If you haven’t heard of Etsy, you’ve been missing out! Etsy is a gathering place for talented artists worldwide selling their handmade pieces. While you might naturally think that this is more for arts & crafts lovers that are looking for quilts and jewelry, you'll also find amazing rustic wooden crafts, leather goods, home décor, and much more. It's a handmade and vintage e-commerce marketplace all on one platform!
So what does this have to do with travel? Well I was poking around the other day and found quite a few unique travel gifts and gear that I thought I'd share. These are some of my top picks for smart and creative travel-related items that can be found on Etsy. You'll find out soon enough that they make great gifts but what will most likely happen is that you'll like them so much that you'll also want to buy it for yourself too.
Must-Buy Travel Gifts on Etsy
Here are 10 great products that are all hand-made with love on Etsy. These are great travel gifts on Etsy that you can either give to a friend or perhaps even keep it for yourself because you'll find it THAT amazing.
Etsy has truly revolutionized the arts and crafts industry with 2.1 million vendors. It's quite the remarkable story of how the company came to be and how it's evolved over its 15 year history. According to ConsumerAffairs, Etsy has a 4 star rating based on 2,164 customer reviews which also shows you how many people love and appreciate the platform.
[1] Leather Travel Wallet
This travel wallet is simply stylish and puts my current nylon passport holder to shame. You can almost smell the leather just by looking at it. As a good organizer it has a ton of compartments for cards, pen, passport, and coins. So if you're the organized type, this is definitely something for you.
Shop: HOUSEofLH
Price: $43.12 USD (prices will vary with exchange rate)
[2] Recycled Rubber Wallet
If you are looking for a smaller compact wallet with minimal impact to the environment, this might be for you. Made out of a bicycle's inner tube, each piece is unique. Quite the clever use of repurposed rubber!
This makes a great travel gift!
Shop: SpokenStitch
Price: $10 USD (prices will vary with exchange rate)
[3] Cord Organizer
No more tangled cables! This cord organizer has individual elastic sections for each cord and a handy zipper pouch. This design comes in many patterns, I’m sure you’ll find one to your liking. Bonus for the ladies, you can even use this for your makeup brush when you’re on the road.
Shop: Sewmuchfunstuff
Price: $31 USD
[4] Paracord Bracelet
I know what you guys are thinking, there are already so many paracord bracelets on the market, but this one is more than a simple bracelet. The buckle has a built in compass, a sharp metal edge and a whistle, and within the paracord there’s flint and steel to start a fire. You never know right?
Shop: Paracolt
Price: $12 USD
[5] Personalized Luggage Tag
Custom luggage tags are all the rage right now and this shop offers a number of customizations including name, date, and logos. It's a fabulous gift idea for any fellow traveller. Imagine having one of these with your blog's logo? *hint hint nudge nudge*
Shop: MyPersonalMemories
Price: $11.99 USD
[6] Buff Style Headband
You know I love my Buffs! This Buff is actually a legitimate custom made by the Buff Brand with a beautiful design of the Albertan Rocky Mountains with the Northern Lights. The colours on here are quite spectacular.
This shop owner has sold over 1454 items, mainly patches, and stickers.
Shop: BalanceExplore (prices will vary with exchange rate)
Price: $26 USD
[7] Natural Body Butter
This is the perfect travel-sized 6 pack of body butter. Being in the dry north, dry skin has always been an issue and so something like this is great at replenishing your skin. Experiencing extreme dry skin on my latest trip to Egypt, this is a must-pack for any travel toiletry kit.
Shop: QueenBeeTradingCo
Price: $11.50 USD
[8] Push Pin Travel Map Canvas
If you are an avid traveller, you have to get a world map for your home. I love how it gives you a visual of the places you’ve been to by using push pins to mark the cities you’ve been. As a constant wanderluster, this also helps you visualize where you want to go to next. This map has a foam board backing for easy pinning and you can choose from three different sized canvases. It's a beautiful artwork piece that will guarantee to take front stage in your living space.
Shop: Macanaz
Price: $122 USD
[9] Double Peak Mountain Shelf
Where do you put all your souvenirs and trinkets that you have gathered during your expeditions? On this beautiful wall mounted shelf made out of reclaimed wood of course!
Shop: GDDesignCreations
Price: $52.21 (prices will vary with exchange rate)
[10] Vintage Suitcase
I'm not sure if you know but Etsy also has a special “Vintage” section. This is where awesome antique owners can sell their one of a kind and collectable items. Finds like this suitcase would be great additions to your house especially if you're looking for a place to put all those city maps and museum pamphlets that you collect along the way.
Shop: ThirdShift
Price: $98 CAD
What has been your favourite find in Etsy after roaming around? Drop a comment down below!
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