31 luxury travel gifts for the road warrior in your life

This Patagonia travel duffel bag offers the best of a duffel and a carry-on bag. It’s made from 100% recycled fabric and has two large, smooth-rolling wheels for easy maneuvering through airports and train stations. Plus, it’s roomy and has plenty of zippered and mesh pockets so you can organize everything from socks to chargers.

The second-generation Apple AirPods Pro packs great audio quality and noise cancellation into a small package. It works seamlessly with Apple iPhones, iPads and other Apple products, and it’s great for road warriors who want to block out the constant hum of an airplane engine. It’s available with a Lightning or USB-C charge port.

The Lo & Sons Hanover Supreme backpack is perfect for the road warrior. It’s constructed from a eco-friendly wax poly material that both looks good and feels high-quality. It has a number of storage pockets and can store up to a 16-inch laptop. Plus, it can fit enough clothes for a one- to two-day trip and easily attaches to a carry-on bag with a built-in adjustable suitcase sleeve.

Away carry-on bags have been a favorite among our readers and editors for years, and the Aluminum Edition is a step above the standard Away The Carry-On. It’s constructed almost totally from aluminum for style and extra durability. Plus, there are no external zippers to worry about. Gift it to the traveler that wants a carry-on bag that feels truly premium.

For the travel-obsessed bibliophile in your life, give the gift of taking a whole library on vacation. The Amazon Kindle Oasis is our pick for the best overall e-reader, thanks to the access to Amazon’s library as well as an adjustable display, comfortable design and basic, easy-to-use controls.

The Apple iPad Pro M2 is our pick for the best performing tablet of 2023, and it’s easy to see why. It’s powered by the Apple M2 chip — the same one found in the current MacBook Air — and is perfect for creating content on the go. Better yet, all this power is packed into something small enough to use on an airplane.

For the person in your life who needs to have perfect hair no matter their location, Dyson’s Corrale Hair Straighter is a cordless piece of magic. It should never be left home, thanks to its supreme hair-straightening capabilities, universal voltage (though you’ll likely still need a travel adapter for international travel) and a flight-ready feature that leaves the stresses of traveling to other tresses.

We love July. The brand’s travel products are built to last, offer all the amenities a traveler could want and are incredibly chic. Included in that is the Carry All Backpack Series 2, which is available in four different colors. It has a capacity of 20 liters and features a hidden pocket with magnetic closure, a 16-inch laptop sleeve and a five-year warranty.

For the serial over-packer in your life, consider gifting them space to store all their travel necessities. Paravel is one of our favorite travel brands out there. Not only are its products versatile and created with sustainability at the top of mind but they're incredibly chic — like this Aviator set of suitcases. This duo features the Aviator Carry-On, which we loved in our testing, and the Aviator Grand, a 28-inch checked bag. The Aviator line features a 10-year limited warranty, so these bags will be with your favorite traveler for the long haul.

If traveling in style is important, that should include how jewelry travels too. Wolf 1834’s travel jewelry cases have been crafted with care since the brand was founded nearly 190 years ago. Made of leather, this jewelry case features multiple compartments, ring bars and pouches to keep your valuables shiny, untangled and, most importantly, safe while on the go. A zipper enclosure ensures everything stays in place.

Shinola’s Vachetta Leather Travel Watch Case is the perfect small statement piece for someone who loves to travel. And what better way to help them stay punctual than by keeping their timepieces safe on the go. Available in two colors — navy and tan — it’s made of leather with a fabric lining and zip closure. The case holds two watches and is padded inside for added protection.

This 25-inch expandable bag from Travelpro took the title of best soft-sided checked luggage in our testing. It’s an extremely well-rounded suitcase that can cater to all kinds of travelers — including luxury travelers. Not only does it have comfortable carrying handles but it’s expandable, durable and extremely maneuverable. We also love that it’s available in 11 colors for every style.

Made of 100% cashmere and big enough to double as a travel blanket, White + Warren’s Cashmere Travel Wrap Scarf is a great companion on a long-haul flight. It’s available in seven colors to match any style, and not only is it perfect for keeping warm while you travel but it’s the perfect accessory on arrival at your destination too.

If you’ve got someone who’s uber-organized on your list, the Royce & Rocket Castle Classic suitcase could be perfect. The brand’s latest collection features patent-pending built-in shelving so that packing — and unpacking — is easier than ever before. The hard-shell checked bag features a durable polycarbonate exterior and four wheels for easy rolling, but the star of the show is the interior compression system and shelving.

It’s hard to choose which Beeks to buy as a gift, as they’re all comfortable and incredibly chic. But for someone who’s hopping aboard a train or plane or into a car, we think Beek Gallito Shearling Slides are a perfect choice. Since they’re so easy to slip on and off, they’re perfect for when you need to use the lavatory in-flight or when heading through security screening. Made of either leather or suede with a memory foam molded footbed, these sandals offer both arch and foot support. Plus, for every pair you buy, Beek donates a day’s worth of meals to a child in need.

The sleek pairing of the Monos Metro Duffel and Metro Backpack is a delightful gift for the long weekend traveler. The Monos Metro bags feature the brand’s proprietary QuickSnap Modular Kit System that allows the brand’s Folio Kit to be easily detached or swapped without sacrificing the original look of the bag. We love how the set can be used alone or in conjunction for seamless packing and organization on the go.

A quality travel wallet is key for any traveler to arrive with all their most important documents in one place. This leather folio has room to fit two passports, up to eight cards, cash, boarding passes and even space a full-size pen.

Go to the backcountry without compromising on comfort with Sea to Summit’s lightweight and super-warm sleeping bag. It’s packable to fit in an included compression bag and storage cell so you can fit it easily in a travel backpack and take on your outdoor adventure.

We love Dagne Dover bags, and that includes this large weekender carryall bag. It works as a carry-on bag for air travel or for standalone use on a weekend trip. Inside, it’s got a dedicated laptop sleeve that can accommodate up to a 16-inch device. It’s made of a durable neoprene fabric, which will not only withstand travel but can be handwashed in a mild detergent and cold water to stay fresh and clean for years to come.

It’s never a bad idea to upgrade a travel backpack. Peak Design’s 45-liter Travel Line Backpack makes for effortless packing, especially when paired with Peak Design’s Packing Cubes. Expandable, compressible and built with simplicity in mind, the travel backpack includes zippered stow pockets, a padded laptop sleeve and everything else needed to travel far, travel fast and never check a bag again.

MZ Wallace is one of our favorite travel brands. Not only do we love its classic design but its products are made to last. This tote bag is the perfect carry-on, as it also has a luggage sleeve and two exterior slip pockets. It’s also got an adjustable, removable crossbody strap for easy maneuvering through the airport and beyond. And best of all, there’s a zip-top closure so belongings won’t fall out of the bag during a bit of turbulence.

One of our favorite pairs of travel shoes, the Blundstone Original 500 Chelsea Boot makes a great gift for someone who wants to wander the streets for hours but can also sit down to a nice dinner and drinks at the end of a day of exploring. These booties are flexible, breathable and yet still chic — and they’re able to brave the rain too.

If you’re shopping for an urban explorer, you can’t go wrong with a versatile crossbody bag that can go from day to night. This Tumi bag doubles as both a wallet and a purse, thanks to the removable, adjustable shoulder strap. Inside, there are six card pockets, and outside, there’s a slip pocket, a zip pocket and open pockets. So, you’ll be gifting plenty of storage space for all kinds of travel with this Belden collection classic.

Travel can be a noisy ordeal, whether it’s the loud hum of an aircraft’s engines, the baby crying three rows back or noisy hotel neighbors. Thankfully, noise-canceling headphones can help alleviate those problems. This set from Bose took the title of the best noise-canceling over-ear headphones in our testing, thanks to their superior noise-canceling ability and sleek design.

If a traveler is hoofing it around a city all day, a puffer vest is certainly the way to keep them covered but not overheated. Tentree’s Cloud Shell Puffer Vest is that cozy and chic gift that will wow whoever gets it. Plus, it’s got sustainability built in because Tentree plants 10 trees for every item purchased.

For the traveler who’s heading away but wants to keep tabs on their home, a good home security system can provide peace of mind. In our testing, the Ring Alarm Pro was incredibly seamless to install and customizable for the user’s wants with a ton of features, earning it our title of the best home security system overall. You can read our full review here.

For the traveler who’s eyeing a road trip, a cargo carrier can make all the difference for clearing up space inside the car for everyone to spread out. This rooftop cargo carrier has loads of capacity and can fit on most vehicles. Plus, DualSide opening means you can access the contents of the carrier from either side of the vehicle.