Gifts for men who love to travel

Looking for gifts for men who love to travel? Look no further. Here are some great gift ideas for men who love travelling.

Osprey Hikelite 18 Rucksack

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The Hikelite 18 Rucksack from Osprey is ideal for day trips and will hold everything you need for your day out. The rucksack is great for weekend hikes as it is for daily commute to work. It makes use of the AirSpeed™ backsystem which ensures that you can carry your gear without being weighed down. The material used in the rucksack is 100D Nylon Mini Diamond Shadow and while it appears to be thin, it is tough enough and the rucksack is spacious enough to carry all your travel essentials. Some nice features in the rucksack include a trekking pole attachment and an internal hydration sleeve which is very useful if you are heading out hiking. Overall, it is a well-made and versatile rucksack.

If you are looking to purchase a rucksack that is easy to carry and comfortable to wear, the Osprey Hikelite 18 Rucksack is a very good pick.

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SunGod Sunglasses

Eye protection while travelling is serious business and most travel lovers would appreciate receiving a good pair of sunglasses. Whether one is travelling to tropical destinations or a glacial locale, good eye gear will offer excellent eye protection in all weather conditions.

SunGod Sunglasses offer high performance and high-quality sunglasses that can be customised online. And all this at a price that is difficult to argue with. Bhavin has been using these sunglasses (a customised Sierra with matte black Tortoise frame and Polarised 4KO® blue lenses) for a couple of weeks now and finds the pair great for travel. Let me share the reasons why...

The main aspect of any sunglass is the lenses' quality. And SunGod's Polarised 4KO® lenses have been engineered from a 2mm Polycarbonate core and feature 5 refined lens tints offering enhanced contrast and optimised clarity whatever the landscape. The lenses also have a triple-layer scratch resistance ensuring that they remain in good condition. Another key feature of these lenses is that they are lightweight and combined with the lightweight frames, it makes them comfortable to wear all day long. No nose slide and no marks on the nose! The frames also built from Adventurepoof material which allows them to be flexed without breaking. Great idea! SunGod is so sure of their products performance and durability that they offer Lifetime Guarantee on their frames.

The sunglasses also score well on the style front. Overall, these are good-quality, scratch-resistant, polarised lenses in an adventure-proof frame and in a classic style. The Lifetime Guarantee on the frames is an added bonus. And finally the price, £65, which in our opinion is a very good price. These SunGod sunglasses would make an excellent and useful gift for any travel lover.

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Hydroflask

Solidly made, this flask keeps water cold all day long (and hot drinks hot for a good 8-10 hours). If you know of someone who is trying to reduce their usage of 'use and throw' plastic bottles, this flask would make a great gift. It is made with 18/8 Pro grade Stainless Steel and is BPA and Pthalate free. The flask outer has a sweat-free powder coat finish which makes it comfortable to hold and offers good grip. I have been using this flask for a long time now and love it. The only minus point is that because of its size, it doesn't fit in the side pockets of all backpacks. Having said that the flask is a good quality, looks lovely, is easy to clean and is perfect for those who are always on the go.

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Salomon X Ultra Mid 3 GORE-TEX Walking Boots

Know someone who enjoys walking? Then the Salomon X Ultra Mid 3 GORE-TEX walking boots would make a great gift for them. Stable, comfortable and fully waterproof, the X Ultra Mid 3 GTX is one of Salomon's best sellers and is a good choice for fast-paced walking. The boots boast of 'Descent Control' technology for enhanced performance on technical terrain and tough descents. Bhavin has been using these boots for over a year and loves the boot's lightweight construction. Other features that are commendable are its waterproofing, support & stability and good traction on all kinds of surfaces. Highly recommended. Just check the sizing prior to ordering as those with wide feet might feed the sizing narrow.

Buy Salomon X Ultra Mid 3 Gore Tex Boots here.

Antler Prism 4-Wheel Spinner Cabin Suitcase

Another great gift for the globe trotter would be the Antler Prism cabin suitcase. Stylish, durable (we have had ours for a few years now and it is as good as new even after umpteen trips) and affordable, the Antler Prism suitcase would make for a very useful gift for anyone who always seem to be going on trips. It fits perfectly in the overhead compartment in aeroplanes, is the ideal size for short trips away, is spacious & convenient and easy to move around as well. Overall, a great little case!

Buy the Antler Prism here.

English Heritage Membership

For someone who loves visiting medieval castles or historic monuments & buildings, an excellent gift would be an English Heritage membership. Membership gives the card holder unlimited access hundreds of historic places for the time duration of the membership (annual or lifetime). You can choose to have the membership gift pack delivered directly to the recipient with your personal message included. An annual membership for an individual adult is £56 while a lifetime membership is £1,300.

English Heritage takes care of over 400 historic buildings, monuments and sites - from Stonehenge to Hadrian's Wall, from Warkworth Castle and Hermitage (in Northumberland) to Tintagel Castle (in Cornwall) and from the stunning ruins of Lindisfarne Priory to Kenilworth Castle, to name a few.

To join English Heritage or to buy membership as a gift pack, visit www.english-heritage.org.uk