A gift for someone who travels a lot

Short answer: Choose something that takes up little space, can be washed in a basin and dries overnight. Travellers have no room for more, but they change clothes more often than anyone else.

Weight and space are the currency

A gift that takes up room in the case gets left at home. See bamboo underwear for women.

It has to be washable by hand

A thin layer rinsed and hung up in the evening is dry by morning. See bamboo t-shirts for women.

Neutral colours combine best

On the road, few items have to work together in many ways. See bamboo clothing for women.

Socks are what they run out of

Socks wear fastest on trips with many kilometres. See bamboo socks for women.

Frequently asked questions

What do you give someone who travels a lot?

Something that takes little space, can be hand washed and dries overnight. Case space is the scarce resource.

Why are neutral colours best for travel?

Because few items have to combine in many ways. Strong colours limit the combinations.

What do travellers run out of most often?

Socks. They wear fastest when you walk fifteen to twenty five kilometres a day.