While the payoff of traveling is pretty big, packing and planning for those adventures around the world can be tedious and stressful.

If you're buying a gift for someone with an acute case of wanderlust, prioritize items that can make their travels easier and more relaxing. A Bluetooth tracker could offer some comfort if they lose their phone at the airport or leave it in an Uber. A special neck pillow could help facilitate some shuteye during a layover.

Whatever the travel ailment you'd like to soothe for them, they'll appreciate one fewer item on their "to buy" list — mostly so they can get back to spontaneously booking Airbnbs.

Below, we've rounded up the best gifts for travelers who need smart, tech-savvy, and multi-functional gear that makes it easier to pursue their passions — or simply helps to consolidate to get that damn suitcase zippered. Bon voyage.

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A Yeti cooler

Best For Outdoorsy Weekend Trips

This heavy-duty cooler from Yeti is a top pick for the heavy-duty outdoor enthusiast in your life. It works well for keeping food and drink items cold (and ice frozen) on fishing, camping, and boating trips. It even has built-in slots in case you want to tie it down.

Buying Options

$325 from CABELA'S

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Bose QuietComfort 45 headphones from Walmart

Best For Tuning Out

A pair of noise-canceling headphones are sure to win you major points this year. Gone are the crying babies, the engine noise, the chatty neighbor who can't take a hint. This over-ear pair from Bose features plush cushions, fully customizable audio options, and up to 22 hours of battery life.

Buying Options

$329 from Walmart

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A portable coffee maker

Best For Caffeine Fiends

Hotel coffee famously sucks, so give them the gift of their favorite cup of joe on the go. The AeroPress Go is a compact portable coffee maker that can brew up to three servings of coffee or espresso at a time (without any bitterness or grit). Better yet, it comes with a mug and a lid that double as a carrying case.

Buying Options

$39.95 from AMAZON

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A travel jewelry case

Best For Accessory Hoarders

As a society, we've accepted that necklaces tie themselves in knots when we're not looking. It's even worse when traveling — unless they're organized with Mejuri's travel case. The cult favorite brand's four-inch leather organizer has hooks for necklaces, holes for earrings, and a pocket for rings.

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$78 from MEJURI

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A purifying water bottle

Best For Hydration Sticklers

Staying hydrated is a must while traveling, but lugging backup water bottles isn't realistic. For adventures to places where you won't find a sink or water fountain, LifeStraw's purifying water bottle makes refilling from a natural source safe and easy. The built-in filter turns fresh water drinkable in just a few seconds.

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$36.84 from AMAZON

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LastObject reusable toiletries

Best For An Overflowing Toiletries Bag

LastObject makes reusable versions of items like cotton swabs or cotton rounds — basic hygiene items that were guaranteed a spot in the toiletries bag. By rinsing and reusing instead of disposing, LastSwab and LastRound save them space while saving the planet from over a thousand of their single-use counterparts.

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$12 from LASTOBJECT

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A reusable straw

Best For Eco-friendly Travelers

Being a greener traveler starts with small steps, like swapping those pesky single-use plastic straws for a reusable one. The FinalStraw is dishwasher-safe and folds up into a cute carrying case that can slip into a bag pocket or attach to a keyring.

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$23.95 from AMAZON

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A portable luggage scale

Best For Frequent Flyers

Don't let your giftee be that person who gets called out for over-packing at the check-in counter. A portable luggage scale, like this one from Etekcity, is a smart addition to any frequent flyer's getup. They can use it to easily weigh their bags *before* they get to the airport to avoid extra fees and stress.

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$11.98 from AMAZON

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The Shacke Pak

Best For Packing Pros

Amazon customers swear by the Shacke Pack, a set of four packing cubes made from water-resistant nylon. Instead of just throwing stuff into a pile, five squishable Shacke Paks conserve space while keeping items organized. A laundry garment is included to keep stinky garments away from clean ones.)

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$21.99 from AMAZON

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An instant camera

Best For Capturing Quick Memories

If they're more of an "instant gratification" photographer, an instant camera prints out immediately tangible memories for quick display. The Fujifilm Instax SQ1 actually opts for square film (1.5 times the size of the traditional rectangle shape) to grab more of the shot. Features include a self timer, one-touch selfie mode, and auto exposure.

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$119.95 from AMAZON

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A fancy neck pillow

Best For Sleeping On The Plane

Most people have trouble falling asleep on any kind of transportation, let alone planes. Consider getting your travel-loving pal a neck pillow (but like, a really good neck pillow). The Cabeau Evolution S3 is highly rated for its compressible memory foam design, excellent neck support, and convenient side pocket.

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$39.99 from AMAZON

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Compression socks

Best For Feet That Need A Break

Traveling takes a real toll on the old tootsies, whether your giftee is frequently on foot or enduring hours of sitting on a plane. Compression socks offer targeted foot-to-calf muscle support for improved circulation on long hauls. Bombas offers sizes for men and women, cute colors, and variety of compression intensities.

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$28 from BOMBAS

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Portable wine protectors

Best For Bringing Wine Home

A bottle of wine is one of the most fun yet most fragile souvenirs. Wine Hero pouches can help your giftee can feel better about transporting it in non-carry on luggage. This multipack offers a bubble wrap cocoon and air tight seal for up to six bottles of vino (or maybe some really nice hot sauce).

Buying Options

$28.99 from AMAZON

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The 2021 iPad mini

Best For On-the-go Entertainment

Traveling with full-sized tech can be cumbersome. Weighing just over 10 ounces, Apple's iPad mini is compact enough to tag along in most any bag. The latest model marks its first redesign since 2012, with features like an A15 Bionic CPU, a 12-megapixel camera, and Apple Pencil support.

Buying Options

$499 from AMAZON

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A power bank

Best For An Instant Charge

It's not always easy to find an outlet for a quick charge when you're in a busy airport, so every traveler should have a trusty power bank on hand to make sure their devices stay juiced up. Enter the Anker PowerCore Slim 10000, a high-speed portable charger that's sleek and compact enough to take just about anywhere. It offers two charging modes and includes a built-in safety system with overcharge and short circuit protection.

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$21.99 from AMAZON

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The North Face Borealis backpack

Best For Carry-on Champs

The 28 L North Face Borealis backpack is a clear choice for a go-to travel backpack. Inside, you'll find a number of compartments (including a padded laptop sleeve) plus a FlexVent suspension system that will make things easier on your shoulders.

Buying Options

$99 from AMAZON

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A GPS smartwatch

Best For (Accidentally) Getting Lost

Having a trusty GPS watch on your wrist will absolutely come in handy in an unfamiliar city. The sleek Garmin Venu Sq has an outstanding battery life of up to six days per charge and tracks smartphone notifications to save some phone juice as well. The always-on screen displays health metrics for sleep, heart rate, and more, plus workout tracking.

Buying Options

$199.99 from AMAZON

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'The Travel Book'

Best For Going Somewhere New

Lonely Planet's epic travel guide features all-new profiles of every single country, detailing when to visit, what to see and do, and how to learn more about each one's distinct culture via movies, music, and food. It's a neat resource for experienced and novice globetrotters alike (and if nothing else, a beautiful addition to one's coffee table).

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$35 from AMAZON

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A universal travel adapter

Best For Trips Abroad

Different countries have different power outlets with different voltages, and your traveler friend will need an adapter to charge their phone — or dry their hair. This passport-sized converter is an all-in-one option that works in over 150 countries. It features spots for two standard U.S. plugs and four USB ports.

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$40.98 from AMAZON

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The AirPods Pro

Best For Peaceful Downtime

Apple's iconic AirPods Pro are the ideal companion for nixing ambient noise while traveling, like the crying baby behind you on a flight. There's also a transparency mode that lets some ambient sounds in, for when the flight attendant comes around with drinks and pretzels.)

Buying Options

$249 from AMAZON

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A collapsible travel cup

Best For Their Preflight Starbucks

Stojo's travel cups collapse down into discs, meaning your giftee can stash theirs in their coat pocket once they're done with their pre-red-eye latte. (See also: They don't have to worry about hunting down a trash can before the final boarding call.) They come in 20 different colors, all made from food-grade silicone and recyclable materials — plus, they're safe to toss in the dishwasher and microwave.

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$15 from AMAZON

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A travel-specific notebook

Best For The Dedicated Journaler

Moleskine's hardcover Voyager Notebook is specially designed for travelers with detachable packing lists, daily planning sections, budget pages, and inner storage folders for stashing ticket stubs and other mementos. They can toss it in their carry-on and jot stuff down whenever, which will be cool to look back on down the road — an arguably better aesthetic than their phone's Notes app.

Buying Options

$23.95 from MOLESKINE

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A portable bidet

Best For Someone You Know Really Well

Fun fact: You can't flush toilet paper in certain countries (like Turkey and Greece). While it may be a bit of a... personal gift, it may just save your giftee's ass on an overseas trip. Brondell's well-reviewed GoSpa travel bidet simply requires filling up and a squeeze for a cleansing spray. A carrying pouch is included.

Buying Options

$32.99 from AMAZON

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An Airbnb gift card

Best Last-minute Gift

Booking a place on Airbnb is a great way to see the world without being confined to a generic hotel room. Grab a gift card from Amazon to let them choose the destination while you help fund the stay. Amazon offers denominations of $25 to $500 for a clutch "low effort, big payoff" present.

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$25 from AMAZON

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A Babbel subscription

Best For Sociable Travelers

Available for iOS, macOS, Android, and PC, Babbel is a top-rated language learning app that promises to get users conversational in a new language in just weeks. (There are 14 to choose from, including French, German, Dutch, Indonesian, Russian, Polish, and more.) Classes are designed by over 100 linguistic experts and feature 15-minute lessons your giftee can fit easily into their schedule.

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$37.95 from AMAZON

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Vacuum storage bags

Best For Overpackers

Getting a full suitcase to zipper shouldn't be someone's biggest challenge of the trip. Available in four different sizes (or a variety pack), Spacesaver's bestselling sets feature double-zip seals and triple-seal turbo valves that are designed to get every morsel of air out of their contents for foolproof packing. A travel pump is included.

Buying Options

$35 from AMAZON

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A Bluetooth tracker

Best For Peace Of Mind

Losing your luggage is every traveler’s worst nightmare. Give them a little comfort in knowing that they can keep tabs on their personal items with this reliable tracker. It attaches easily to anything from keychains to backpacks, or they can even hide it in an interior pocket in their suitcase. Then, they can track the Tile's whereabouts right from their phone.

Buying Options

$24.99 from Amazon

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The GoPro HERO11

Best For Capturing Live Moments

If they can't show off their epic adventures on social media, does it even count as traveling? This action camera can be strapped to their person to capture exactly what they see as they catch a sick wave or ski down some fresh pow. Even better, it captures epic 5.3K video at 60 frames per second with Emmy award-winning HyperSmooth stabilization.

Buying Options

$499.99 from Amazon

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An adjustable sleep mask

Best For The Red Eye Flyer

If they tend to travel overnight, on long-haul flights or simply struggle to catch quality shut-eye at their destination, this ultra-comfy sleep mask will be a welcome addition to their travel kit. Made from soft and breathable materials, it has fully adjustable, pressure-free eye cups that block out 100% of light so they can tap into deep sleep wherever they go.

Buying Options

$35 from Amazon

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A hands-free cup holder

Best For The Well-Hydrated Globetrotter

If they could use a few extra hands while navigating the airport or bus terminal, give them this stylish caddy that wraps securely around their suitcase handle. Each of the two cup holders boasts an elastic mouth for a secure fit around a variety of cups and bottles, and there's an extra pocket on the flip side to stash their phone or ticket for easy access.

Buying Options

$18.99 from Amazon

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A portable footrest

Best For The Inevitable Middle Seat Trip

Leg room comes at a premium on planes and trains these days, but they can maximize their comfort in the space they're given with this ergonomic foot hammock. It attaches to the tray table in front of them and cushions their tootsies and calves with high-quality memory foam so they can kick back and relax. Plus, it's lightweight and folds down compactly when not in use.

Buying Options

$29.95 from Amazon

Ashley Keegan

Ashley Keegan is a freelance contributor to Mashable.