We all respectively have friends, family members or maybe even partners who live traveling. While the world is becoming smaller since we can just take flights to every destination, there are quite a few essentials a traveler can use.

Oftentimes travelers follow and buy trending items that they may enjoy. Buying a gift for an avid traveler is never an easy task as you constantly have to keep guessing what items they may already own. Truth is, there are definitely some items out there that they would not mind having multiples of.

Another aspect to consider while purchasing travel gifts is the idea of gifting someone an item that is better than a similar item they own. Meaning, gift a traveler an upgrade that is necessary for them.

Keeping all of the above factors in mind, below is a list of five travel gifts that you may want to consider in 2020.

The Kool8 Water Bottle

The Kool8 is an absolutely sleek water bottle. A water bottle is rarely a gift item but this product proves to be one of the best travel gifts you could purchase.

It comes in different colors and keeps water cool for hours together. Not only that, but it can also act like a thermos, meaning you can store warm water or tea. The Kool8 comes with a built-in tea infuser.

To top it all, the company donates about 20% of its profits to areas around the world that are suffering from scarcity of water. The water bottle is also environment-friendly.

For any traveler, the Kool8 stainless steel water bottle is definitely an amazing gift to consider.

Compression Packing Cubes by Big Planet

Packing smart is extremely important for travelers that are adventurous and frequently move from one destination to the other. Traveling light and easy can make your journey stress free.

When it comes to compression packing, the 5 Piece Set by Big Planet is a must-have for any traveler and it makes for a fantastic gift.

The compression packing cube in these bags can shrink for 4 to 1.5 inches. The bags are completely water-resistant and made of high-quality polyester fabric. There are a variety of size options so you can customize the kit you are purchasing.

This is definitely one of the best gifts you can give a traveler to make their journey comfortable.

Neck Wallet with RFID Blocking by Zero Grid

The most important accessory while traveling undoubtedly is your wallet. A lot of times people do not put enough thought behind what kind of wallet they should use. Although, it is best to pick a wallet based on the type of travel you are about to commence.

The Zero Grid Neck Wallet with RFID Blocking is a game-changer in the world of wallets. With an extremely smart design, the wallet manages to protect your ID Cards, has enough room to slide your cash in nice and tight, and it has 7 RFID blocking sleeves.

To top it all, Zero Grid gives you travel insurance worth $300 for free with the purchase of this wallet. Now, who can beat that? It is undoubtedly a great gift to give to travelers.

Umbrella - Windproof Travel Umbrella

They say one must always be prepared for a rainy day or something along those lines. An umbrella is essential while traveling as you never know when you may need it. It's one of those things you always regret forgetting to carry.

To make sure a friend or family member that travels has a dedicated travel umbrella, gift them the Windproof Travel Umbrella by Lanbrella.

There are multiple colors available. This umbrella is made from durable 210T pongee fabric which makes it highly waterproof and windproof. It is a short umbrella, so it is perfect for a backpacker or even daily use.

With raving reviews that vouch for its performance, this umbrella makes for quite the perfect travel gift.

Garmin Satellite Communicator for the Hikers

A lot of travelers are into hiking as a form of activity. In fact, in today's world hiking is one of the most trending activities around the world. Whether its summits, mountain towns or active volcanoes, travelers often indulge in the adventure of making a journey by foot to connect with nature.

One of the biggest problems in terms of safety while hiking is not having cell phone reception while you are in the middle of nowhere. This is where the Satellite Communicator by Garmin fills in the gap.

This particular device lets you email or text anyone from the most remote of places with no cellular network. You can also stay connected with people on your hike as it has GPS tracking which can be shared with chosen people. Your friends and family can track your hikes progress from the comfort of their home, no matter where in the world you are.

The device also has the capability to trigger an SOS to the nearest 24/7 security centers if you are in an extreme emergency situation. Appreciating its usefulness, this gift was featured in an article titled '35 Hiking Essentials You Should Own Today' by GiftWits.

Due to all of the above reasons, this makes for almost a necessary gift to travelers that indulge in hiking and other such adventures. There is no better gift than contributing to a loved one's safety.

Overall, the five gifts listed above can definitely be considered as essentials. Traveling is stress-free is extremely important for each individual and these gifts can make any traveler's journey comfortable. Anyone who receives these gifts would appreciate the practicality behind them apart from loving the product itself.

We hope that these gifts gave you some great ideas and you end up picking one of them as your next travel gift. If you are looking for travel gifts for someone really close who travels a lot then you can consider picking all of them up as they are quite affordable.

Taking quality, use, online reviews, and price into consideration, these are the five best travel gifts in 2020.

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