The 11 Best Travel Gifts Under $50 of 2025

Like it or not, the holiday season seems to revolve around travel. And when you bust out last year’s travel gear just to find it outdated, do yourself a favor and make some simple upgrades without breaking the bank. These are our favorite travel gifts this year, all at or under the $50 ceiling.

Dango SK1 Slide Kick Wallet 

Dango is one of our favorite EDC brands for how it blends sleek aesthetics and thoughtful designs into each of its products. Among its most minimalist designs is the SK1, a CNC-machined aerospace-grade aluminum wallet that integrates the brand’s patented rail system. It’s capable of holding up to 6 cards, deployable via your thumb thanks to the namesake sliding mechanism, and fans them out with clarity so you can see which card you need. Right now, the SK1 is offered at an incredible price during the brand’s “12 Days of Dango” sale.

Aulumu M07 Steady Aluminum 240W Hi-Speed Charging & Data USB-C Cable

It’s a real bummer to discover your charging cable has been damaged in the middle of your trip. Instead, opt for Aulumu’s new M07 cable, a durable aluminum and graphene option with a 240W max output, up to Up to 10Gbps data transfer, and even 4K video support. There’s even a built-in Smart LED indicator to give you charging status.

Dango Spec Ops Belt

Dango is far from just a wallet maker. Case in point, this Spec Ops Belt is among our favorites from the brand, featuring a military-inspired aesthetic with construction that consists of a double-stitched mil-spec ballistic nylon webbing.

Matador Betalock Locking Travel Carabiner

Matador has some excellent budget-friendly travel gear that’s both thoughtfully designed and effortlessly attractive. One of our favorites is this Betalock carabiner, perfect for hanging your most personal and valuable gear when bustling through the airport terminal. The unit comes with two keys so you’ll be the only one who can take it off.

Papier Off Piste Travel Journal

We’ve all had big ideas about journaling our vacations, but with Papier’s travel journal, it’s easier than ever. With prompts to help you brainstorm, plan, and reflect, this gift-worthy booklet has nearly 200 pages of thick 3mm paper and separates into six different trips.

Huckberry Weekenders Sunglasses

It can be easy to lose your sunglasses mid-trip. So make sure you don’t always bring along your most expensive pair. Instead, opt for these $39 Weekenders from Huckberry, which are one of the best cheap sunglasses on the market, and without losing any style points.

Rolling Square Tau 2 Keychain Power Bank

Rolling Square’s TAU 2 is an incredibly handy 2k mAh power bank that attaches to your keyring and can power two devices at a time (featuring both USB-C and Lightning plugs). It’s also great for last-mile charging when you just need an extra push at the end of your day.

Stanley The Wellspring Bottle 24oz

Stanley recently upped their game with the new Wellspring, a sleek water bottle with double-wall vacuum insulation, a leakproof pop-up lid, and a convenient carry handle perfect for travel.

Aged & Ore Travel Bottle Flight

It goes without saying you won’t be waltzing through airport security with a bottle of bourbon any time soon. However, thanks to Aged & Ore’s Travel Bottle Flight, you can take some of it with you. The zippered pouch features four 3-ounce silicone-wrapped bottles that are totally TSA-compliant.

Bellroy Toiletry Kit

Bellroy might be known for its wallets and backpacks, but this minimalist toiletry kit might be its best value. Built with water-resistant lining on its poly-nylon shell, the 1.8L bag displays the brand’s knack for thoughtful design, including a dedicated toothbrush compartment with magnetic closure and well-organized mesh pockets.

Roark Mathis Active T-Shirt

Roark is known for its superb travel garments, and this Mathis Active tee is a great pick. Made from a poly-cotton-based DriRelease jersey knit fabric, the shirt dries four times quicker than regular cotton and is temperature regulating for those unpredictable travel climates.