The holiday season is upon us, and there’s no better time to find the perfect gifts for the adventurers in your life—or to treat yourself to some travel-ready essentials! Our AdventureWomen team has handpicked a collection of their must-have travel items from around the globe for our 2024 Adventure Gift Guide, each thoughtfully chosen to enhance any journey!
Whether you’re gearing up for a trekking adventure, a wildlife safari, or a cultural exploration, these essentials will prepare you for unforgettable experiences. Plus, we’ve paired each item with one of our upcoming trips for some extra inspiration – and as another idea to gift for yourself! Dive in, explore, and start packing for your next adventure!
Elly’s Pick: Paradis Sport Natural Fiber Bikini 3-Pack
“Named for Marie Paradis, the first woman to climb Mont Blanc (in a dress!), Paradis Sport is a women-owned business pioneering sustainable underwear made in the US. This item is perfect for hiking and other activities you may take on during an AdventureWomen trip. “
Use these on: Mont Blanc: Hiking and Alpine Scenery
Emilys Pick: Cascade Mountain Tech Trekking Poles – Carbon Fiber Walking or Hiking Sticks with Quick Adjustable Locks
“I never used hiking poles before the Dolomites trip in 2019 and these are still going strong. I use them every time I hike.”
Use these for: Italy: Hut-to-Hut Hiking in the Dolomites
Jennifer’s Pick: Retractable Clothesline
“I got this retractable clothesline for a recent trip to Ecuador and found it helpful when handwashing some clothes at my hotel. It’s small and portable, with a long string that can span any size room and comes in a little sack with lots of clips.”
Use this for: Galápagos Islands: Wildlife Cruise by Private Yacht
Paige’s Pick: AdventureWomen Branded Puff Jacket
“If you’ve ever left your house in 30-degree weather, been on an airplane that’s 60 degrees, and landed in a place where it’s 95 degrees, you know the struggle of packing for all climates. This jacket will keep you warm and packs down to fit in the smallest crevices of your suitcase.”
Use this for: Utah: Zion & Bryce Multisport Adventure
Mona’s Picks: Sleep Mask from NiLuu
“For the plane and each night, sustainable/vegan material and woman-owned makes it a great choice to bring on any AdventureWomen trip.”
Use this for: Tanzania: Serengeti Wildlife Safari
Gail’s Pick: Loop Dream™ – Loop Earplugs – Loop US
“These are fantastic for sharing a room, traveling on the plane, and ensuring I stay well rested to take on any excursion during my AdventureWomen trip”
Use this for: Vietnam: Culture, Cuisine, Boating, & Biking
Judi’s Pick: Kyanite Hoody Women’s
“I love Arcteryx – I recommend the jackets for both their functionality and their fashion.”
Use this for: Japan: Ancient Traditions, Onsens, & Hiking the Kumano Kodo
Stella’s Pick: Kula Cloth
“We already recommend this on a lot of our hiking trips, but they are quite cool – I just recently bought one and have yet to use it, but it is super lightweight and easy to attach to a backpack. I like the idea of having something reusable instead of having to carry in and out a bunch of tissue. And it’s a women owned company!”
Use this for: Patagonia: Expedition and Cultural Exploration
Cara’s Pick: Two-Sided Travel Laundry Bag
“This is the perfect item to stay organized while traveling – especially on a trip where there is wide range of outfits worn, using a packing cube to store dirty clothes can help ease any stress on our trips. Plus, the company is women owned, created by Lindsay Albanese, who creates stylish service products to make traveling easier”
Use this for: Croatia Cruse the Dalmatian Coast
Ali’s Pick: LifeStraw WaterBottle
“This is my go-to for traveling, it is a safeguard for when bottled water isn’t an option. Plus, it’s light and fits in packs.”
Use this for: Southern Italy: The Amalfi Coast and Volcanoes of Aeolian Islands
Even More Recommendations:
- Packing Cubes:“I have used these on every trip I have been on over the past three years! They not only add ease to your packing but also make organization while on your trip easier.” – Elly
- Batac 16L Pack Del Dia: “Used frequently over many hiking, camping, and other excursions, this bag is small enough that it doesn’t take up too much space but can fit your daily essentials.” – Elly
- TESSAN World Universal Travel Plug Adapter with 3 USB C and 2 USB A Charging Ports: “The only electronics I travel with are USB powered (phone, watch, fan, selfie stick, etc.). This multi-country travel adapter covers almost every country in the world in one small device. All I need to do is bring the USB power cables I regularly use at home. This is particularly useful on trips that include an overnight on a ship where the outlets might be different than the hotels and on trips that visit more than one country.” – Paige
- Flextail Tiny Pump – “These are mini air pumps that have various nozzles for different applications, like sleeping pads, air mattresses, etc., and it can blow air to keep a campfire going. They also have a light (up to 230 lumens) and are magnetic. They are a bit noisy, but not too heavy and pack a good bit of power for their size. There are other mini pumps on their website more geared towards sleeping pads, bikes, inflatable boats, and air beds.” – Stella
Check out Our Past Guide Guides Here:
- Gift Guide for Women Travelers | 2018 Gift Ideas: Adventure Travelers
- 2016 Holiday Gift Guide Women Travelers | Women Adventure Travel Gifts
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