Whether you’re a traveler making your own Christmas list or a you’re shopping for a present for someone else who loves to travel, we’ve got you covered. Here are our ten gift picks for the traveler who’s not currently traveling.
1. Contigo Stainless Steel Travel Mug
It’s not something you’d bring with you on a long trip, but the Contigo stainless steel travel mug is great to throw in your bag to transport your coffee to work or school.
2. Stainless Steel Water Bottle
If you read our blog regularly, you know how much we love our stainless steel, BPA-free water bottles. They’re great to use while traveling or at home. Our favorite is the Klean Kanteen, but check out our Stainless Steel Water Bottle Smackdown to see how others stack up.
3. Simple ecoSNEAKS
As I mentioned in my ecoSNEAKS Satire review, I love these recycled shoes, but they’re not ideal travel shoes. They are fun for every day wear, though, and Simple’s ecoSNEAKS would make a great gift.
4. Lonely Planet’s The Travel Book
I love this book. With its amazing pictures of every country in the world, The Travel Book will make any lifelong travel want to hit the road again.
5. Kitchen Compost Bin
Any green traveler who’s on a temporary break will appreciate an under-the-sink kitchen compost bin. They reduce waste and it means you have to take out the trash less often. (And no, they don’t smell.)
6. Eat, Pray, Love by Elizabeth Gilbert
Eat, Pray, Love is a fantastic book for anyone who loves to travel and misses the life-changing experiences that come with living in new countries. Read our Eat, Pray, Love book review.
7. Molcajete (Mortar and Pestle)
For the traveler who likes to cook, a molcajete is an excellent gift. The guacamole you can make with a molcajete is amazing.
8. Mountainsmith Recycled Backpack
Do you know a traveler who’s about to take off on a long trip? Get him one of Mountainsmith’s recycled backpacks and he will be forever grateful. Not only are these backpacks recycled, they’re comfortable and attractive.
Check out our reviews of the Lily recycled backpack and Ivy recycled backpack.
9. Gelato Maker
Does anyone really need a gelato maker? Technically, no, but having one is life changing — especially if you’ve experienced authentic Italian or Argentinian gelato. This machine will make you want to go back.
10. Nikon D40 Digital SLR Camera
Whether you’re on the road or at home, the Nikon D40 is an amazing camera. When you’re not traveling, practice taking photos to hone your skills so you can better capture your travels.
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Some great ideas here, i especially like the ecoSneaks, they look great!
If you’re looking for something a little different or you’re unsure what to get your friends and family this year then you should take a look at our charity Christmas catalogue – http://www.sendacowgifts.org.uk/ – we’ve got loads of present ideas and you’ll definitely be able to find something appropriate!
Great list! I really like the idea of the Gelato maker and the Eco-Sneaks!
Thanks for a lovely list of greener Christmas gifts this holiday season. I’ve discovered great new finds like the recycled backpack. I’m also reminded of all-time fave books like Eat, Pray, Love by Elizabeth Gilbert.
Hi Kimberly, just wanted to let you know that I’ve featured these awesome green gifts on my website’s big list of the Best Christmas Gift Ideas Blogs on the Internet! Come check it out!
Great list! Eat, Pray, Love is one of my all time favorite books. For more gift ideas (and discounts) for the traveler please check out the holiday green guide bit.ly/4AsNfz
Cool ideas! If you’d like for more green products you might love to visit Happy Tiffin Earth-friendly stainless steel tiffin containers are available. Plus, its durable, stylish and portable. Thank you!
Lonely Planet’s The Travel Book is a great book! Thanks for the other tips!
Thanks for the camera tip, I have been looking for a good one for travel. I will be sure to check that one out.
My favorite gift to give during Christmas day is a fruit basket with toys and gift certificates. they can really put a smile on someone’s face*.`
My favorite gift to give during Christmas day is a fruit basket with toys and gift certificates. they can really put a smile on someone’s face;;;
Christmas day is a fruit basket with Video Games and gift certificates. they can really put a smile on someone’s face
These list are very awesome! Cool! Christmas is really a season for gift giving. How I wish we can also be into green stuff this season. A stainless steel tiffin container would be very an amazing gift idea too. You can choose from different styles and designs, sizes and colors. Perfect for busy moms, workaholic friends. =)