How to Make Your Own Travel Kit — the Perfect Gift for Travelers

When it comes to shopping for the travel-lover in your life, it can be hard to find items that they don’t already have (they’re traveling pros, remember?), or that they’ll actually use. As you search online this year for the best gifts for travelers, you’ll probably come across recommendations for travel pillows or the best luggage sets — but many times, they’ve already bought those essentials for themselves.

To find a unique gift that’s also useful,Pinterest is a great resource — not only will you see what everyone’s talking about, but you can find trending products that people are pinning and browse the most popular gift ideas, too. And this year, Pinterest will be more helpful than ever if you need some inspo on gifts for travelers. According to Pinterest’s Holiday Shopping Report, searches for “travel kit gifts” are up 41 percent, and we think that number will only increase as the holidays approach.

Related: Gifts for Women Who Love to Travel

But what exactly are travel kit gifts? Whether you include two or five items, we’re translating this idea as the modern gift basket, filled with travel essentials (and some thoughtful accessories!) that even the most avid travelers will love. From a travel journal full of insightful prompts to a luxe cashmere travel wrap, we’ve rounded up the most thoughtful trending items from Pinterest’s travel kit gifts category that any beginner or experienced traveler would appreciate. Shop the top picks below.

1. Carry on Cocktail Kit

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Courtesy of Amazon

To buy: amazon.com, $16

2. 40 Winks Travel Pillow

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Courtesy of Etsy

To buy: etsy.com, $48

3. White + Warren Women's Cashmere Travel Wrap Scarf

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Courtesy of Amazon

To buy: amazon.com, from $298

4. Moleskine Passion Journal

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Courtesy of Amazon

To buy: amazon.com, $25

5. Calpak Silk Travel Set

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Courtesy of Calpak

To buy: calpaktravel.com, $95

6. Leatherology Large Tech Bag Personalized Organizer

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Courtesy of Leatherology

To buy: leatherology.com, $110

7. Belkin Pocket Power 5,000mAh Durable Ultra Slim Portable Charger

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Courtesy of Amazon

To buy: amazon.com, $21

8. Gravity Thermo-Comfort Weighted Sleep Mask

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Courtesy of Gravity

To buy: gravityblankets.com, $50

9. Herschel Supply Co. Chapter Dopp Kit

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Courtesy of Amazon

To buy: amazon.com, $27

10. Ban.do Getaway Travel Kit

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Courtesy of Ban.do

To buy: bando.com, $20

11. Gravity Travel Weighted Blanket

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Courtesy of Gravity

To buy: gravityblankets.com, $135