13 Best Gifts for Solo Female Travelers

What do you get for the person who likes to pack light and be on the go? Well, I may be stealing directly from my closet and wish list for ideas, but this is exactly what a solo female traveler needs. These gifts are meant to make travel easier and more enjoyable for the recipient, while still being compact and thoughtful.

For a ziplock bag upgrade: Tripped Toiletry Bag Kit Set

Tripped Toiletry Bag Kit Set ($34.95)

This Toiletry Kit is a hanging organizer that works great for organizing cosmetics to make getting ready a breeze. It also comes with quart size clear zipper bag. This is great to avoid punctured plastic bags at in transit and TSA. My family personally loves this kit, and it is a step up from my regular toiletry bag that can just be a black hole.

For the Daytripper: Daypack

4Monster Hiking Daypack ($18.99-26.99)

This backpack is going viral for a reason. It’s comfortable, a good size, and most importantly made of a lightweight material that allows it fold down into pocket size. This is a must have when taking day trips to neighboring areas to have all your essentials with you while leaving your heavy bags back at the hotel.

For the Digital Nomad: Power Bank

Anker Power Bank, 25.6K Portable Charger 87W Bundle ($143)

This portable charger is powerful enough to charge multiple devices quickly. The last thing you want is your phone or laptop to die on you while traveling. You don’t have to choose which devices you want to charge with this power bank, so you can stay working efficiently from anywhere.

For those who take long trips: Scrubba Wash Bag

The Scrubba Wash Bag ($55)

Perfect for those who take long trips, this makes hand washing laundry nicer than just filling up the sink and quicker since you can put in multiple pieces at a time.

For the Camper: Portable Espresso Maker

WACACO Nanopresso Portable Espresso Maker ($69.90)

Or perfect for the coffee snob. There is nothing better than starting your day with a fresh espresso. This small portable machine makes sure you never have to go without, even if you are off the beaten track. Honestly, I would love this just to avoid the bad hotel coffee at the free breakfasts.

For the Personal Item Only Girl: Large Travel Backpack

coowoz Large Travel Backpack For Women  ($29.99)

If you fly budget airlines, you need this bag. If your carry on is always overstuffed, you need this bag. If you like to bring back souvenirs, you need this back. We can all use a bag that opens fully for ease, and matched the airline requirements perfectly to maximize capacity. This bag does all that while still being comfortable and stylish.

To Keep Them Safe: Door Stop Alarm and Lock 

Door Stop Alarm with Portable Door Lock ($13.56)

Keep hotel rooms secure and stay alert of any intruders with this lock and alarm system. An essential for anyone traveling alone!

For the Outfit Repeater: Wool Shirt

Merino Protect 100% Merino Wool V Neck T-Shirt  ($44.99)

100% Wool clothing is essentially my superhero when traveling. It is odor resistant, quick dry, and high performance. I never travel without my wool t-shirt and find it super versatile to style!

For the Luxury Girl in Stuck in Economy: Entertainment Essentials

The best way to make long flights fly by is by being comfortable and entertained. These essentials also add a luxury feel to any journey.

Noise canceling headphones like the Bose Quiet Comfort Headphones or Earbuds are perfect for blocking out the noise of other passengers. You don’t realize what a big difference this can make until you try them!

Easily connect your wireless earbuds to onboard entertainment using Airfly. It plugs into the headphone jack at the seat and uses bluetooth to wirelessly stream the audio to your personal headphones.

Even if there is no onboard entertainment, don’t get stuck holding your phone for hours! Instead get this holder that clips onto the seatback in front of you. These are very secure and much more ideal than staring into your lap for hours.

To Upgrade the Selfie Stick: Insta360

The Insta360 tackles nearly every adventure, with a variety of ways to mount the camera. The real selling feature: the Insta360 is super compact and somehow erases the selfie stick pole from your videos! This makes it perfect for the solo traveler often needing to pick between asking someone for a photo, not getting the shot they wanted, or having to forgo the picture altogether. With the Insta360 there’s no excuse for not recording their incredible memories while traveling.

For the Adventurer: GoPro Hero 12

As someone who loves scuba diving, surfing, and snorkeling, a high quality underwater camera is a must! I’ve been super happy with the performance, battery life, stabilization, and software of my GoPro. GoPro is known for building cameras that can handle anything from dirt to drops to water. This makes the GoPro the perfect gift for the adventurous girl in your life.