass=\"bs-form bs-text-base\" bs-form-post-submit-msg><div\nclass=\"bs-in-content-v1 bs-flex bs-font-sans bs-leading-normal bs-mb-4\"><div\nclass=\"bs-relative bs-bg-white bs-w-full bs-max-w-sm md:bs-max-w-2xl md:bs-rounded-lg bs-m-auto bs-flex bs-flex-col bs-border bs-border-solid bs-border-gray-400\" style=\"\"><div\nclass=\"bs-w-full bs-p-6 md:bs-px-16\"><div\nclass=\"bs-text-center bs-mb-2 md:bs-mb-4\"><div\nclass=\"bs-leading-tight bs-text-gray-700 bs-text-3xl md:bs-text-5xl bs-font-bold bs-mb-2\"><span\nstyle=\"color: rgb(43, 61, 153);\">Don't be me.&nbsp;<\/span><div><span\nstyle=\"color: rgb(43, 61, 153);\">I started traveling with all the worst stuff.&nbsp;<\/span><\/div><div><span\nstyle=\"color: rgb(43, 61, 153);\">I wasted a fortune.<\/span><\/div><\/div><div\nclass=\"bs-text-gray-700 bs-text-base md:bs-text-lg\"><span\nstyle=\"color: rgb(43, 61, 153);\">Instead, use this FREE travel gear and packing list cheat sheet.<\/span><div><div><div><span\nstyle=\"color: rgb(43, 61, 153);\"><\/span><\/div><div><span\nstyle=\"color: rgb(43, 61, 153);\">Learn from my 2 decades of career travel, and kick off your trip with the best clothes, toiletries, luggage, remote work gear, and more.&nbsp;<\/span><\/div><div><span\nstyle=\"color: rgb(43, 61, 153);\"><\/span><\/div><div><span\nstyle=\"color: rgb(43, 61, 153);\"><\/span><\/div><div><span\nstyle=\"caret-color: rgb(43, 61, 153); 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left: -5600px;\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\n<input\ntype=\"text\" name=\"confirmdata\" tabindex=\"-1\" value=\"\" autocomplete=\"new-password\"><\/div><\/form><div\nclass=\"bs-branding bs-mt-4\"><div\nclass=\"bs-text-center bs-text-gray-700 bs-text-xs\">BirdSend <a\nhref=\"https:\/\/birdsend.co\/?utm_source=form&amp;utm_medium=\" class=\"bs-branding-url \" target=\"_blank\">Email Marketing Tool<\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<!-- BirdSend Form Ends --><\/div><script>_bswpForms.ics.push({\"id\":20610,\"type\":\"in-content\",\"design\":1,\"is_post_submit_message\":true,\"triggers\":{\"filters\":{\"hide\":[],\"show\":[],\"hide_more\":{\"match\":\"any\",\"filters\":[{\"active\":true,\"filter\":{\"name\":\"submitted-in-days\",\"inputs\":{\"value\":30}}}]}},\"placements\":{\"active\":[\"placement-after-post\"],\"inputs\":{\"placement-after-every-paragraph\":{\"value\":5}}}},\"ver\":\"47a239853330a2f0d4de0fb3dfa1a358\"});<\/script>\n\n\n\n<p><br \/><br \/><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Wee Travel Gifts<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Here are a few travel gifts that fit most budgets, and are practical pieces of travel gear:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Hoboroll by Gobi Gear<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\"><div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"alignright\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"300\" height=\"200\" src=\"https:\/\/www.theprofessionalhobo.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/11\/IMG_1349-300x200.jpg\" alt=\"The Hoboroll by GobiGear, perfect travel gifts!\" class=\"wp-image-5422\"\/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p>With a name like \u201cHoboroll\u201d by Gobi Gear, the \u201c<a href=\"https:\/\/www.theprofessionalhobo.com\/welcome-professional-hobo\/\">Professional Hobo<\/a>\u201d in me liked it before I even knew what it was! I recently used one on my epic <a href=\"https:\/\/www.theprofessionalhobo.com\/8-countries-3-weeks-2-hours-sleep-globaltravelernora\/\">3-week 8-country European tour<\/a> (that morphed into a six week trip, which I did with <a href=\"http:\/\/www.wisebread.com\/make-flying-easy-the-ultimate-carry-on-packing-list\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">carry-on luggage only<\/a>), and it&#8217;s now an invaluable part of my travel entourage. I crammed \u2013 and organized &#8211; a ridiculous amount of things into this compartmentalized roll that you can open from either side for use and compress for packing.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Learn a ton more about the Hoboroll in this post about the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.theprofessionalhobo.com\/pro-packing-hacks-here-are-the-best-travel-accessories\/\">best travel accessories<\/a> for 2023! <\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size\"><strong><a aria-label=\" (opens in a new tab)\" href=\"https:\/\/www.gobigear.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Hoboroll<\/a><\/strong> (now known as the Seg Sac Traveler)<br \/><em>Use the-prof-hobo for 25% off! (minimum $10 purchase). <\/em><br \/><br \/><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Passport Wallet<\/h3>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image size-large\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"335\" height=\"588\" src=\"https:\/\/www.theprofessionalhobo.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/passport-neck-wallet.jpeg\" alt=\"passport wallet is ideal for travel\" class=\"wp-image-12998\"\/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p>A passport wallet is the traveler&#8217;s trusty companion; it keeps the most valuable thing a traveler has safe, and it makes going through airports much easier. I unabashedly string my passport wallet around my neck (and slip it underneath my shirt if I can) from the moment I check in until I&#8217;m strolling out of the airport on the other side. Thus, it needs to be light, small, practical, and easy\/nice to use. Look for a wallet with RFID blocking &#8211; very important!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>2023 Update: Instead of using a passport wallet, I have the Pacsafe Daysafe Tech Crossbody Bag<\/strong> which keeps my valuables close on travel days, and is also a fabulous hands-free way to carry the essentials around at my destination (and at home) too! <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/alnk.to\/2Qv9BGX\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener sponsored nofollow\">Shop for it here<\/a>, and if you want to see it in action, check out my <a href=\"https:\/\/youtu.be\/58b2gViAJFg\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">video review of it here<\/a>! <br \/><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span style=\"font-size: 13px; line-height: 19px;\">&nbsp;<\/span>Travel Towel<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Depending on how rustic the accommodations are (from treetop lodges <a href=\"https:\/\/www.theprofessionalhobo.com\/the-ultimate-train-challenge-landing-page\/\">to trains<\/a> to hostels to camping), having a towel comes in handy. This light small towel has more drying power than you might think, then wrings out and dries itself in a jiffy. Very considerate thing, the adventure towel is.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size\"><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/4kCC969\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener sponsored nofollow\">Travel Towel<\/a><\/strong><br \/><br \/><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Travel Adapter and Surge Protector<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Every international traveler needs (at least) one of these. This particular model allows you to plug just about any cord into just about any socket, it&#8217;s compact, it acts like an extension cord, and it has the added benefit of surge protection (which has saved my butt a few times). Most models have USB slots to charge USB devices as well.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size\"><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/3SowpAY\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener sponsored nofollow\">Travel Adaptor\/Surge Protector<\/a><\/strong><br \/><br \/><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Headlamp<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Everybody seems to have a smartphone these days, which have handy flashlight apps. But sometimes, you need to go hands-free \u2013 which is where the headlamp shines (pun intended). Any outdoorsy traveler will appreciate a headlamp. Bonus points for one that is USB rechargeable.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size\"><strong>(Rechargeable) <a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/3SUvSXA\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener sponsored nofollow\">Headlamp<\/a><br \/><\/strong><br \/><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Bigger Budgets<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>These pieces of travel gear cost a little more, but they&#8217;ll be invaluable companions to the budding traveler in your life.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Packable Daypack<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>This has been one of my most valuable pieces of travel gear. (For years I had the OR Drycomp Summit Sack, which has since been discontinued.)  It has seen me on many mountain summits and equivalent adventures, and has even been my sole carry-on bag for a few trips lasting up to three months (although admittedly it&#8217;s not ideal for that purpose).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You can roll it empty or fill it and compress the contents into your luggage, and pull it out when you want to leave your main bag behind and go on an excursion. It&#8217;s up for the challenge too; it&#8217;s incredibly lightweight, sturdy, and waterproof.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>2023 Update: For the last couple of years I&#8217;ve been using the Sea-to-Summit Ultra-Sil packable daypack. It stuffs into its own pouch that&#8217;s smaller than a tennis ball, and expands to 20L. <a href=\"https:\/\/alnk.to\/cHJDpcG\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener sponsored nofollow\">Shop for yours here<\/a>, or <a href=\"https:\/\/youtu.be\/Xp4S0f3pXXg\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">watch my video review of it here<\/a>! <br \/><br \/><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Wheeled Backpack<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>A traveler&#8217;s pack is their house and home on the road; and ease of using and carrying it can make or break a trip. There are lots of personal choices to make when choosing luggage, but for practicality, ease of use, and multi-functionality, I&#8217;m a big fan of the wheeled backpack. There&#8217;s a lot to consider; check out this article for more information before you dive in.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.theprofessionalhobo.com\/wheeled-backpacks-why-theyre-the-best-and-tips-for-buying-one\/\"><strong>More information on Wheeled Backpacks<\/strong><\/a><br \/><br \/><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">For the Ladies<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The following items not only cost more, but they&#8217;re also quite style\/preference dependent. Make sure you know the person you&#8217;re buying for; here are my own latest discoveries:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.theprofessionalhobo.com\/anatomie-travel-clothing-made-throw-jeans\/\">Anatomie Clothing<\/a><\/h3>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.theprofessionalhobo.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/11\/p2096051593-3.jpg\" alt=\"\"\/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p>My, how I&#8217;ve inadvertently become the poster child for this company that makes designer travel wear for women. I was ambivalent when they sent me a few pieces of this (not cheap) clothing in 2012, until I put them through their paces and they became <a href=\"https:\/\/www.theprofessionalhobo.com\/anatomie-my-new-favourite-travel-clothing\/\">my favourite travel clothing<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>So in preparation for my chilly autumn European tour of late, I ordered this jacket&nbsp;(pictured here). Again I was so impressed, that I took the plunge and updated my entire travel wardrobe with various <a href=\"https:\/\/anatomie.com\/discount\/YBE4RZ19V1PC?rfsn=8814434.49a8c3f&amp;utm_source=refersion&amp;utm_medium=affiliate&amp;utm_campaign=8814434.49a8c3f\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener sponsored nofollow\">Anatomie pieces<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.theprofessionalhobo.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/11\/p791588432-3.jpg\" alt=\"\"\/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p>I got this sexy (and sturdy) little Cassandra Mesh Blouse (no longer available, but you can find many <a href=\"https:\/\/anatomie.com\/discount\/YBE4RZ19V1PC?rfsn=8814434.49a8c3f&amp;redirect=\/collections\/womens-wrinkle-free-travel-tops?filter.v.availability=1&amp;utm_source=refersion&amp;utm_medium=affiliate&amp;utm_campaign=8814434.49a8c3f\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener sponsored nofollow\">similar tops here<\/a>) which I can wear the super-comfy <a href=\"https:\/\/anatomie.com\/discount\/YBE4RZ19V1PC?rfsn=8814434.49a8c3f&amp;redirect=\/products\/jackson-pima-tank?variant=40119999299683&amp;utm_source=refersion&amp;utm_medium=affiliate&amp;utm_campaign=8814434.49a8c3f\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener sponsored nofollow\">Jackson Pima Tank<\/a>&nbsp;underneath. I&#8217;m also really enjoying the Bianca pants&nbsp;with roll-down waistband which can be both casual and dressy (also no longer available, but my new favourite pants are the <a href=\"https:\/\/anatomie.com\/discount\/YBE4RZ19V1PC?rfsn=8814434.49a8c3f&amp;redirect=\/products\/kate-skinny-cargo-pant?variant=25034471425&amp;utm_source=refersion&amp;utm_medium=affiliate&amp;utm_campaign=8814434.49a8c3f\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener sponsored nofollow\">Kate skinny pants<\/a>).<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.theprofessionalhobo.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/11\/p339347991-3.jpg\" alt=\"\"\/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p>And let&#8217;s not forget an all-time favourite of mine \u2013 the classic, comfortable, stylish travel dress: the Monika Ballerina Dress, which has probably been my favourite piece of clothing since I got it a year and a half ago (sadly, no longer available &#8211; but check out their <a href=\"https:\/\/anatomie.com\/discount\/YBE4RZ19V1PC?rfsn=8814434.49a8c3f&amp;redirect=\/collections\/womens-travel-dresses?filter.v.availability=1&amp;utm_source=refersion&amp;utm_medium=affiliate&amp;utm_campaign=8814434.49a8c3f\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener sponsored nofollow\">dresses page<\/a>; I dare you NOT to fall in love).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\"><em><strong>Clicking the links in this article will give you 20% off <\/strong><\/em><b><i>site wide at Anatomie! Discount automatically applies at checkout.<\/i><\/b><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Chrysalis Cardi<\/h3>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"555\" height=\"600\" src=\"https:\/\/www.theprofessionalhobo.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/11\/IMG_3970-555x600.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-5423\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.theprofessionalhobo.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/11\/IMG_3970-555x600.jpg 555w, https:\/\/www.theprofessionalhobo.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/11\/IMG_3970.jpg 592w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 555px) 100vw, 555px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p>This is the newest addition to my wardrobe, and although initially we didn&#8217;t know what to make of each other, we are becoming fast friends. Following the essential ingredient of being multi-functional, this basic tube of high-quality fabric with well-placed snaps can be worn eight different ways \u2013 possibly more, if you&#8217;re the creative type. It&#8217;s very comfortable, can be dressed up or down, and is wrinkle free.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Some styles can be fussy to get to look just right, and it&#8217;s not the lightest or most compact article of clothing (nor does it dry super-quick). 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