From planning to packing to looking great on the road, these fun and funky items will put some green in your favorite traveler’s next big trip.
Here are the 10 best travel gifts for the globe-trotter in your life.

Clean Breaks Rough Guides Book | $29.99
Trip Prep Whether they offset their carbon for every mile traveled or simply love a good eco-resort, Clean Breaks has got their perfect trip covered. The 500 incredible experiences in this beautiful book range from horseback riding along the Silk Route to sleeping in tipis with Native American Indians. Sprinkled in are real ways to not just reduce that carbon footprint but leave a better one behind by making a difference in the lives of local people and the planet. The adventurer (reindeer-sledding in Norway) and the princess (train-hotel from Paris to Madrid) and everyone in between are covered in these pages of green travel bliss. roughguides.com

The Ready. Set. Jet. Gift Set | $22
3 Fluid Oz. Ah, the TSA and its crazy restrictions. Take the headache (and the health risks) out of toiletry packing with a gift set of body-and environment-friendly products from Ahava. The Ready. Set. Jet. gift set packs TSA-approved portions of mineral shower gel, hand and foot creams, cleansing cream, moisturizer, and a mud mask, all of which harness the nutrients of the Dead Sea in environmentally responsible ways. But the retro, PanAm-style carrying case may just be the best part. Easy. Green. Adorable. 3floz.com
Batik Bombona Necklace | $68
Bamboo Bling: No matter how environmentally conscious she is, the traveling lady wants to look good when she hits the town. Tribal Societé’s got her covered with its sustainable baubles and beads made from things like bamboo and acai seeds by artisans of tribal villages around the world. A statement necklace like this one, made in Colombia from the Amazonian tagua nut, is the perfect answer to her packing crisis. To add to the ensem, check out the site for everything from sandals to sarongs. Bonus for the do-gooders on your gift list: Tribal Societé donates a portion of sales to the Global Fund for Women. tribalsociete.com
To-Go Ware Bamboo Utensil Set | $12.95
What to Ware: You never know where travel will take your food. Maybe it’s a quick to-go meal before missing a train, or perhaps a luxurious alfresco picnic. Either way, no respectable guy or girl on the go should find themselves without reusable utensils. For one, this To-Go Ware Bamboo Utensil Set is quite attractive in its own carrier (made of recycled plastic). More importantly, however, it eliminates the need for disposable plastic utensils, and their drain on our planet. Bamboo wood is a renewable resource that doesn’t absorb stains or flavors from food, and this set of spoon, fork, knife, and chopsticks are hand-stained and compact so they’ll slip into any purse or backpack. rei.com
Winter Lights Underwear by Wear Pact | $25
Bare Necessities: It’s the essential item that goes on ski trips and tropical getaways alike, so why not make it comfy — and conscionable. Ultra-soft Pact underwear is made from 100% organic materials and comes in a reusable fabric bag, eliminating the usual plastic packaging, and providing the receiver with the extra little gift of coin purse or phone carrier. But the best part is that each pattern represents a different charity and 10% of each sale goes to that charity, so whether your friend’s cause is saving the oceans (Oceana) or eradicating poverty (EarthSpark International) or simply being fashionable down to the chonies, your gift’s got it covered. wearpact.com
Burt's Bees Natural Remedy Outdoor Survival Kit | $8.99
“Bee” Protected: Prepare the bathing beauties and mountain men on your list for anything nature might throw at them with the Natural Outdoor Remedy Survival Kit. Burt’s Bees puts together salves and shields for everything from insect bites to poison ivy, all in pretty, un-scary packaging. The set includes all-in-one wash, hand soap, lip balm, poison ivy soap, and more, to ensure their skin won’t have to endure the brunt of their adventures. walgreens.com
Scout 150 Explorer Kit | $399.99
For Mr. and Mrs. Always Be Prepared: Staying connected just got a whole lot easier. The Scout 150 Explorer Kit is a lightweight, portable charging device powered by solar energy. It’ll provide your favorite gadget addicts with 150 hours of power. shft.com
PodFlexPro | $24.95
For the iJunkies in Transit: Here’s the latest in in-flight entertainment: The PodFlexPro is a nifty smart phone accessory that allows bored travelers to attach their gadget to the back of plane, train, and car seats for hands-free viewing of the entertainment of their choice. It also hooks up to cardio machines to keep fitness fun and stands on desks for a little midday slacking. podflexpro.com
Patagonia MLC Wheelie | $229
Carry-All: All these goodies are only as good as the bag that holds them, so green luggage is a must for the eco-adventurer. The Patagonia MLC Wheelie is made from recycled fabric. It’s also durable, easy to organize and meets strict airline carry-on regulations. There are plenty of zippered pockets, including a fleece-lined one for sunglasses and one that will hold a 17-inch laptop. Exterior pockets are perfect for stashing travel documents and other items that require easy access. Hidden backpack straps make terrain changes a breeze, and water repellent coating will protect all their gear. patagonia.com
Travel Chocolate's VP Gift Box | $29
Emergency Stash: The savvy traveler always carries something in case of a sneak-up hunger attack, a delayed plane, or just a craving. Enter Travel Chocolate, purveyor of premium, fair trade chocolate. Not only is this rich, organic chocolate tasty, its purchase allows the company to continue its mission of improving working conditions, restoring waterways, and generally bettering the lives of farmers and the land they work. The VP gift box contains several travel-sized chocolate bars along with a few surprises. travelchocolate.com










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