Adventure travel, as it’s normally described, typically involves extreme outdoor activities and some form of challenge or “ruffing it.” As spring begins its bloom, it’s safe to say that your ‘always-traveling’ friends are preparing for new getaways. Taking on any adventure – big or small–requires the right accessories, travel gear or otherwise.
If you’re looking for unique ways to treat yourself or gift the adventurous traveler in your life, here are 20 adventure travel essentials to help embrace the wonder of a life well-traveled.
Our Top 20 Picks to Gift Any Adventurous Traveler
- Tote & Carry Apollo 1 Faux Snakeskin Toiletry Bag
- HYDAWAY Collapsible Water Bottle
- NOMATIC Travel Pack Backpack
- Earth Pak Waterproof Dry Bag with Waterproof Phone Case
- PHILIPS Water GoZero UV Self-Cleaning Smart Water Bottle
- ORORO Women’s Heated Down Vest
- SHOULDCAT Weekender Duffel Bag Set
- Lifelines Sensory Essentials Travel Set
- The Wander Club Collectible Travel Tokens
- LSENLTY Portable Carbon Monoxide Detector
- I’d Rather Be – Funny Socks For Men & Women
- WATERFLY Crossbody Sling Backpack
- Wanderlust: A Traveler’s Guide to the Globe Book
- Anti-Theft Lockable Travel Safe & Portable Beach Chair Vault
- Anvin Mosquito Head Mesh Nets
- Pike Trail Pocket Blanket -Compact Picnic Blanket
- Earth Pak Waterproof Dry Bag with Zippered Pocket
- America’s Great Hiking Trails Book
- Wise Owl Outfitters Camping Hammock
- Tough Outdoors Cooling Towels
Tote & Carry Apollo 1 Faux Snakeskin Toiletry Bag
Few brands do travel essentials better than Tote & Carry, including this stylish yet simple faux snakeskin toiletry bag. The brand is known for delivering high-quality travel goods and this multi-purpose must-have does not miss. When quick weekend escapes are calling, this luxe bag can hold several travel-sized toiletries upright or 2-3 larger bottles lying down. Once you’ve touched down, repurpose the bag as a clutch for a night out.
This highly sought-after bag is currently on sale, while supplies last, and available in five colors. Based on our girl math calculations, this is the no-brainer, day-to-night accessory when your adventures warrant effortless and convenient style.
HYDAWAY Collapsible Water Bottle
Saving space is a natural concern for most travelers, which is why convenient hacks like this collapsible water bottle are clutch for travel. The 25 oz. water bottle is made of food-grade, BPA-free silicone, and collapses to 1.5” when packed away. HYDAWAY even claims you won’t find a water bottle more collapsible than this, and that screams convenience.
With six colors to choose from, its travel-friendly design makes refilling while on the go a breeze. Plus, you’ll enjoy the feel-goods of reducing your single-use plastic on the planet.
NOMATIC Travel Pack Backpack
There are backpacks for travel, and then there’s the NOMATIC Travel Pack. This TSA-ready luxury accessory is well worth the investment, keeping your most cherished belongings safe and secure during transit. A best-selling product for the brand, NOMATIC’s Travel Pack is a durable, made-to-last backpack that comes in two sizes–14-liter and 20-liter.
Each Travel Pack expands to give you extra room when you find yourself in yet another overpacking dilemma. Inside, features include a 16” laptop sleeve, dedicated tech storage, and a hidden compartment. Most people can pack for 1–3 days, which is fitting for overnights or carry-on items.
Earth Pak Waterproof Dry Bag with Waterproof Phone Case
If your vacation involves water activities, boats, or something similar, waterproofing your must-haves is, well, a must-do. Equipped for hiking, camping, boating, and more, Earth Pak’s Waterproof Dry Bag and Waterproof Phone case are essential for the outdoors. Made for rugged water activities, this dry bag protects items from the elements with its roll top and buckle design. The bag comes in five sizes, ranging from 10 liters to 50 liters.
Along with the dry bag, you’ll get a waterproof phone case to keep your phone dry. Suitable for phones up to 6.5 inches in diagonal screen size, this clear case makes taking photos easier without the dread of a water incident.
PHILIPS Water GoZero UV Self-Cleaning Smart Water Bottle
Staying hydrated is important while traveling, especially if you are embarking on more challenging explorations. One way to save your dollars and the planet while on the go is to bring along your own water bottle for easy refills. PHILIPS Water GoZero UV Self-Cleaning Smart Water Bottle takes water bottle culture to a new level. The auto-cleaning bottle has UV-C LED technology that disinfects your bottle while also removing odor. The makers also claim that the bottle’s UV technology eliminates up to 99.999% of bacteria and 99.9% of viruses for fresher-tasting water.
Easily charge your bottle’s battery via its USB port, and enjoy 30 days of smart bottle cleanliness. Choose from two sizes – 12 oz. or 20 oz. – and four colors: black, blue, green, and yellow. It’s also dishwasher safe (minus the cap), with hot drinks lasting up to 12 hours and cold drinks for up to 24 hours.
ORORO Women’s Heated Down Vest
If your adventure goals involve cooler temperatures, ski resorts, or snow-filled destinations, then a heated vest should make its way onto your packing list. Delivering up to ten hours of continuous heat, ORORO’s Women’s Heated Down Vest is the hack to winter travel. Four safe and durable carbon heating elements generate heat around the collar, left and right pockets, and mid-back. Plus, you’ll have control of your warmth level at the simple press of a button, with three adjustable heat settings.
Whether you’re heading on a cold weather trip or entertaining winter sports, a heated vest can make chilly trips more enjoyable. The lightweight down vest comes in three colors: red, cream, and neutral black. When it comes to size, most colors are available in small through XX-Large.
SHOULDCAT Weekender Duffel Bag Set
Embracing the adventurous side of travel means always staying ready — that’s where SHOULDCAT’s chic weekender bag set comes in hand. Available in eight colors, this weekend duffle and toiletry bag combo is the answer to your carry-on and quick-trip packing needs.
In addition to enough space to pack two to four days of clothing, a shoe compartment helps packing alternate footwear easier while keeping them away from clean clothes. The accompanying toiletry bag and duffle are water-resistant and tear-resistant, a necessary trait for the wear of travel. With a classic, clean style, affordable price, and travel-ready features, it’s easy to see why this travel duffle is a fan favorite.
Lifelines Sensory Essentials Travel Set
Avid travelers know that essential oils are a game-changer, and this set is an easy way to maintain your well-being while traveling. Lifelines’ Sensory Essentials Travel Set includes three bottles of essential oil blends including Crisp Mountain Air, Citrus Grove, and Walk in the Woods. In addition to the travel-friendly oil blends, the set also comes with a pen diffuser, a grounding stone fidget, and an everyday diffuser.
From journaling on the plane to freshening your new home away from home, each diffuser allows you to immerse your aroma of choice into any space. With a compact but sturdy travel case to neatly pack your grounding goodies, you’ll want to make room for this in your carry-on.
The Wander Club Collectible Travel Tokens
The Wander Club’s new collectible travel tokens are the perfect gift for any adventurous traveler as a keepsake. Forget about fridge magnets, shot glasses, and snow globes. Help those you love keep track of travel memories in a unique, portable, and stylish way. Travel lovers can collect a token for every destination they’ve visited and can add it to a handcrafted keychain. It’s like a keychain version of a travel scratch map and the perfect way to keep travel memories alive.
LSENLTY Portable Carbon Monoxide Detector
Adventurous pursuits will often land you in places where things like carbon monoxide and smoke detectors are scarce. This three-in-one portable carbon monoxide detector has a high-definition display, monitoring temperature, humidity, and carbon monoxide concentration simultaneously. You’ll never have to worry about being in unhealthy environments, with the detector sounding a gradual alarm once the gauge value exceeds 50PPM.
Outfitted with a kickstand and accompanied by a removable lanyard, you can easily keep an eye on the quality of your air space, whether hanging or sitting upright. Under low brightness settings, the battery on this detector can last up to 30 hours. It’s small enough to fit in your pocket but powerful enough to save your life when needed.
I’d Rather Be – Funny Socks For Men & Women
With their fashionable style and exceptional comfort, these socks represent a love of exploration and new experiences. Sock yourself in these and go for the moon. No matter where your day takes you, these socks will evoke a sense of adventure with their snug fit and vintage design.
The high-quality knitting and long-lasting fabric can withstand seasons of wear and washing without fading or holes. Plus, they are an excellent choice for those cold winter nights, are breathable, and are made from a high-quality performance blend.
WATERFLY Crossbody Sling Backpack
This sling bag is easy to carry thanks to its small size and lightweight. It effortlessly allows you to take your necessities no matter where you go. Having a variety of pockets will enable you to stay organized and give you easy access to all your belongings.
Conveniently store your iPad mini, iPhone 7 Plus, power band, and more in the front zipper and buckle bags. Multiple little sections are perfect for storing makeup, tissues, keys, and more inside. Additionally, your earbuds can be easily accessed through the front-mounted, concealed hole, so you can listen to music whenever and wherever you like.
Wanderlust: A Traveler’s Guide to the Globe Book
If you’re looking for a present for a dreamer or an adventurer, this beautiful hardcover book is a great choice. It has full-color images, lovely artwork, and exciting location descriptions.
Uniquely organized to serve as both an easy-to-browse leisure read and an entertaining tool for selecting a future vacation spot, Wanderlust compiles an exhaustive list of the world’s most spectacular landmarks and must-do activities.
Anti-Theft Lockable Travel Safe & Portable Beach Chair Vault
This item will keep your valuables safe and is perfect for use at the beach, waterpark, cruise ship, or park. The innovative design of FlexSafe helps protect phones, wallets, credit cards, and more from theft. An ideal travel safe, the FlexSafe is small, bendable, and portable. Its innovative locking feature and small size make it suitable for bringing along on trips.
In addition, it has RFID blocking and slash-resistant fabrics, a patented locking design, is water resistant, has an interior zipper pouch, a locking flap that fits universally, and several mesh pockets on the sides for storing sunglasses or sunscreen.
Anvin Mosquito Head Mesh Nets
This sturdy nylon mesh net will shield your neck and face from pesky gnats, pests, and mosquitoes while letting in light and air. With this net, you will consider biting a thing of the past and going outside feasible and enjoyable.
It fits any hat, wide or narrow brimmed, thanks to its elastic drawstring, 21.3-inch net length, and 37.8-inch bottom circumference. You can drawstring it from the bottom of the head net mesh to make it snug around your neck and keep bugs away.
Pike Trail Pocket Blanket – Compact Picnic Blanket
The Pike Trial is a lightweight, compact, and tiny travel blanket in various colors. It’s small enough to fit in your pocket, pocketbook, bag, or backpack. This sand blanket provides ample seating for two adults or four children upon unfolding. Thanks to the corner loops, you can stick and unstick whenever you want.
Also, whether you’re going on a picnic, hike, camping trip, fishing trip, beach excursion, festival, or travel, this foldable pocket blanket will keep you warm and dry. Its Rip-Stop Polyester fabric makes it easy to wash and dry in the washing machine.
Earth Pak Waterproof Dry Bag with Zippered Pocket
If you’re going paddleboarding, kayaking, or surfing, this waterproof backpack is a great companion. It boasts commercial-grade 500D PVC, known for its outstanding performance, durability, and protection.
Designed to suit all smartphones up to 6.5 inches diagonally, it has an IPX waterproof case ideal for protecting your gadgets. The case has a snap-and-lock design that will keep your phone, camera, or other small device safe.
America’s Great Hiking Trails Book
Featuring over 50,000 miles of America’s most famous trails, this beautifully illustrated tribute is a hiker’s ideal wish list. This book guides readers through 49 states and eight national parks as it celebrates the 40 most significant trails in the United States. In different sections, which include a map and a photo gallery, the reader can discover what makes each highlighted trail one of the most spectacular hiking experiences on the planet.
Detailed, hiker-friendly descriptions of the trails, including their histories, are provided, emphasizing the most picturesque sites and suggestions for shorter day and weekend hikes. Stunning images accompany the narrative of Bart Smith, the first person to walk the length of all eleven National Scenic Trails, taking the reader on a visual journey.
Wise Owl Outfitters Camping Hammock
If you plan a camping, hiking, or beach trip this winter, this hammock includes everything you need to keep yourself cozy and covered while relaxing by the fire, sleeping beneath the stars, or just lounging.
This portable hammock is lightweight and practical, weighing a mere 24 ounces. If you’re looking for more room, the Double Hammock is 10 feet long and 6.5 feet wide, while the Single Hammock is 9 feet long and 4.5 feet broad, making it perfect for one person.
Tough Outdoors Cooling Towels
Towels like these will keep you cool in the sweltering summer heat. Soak, wring, cool, and repeat as needed. And as the towel begins to warm up again, simply rinse and repeat. Athletes might use them as cooling towels.
No matter where your day takes you—the beach, the campground, or a theme park experience—this small cooling towel for your neck will keep you feeling revitalized and prepared.
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