Buying Christmas presents is always a challenge – especially for people who like to keep their possessions on the minimum side. Travellers lean towards lightweight, practical gear that serves a useful purpose without adding too much weight to their luggage.
If you have an eager adventurer in the family, try one of these gifts.
![A trio of BLOW Hairdryers](https://www.irishnews.com/resizer/v2/QBS7PQXIDFPR5KDHFULP42FARE.jpg?auth=22d134354f5b5b7c7fac60e647241f35d5e2537988bce0dee542ba47cb66c229&width=800&height=800)
BLOW Hairdryer, £195, mdlondon
Keep hair under control while on the go. Weighing just 360g, this is probably the lightest model on the market.
![Arc'teryx down jacket](https://www.irishnews.com/resizer/v2/YKYHKYVRB5NABFCMNNZ5CSU3HI.jpg?auth=608ce351419c7b05515deea1b8830dec582a4cf3bf13522c706c3bb718221258&width=800&height=865)
Cerium Hoody Women’s, £350, Arc’teryx
A lightweight down hoody to use as a base layer or alone.
![Atlas print travel pillow](https://www.irishnews.com/resizer/v2/HVV44K34VVPF3I76FJVUNLU3V4.jpg?auth=ac54e6bc0974c5676f4d678158acda9fc92cd3b666f8da537e2ddde0aec1b950&width=800&height=1199)
Memory Foam Travel Pillow, £12.99, Mountain Warehouse
Make long journeys more bearable with a memory foam neck pillow, designed to mould around your neck.
![Kovered Roe bag](https://www.irishnews.com/resizer/v2/7REMVBPR75NGVOU77YOBYQ52RQ.jpg?auth=a9e8e110e848ea2d46a355bec8d363c63bbfd7a3be7041267410ae80ed5c874e&width=800&height=800)
Roe – Waxed Canvas Adventure Backpack, £120, Kovered
Made from reclaimed leather and waxed heavy cotton, this water-resistant bag has compartments for camera equipment and tech gear.
The Aerolight Transit Mug, £31.99 (0.35l), Stanley
Surprisingly light, this travel mug uses spun-steel, double-wall vacuum insulation to reduce weight, while keeping drinks hot or cold for hours.
Futo Laptop Sleeve, £28.99 (16 inch), OYOY LIVING DESIGN
Use this fabric case to keep laptops safe on the go, and flip it into a handbag at night.
![Ordo toothbrush and charging case set](https://www.irishnews.com/resizer/v2/B5VF3D5GJ5N6JMO3QCCAG65YKI.jpg?auth=101dd85a3a7e6917f5fb9db1c99d0d49156501a87751d2635e9afbd9c6010a12&width=800&height=800)
Ordo Sonic+ Toothbrush, £49.99; Charging Travel Case, £20, Ordo
An electric toothbrush is better for both the environment and oral hygiene. This model – with 40,000 sonic pulses per minute – comes with a secure carry case to keep it clean during travels.
![A set of Stamford journals](https://www.irishnews.com/resizer/v2/TC7C7BTCCVPT5OUW53FJ7OZVTE.jpg?auth=a8207b36c29e90020cf7359095bdd6d4fb8970e4ec0abc46acadd511528578b3&width=800&height=764)
Stamford Notebook Medium Travellers Journal, £44.50, Pen Heaven
Put pen to paper and record adventures in a refillable leather-bound journal, which can be personalised with embossed initials.
Ramverk Camera Insert XL Black Out, £179, Db
Keep camera gear tidy in a padded capsule designed to fit inside backpacks or cabin bags.