Sustainable Gift Guide for Travelers

This year, a lot of my community has been focusing on shopping local and going sustainable this year. After reading an article on why we should skip wrapping paper, it got me thinking about other sustainable ways to do Christmas this year.

The first being: Only buying gifts your friends and family actually need.

If they don’t need anything, well, a gift card or even a plate of homemade cookies should do the trick! I think we need to end this stigma of gift cards not being “personable enough”. In actuality, it’s the most personable gift you can give! The recipient is getting exactly what they want.

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Sustainable Gift Guide for Travelers

I’m breaking this post out into two boxes: Essentials and Practical.

If you’re having a hard time finding an alternative to gift wrap this year, I’m making Christmas bags out of fabric this year. This way, I can use every year going forward. I have tons of bags around my apartment and use a few of them as shoe bags, every time I travel. I also use one as a travel laundry bag. Food for thought, if you’re looking to get clever!

Sustainable Essential Gifts

These are physical items that can be used time and time again. Example, I’ve had the same Passport holder/organizer for the past 8 years. My sister bought it for me as a Christmas gift and I love it. I never travel without it.

Small Travel Wallet or Organizer

Passport Holder

Suitcases

Weekenders

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Sustainable Practical Gifts

These are items that are not necessary but easy travel stresses or help in a jam.

TSA Pre-Check or Clear

This is the gift that keeps on giving. Plus they will have it for up to 5 years. I highly recommend Global Entry but they are 3 and a half months backed up so expect to get it in March.

• Clear
• Global Entry
• TSA Pre-Check

Lounges

Priority Pass has been a leading contender in the lounge space for a few years now. They offer 1,300 airport lounges that make arriving early to the airport more desirable.

Reusable Water Bottles

Reusable Tote Bag

Travel Basics Used Time & Time Again

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I’d love to know if you can think of other sustainable travel gifts for our fellow adventurers. Leave them in the comments below if you think I missed anything crucial.

I cannot wait to hear what you guys are getting your family and friends.

Happy Gifting! 🎁

Other posts you might enjoy:

• Unique Gifts for Travelers
• Day Designer Review: Mini Paper Planner
• How to get Free Books while Traveling

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