WIRED has published its 2026 gift guide for frequent travellers, rounding up 23 recommended products aimed at making journeys smoother, from packing and comfort essentials to tech gadgets. The guide, updated in July 2026 with new additions and discontinued items removed, is aimed at gift-givers looking for practical or luxury items suited to trips ranging from short business visits to extended holidays abroad.

Highlighted items include a suitcase with built-in Bluetooth tracking, sun protection accessories, packing organisers and portable grooming devices, each reviewed by WIRED staff based on personal use. Key picks include:

– A trackable carry-on suitcase (July, $295) with a built-in Bluetooth tracker and removable USB-C power bank
– A UPF 50+ wide-brim sun hat (Solbari, $79) for sun protection while travelling
– A set of compression packing cubes (Eagle Creek, $104) for organised, odour-resistant packing
– A portable hair dryer (Dyson Supersonic r, $550) for travel-friendly grooming