14 Gift Ideas For The Frequent Flyer
Flying may not be as luxurious as it was in the early days when it was exclusively for the ultra-wealthy, but that doesn’t mean you can’t make it a truly comfortable experience.
Below, we’ve put together a list of products that will make every trip a whole lot more relaxing, enjoyable, and cozy for the frequent flyer. Whether you prefer to work, doze, read, or watch movies while you’re flying, our list of gift ideas below has something tailored to everyone.
The Pakt Travel Backpack
One carry-on to rule them all, one backpack to hold everything, one ultra-versatile piece of luggage you’ll always be glad you owned. With dedicated compartments for your laptop, documents, and toiletries, plus space enough for clothing plus all your electronics, it’s the ultimate travel companion. Oh, and did I mention that it’s water-resistant and backed by a lifetime warranty?
Aesop Departure Kit
For guys who care about their grooming, this is the perfect travel solution. The seven-piece kit includes travel-sized hand wash to get rid of germs, hand balm for guys with dry skin, a hydrating masque to restore moisture, a hydrating face mist, mouthwash, toothpaste, and a salve to keep your lips from chapping. Not only is it insanely convenient to carry everywhere, but the products smell heavenly, too.
Bose QuietComfort Earbuds
Because who wants to listen to screaming babies or snoring passengers when you could blast your favorite music or spend your flight lost in the world of an audiobook? The Bose QuietComfort Earbuds offer amazing noise-cancellation (both active and passive), silicone ear tips that will stay firmly put in your ears no matter how much turbulence you hit, and top-of-the-line sound quality. Plus, the six-hour battery is more than long enough for any domestic flight—and even a few international ones.
The Old Fashioned Cocktail Kit
This little kit will make any plane ride a whole lot more relaxed. Included is everything you need to make yourself an Old Fashioned—allspice, cinnamon, raw demerara sugar, nutmeg, and, of course, the bitters. All you’ve got to do is order your favorite whisky, mix it up right there on the plane, and enjoy.
Cotopaxi Paseo Travel Pocket T-Shirt
Travel in comfort and style with this T-shirt. Made from a blend of polyester and Tencel, it’s light, quick-drying, moisture-wicking, cooling, and odor-resistant so you can walk off your plane smelling and feeling fresh. The front pocket is even sized specifically for your passport.
Shinola Leather Luggage ID
Never worry about lost luggage again. This premium leather luggage tag is sized just right for a name card, complete with all the details of where to send the luggage to in case it gets misplaced, and the secure snap close and steel buckle ensures it stays securely in place on your suitcase or duffel bag handle no matter how rough the baggage-handlers are.
Vuori Aim Pants
These pants are built with your comfort in mind, using lightweight synthetic fabrics that have plenty of stretch so you can kick back and enjoy your flight. Plus, they’re stylish enough you can wear them off the plane and straight into the boardroom or onto the golf course. Handy features include a tailored fit, hidden zip pocket for your most important travel items, and an anti-odor coating that keeps you smelling great even after a long-haul flight.
Shinola Monster GMT Automatic Watch
Telling the time anywhere you go is a whole lot easier with this watch. Built specifically for pilots and world-travelers, it includes a fourth twenty-four-hour hand that lets you track time in two time zones at once. Plus, it’s rated at 10 ATM, meaning it’s waterproof enough to survive a water landing or accompany you on your next cruise.
Kuhl The One Jacket
Looking for a jacket to take on your next hiking trip, working vacation, or island holiday? This, as its name suggests, is “the one”. Waterproof and lightweight, sturdy but breathable, designed for total freedom of movement and warm enough to handle even winter temperatures. It’s tough, stylish, and incredibly versatile—a single garment you can pack for every trip.
Shinola Utility Passport Wallet
Keep your credit cards, IDs, cash, and passport all together with this stylish leather passport wallet. You get five faille-lined card pockets in addition to the passport pocket, more than space enough for all your personal, business, and corporate cards. The sturdy Heritage Leather wallet will only grow more beautiful with every trip as it develops its unique patina.
Amazon Kindle
Never be bored on a trip again. Amazon’s Kindle is insanely light and compact enough to fit into any briefcase or backpack, and thanks to its six-week (yes, week) battery life, you’ll be able to read your favorite books anytime, anywhere.
Anker PowerCore 20,100mAh Portable Charger
Your phone will never run out of power as long as you’ve got this little portable charger handy. When full, the 20,100 mAh charger can recharge your smartphone battery between up to seven times, or charge a full-sized tablet (like the iPad Air) up to twice. It even charges two devices at once. Best of all, it’s insanely travel-friendly and lightweight.
Vibes High Fidelity Ear Plugs
Crying babies and snoring seatmates will never trouble you again with these bad boys in your ears. These ear plugs are designed to filter out damaging decibel levels (airplane engine noise, for example, or a screaming infant) without blocking out all sound, so you’ll still be able to put in your drink or food order when the cart comes around. Perfect for keeping ultra-loud noise to a minimum.
Incase A.R.C. Accessory Organizer
Packing and unpacking for your flight just got a whole lot easier, thanks to Incase’s accessory organizer. Sized to fit in any backpack or carry-on, it has space enough for your travel essentials—from headphones to chewing gum to compact electronics to charging cables. It even has an integrated AirTag pocket so you can always keep track of your luggage while on the go.
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