The best stocking stuffers for travellers are small, useful and get packed on the very next trip. If the person you’re buying for always has a holiday booked, these are the little things that make travel easier, plus one bigger idea if you want to go beyond the stocking.
Every pick here earns its place in a carry-on or day pack.
1. An AquaStash gift card
The easiest stocking filler there is. An AquaStash gift card starts at $50 and is sent by email, so you can print it, roll it up and drop it in the stocking. They choose their own swim shorts, size and colour for their next trip.
2. Kids swim shorts for little travellers
Travelling with kids this summer? Randy Cow kids swim shorts are $20 and come in prints like octopuses, turtles and flamingos that match the adult pairs.
3. A lightweight rain jacket with a waterproof pocket
The Outback rain jacket is a lightweight waterproof shell with an IPX8-rated chest pocket for a phone, keys or cash, handy on a tropical downpour or a boat transfer.
4. Travel-friendly sunscreen
A reef-safe, travel-sized sunscreen saves a last-minute chemist run and fits in any day pack.
5. A microfibre travel towel
A compact, quick-dry towel packs small, dries fast and shakes off sand, ideal for travellers who move between beaches, hostels and day trips.
6. A slim power bank
No traveller likes a flat phone on a long travel day. A slim power bank keeps phones, cameras and headphones charged.
7. A reusable water bottle
A sturdy bottle keeps them hydrated on hikes, beach days and long flights, and cuts down on plastic.
The big one: swim shorts with a waterproof pocket
If you want one gift under the tree that changes how they travel, make it swim shorts with a hidden waterproof pocket. The pocket seals itself with magnets and is rated IPX8 to 30 metres, so their phone, cards and cash stay on them at the beach instead of being left on the sand.
- For him: men’s swim and travel shorts, a longer cut with cargo pockets.
- For her: The Pass mid-length swim shorts.
Exchanges are free within 60 days if the size isn’t right. See more ideas in our gifts for travellers.
FAQs
What’s a good stocking stuffer for someone who travels a lot?
A gift card they can spend on their own travel gear, a microfibre towel, a power bank or travel-sized sunscreen.
Can an AquaStash gift card go in a stocking?
Yes. Gift cards are sent by email, so print it and pop it in the stocking.
What’s a bigger travel gift for under the tree?
Swim shorts with a hidden waterproof pocket, so their phone and cards stay on them at the beach.
