Gifts for Travelers Under $50

An AirTag tucked into a suitcase shows its location in the Find My app, which helps when a bag doesn't show up at the carousel. The battery is a standard coin cell that lasts about a year.

Worth knowing: It only works with iPhones and iPads; Android users should look for a tracker that works with Google's Find Hub. The AirTag has no loop of its own, so add a holder or luggage tag.

The S3 is a memory foam pillow with raised sides and back that hold the head in place, plus straps that attach to the seat to keep the head from falling forward. It packs into a small case that clips onto a bag.

Worth knowing: Even in its case, it's bulkier than an inflatable pillow. Some people find memory foam warm on long flights.

The Manta uses adjustable eye cups that sit around the eyes without pressing on them, so it blocks almost all light and leaves room to blink. It's a frequent pick among travelers and shift workers.

Worth knowing: The eye cups are thick, and side sleepers may find them bulky; Manta makes a separate Pro model for side sleeping. It costs more than a basic mask.

This bag hangs from a hook or towel bar and opens flat, so everything is visible and off a small counter. Mesh and zip pockets keep bottles, razors and toothbrushes separated.

Worth knowing: It holds travel-size bottles best; full-size shampoo takes up a lot of room. The plastic hook won't fit very thick towel bars.

Packing cubes keep a suitcase organized and make it easy to find a shirt without unpacking everything. This set includes a medium cube, a small compression cube and a shoe sack, from a brand that has made travel gear since the 1970s.

Worth knowing: Cubes mostly help with organization; only the compression cube saves much space. The set is sized for a carry-on, so a large checked bag may need more.

One adapter handles US, UK, European and Australian outlets, which covers most destinations, and it adds three USB-C and two USB-A ports for charging several devices at once. Everything slides into one block, so there are no loose plug pieces to lose.

Worth knowing: It's an adapter and doesn't convert voltage, so hair dryers and other high-wattage US appliances can be damaged abroad. It's bulky in a tight outlet.

This small battery plugs straight into a phone's USB-C port with a fold-out connector, so there's no cable to forget. It holds roughly one full phone charge, enough to get through a long travel day.

Worth knowing: It won't work with older Lightning iPhones, and thick phone cases can block the connector. Check that their phone uses USB-C.

The silicone bottle rolls up when empty to get through security, then holds 22 ounces once it's filled. It has a leakproof twist cap and a carry strap.

Worth knowing: Silicone can pick up flavors, so it's best kept for water. It isn't insulated, so drinks warm up fast.

Loop Quiet earplugs are soft, reusable silicone and come with several ear-tip sizes for a good seal. They cut engine noise and snoring, and many people find them more comfortable for sleep than foam plugs.

Worth knowing: They reduce noise without blocking it completely. Some people with small ear canals still find them uncomfortable.

A hanging scale weighs a packed suitcase before leaving home, which saves repacking at the check-in counter. Etekcity's scale is small, inexpensive and has a long record of positive owner reviews.

Worth knowing: It runs on a coin battery that eventually needs replacing. Readings can be off by a little, so leave some margin under the airline's limit.

Scratching off each country reveals color and flags underneath, so the map becomes a record of their trips over the years. It suits a hallway or home office wall.

Worth knowing: Small countries are hard to scratch neatly, and the foil leaves flakes everywhere. A frame is a separate purchase.

Graduated compression socks help with circulation and swelling on long flights, and Physix Gear's have a large base of positive owner reviews. They come in several sizes and colors.

Worth knowing: They're tight and take some effort to pull on. Anyone with a circulation condition should ask a doctor about the right compression level first.