5 Gifts Under $50 for the Traveler In Your Life

Looking for perfect gift for the wanderluster in your life? Whether you want to make their trip easier or inspire future adventures, we've got you covered with five gift ideas under $50 for the traveler in your life. 

1. World Scratch Map

A great way to keep track of where your adventures have taken you, the World Scratch Map is a great keepsake for a world traveler. Show off all your adventures for visitors to see and spark conversation! 

2. Travel Cord Roll

Electronics are a part of life now and when you leave home, cords are a necessary evil. Give your traveler a way to keep things organized in a minimalist fashion with a Travel Cord Roll. Not only will everything stay in one place, it'll decrease space for carry-on travelers. 

 

3. Anywhere Travel Guide

Finding yourself bored in a new city shouldn't be a thing. Instead, take the Anywhere Travel Guide with you for instant adventure inspiration. A deck of 75 prompts for a good time, no matter where you find yourself. Sure to illicit adventure from even the most basic of travelers. 

 

4. Pack-It Cubes

Keep all your things neat and tidy with Pack-It Cubes from Eagle Creek. Made from ultralight silnylon ripstop, the Pack-It cubes add organization without all the weight. Your muscles will thank you in the long run. 

 

5. Convertible Travel Pillow Infinity Scarf

Getting to your destination is half the battle and showing up tired can really throw off the first few days of your trip. With the Convertible Travel Pillow Infinity Scarf, you get the best of both worlds while saving space in your luggage. 

Feel The Sounds Of Kenya

Motion Designer and Music Producer Cee-Roo has beautifully captured the lush sound and landscape of Kenya in his short film "Feel The Sounds of Kenya." Shot on a Panasonic GH4 (stabilized by a Zhiyun Crane 2) with sound via the Zoom H6, the immersive experience makes you feel like you're standing in the room with the Kenyan people, living life alongside them.  

See more from Cee-Roo here.

Find the Light: Soul Places Around the World

There's something spiritual about travel, the way it opens us up to the world and possibilities. A new destination can be a new way of seeing life itself. That's why I'm excited to get my hands on a copy of Find the Light: Soul Places Around the World by Katie from The Travelling Light

I've been enjoying Katie's travel musings and photos for a while now. She specializes in finding "special, sometimes secret places to visit around the world," and the writing and accompanying photography has been a helpful source of inspiration for me. 

With this zine I hope to inspire you to travel, seek, find the light in the world and in everything. I hope when you hold this printed piece in your hands you can connect a little more with the light that’s always there
— Katie, The Travelling Light

The print run of Find the Light is only 100 copies, so get your order in fast. 

Grab Cotopaxi's 26L Backpack for 33% Off

You're going to look like a tourist most places you go, so why not go in style with Cotopaxi's Cusco 26L Backpack. Available in four colors, the Cusco is currently 33% off here.

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Featuring an internal laptop sleeve that fits up to a 15-in laptop, the Cusco is a perfect option to carry all your gear on a short trip, or act as a daybag on longer excursions. 

I'm partial to the Beech Canopy color (seen here) for it's understated look and suede leather accessories. Rugged and water resistant, the Cusco also has two side slots for water bottles. 

Looking for something a bit smaller, Cotopaxi's Kilimanjaro 20L is also on sale for 37% off

Sony a7 III: The New King of Travel

Boasting touch screen controls, fast-tracking eye autofocus, a new full-frame 24.2 megapixel Exmor R CMOS sensor and dual SD-card slots, the new Sony a7 III may just be the best camera for travel enthusiasts. 

At only $2,000 for a body-only model, Sony has jam-packed its supposed "entry-level" full frame mirrorless camera with most of the bells and whistles found on higher end models like the a9 or a7R III that start at $3,200. Chief among them is the ability to shoot Ultra HD video in 4k at up to 30fps and 120fps images at 1080p for those buttery smooth slow motion shots. All of this comes wrapped in a small, mirrorless body, perfect for fitting in a suitcase or carry-on. 

The best thing about the new a7 III is that Sony has rethought the battery. One of my chief complaints about my Sony a7R II is that the battery dies way too quickly. With the new NP-FZ100 batteries for the a7 III,  Sony has dramatically increased capacity to 710 shots per battery life, more than enough for a long day out sightseeing. 

You can preorder now for an early April release date. Also, skip the kit lens version and go body only and pair it with a nice 50mm prime to start, you'll be happy you did.