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Try these improved upgrades for common travel gifts like socks, water bottles, and neck pillows.
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Travelers are tough folks to give gifts to.
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Wrinkle-free clothing sounds too good to be true, and in my experience it is.
It even won best overall inour editors testing of the best neck pillows.
But instead of giving novelty socks this year, try a pair ofcompression socksto give your favorite frequent flier.
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The wool makes them thicker and more comfortably padded.
The compression also works well to keep my feet from swelling on planes or after long days of walking.
This is a gift that a traveler could feasibly use for a lifetime.
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Its also great on hikes and snow trips where a rigid water bottle is tough to carry.
Plus, the silk-covered elastic is also kinder on your hair.
Consider a Turkish beach towel if youre thinking of a gift for that beach-loving friend.
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Its lightweight, easy to pack, and will dry quickly; plus, it wont attract sand.
This one is our top pick of thebest travel umbrellasafter we tested 18 different options.
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