Gifts for Hikers

How do I find the perfect gift for someone who loves to travel?

“Listen and take notes” is our expert tip. Travellers love to share detailed stories about their adventures. Maybe they’ll tell you what went wrong on their last trip – from stress at the airport because their old backpack wasn’t accepted as hand luggage, to chaos in their suitcase. Here, a suitable hand luggage backpack or packing cubes could make the next holiday much more relaxed!

Every anecdote holds inspiration for a great gift idea. Jot down your ideas in a notes app so you have some good options ready for the next birthday or Christmas!

If you know what kind of trip the gift will be used for, that’s also very helpful:

• Does the recipient often travel for work?

• Do they take spontaneous city breaks or prefer outdoor holidays?

• Is a big backpacking trip coming up?

Of course, it also depends on the individual: some travellers want to be less online during their trip. A lovely gift idea here would be a travel journal or a used vintage or instant camera to collect beautiful memories.

If you engage with the person and their wishes, you’ll quickly come up with several gift ideas!

How much budget should I invest?

The perfect gift doesn’t have to be expensive – what matters more is that it’s thoughtful and offers real added value. Under 50€, you can already find several practical gifts for travellers at Kapten & Son, such as wallets, crossbody bags, packing cubes, or a cosy neck pillow for the next flight.

If you plan a bigger budget or pool money with others, a new backpack is a popular gift for travellers. Small hand luggage backpacks, like the Aalborg or the Bergen, are available at Kapten & Son from around 80€. Absolute top-sellers and travel all-rounders like the Lisbon Pro or Lisbon Duffle range between 180€ and 220€. Premium travel suitcases like the Kapten & Son Heathrow Essential Cabin start at 200€.

Tips to save money: During Black Friday Week, you can snag great deals, but there are also occasional short-term sales throughout the year. It’s best to sign up for the Kapten & Son newsletter to stay informed about upcoming sales. New customers also receive a small discount on their first order. Or check out our Last Chance category, where you’ll find collections that are no longer being produced, permanently discounted.

What are good gifts for travellers?

Backpacks with padded laptop compartments, compact suitcases, shoulder bags, water bottles, and practical travel organisers are always well received. Sunglasses also make a welcome present. For occasional travellers, minimalist backpacks like the Kapten & Son Bergen Pro All Black are recommended – it scores with its compact size and modern aesthetic, is accepted as small hand luggage by many airlines, and can also be used as a work or university backpack after the trip.

Original gifts for travellers from Kapten & Son

Bags and backpacks from Kapten & Son are ideal all-rounders and indispensable in everyday life. It’s no wonder they’re popular among travel enthusiasts and spotted at almost every airport. Our content crew travels worldwide for photo shoots and thoroughly tests the backpacks. Before our products go live, they are already checked for everyday and travel suitability. You can therefore be absolutely sure that with a Kapten & Son backpack, you have a high-quality and original gift for travellers.