Most holiday travel gift guides feature silly, Skymall-esque novelties, like portable humidifiers, ultraviolet toothbrush sanitizers, and compact, hand-powered espresso makers ‘for the metrosexual on the go!’. Hogwash, I say.
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Here are five great gifts for the badass, sophisticated jet-setter in your life:
#1: How to Stay Alive in the Woods: A Complete Guide to Food, Shelter and Self-Preservation Anywhere
Travel long enough and you’re bound to find yourself in a situation where, as the Brits say, ‘everything’s gone all pear-shaped’. When that happens — or when the zombie apocalypse finally goes down (and it will!) — you’re going to want a how-to survival guide. How to Stay Alive in the Woods
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Available now from Amazon
#2: Carry On Cocktail Kit
The prevalence of (sometimes free) booze on airplanes is proof that god loves us and wants us to be happy. But the lack of access to a proper cocktail is a bit of an oversight on his part, no? Enter the Carry On Cocktail Kit, with everything you need to mix two proper Old Fashioned cocktails at 30,000 feet. Just order a mini bottle of bourbon and kick off your own in-seat party.
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Available now for $24 USD from CarryOnCocktailKit.com.
#3: I.N.O.X. Watch by Victorinox
The brand new I.N.O.X. Watch from Swiss-maker Victorinox is designed to take a serious beating. I’m talking well beyond the typical rigors of life on the road. It’s:
… capable of withstanding a fall of 10m, being repeatedly driven over by a 64-ton tank, or spending two hours at 90° in a washing machine, as well as featuring a design that is sharp and versatile.
In case that’s not enough to sell you, other features include: a 43mm Stainless steel case, Quartz movement, scratch-resistant, triple-coated anti-reflective sapphire crystal, water-resistant to 200 m (20 ATM, 660 ft), luminescent hands and indexes, screwed caseback, protected screw-down crown, and date calendar.
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Available now. Learn more at Victorinox »
#4: Stainless Steel Hip Flask
Life on the road is unpredictable and stressful. Which is why no self-respecting, sophisticated traveler should be without access to quality drink. A proper stainless steel hip flask ensures that’s never an issue, no matter where in the world you find yourself.
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Available just about anywhere that appreciates fine liquor. Etsy is a great place to start.
#5: Ultimate Backup Battery for Travelers
Every gear-packing traveler has run into the nightmare scenario of running out of power for their devices. The new BRAVEN BRV-Bank is “the world’s first Bluetooth-enabled, USB controlled ultra-rugged power bank.” A mouthful for sure, but the gist is that it’s designed to take one helluva beating – ideal for the modern nomad’s life on the road.
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Available now in Black/Cyan or Grey/Red color combinations directly from Braven.com for around $130 (USD).
