15 Gift Ideas They're GUARANTEED to Love | 2025 Gift Guide for Travelers

[@hopscotchtheglobe]

To enter the GIVEAWAY, tell me which of these would you be most excited to receive and what are your 2025 travel plans? Comment below!

[@DianeSatchwell-ig4zj]

The backpack. I just got back from hiking the Via Francigena in Italy and now preparing to walk the Camino to Santiago in Spain. Happy traveling all! Live well!

[@hopscotchtheglobe]

Ohhhhh this bag would be perfect for that! Also I would love to do that hike one day

[@TravelCoachMonica]

OMGosh how can I choose! The blanket, no the shoes, no life straw water bottle, wait the packing cubes, ahhhh I'm in desperate need of a carry-on. 😆 Yes, final answer is the level8 luggage as my holiday pick! Perfect for our family holiday to Mexico! ❤️

[@hopscotchtheglobe]

hahaha All of these items you can't go wrong with. You should get them all!

[@TravelCoachMonica]

@@hopscotchtheglobe YES I need them ALL!!! 😍

[@rainforestspirit]

I'm most t excited about the gravel items and scrubba! My 2025 travel plans include going to the Pantanal in Brazil (world's largest wetland with high probability of seeing jaguars), my first trip to India (including a tiger eco-safari), US's southwest (Utah, Arizona, etc), and possibly a trip to Baja Mexico. Super excited! Thanks for all your hard work on all your amazing videos!

[@hopscotchtheglobe]

WOw that sounds amazing! Thank you so much for watching out videos. I'm so glad you enjoy them and I'm excited for you for everything that's to come in 2025 :)

[@LucyJimenez-n8o]

Level8 suitcase! This would be amazing for upcoming family travel woop!

[@hopscotchtheglobe]

My fav suitcases!

[@dam5o]

Going to the Philippines for the first time and and taking mom who hasn't been back since she left in the 60s

[@hopscotchtheglobe]

Wow thats going to be such a special trip! I went back with my mom to Sicily, where she was born and hadn't been back to since she was a little girl and it was magical!

[@asouthern90]

I am going to Copenhagen then getting on a cruise to Norway then staying a few more days in Copenhagen. I wish I had seen that blanket over black Friday.

[@fox84-z9y]

I would love the blanket, travel charger, packing cubes and/or the life straw bottle. My mom has more travel plans than me, but we almost always share these travel products and if I’m not using them, she would be. She’s going on an Argentinian cruise in February, visiting family in the Philippines in April, and we’ll probably be visiting NYC next December.

[@hopscotchtheglobe]

Love that you share travel items. Sounds like you both have exciting plans for 2025

[@LNBFilms]

I just got back from a trip to Punta Cana & can’t wait to go to Maui in April! I feel like I’ve been in a rut and love how travel brings me to the present moment and reminds me to have gratitude for everything!

[@hopscotchtheglobe]

Yes! We feel the exact same about travel. It's such a breath of fresh air. Sounds like you have a fun 2025 ahead of you :)

[@ashton2012bish]

The suitcase! And heading to Costa Rica soon 💕

[@hopscotchtheglobe]

amazing! Where in Costa Rica?

[@alternateroads]

Ooo, love so many of these gifts! I’d love the backpack most, it’d help with all our 2025 travels. Seriously tho, the wash and go bag, brilliant! Thanks for a great video and info ✨ We live in our airstream FT so will be traveling from FL to CA. but also flying to MT, CO, Iowa, and more. Crossing fingers to get to Costa Rica again in 2025 too 🤞🏼

[@hopscotchtheglobe]

That's so cool you live in an Airstream too! Isn't it just the best?

[@Habit7]

I am hoping to go to Tobago this Christmas. Take a tour of the reef, visit the Nylon Pool and do a cocoa museum tour.

[@hopscotchtheglobe]

That’s sounds like the perfect trip!

[@Zarok66]

I love Matador and own some of their products so I would like that backpack. I recently switch to Altra zero drop shoes so I'm interested on the Xeroshoes, too.

[@hopscotchtheglobe]

I haven’t tried the Altra zero drop shoes. How are you liking them?

[@Zarok66]

@@hopscotchtheglobe I have Altra Lone Peaks and I use that for hiking and walks around town,. Altra Olympus is what I use at work and it’s very good because it has good cushioning, and it has wider toe box. Xeroshoes is more minimalist than Atra so I’m interested to compare it.

[@culturekingdom_tv]

Hello Kristen, Siya and Kai I like the Gravel blanket and the Scrubba! We are planning to travel to Greece and Italy for our 15th Wedding anniversary. Merry Christmas & Pura Vida eh!

[@hopscotchtheglobe]

Hey! That sounds like the best way to celebrate 15 years. What a huge accomplishment! Great choices as well :)

[@jessicalyn1986]

I would love to upgrade my backpack to the Matador Globerider45! 2025 plans are Panama, Portugal and the Philippines!

[@hopscotchtheglobe]

the P countries! haha I love it. I've been to Panama and Portugal which were great but not to the Philippines yet. What are you doing in each?

[@carolynwilson7806]

The Gravel blanket looks perfect for my needs.

[@hopscotchtheglobe]

It’s a goodie

[@TC-tj6pd]

I'm taking a trip to Columbia in the spring. I like the Epicka adapter and the Level 8 luggage.

[@hopscotchtheglobe]

Great choices and Colombia will be amazing. What are you going to do there?

[@bigm00d]

Love this!! Got some gift ideas for others (and bonus for myself ;)). Planning for Yellowstone and Banff, and would be most excited for the backpack and the luggage!! Thanks again for the video and the recs.

[@hopscotchtheglobe]

Banff is incredible! Have you been before?

[@Taylortakesontheworld]

Travel plans this year are to hopefully travel to Cairns and complete my PADI course (which has been a dream of mine for the longest time). As a budget backpacker I would be way too excited for the scrubba or the gravel blanket. Both I haven't seen before and they are IMMEDIATELY on my christmas wish list this year!

[@hopscotchtheglobe]

That’s so exciting! Scuba diving is like entering another planet. You’ll love it!

[@Cactusch1ld]

It's my boyfriend's 'big' birthday next year so we're hoping to plan a 3-week-long trip to Madagasgar to celebrate! 😀 I'd love to win the Xero shoes - i bought myself some sandals last year to wear in the evenings when hiking the Camino Primitivo and I love how lightweight, packable and comfortable they are 🙂

[@hopscotchtheglobe]

What an epic birthday trip! Are you doing a group trip? Yesss Xero shoes are so comfortable. Good to hear you already have positive experience with them.

[@ShannonArcher-z2h]

I love the hard case and the backpack You are killing it girl

[@hopscotchtheglobe]

Great choices!

[@marybrady6934]

The gravel toiletry bag! How perfect. 2025...I am in Michigan...and yes love our state..so definitely Michigan. Also flying to West Virginia to visit a friend ...and Florida.

[@SarahNissen]

I love the Level 8 luggage and, of course Xero shoes! Fellow barefoot shoe enthusiast here! I’m back in the US after being in Costa Rica for the last 8 months. We’ll definitely head back to Costa Rica, probably to Atenas after a few months here in San Diego.

[@hopscotchtheglobe]

Yes to barefoot shoes! Atenas is great. I go there often. Where else in Costa Rica have you explored?

[@lisa.fernandez]

Just paid for tickets to Rome for Oct 2025. I am beside myself for my bucket list dream trip. 🇮🇹🍁 That Scrubba looks very cool! Pack less so carry on weighs less!

[@hopscotchtheglobe]

I've been craving going back to Italy. I hope you have an incredible time!

[@lisa.fernandez]

@ Thank you. Jubilee 2025. Maybe you will do another solo trip.

[@MichelleHolgate-y5s]

Hi! Our next trip is to Puerto Vallarta area and we’ve got 3 locations planned. I’m most excited about the kindle but a new carryon would be a great addition too!

[@hopscotchtheglobe]

What’s the first book you’d buy on the kindle?

[@rachanabhavsar]

I'm going on a trekking expedition with the Youth Hostel Association, on a Sar pass trek in May 2025. I think I love the idea of reading on the trek, when you are just surrounded by the beautiful meadows and you are reading your favourite book, it feels amazing, so I'm looking forward to the kindle or packing cubes, because I haven't experienced those yet! I've been following you (Kristen) since 2013, you were the only female traveller that I was following back then, along with Louis and Nadine, so that criteria is already checked. 😎

[@hopscotchtheglobe]

I love reading while in nature like hiking or camping. What are some of your favorite travel books? Also thanks for following since 2013! That makes me so happy :)

[@glennmcaninch2042]

We are going to New Orlean in January, Hawaii in April, Costa Rica in July, and Ireland/Scotland in 2026.

[@hopscotchtheglobe]

Amazing! Where in Costa Rica?

[@glennmcaninch2042]

@hopscotchtheglobe Arenal then Octocal.

[@glennmcaninch2042]

Arenal then Octocal

[@lelijkeendje333]

Many of those things exited me. I imagine using that blanket a lot for example at a festival ... Many of my travel gear needs replacement soon. My packing cubes for example are broken beyond repair so that would be a win but connected to my travel plans, the lifestraw bottle would come in handy as I'm planning to travel to Africa next year. Namely Morocco, Egypt, Ghana and/or Kenya, I would like to buy a bottle with a water filter anyway

[@hopscotchtheglobe]

Love all of this! These items will definitely come in handy on your upcoming adventures

[@PamBuller-o4g]

Would LOVE the Level 8 suitcase for my trip to Italy ❤

[@hopscotchtheglobe]

It would be perfect for that trip!

[@alternateroads]

Yes! We love it and feel travel is LIFE ❤

[@elizabethhancin2037]

Some great ideas on this video! Next year, my husband and I plan to go to Japan in April for World Expo 🌎

[@hopscotchtheglobe]

Glad you enjoyed this list! Which items would you want the most? Ahhhh Japan is so magical. I really want to go back. Have so much fun!

[@PamBuller-o4g]

Traveling to Italy in March and would love the Matador backpack ❤

[@hopscotchtheglobe]

Where in Italy? I’m looking to go back to Italy in 2025 as well

[@melodieseguin7396]

Matador and Encircled products are my favourite! They'll be coming with my on my trips to Mexico and Scotland/Ireland next year!

[@hopscotchtheglobe]

Two awesome travel brands making high quality products 👌

[@TheHappyTravelBug]

I'm heading to Costa Rica next year and I've been wanting some compression packing cubes. My current ones don't compress. Also that blanket looks pretty cool!

[@hopscotchtheglobe]

Awesome! Where in Costa Rica are you going?

[@TheHappyTravelBug]

To the Manuel Antonio National Park area. I’ve never been to Costa Rica so I’m excited to learn more.

[@TheMegtay123]

I plan on traveling to a few states!! ❤ always outdoors and hiking though! All of it looks nice, but The suitcases and shoes and living lib. Seem top notch

[@hopscotchtheglobe]

Yes to outdoor adventure! Great choices :)

[@meghanm2904]

Love that packable backpack! So far for 2025 I have trips planned to Mexico, Iceland, and Norway 🎉 thanks for the giveaway!

[@hopscotchtheglobe]

Wow what a year so far!

[@MariahsWholeNewWorld]

Going to Buenos Aires in the spring and I’m super excited about it!! Thanks for sharing these items, this is super helpful.

[@hopscotchtheglobe]

I was just speaking with a friend about going there! What are you going to do? You’re very welcome :)

[@StarryNyx17]

This coming year I actually going with my friends to the UK. I’m so excited to explore and hike all over. We are going for a solid two weeks!!! Also the hard suitcase is definitely something I’m look for. Been a carry one only girlie for a long time for don’t think I can swing that for a two weeks trip lol

[@hopscotchtheglobe]

That sounds amazing! Are there specific hikes you're going to do?

[@StarryNyx17]

@hopscotchthrglobe yess in Edinburgh going to do the Arthur’s seat I believe and I want to do the Tryfan trail in Wales. Do you do you have any hikes you ever did in the UK?

[@hopscotchtheglobe]

@@StarryNyx17 I didn't do any specific hikes when I was there but I'd love to go back and do some. I'm sure it will be stunning!

[@catgodfrey6451]

New subscriber❤ I’m so glad I found your channel. Travel is my passion. I really like the suitcase. We are going to Aruba in January & Jackson Hole Wyoming in May😊

[@hopscotchtheglobe]

Yay welcome! Sounds like you have some great travel plans for 2025

[@jenniferschmidt1097]

Our travel plans for the new year are pretty limited due to finances this year! We will mainly be sticking to local smaller trips like camping. However, we are hoping to save up enough over the next couple months to visit NYC around Christmas in 2025!! ❤

[@hopscotchtheglobe]

That sounds great. We love camping as a family. NYC for Christmas would be so magical!!

[@CcCc-ox8kz]

I’m most excited for the xero shoes. My 2025 travel plans is to go to the east coast in the US and Canada during the fall.

[@hopscotchtheglobe]

Where on the east coast are you planning to go?

[@CcCc-ox8kz]

NYC, Boston, and Portland

[@irenechristineyulo8836]

Hello there! Thanks for the generosity. Are you also giving away Gravel Travel Blanket? Coz I like how comfy it was

[@hopscotchtheglobe]

The winner will get a gift card for Gravel so you can definitely buy the blanket

[@melanieconnolly6050]

We are planning to go to Romania, Ireland, Germany and Florida.

[@hopscotchtheglobe]

Wow! Is that all for one trip?

[@thekaylers]

We plan on going back to Europe next year...going to see which country has the best travel deal and we will plan from there!! 😍😍

[@hopscotchtheglobe]

Love your travel style! Is there somewhere in Europe you really want to see?

[@thekaylers]

@hopscotchtheglobe We've been to London, Paris and Berlin and now want to show our son those places and more!! Copenhagen, Oslo, Tallin, Dubrovnik are high on my list as well...I wanna go everywhere!!

[@jaybryan4279]

Super Informative! You have given me several great ideas for items that will come in handy. We travel to the Philippines regularly and the packable blanket would be so nice on the long flights. Also in the provinces outside of Manila washers and dryers are virtually non-existent. The Scrubba wash bag is genius! Thank you for highlighting these great products!

[@hopscotchtheglobe]

Love your choices and reasons for each one! Also I so want to go to the Philippines next year as well. So high up on my list. Do you have family there?

[@jaybryan4279]

Yes, my wife is from Quezon City, a large suburb of Manila. But the best parts of the Philippines are outside of the city. So many beautiful islands with great beaches. An island hopping tour in El Nido was the most amazing travel day of my life. Once you get there the Philippines is relatively inexpensive. I’ve been lucky enough to travel to many countries and in my opinion Filipinos are without a doubt the friendliest, happiest people on the planet. You must go on your next trip to Asia.

[@amandapursifull]

I love all your suggestions, they're super helpful! This year some friends and I (who met while traveling in Thailand) want to take a trip to Banff together!

[@hopscotchtheglobe]

I LOVE Banff! Have you been before? One of my fav places in Canada

[@MeritMalek]

Hey Kristen! What an awesome giveaway 😊 I recently completed my goal of traveling to 30 countries before I turned 30. As for upcoming travels nothing is planned yet but I always end up somewhere! Usually where a cheap flight can take me 😂 I would be most excited for the matador bag for all my upcoming backpacking adventures 🙏🏼

[@hopscotchtheglobe]

Woo hoo! That’s so amazing! What’s one the most memorable country you’ve visited out of the 30? The Matador bag is so sweet. It would be great for upcoming adventures.

[@MeritMalek]

@ Morocco March 2020 was definitely an unforgettable one to say the least lol 😂 the Philippines was also a special one, my first solo adventure! 🥰

[@IrrelevantXX]

I really want to go to Scotland, specifically Glasgow.

[@hopscotchtheglobe]

Me too!

[@glennmcaninch2042]

Matador backpack

[@annamonahan40]

I would love that Scrubba Travel Laundry Bag, haha. Didn't know something like that existed and would have been clutch on my recent trip to South America. For 2025, I'm planning to hit some of the Eastern European countries (ie - Ronania) and maybe even the Middle East (ie - Qatar).

[@hopscotchtheglobe]

Right? It’s such a game changer. Works so well. Your 2025 already sounds amazing

[@MsNojoka]

Hey Kristen! 🌷I will travel a lot in 2025 as my partner and I get married. We live in Germany and get legally married in Copenhagen in January. He is Indian so we will have a wedding in April in Delhi as well, and as I am Hungarian there too. 😊 I would be greatfull for the carryon as my mine is broken so it would be lovely to have one for all these trips travels this year. ❤

[@hopscotchtheglobe]

Wow what an adventure! An India wedding IN India is a dream. Congratulations! What a year you’ll have.

[@MsNojoka]

@ yess but also a crazy amount of planning as it turns out😅 But extremely excited about it!

[@hopscotchtheglobe]

@@MsNojoka I'm sure! And how many people are going?!

[@MsNojoka]

@@hopscotchtheglobe we will have a small wedding 50-60ish ppl

[@mandaoverturf6225]

Cruise in May

[@hopscotchtheglobe]

Which cruise line? And where r u going?

[@hopscotchtheglobe]

Also heads up that a lot of these brands are having GREAT sales right now so if you're looking to buy, now is the time! Links in the description for additional discounts.

[@race3wide]

We just returned from Nice, Cinque Terre, Lake Como, and Venice. Planning a trip to Greece, maybe going island hoping and/ or going to Bled. I would like something from airporttag for my wife and the Xero shoes white leather for me, thanks love the videos.

[@hopscotchtheglobe]

So many amazing destinations and great choices!

[@Lhouse810]

Great video! How did Darth Vader know what Luke Skywalker got for Christmas? Because he felt his presence!

[@hopscotchtheglobe]

hehehe

[@hopscotchtheglobe]

Do you have any travel plans for 2025?

[@Lhouse810]

Not yet but hopefully:)​@@hopscotchtheglobe

[@insane_ladka-n5z]

Whenever you came india you can reach me. It know what's fav place for forieners

[@hopscotchtheglobe]

I was just in India! Did you see my first vlog from Jaipur? I love India so much

[@insane_ladka-n5z]

@hopscotchtheglobe hay can i get your mail address for asking some information.

[@krad_slouds0]

I'm most excited to win the Matador Globerider45 Travel Backpack and Xero Shoes 🤍 In 2025, I would love to travel to Switzerland 😍 Hope to get win!!

[@hopscotchtheglobe]

The bag and shoes is an awesome combo especially for a trip to Switzerland