The Best Travel Gifts Under $50 (2016 Edition)

    You don’t have to spend a ton to impress all of the travelers on your holiday shopping list. This year, many of the top gadgets, necessities, and comfort items all cost less than $50. Here are the best of the best.

  • Affordable Travel Gifts for the 2016 Holidays

  • Note: Prices are subject to change after publication.

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  • $10.95 Sven Can See Anti-Fog Spray

  • The perfect stocking stuffer for avid skiers and snowboarders. Shop >

  • $11 Goddess Garden Chemical-Free Sunscreen

  • This organic sunscreen, available in travel sizes, makes a perfect gift for anyone heading to the beach this winter. Shop >

  • $17.16 and up Wildsam Field Guides

  • Gift one of these trendy city guides to your favorite traveler. They feature American cities like Nashville, New Orleans, Austin, and more. Shop >10 Travel Gifts You’ll Want to Give Yourself (2016 Edition)

  • $20 No-Slip Headband 3-Pack by MPG

  • These sweat-absorbing jersey headbands are great for active travelers. Shop >

  • $21 Atlas Obscura: An Explorer’s Guide to the World’s Hidden Wonders

  • This book will surely inspire any traveler or wanderer to create the ultimate bucket list. Shop>The 10 Highest-Rated Travel Products on Amazon

  • $26.99 Cabeau Fold ‘n Go Blanket & Case

  • This 4-in-1 foldable travel blanket is also a pillow and provides lumbar support. It’s great for those who frequently take long flights. Shop >

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  • $27.70 Ventev Global Charginghub 300

  • Give your favorite global traveler this useful adapter that can charge two devices at once. Shop > Tiny Travel Gadgets You Can’t Leave Home Without

  • $28 GoPole Floating Extension for GoPro

  • For the video-shooting adrenaline junkie, this GoPro accessory is the perfect tool to help take their videos to another level. Shop >

  • From $29 Sanuk Women’s Winter Boots & Shoes

  • These super comfortable winter boots and shoes have a yoga mat insole and keep feet warm in even the coldest temperatures. Shop >

  • $29 Orvis Pendleton National Park Candles

  • Celebrate the National Parks Centennial with four National Park scents: Grand Canyon, Mount Rainier, Rocky Mountain, and Smoky Mountain. Shop >10 Tiny Gadgets That Will Help you Sleep on the Plane

  • $30 Ariana Pierce Passport Cover

  • Protect your passport and stash your essential travel cards in this colorful passport cover, which comes complete with wallet pockets and is available in all your favorite colors. Shop >

  • $35 Flash Compression Sock by MPG

  • Stylish, comfortable, and functional compression socks—what more could you ask for? Shop >9 Tiny Travel Accessories Fit for Your Keychain

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  • From $38 Zeroz Wallets

  • These minimalist and super slim wallets make the perfect stocking stuffer. Shop >

  • $39 Orvis Scratch Map Deluxe

  • Any traveler will love this scratch map that will remind them of their travels. Shop >

  • $39 Stow Away Travel Kit by Orvis

  • This compact kit includes face wash, cream, expanding towels, toothbrush, and toothpaste. Shop >

  • $39.95 FlexSafe

  • A portable safe that you can use anywhere—from the beach to hostel. Shop >

  • $39.99 SKLZ Hydro-Roller Water Bottle Foam Roller

  • This foam roller-water bottle hybrid is a great gift for active travelers. Shop >

  • $39.99 Women’s Victory Fleecy Jacket by C9 Champion for Target

  • Stylish and super affordable, this layering piece is perfect for the plane with its slim fit and pockets. Shop >

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  • $44.95 LifeStraw Go Water Bottle with 2-Stage Filtration

  • Every good traveler knows a reusable water bottle is a must-have item. Even better … this one filters tap water for you. Shop >

  • $45 Altiplano Alpaca Hat by Nau

  • This unisex hypoallergenic Alpaca yarn hat is a cold-weather staple. Shop >

  • $49.50 Gordini Men’s Shelburne Gloves and Hat Combo

  • This three-layer wool hybrid gloves and hat set will keep you warm no matter how long you’re outside. Shop >

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