I’m a Shopping Editor, and These Are the 11 Amazon Stocking Stuffers I’m Grabbing for My Travel-loving Friends

Sure, big-ticket holiday gifts are fun to receive: There’s nothing quite like ripping off the wrapping paper to unveil a brand-new video game console or a pair of noise-canceling headphones. But in my opinion, digging into a packed holiday stocking is so much more exciting. It can be easy to predict what a bigger gift might be, but stockings usually require some creativity from the gifter in order to fill it up to the brim with thoughtful — albeit much smaller and lower-priced — goodies. 

As a jet-setting adult, stockings are still my favorite part of the holidays, and as such, I’m taking extra time to carefully pick out stocking stuffers for the travelers in my life. Unsurprisingly, Amazon is filled to the brim with travel essentials that double as meaningful holiday gifts. Below are 11 of the best travel-friendly stocking stuffers I’ve found thus far, including tech-friendly winter gloves, vibrant luggage tags, and travel organizers. The best part? They’re all $10 or less. 

Funactu RFID-blocking Passport Holder 

Nothing ignites the fire to travel abroad like a shiny new passport holder. This waterproof PU leather passport holder is constructed with an RFID-blocking material that creates a protective barrier between you and thieves who attempt to scan your personal information from your credit cards. Available in six different colors, this slim passport holder also contains three credit card slots, a pen slot, two SIM card slots, and a clear ID card slot for easy identification checking at security checkpoints. 

Vlando Jewelry Travel Organizer 

Much like hair accessories, jewelry often gets the organizational backseat when it comes to packing for a trip. But while ponytail holders and bobby pins might fare well when given the clear Ziploc baggie treatment, delicate bracelets, earrings, and necklaces can quickly get knotted with other pieces if they’re not separated. This genius organizer from Vlando, however, comes with padded ring separators, necklace hooks, and an adjustable storage area that’ll keep your jewelry from becoming a tangled mess. 

Trendoux Winter Touchscreen Gloves

Cozy winter gloves are a foolproof gift for anyone on your list, regardless of how many flying miles they clock a year. These stretchy Trendoux gloves, on sale for $9, come in three different sizes and 12 different colors, making it easy to find a pair for everyone on your list. These gloves come with triangular anti-slip silicone ridges on each palm and touchscreen-conducive yarn stitched into the thumb, index, and middle finger tips, allowing you to easily hold and use your smartphone or tablet without taking them off. 

Travelambo 4-pack Leather Luggage Tags 

Help your loved one track down their suitcase at baggage claim thanks to these vibrant Travelambo luggage tags. Available in 19 vibrant shades, these matching luggage tags are constructed with a supple vegan leather material and sleek, adjustable metal hardware buckles. On sale for $7, you can get a matching pack of four for everyone on your list without breaking the bank.  

Bjpkpk 20oz Skinny Tumbler

In my opinion, the best holiday stockings have a “main event” item — that is, the item that’s just a little bit bigger than the rest of the gifts in the stocking, the one that you end up saving for last. And this insulated tumbler, on sale for $10, would be the perfect “main event” stuffer for travelers. This colorful tumbler has it all, including a BPA-free, splash–proof lid, a stainless steel straw, a wire straw cleaner, and a double-wall vacuum-insulated body that keeps your drink hot or cold for hours on end. 

Etenwolf T300 Digital Tire Pressure Gauge

Getting caught with a flat tire mid-road trip is a travel disaster we wouldn’t wish on our worst enemy. This Etenwold Tire Pressure Gauge uses a digital screen to display an accurate reading of your tire’s PSI. It comes equipped with a built-in AI chip that provides thermal compensation that provides accurate readings even in extreme hot or cold weather. Note, however, that this gauge relies on AAA batteries to work; But you can grab this eight-pack for less than $5.  

Amazon Basics Multi-Angle Portable Phone Stand 

While some planes now have built-in phone stands on the back of the seats in front of them, other models do not, meaning you have to hold your phone up the entire flight if you’d like to read a book or watch a movie. This $10 adjustable phone stand is large enough to hold smartphones, E-readers and tablets upright for easy viewing at work, at home, and in the sky. Over 24,000 Amazon shoppers have given it a five-star rating, with one shopper sharing that she and her husband love using theirs so much, she’s thinking about buying one for “every room in the house.”

Wudimeitt Corduroy Toiletry bag

This adorable toiletry bag comes in 25 fun prints and has a zippered opening to prevent spillage inside your carry-on. It’s roomy enough to hold any makeup or travel-sized toiletries you’d need for a weekend getaway. One Amazon shopper gave it a perfect five-star rating, sharing that it has “plenty of space” and “holds up well” after washing, while another five-star reviewer admits that they’ve already re-purchased a second one. 

Taiker 2-pack Safety Keychain Alarm

Give yourself some peace of mind this holiday season by gifting alarm keychains to the frequent travelers in your circle. On sale for $8, this two-pack of alarm keychains have a built-in LED light and emit a super-loud alarm that deters attackers and draws attention from passersby in a time of crisis. Simply pull out the detachable key to unleash 140 decibels of sound; once you’re done, just fit the key back into its slot in order to turn the alarm off. 

Loveledi Portable Charger Power Bank

Any frequent flier will tell you that a backup phone charger is a must-have for traveling. Taking photos and sending videos while sightseeing can quickly drain your battery, leaving you scrambling to find an outlet. To prevent such a mishap, snag one of these Loveledi portable power banks as a stocking stuffer. On sale for $9, this small-yet-mightly portable charger is slim and has two USB output ports, allowing you to charge two devices at the same time. 

Caoodkdk Electronic Cable Organizer

Help the traveler in your life stay organized on their next adventure with this $10 electronic cable organizer. This nifty electronic carrying case has multiple mesh pockets inside specifically designed to keep your earbuds, flash drives, charging cables, phones, and hard drives organized. The exterior of the case is covered with a waterproof, shockproof material, while the interior is fully-lined with flexible padding that protects your devices from damage due to dropping. 

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