guy on the go gift guide

gifts for guys on the go

Happy Sunday! Hope everyone has been enjoying Thanksgiving weekend with friends + family. I've been using these last few days to create shopping posts since there are so many great deals on travel items at the moment between Black Friday and Cyber Monday (but don't worry- more travel guides are coming next week!)

In case you've missed them, I've shared my favorite stocking stuffers for travel lovers, my favorite luggage (that's currently on sale), and all my favorite sales happening right now that include great travel items.   

Today, I've rounded up another list of my favorite items: gifts for a guy on the go. Whether he's an adventure-seeker you'll find hopping all over the globe, or a domestic business traveler you'll find in a suit, there are some items ever male traveler can benefit from. So I've polled my fellow travel lovers of the male species, and here's the verdict: 

 

CASHMERE SCARF

nordstrom cashmere scarf

Temperatures while traveling are constantly changing. Light layers are key, and you can't go wrong with a cashmere scarf (especially a neutral like this grey that goes with everything). He can wear it with everything from a worn denim jacket to a dress coat for work. 

 

 

COTTON BEANIE

nordstrom cotton beanie mens

As I've said before, hats are great for travelers that want to hide messy hair they don't have time to tame. This time of year, a beanie like this (or this) can be worn with lots of different looks and easily stuffed into a bag when not needed. 

 

LEATHER TECH GLOVES

leather tech gloves mens nordstrom

As a traveler myself, I know how annoying it is to take your gloves off when it's cold to be able to use a mobile device. These mens tech leather gloves are great because they look smart + polished while also working with all touch screens. 

 

DUFFLE CARRY-ON

nordstrom mens ted baker duffle

A good carry-on or overnight duffle is clutch for any traveler. Whether your guy wants something a bit more polished and professional (like this) or something a bit more casual (like this) it's an item he'll use often and will appreciate having a quality one he loves.

 

 

RIMOWA HARD SHELL SUITCASE

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Good luggage is one of the most important staples that a traveler needs. I've already shared my luggage guide, but if you're looking something a bit more many, try this Rimowa hard shell suitcase. 

 

MEN'S MINI TRAVEL KIT

mens mini travel kit

This is the ultimate wash kit for the male traveler in your life. It includes 3 body washes born from the masculine Jack Wills scents (which are amazing) in a stylish charcoal pouch that's ready for plane-hopping and last minute adventures. 

 

MARVIS TOOTHPASTE TRAVEL KIT

marvis toothpaste travel kit

I've previously shared my love of Marvis in my stocking stuffers post but this certainly applies to any traveler. Get your guy a set of this luxury toothpaste imported from Italy to equip him for any adventure ahead.  

 

CARRY ON COCKTAIL KIT

carry on cocktail kit

Also shared in my stocking stuffers post is this carry-on cocktail kit. The small tin easily fits into a carry on and gives you everything you need to make 2 delicious cocktails at 30,000 feet. 

 

LEATHER TRAVEL KIT

leather travel kit

This rich leather travel tote adds natural texture to a compact travel kit for men. It's great to hold their toothbrush, razor, or whatever other toiletries they need to bring along on any adventure.

 

 

LUGGAGE TAG

LEATHER LUGGAGE TAG FASHIONABLE

I think it's pretty safe that leather is always a great gift for guys (if you can't tell from other ideas I've shared above) and a luggage tag is something that every traveler needs. I love this leather luggage tag from fashionABLE (for travelers of any gender really). 

BOSE headphones

Good headphones are a must for any traveler. These Bose wireless headphones give an exceptional listening experience and have a re-chargeable battery that lasts up to 15 hours (so they can listen to music for that entire international flight). 

 

Hope this helps you knock out your holiday shopping for the guy in your life! Stay tuned for tomorrow's Cyber Monday post for another gift guide - this time for the "Gal-on-the-Go"!

 

xo, 
Whitney

BEST TRAVEL ITEMS ON SALE FOR BLACK FRIDAY + CYBER MONDAY WEEKEND

best travel items on sale for black friday and cyber monday 2016

Happy Saturday! Christmas shopping is in full force as we're currently in the middle of Black Friday and Cyber Monday madness. I've already shared my favorite stocking stuffers for travel lovers and all my favorite luggage that's on sale but there are SO many sales still happening right now that the travel lover can benefit from at all kinds of stores. Some of my favorites include:

 

BAUBLEBAR: 30% OFF NOW UNTIL 11/27 USING CODE: THANKS30

EVERYONE loves jewelry. But I've found some pieces on Baublebar lately that travel lovers will especially love (like these stud earrings that let you personalize your color choice as well as your home state to wear wherever you travel or this personalized coordinates necklace you can wear to always remind you of your favorite city). Use code THANKS30 at checkout to receive 30% off ANYTHING on their site that you fancy!

 

GIGI NEW YORK: RECEIVE GIFT WITH $100 PURCHASE

GiGi New York has so many lovely pieces, but I especially love their small leather travel goods (like this passport case and this luggage tag). Spend $100 and you'll receive one of these leather gifts!

 

 

EXPRESS: 50% OFF EVERYTHING + FREE SHIPPING

Express also has great cozy sweaters (like this and this) and active wear that are clutch for travel days. Grab as much as you can while everything is 50% off!

 

LOFT: SWEATERS MARKED DOWN TO $20

Loft is one of my favorite places to buy cozy sweaters that are ideal to wear on travel days (like this, this and this). This weekend, loads of their sweaters (like this and this) are marked down to $20!

MACY'S: 20% OFF SITE-WIDE AND 50% OFF COLD WEATHER GEAR

Macy's has pretty much everything, so naturally they have some great pieces for travel. My favorite sale right now is on their cashmere (like this scarf or this wrap which are both IDEAL for travel days). Not only is Macy's 20% off site-wide, but there's an additional 50% off cold weather gear!

NORDSTROM: TAKE AN EXTRA 20% OFF SALE ITEMS

Nordstrom always has great sales (and great stuff) but this weekend you can take an additional 20% off all sale items. GO. CRAZY. 

 

 

THREAD CO: 25% OFF

My friend Gracie's new, AWESOME company Thread Co. specializes in basically your favorite basics. Their tie-up tee is one of my favorite pieces I own and is PERFECT for a travel day. Enjoy 25% off everything this weekend!

thread co basically your favorite basics

 

URBAN OUTFITTERS: MARKDOWNS PLUS BUY ONE GET ONE 50% OFF ALL APPAREL

Urban has tons of great apparel, but from a travel perspective they have some of my favorite footwear (like these Nike trainers or these Adidas Superstars: both are already marked down and part of the buy one get on 50% off sale!) 

mango wrap coat
mango wrap coat

 

There are LOADS of other sales happening with great finds on sites like Sephora, Shopbop, Net-a-Porter and more. Avoid in-store crowds and knock out your holiday shopping online while these sales are still here! But please remember that as cliché as it sounds, family, friends and love is the reason for the season, guys. None of the other stuff matters. 

xo, 

Whitney

blonde atlas

ULTIMATE LUGGAGE GUIDE

luggage guide

Happy Black Friday! I hope you had a wonderful Thanksgiving and that you're not too full from eating turkey! In a continued effort to help you with your travel-related holiday shopping, I thought I'd do a post dedicated specifically to luggage (because there's LOADS on sale this weekend!) I'm often asked "What is the best luggage to buy?", which is a fair question considering it's one item required of every single traveler. I've tried my fair share of brands over the years and have rounded up the pieces I've found to be the best quality for value. 

 

HARD SHELL SUITCASE

Hard shell suitcases are my personal preference given the additional protection (but I also tend to check lots of wine bottles, so take that with a grain of salt). While these tend to be a bit more expensive, you can still find great pieces at a reasonable price. I currently am using this DVF set (*which is also on sale!*) but have also disclosed if you basically live out of a suitcase like I do, it's not the most sturdy option (still hanging in there, but in hindsight I should have invested in a piece that was a little more durable). Again- if you're traveling a normal amount, I think this is a great set! But if you're checking it 3+ times a month and walking miles through the streets of Europe like I've been... reconsider. If you are traveling very frequently but can't spend a fortune, aim for a piece like this Victorinox 2.0 Spectra, this Bric's Riccione, or this Delsey Helium Aero (*ALSO ON SALE!*). If you're traveling all the time and want to invest in top of the line luggage, it truly will be worth it. In that case, I'd recommend something from Tumi (like this V3) or Rimowa (like this Topas).

this DVF set is ON SALE this weekend!

this DVF set is ON SALE this weekend!

 

 

CARRY ON SUITCASE

If you tend to take short trips or prefer to not check a bag, you'll definitely want a quality carry on suitcase. I'd recommend something like the Samsonite Inova (*ON SALE*), the Samsonite Mightlight (*ON SALE*), or this Delsey Helium Shadow (*ALSO ON SALE*).  

 

 

CARRY ON DUFFLE

Having a quality carry on duffle is essential not just to bring on an airplane, but it's great for overnight, weekend road trips or even a gym bag. Given the I swear by my Cuyana Le Sud Overnight tote and my Cuyana Overnight Bag. Another favorite (by many) is this Lonchamp 'Le Pliage' Expandable Travel Bag

 

GARMENT BAG

If you tend to travel with lots of hanging pieces, it's wise to invest in a garment bag. I like this Victorinox WT 5.0, and this Samsonite Silhouette is currently ON SALE!

Hope this helps your hunt for the perfect luggage! If you have more specific questions while shopping this weekend, feel free to e-mail me at: theblondeatlas@gmail.com and I'll do my best to respond. 

Stay tuned for tomorrow's post! I'm sharing lots of my favorite travel items that are on sale this weekend!  

 

xo,

Whitney

blonde atlas