What should you bring on your next big adventure? Travel in style and ease with our updated list of the best travel accessories for men in 2022!
Are you a man looking to equip yourself with all the essentials for convenient and easy travel, or maybe you're looking for the perfect gift for a coworker, partner, or friend who travels a lot? Stay tuned because this guide is designed to give you outstanding inspiration and guidance on what to buy and bring with you for your travels.
Read on to discover how you can stay relaxed and organized when traveling and purchase great gifts for your male friends that travel. These are also great gifts for a kid graduating high school and going off to college!
How To Choose The Best Travel Accessories For Men?
Choosing the best travel accessories begins with determining the main purpose of your travel. Is it business? Pleasure? Or a bit of both? If this is purely business travel, you’ll want to make sure you have everything you need to remain productive and efficient during your trip. Computer accessories, tech items, power supplies, toiletry bags, and TSA-approved items to make your travels smooth and effortless. Leisure travel will benefit from many of the same items but add in fun items like selfie sticks, headphones, tripod, sunglasses, etc. After COVID lockdowns, most of us stopped traveling altogether, so we all need a little help to get back in the travel groove again!
40 Best Travel Accessories For Men In 2022
Here are the 40 best travel accessories for men in 2022. Use this list as inspiration and guidance for your packing list!
Luggage
When traveling, you obviously need luggage. To choose the right luggage, ask yourself a few questions: How long is your average trip? Do you need to check bags? Do you prefer a hard or soft shell? Do you want wheels on your bag? and whether or not you usually pack light. The answers to these questions can help narrow down your choices. Or you might invest in a luggage set with a variety of bags and suitcases in different sizes.
Grooming Kit
The perfect grooming kit helps you keep all of your male grooming accessories packed neatly away. This can include nail care items, shaving cream, and combs/brushes. Having all of your male grooming products in a single bag can help you to make your items easier to pack and helps to prevent them from becoming damaged during travel. We recommend investing in a travel grooming kit for easier packing and organization.
Toiletry Bag
A quality toiletry bag is essential when traveling, as you will need at least your toothbrush, toothpaste, and deodorant to stay fresh and keep up your hygiene on your trip. However, you may find that it's challenging to include all of your favorite products in a small toiletry bag, especially if you are carrying a bag onto the plane. This is why it can be helpful to buy miniature versions of your favorite products, so you will easily pass through any TSA checkpoint.
Laptop Backpack
If you're traveling for work, you'll likely need to bring your laptop. It is essential to keep your computer safe and secure while traveling, which can be easily achieved with a laptop backpack. The backpack will have a secure, padded compartment to keep your laptop from getting damaged, and you will be able to fit all of your carry-on items in the bag. It will need comfortable straps, multiple pockets to stow away tech gadgets, a water bottle pocket, and the ability to lock it for security.
Travel Backpack
If you don't need to bring a laptop with you, you might consider investing in a top-notch travel backpack. The more compartments, the better, as you don't want to go rooting in a single compartment filled with all your things every time you need your passport. Keeping items separate and organized helps to make travel more convenient.
Shoe Bags
Your shoes could become very dirty with sand and mud depending on where you’re going. When traveling, you don't want the dirt from your shoes to get onto all of your clean clothes, so investing in shoe bags is a great idea. This is a must-have travel accessory.
Luggage Scale
Handheld luggage scales can be handy travel accessories. If you tend to overpack or end up bringing back purchases and gifts on your return flight, it's essential to keep an eye on the weight of your luggage. With a luggage scale, you simply attach it to your luggage, using it to pick up your suitcase, and it will give you a reading for the weight. This is a small and compact device that will easily fit into your suitcase with your other items.
Aromatherapy Spray
If you find yourself getting anxious or tense while flying, traveling, or working away from home, you should have a stress toolkit with you. You can easily benefit from the calming effects of essential oils on your trip by making an aromatherapy spray. Simply add 20 drops of your favorite essential oil to a spray bottle containing witch hazel, and shake. You will be able to mist yourself to cool yourself down and calm your nerves on your trip. We recommend lavender essential oil for this recipe, as it has calming and soothing properties that will help you relax.
Passport Holder or Travel Wallet
Your passport can quite easily become lost in your bag and any other travel cards or documents you need. By keeping your travel documents, tickets, vaccine card, and passport in a passport holder, you can ensure you don't lose anything. The passport holder will be larger than your passport, making it easier to find when you're in a hurry. Some also have RFID-blocking technology to keep your information safe from would-be thieves.
Convenience Kit
A convenience kit is one of the essential travel accessories for men who travel. A convenience kit is equipped with all the toiletries and first aid accessories you will need on your trip, and you can buy it all in one kit. This saves time shopping for miniature toiletries for your next trip, which is why this is one of the most convenient men's travel accessories.
Money Belt
Depending on where you're traveling, you may become vulnerable to street thieves and pickpocketers. This is why a money belt is just what you need. The money belt allows you to keep your cash close to your body and invisible so that a pickpocketer would have a hard time stealing from you. This is a must-have to ensure you don't end up stranded in an unfamiliar place without any cash.
Travel Pillow
When we have to take long flights, our necks can become stiff from sitting upright in the plane. A travel pillow can help support the neck and reduce any tension that may leave you feeling tired and sluggish after your flight. Having your own pillow also means you don’t use an airline pillow that has probably been used multiple times before you. You may even be able to catch some shut-eye, too.
Travel Eye Mask
A travel eye mask is one of the most common travel gear supplies in in-flight packages. This is because the harsh lighting on a plane can make it nearly impossible to sleep for those of us who are sensitive to light. If your airline doesn't provide eye masks, it's best to have one tucked away in your carry-on to ensure you can quickly sleep on the plane.
Headphones
Everything is better with a bit of music, right? When you're taking in the scenery at your new destination or the plane is taking off, your travel playlist can make the experience a little better. Headphones can also help to block out any unpleasant or loud noises on the plane, allowing you to relax and perhaps get some rest.
Travel Shavers
When traveling, it's vital to ensure all your travel essentials will fit into your luggage easily. That's why it's best to invest in miniature versions of the accessories you need to get ready in the morning. You can buy travel shavers that are smaller and more compact than normal shavers for a more streamlined travel kit.
Towel
Wherever you're going, you should check that the place where you plan to stay supplies towels. If you don't get towels in your hotel room or campground, this could be pretty frustrating, and you may need to purchase a towel. Having a lightweight, the quick-drying towel could be a great solution! Or, you may need a towel you can bring to the beach to put on sun loungers and reserve your space.
Packing Cubes
Packing cubes are handy for categorizing and organizing your luggage. You could plan your outfits for each day using packing cubes, or you could use them to separate underwear, socks, shirts, and trousers for your trip. Once you have finished your trip, you might find it helpful to use your packing cubes to separate your clean and dirty laundry.
Essential Oils
18% of people in the US suffer from an anxiety disorder. If you suffer from anxiety or stress when you travel, it's crucial to bring self-care tools to help you unwind. Try getting peppermint, lavender, or chamomile essential oil to bring you a sense of calm and relaxation. Place a few drops on your pillow, and it will help you drift off. If essential oils are part of your daily routine at home, it can be helpful to bring them on your travels to help you regain a sense of familiarity and structure, even when you're in an unfamiliar place.
Selfie Stick
Do you enjoy taking plenty of pictures while you're away to post on Instagram or send to your family and friends? When traveling alone, it can be challenging to take photos of yourself next to landmarks when you go sightseeing. With a selfie stick, you can take pictures of yourself from a distance easily, allowing you to include a gorgeous backdrop in your photos. Selfie sticks can even be helpful on a family vacation to ensure you get a picture of the whole family.
Tripod
If you don't want to use a selfie stick, or they just aren't your style, you might consider bringing a tripod with you. This allows you to get photos and videos of yourself that look as though another person has taken the photo and will allow you to include more of the backdrop in your shot than with a selfie stick.
Travel Clothes
What kind of climate are you traveling to? Will you need clothes to keep you warm, or will you need clothes that allow you to breathe? Invest in travel clothes that will keep you comfortable and wrinkle-free in the climate. You will also need to plan a comfy outfit for flying.
Percussion Massager
Traveling and the stress that comes with it can cause our bodies to become tense. There is a strong link between air travel, muscle tension, and joint pain. If you need tension release when you travel, you should consider investing in a percussion massager. Simply massage the tense area for 2 minutes and stimulate the blood flow to that area, and this will leave your muscles feeling much more relaxed
Travel Pillow
Are you quite particular about your pillows? Sometimes hotel pillows can be too hard or too soft, affecting our sleep. To ensure your rest isn't compromised on your travels, you should invest in a travel pillow that you find comfortable. You can also use a travel pillow on your flight to help you arrive at your destination fresh and well-rested, ready to explore.
Earplugs
Unwanted noise is an inconvenient yet unavoidable element of traveling. Babies crying during your flight, noisy hotel neighbors, slamming doors, and street noise, can all inhibit your ability to get enough rest. So, consider investing in some comfortable earplugs for noise cancellation to get some peace and quiet on your trip. Earplugs come in a handy case so you won't lose track of them and can find them easily in your travel bag.
Stainless Steel Water Bottle
Staying hydrated is essential when you travel, especially in warm climates. Consider bringing a stainless steel water bottle on your flight to keep yourself hydrated and refreshed, while reducing plastic waste and saving money on one-use bottles. This will stop you from feeling groggy and tired when you reach your destination, and you also might need to bring water with you for any day trips,
Desktop Charging Station
If you're traveling for work, you will likely need a tablet, mobile device, and laptop. To save you from bringing multiple charging plugs, you might consider investing in a desktop charging station to save space in your carry-on. This is a travel must-have, as it can help you to keep your bag tidy.
USB Charger
A USB charger is essential when traveling, as you will likely have a mobile device, tablet, or laptop that you need to charge on your trip. This item is a must-have, especially if you don't have a desktop charging station to bring with you.
Luggage Lock
Everyone's worst nightmare when traveling is having items stolen from their luggage while stored in the hold. To prevent this from happening, invest in a good luggage lock for your suitcases, especially if you have expensive items to take with you.
Sunglasses
Whether the weather is hot or cold, you will need sunglasses when the sun comes out so you’re not squinting or harming your eyes with UV rays. Invest in a good pair that suits your face shape, and store them in a glasses case to prevent them from getting damaged. It's also a good idea to invest in some alcohol glasses wipes to remove any sunscreen or grime that might get on your glasses.
DSLR Camera
If you know someone who loves to travel and loves to snap pictures while traveling, a DSLR camera is an excellent travel gift idea. They will be able to take high-quality photos and explore their inner photographer.
Extension Cable
When traveling, you may need to plug your laptop in at a cafe or the airport to do some work while accessing the internet. For this reason, an extension cable comes in handy. You can plug your laptop into any sockets in the vicinity with ease, and you will be able to work without having to wait for a seat to become available next to a plug socket.
External Hard Drive
When you're away, you could take many storage-hogging photos or do work that requires extra storage on your laptop. This is why an external hard drive comes in handy. Also, if your computer is stolen, you won't lose any work or photos stored on the device, which could be very frustrating and distressing.
Electronic Devices: Smartphones, Watches, And Tablets
Your flight will be pretty dull and seem much longer without your electronic devices, so it's good to ensure you bring all the devices you usually use. You can listen to music, browse social media, read a book, and track your exercise while you're away. Whether you're traveling for business or pleasure, you will benefit from having some entertainment.
Mosquito Net
Mosquito bites can be very irritating while traveling and they can be prevented with a good mosquito net. Your hotel room may not have mosquito nets, so it's good to bring one with you, especially if you like to leave the balcony door ajar or you’re traveling in a tropical climate
Technology Organizer
Wires and cables can be one of the most challenging things to pack neatly when traveling. Consider investing in a technology organizer to keep everything tidy and prevent your cables from tangling up (one of the most frustrating things ever!).
Diffuser
If you find you struggle to breathe as well in cold or hot climates due to allergies and thinner air, it's a good idea to bring a diffuser with you. Diffusing eucalyptus essential oil in your hotel room can help to open up your nasal cavity and prevent congestion caused by allergies, allowing you to breathe more easily. Consider adding a lightweight diffuser to your travel essentials for relaxation and better breathing on your trip.
Purifying Tablets
If you're traveling abroad, it's a good idea to bring water purifying tablets with you. Should you get thirsty in the middle of the night and need to drink tap water, you might need purifying tablets. Having gastrointestinal issues can really be a nuisance while traveling, so be prepared!
Camera Bag
If you want to bring a camera with you on your trip, it's good to protect your investment with a high-quality camera bag that prevents you from scratching or damaging your camera’s lens. It's better to be safe than sorry, so a camera bag is a must-have for those who like to take pictures on their travels.
Sunscreen
Sun exposure can damage the skin and could increase your risk of skin cancer. So, invest in sunscreen to protect your skin on your trip. If you're going skiing, you will need sunscreen, as the snow can enhance the potency of the sun's rays even on cloudy days.
A Good Book
Sometimes we travel to disconnect from our daily lives, which becomes less doable when we constantly have our devices on hand. To have a genuinely relaxing trip and unwind from the stresses of life, bring a good book with you, turn off your devices, and relax. You will return well-rested and ready to take on your daily tasks and activities.
Summary
Traveling can be made infinitely less stressful when you're prepared. Ensure you bring the right gear with you on your trip. If you have a male partner, coworker, or friend who loves to travel, any travel accessories will make wonderful and useful gifts.
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