The Wishlist: 15 Best Gifts for the Jetsetter in 2023

Everyone loves going on vacation, but some of us just can’t get enough. And those people know how crucial it is to have the finest gear around when going both near and far. If you’re shopping for the jetsetter in your own life and don’t know where to start, check out this curated guide where we’ve scoured the web and compiled a list of the best travel gifts, many of which have come out in recent months.

Roark Hebrides Jacket

With vintage appeal and crucial utility, Roark’s Hebrides Jacket — named after the Outer Hebrides in the U.K. — was made for travel. Available in six colorways, the coat has high-pile fleece lining on the inside and on the collar, reinforced elbow panels, snap buttons down the front, two snap chest pockets, and two handwarmer pockets. It won’t overheat, while also keeping you prepared for wherever life takes you.

Pop Chart Major League Ballparks Logbook

For the jetsetting baseball fan in your life, give this Major League Ballparks Logbook, which gives them a fun way to check off each park across the country. Each entry provides space to write info about the day, including batting lineups, box scores, and ancillary notes about the game.

Lever Gear Toolcard Pro

Despite popular belief, not every multi-tool will get you in trouble with the TSA. For on-the-go readiness, even when flying, check out this Toolcard Pro from Lever Gear, a 40-item stainless steel multi-tool that includes wrenches, a box cutter, a bottle opener, and much more. Better yet, it’s shaped like a credit card so that it can fit in your wallet so you don’t have to worry about leaving it behind.

Twelve South AirFly

Watching a movie and listening to music are great ways to pass the time on long plane trips, but with Twelve South’s AirFly, you don’t have to enjoy your content alone. Capable of connecting two headphones at once, this helpful device is equipped with 25 hours of battery life and can even double as an auxiliary adapter for rental cars.

Aer Dopp Kit 3 X-Pac

Don’t just toss all of your toiletries in a grocery bag and stuff it in your suitcase. Get a quality dopp kit like the latest model of Aer’s X-Pac Dopp, made from VX-42 X-Pac sailcloth, which is both lightweight and durable, and YKK AquaGuard zippers to keep your interior goods protected. There’s tons of storage on the inside, organized with pockets, loops, and zippered compartments.

Roark Layover 2.0 Pants

The trousers you wear on the airplane can make or break how comfortable you are in-flight. That’s why everyone should have a pair of Roark’s belt-free Layover Pants, which are purpose-built for airline transit, constructed with zippered pockets, a rear ventilation panel, a zippered fly, and a 2-way stretch fabric blend of cotton, nylon, and elastane.

Brio Blackout Beardscape V1

Brio’s Blackout Beardscape is simply the best travel beard trimmer for its incredibly long battery life, its versatility no matter what beard type you have, its ceramic blades which are 4x harder than steel, and adjustable speed that can preserve power. Not to mention, it features a quiet operation perfect for not disturbing others in small hotel rooms.

Dango P02 Pioneer Travel Wallet

Why not keep your wallet right where you can see it when rushing around the terminal? Dango has the perfect all-in-one travel solution with the P02 Pioneer Travel Wallet, which weighs just 3.5oz and can fit up to 8 cars, 3 passports, a small notepad, a checkbook, some folded bills, and a pen, which is accessible even when the wallet is closed. There’s also a shoulder strap option that feels like you’re wearing a seatbelt.

Tactile Turn Stainless Steel Bolt Action Pen

Long travel means plenty of time to think and work. Get yourself a top-tier writing utensil that can endure many long journeys with you. Tactile Turn recently rendered its flagship Bolt Action Pen in heavy-duty 303 stainless steel for more durability for tossing in your pocket or bag, and for a smoother in-hand feel.

Amazon Kindle Paperwhite

Amazon’s latest Kindle Paperwhite is a great companion for long flights and will save you money on any incurred luggage fees from packing a load of physical books. It’s recently been updated with a 6.8-inch display and adjustable warm light that’s easy on your peepers.

Anker 737 PowerCore 24K Power Bank

No longer stress about a dead phone on a long flight again. With Anker’s super-compact 737 PowerCore, you can charge up your iPhone about 5 times before needing to juice it up again. At just 6.13” long, the 24,000mAh power bank boasts two-way charging as well as Anker’s reputation for long-lasting products. 

Huckberry x Peak Design – X-Pac Travel Backpack 30L

Huckberry and Peak Design recently collaborated on a sizable X-Pac travel collection, which is highlighted with this 30L Backpack, swapping its typical nylon exterior with an ultra-hardwearing VX-21 X-Pac material, keeping the bag more rugged and lightweight for even your most arduous journeys.

Bose QuietComfort Ultra Headphones

Bose recently dropped its QuietComfort Ultra Headphones, which improves upon the standard QuietComfort model by adding Echo Reduction and Adjustable Noise Canceling. Not to mention, the comfort level of these headphones (it’s in the name) is designed to fit on your ears for hours — perfect for a long flight!

Tumi Alpha X Continental Carry-On

Earlier this year, Tumi unveiled its strongest fabric yet, called PX6, for its new Alpha X lineup. Among its applications is this Continental Carry-On, a four-wheeled suitcase with dual-access compartments perfect for quick commutes or week-long sojourns.

Rimowa Watch Case

You may know Rimowa as the iconic luggage brand known for its grooved aluminum suitcases. Well, the company put its hard-sided expertise on a discreet-looking black watch case. If you’ve spent all that money on timepieces, why not keep them protected and hidden in transit? Sporting a minimalist design, the box holds 3 watches, with cushions on the inside to keep them from jostling around.

Longines HydroConquest GMT

If you’re on the hunt for the perfect travel companion for your wrist then look no further than Longines, whose ties with aviation have been part of its history for nearly a century now. Recently adding a GMT function to its sporty HydroConquest, the Swiss brand has now made it so you don’t have to swap references upon arriving at the hotel.