Travel store assortment: what customers choose as gifts

Although the mood is not festive, no one has canceled New Year and Christmas. That means that greetings and gifts for your family and friends still make sense. If your loved ones love outdoor activities, traveling, or are currently defending our country, these products can not only cheer them up, but also solve some urgent problem. 

Nothing superfluous. Complete minimalism, rationality and functionality. They take up a minimum of space and provide maximum benefit.

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Knife

Knives from the Swedish brand Morakniv Eldris are compact, lightweight, have a sharp blade and a comfortable handle made of durable plastic. They can be used in damp conditions: the knife will not become stained or rusted. 

Prices in online stores: from 305 to 7290 UAH, depending on the quality of materials

Buff, a multifunctional pipe bandage

You can buy a buff from any material - synthetic, fleece, or cotton. But buffs made of merino wool, a breed of fine fleece Australian sheep, retain heat well, are pleasant to the touch, and are durable. Merino wool is three times softer than silk and 5 times more elastic than cotton.

Price: regular buff from 120 UAH, merino wool ~ 1140 UAH

Thermos for drinks and food

This gift is suitable for both active tourists and ordinary Ukrainians who are currently struggling with the darkness and lack of heat using all available methods. Food thermoses from the German manufacturer Esbit keep food and drinks hot/cold for a long time and well thanks to a double wall made of stainless steel. In addition, the lid can be used as a plate. An indispensable item for the period of long power outages.

Prices: from 312 to 2729 UAH

Compact radio

If your friends or relatives can't imagine life without news and music, the best gift for them is a radio from Retekes TR103. Why this particular model? The Retekes radio is very small and light - only 64 grams. At the same time, it supports FM, AM, SW bands, as well as an mp3 player from a memory card. The built-in battery and USB charging means you won't be dependent on electricity or the Internet. It's a soothing piece of music and a must-have for outdoors, on the road or at home.

Prices: ~900 UAH

Warm socks made of merino wool

Why merino again? Because, as mentioned above, wool of this particular breed is very warm and soft. Unlike more budget-friendly models made of ordinary wool, cotton or synthetics, Merino Wool socks do not prick, warm well and do not accumulate unpleasant odors. The more wool, the better the thermal properties and the higher the wear resistance of the product.

Prices: from 58 UAH to 1670 UAH, depending on the composition of the materials.

Ergonomic towel

A necessary item on the road, traveling, in the gym or outdoors - both in the warm season and in the cold. The Seatosummit Airlite Towel is quite lightweight. The minimum weight of the product is 12 g, the maximum weight is 48 g. It takes up minimal space when folded. It dries very quickly, which is invaluable when the apartment is cold and things take 2-3 days to dry after washing.

Price: 378 - 1680 UAH depending on size

Airtight bags

Seatosummit airtight bags are perfect for active people who like to spend a lot of time on the water. If you need to protect things from moisture, compression bags are indispensable.

Price: 378 - 4158 UAH

Winter mittens

You might be thinking, why would my friend need those mittens? However, you simply haven't seen or tried Montane Prism Mitts. Yes, men wear them too. Ultra-light and ultra-compact, very warm, though not cheap. Due to its lightness, the fabric is not very durable, so it's more suitable for winter walks than extreme sports.

Price: 1690 - 2835 UAH

Among other things, interesting gift ideas for active people and the military can be:

• tents, backpacks, bivouacs, sleeping bags, and travel mats,

• thermal underwear,

• utensils for a camping kitchen,

• special equipment: hiking poles, carabiners, helmets,

• burners or other cooking systems,

• winter sporting goods,

• pillows, ties, heating pads, etc. 

And if you haven't found anything worthy of your attention among the options, there's still time to visit the New Year's sales on Ukrainian marketplaces, where a million gift ideas for every taste and budget are presented.