Apple · Tech & gadgets
AirTag (1 pack)
A cheap, useful gift for the friend who is always hunting for their keys.
American brand
US$29
at Apple US
US price · Price seen September 16, 2026
Gifts for travellers under $50
Travel gifts should be light, compact and solve a real annoyance: tangled cables, lost bags, crumpled clothes, or long flights. Every pick below was under $50 when we checked.
14 picks · prices checked September 16, 2026 · we may earn a commission from shop links. Details
14 picks
Peak Design · Photography
Leash Camera Strap
A lasting upgrade for a photographer still using the strap that came in the box.
American brandC$69.95
at Peak Design
Canada price · Price seen September 16, 2026
Arc'teryx · Outdoors & camping
Mantis 2 Waist Pack
Handy for travel days, short hikes or walking around a city with a phone, keys and wallet.
Canadian brandUS$50
at Arc'teryx
US price · Price seen September 16, 2026
Monos · Travel
Passport Cover
A tidy upgrade for a partner who is always digging for their boarding pass at the gate.
Canadian brandAirbnb · Travel
Airbnb Gift Card
Works for a couple or friend who travels and would rather pick their own trip.
Arrives instantlyAmerican brandLucy & Yak · Style & accessories
Colby - Backpack in Pin It Polly & Yak
A bright bag for a student starting a new term.
British brandBokksu · Cooking
Gift Bokksu Snack Box
A fun gift for a teen or sibling who loves Japanese food and culture.
Arrives instantlyAmerican brandLoop · Wellness & self-care
Loop Quiet 2
Useful for a light sleeper, a student in a dorm, or anyone with a noisy commute.
MAYDE · Travel
Noosa Beach Towel
A good beach or travel towel for a summer Christmas.
Australian brandDetour Coffee Roasters · Coffee
Punch Buggy Instant Coffee (6 Pack)
A stocking stuffer for a coffee lover who camps or travels.
Canadian brandC$20
at Detour Coffee Roasters
Price seen September 16, 2026
RedBalloon · Travel
RedBalloon E-Gift Card
A last-minute option that lets the recipient choose their own experience.
Arrives instantlyAustralian brandAny amount
at RedBalloon
Price seen September 16, 2026
Roots · Coffee
Roots Travel Mug
A safe Secret Santa or coworker gift from a well-known heritage brand.
Canadian brandRoots · Outdoors & camping
Roots Water Bottle
An easy heritage-brand gift for a student or someone starting a fitness habit.
Canadian brandDays of Wonder · Board games & puzzles
Ticket to Ride: First Journey (U.S.)
Fits a family wanting a game that parents and young kids enjoy together.
C$38.95
at Board Game Bliss
Price seen September 16, 2026
Before you buy
- Friend exchanges often settle between 30 and 50 in local currency.
- Check airline carry-on sizes before buying luggage.
- Item trackers depend on the phone type; AirTag needs an iPhone.
Every pick links to the shop that sells it; we never hold stock or take payment. See how we choose.