White elephant travel-related gifts you may end up keeping for yourself.
If you have a white elephant, Secret Santa, or other holiday gift exchange on your calendar this season, skip the joke present and instead buy one of these travel-related items that won’t break the bank. Note: Don’ t be surprised if you end up keeping it for yourself!
1. TONYMOLY Mini House of Masks ($8)
The TONYMOLY Mini House of Masks is great to use in your hotel room or on the plane. Five-mask set. The Vitamin C is my fave.
2. Coolrunner Four-Piece Suitcase Luggage Tags ($8)
Luggage tags are something you can never have enough of. This four-piece set is brightly colored so you can easily spot your luggage on the carousel.
3. Vinetto Wine Aerator ($9)
Bring the Vinetto Wine Aerator pourer and decanter spout to your next AirBnb stay or picnic to bring out the best in your bottle of vino.
4. Lingo Playing Cards ($9.50)
Why just play cards when you can learn another language, too? Each Lingo playing card is printed with a commonly used phrase. Available in Spanish ($9.50), French ($12), Italian ($12), German ($12), Greek ($12), Indonesian ($12), Russian, and Mandarin, plus British ($12), Australian ($15), and Millennial ($12) slang.
5. Thoughtfully Gifts Travel Cocktail Kit ($10)
Who can turn down a margarita mid-flight? This fun—and TSA-approved—set will make anyone’s holiday flight easier. Just add alcohol and you’re set to go with a Cosmo, Margarita, Mojito, or Peach Bellini.
6. Stasher Reusable Food Baggie ($12)
Stasher reusable bags are as useful on the road as they are in the kitchen. Use one for a toiletries bag, washing bag, jewelry organization, or any of a dozen other things.
7. ZOMAKE Ultra Lightweight Packable Small Backpack ($16)
I’ve raved about this small backpack before, and I remain a fan. The water-resistant Zomake has padded straps, a top handle, and three zippered compartments. Thirteen cool colors to choose from.
8. LifeStraw Personal Water Filter ($16)
Camping? Backpacking? Traveling someplace where the water quality is suspect? The LifeStraw will give you peace of mind, along with clean H2O. It weighs only two ounces and filters up to 1,000 gallons (4,000 liters) of contaminated water into drinkable form without iodine, chlorine, or other chemicals.
9. Fisher Space Pen ($17)
Because you’re not supposed to borrow a pen anymore, travelers need to remember to bring their own for customs and immigration forms. This Fisher Space Pen can write in extreme altitudes and temperatures, and has a lifetime guarantee.
10. SkyGenius Rechargeable Hand Warmer and Power Bank ($20)
A powerbank that warms your hands! The SkyGenius Rechargeable Hand Warmer and Power Bank is ideal for commutes, travel days, and cold winter weather. Available in black, gray, pink, or blue.
Twist’s Take: Ten white elephant travel-related gifts under $20 you may end up keeping for yourself.
