The Best Gifts Under $10

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When you want to stick to a budget for a small thank you present or a gift exchange, it's hard to come up with something that really feels thoughtful. Sure, going full-on DIY is a great option, but not everyone has the time to spend getting cozy with a hot glue gun. In lieu of a boring $10 Starbucks gift card, you can find a gift that balances affordable with personal.

If your friend, coworker, or family member enjoys travel — and who doesn’t, really? — we set out to find the little things that will make their upcoming trips easier, like a portable power bank, or their everyday just a little more fun, like a box of champagne-infused gummy bears.

Related: 25 Travel Gift Ideas Under $25

This year, Travel + Leisure editors are offering our most comprehensive gift guides ever. The goal? Making sure you can find the perfect present for absolutely anyone. Below, our budget-friendly picks for less than $10.

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Knock Knock Packing List

Courtesy of Amazon

Make the next 60 trips easier to pack for with this exhaustive packing checklist, which includes a range of forgettables from money belt to tuxedo.

To buy: amazon.com, $9

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Boca Towel Clips

Courtesy of Bed Bath & Beyond

There's nothing more relaxing than an ocean breeze — until said breeze becomes a gust and scatters your towel, cover-up, and all the belongings you left on your lounge chair across the sand. These clever clips keep that from happening. And they're honestly just cute little guys to keep in a beach bag.

To buy: bedbathandbeyond.com, $6 for set of 2

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Burt’s Bees Mini Travel Set

Courtesy of Amazon

This TSA-sized kit includes six of the all-natural company's bestsellers: Intense Hydration Cream Cleanser, Intensive Hydration Day Lotion, Soap Bark & Chamomile Deep Cleansing Cream, Naturally Nourishing Milk & Honey Body Lotion, Coconut Foot Cream, and Shea Butter Hand Repair Cream.

To buy: amazon.com, $10

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Portable Travel Kit Organizer

Courtesy of Amazon

This pocket-packed, water-resistant hanging organizer is a true steal. It comes in eight colorways and weighs less than half a pound.

To buy: amazon.com, $10

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WineSkin Bottle Travel Bag

Courtesy of Amazon

Anyone who’s ever opened their luggage to find their clothes dyed a deep Rhône Valley Syrah will appreciate this one.

To buy: amazon.com, $9 for a 2-pack

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Wine Teeth Wipes

Courtesy of Amazon

A clever companion for the red wine lover, this pack of 15 teeth-cleaning wipes will keep your smile bright.

To buy: amazon.com, $7

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Sephora Collection Eye Masks

Courtesy of Sephora

Undereye masks are the perfect post-flight remedy and Sephora has eight different formulations to choose from. There's Rose, which is ultra-moisturizing and brightening; Green Tea, which is relaxing and refreshing, and more.

To buy: sephora.com, $5

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Aesop Resurrection Rinse-free Hand Wash

Courtesy of Nordstrom

Upgrade that standard hand sanitizer to Aesop's botanical blend.

To buy: nordstrom.com, $10

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Electronics Organizer Bag

Courtesy of Amazon

Not only is this pouch a smart way to keep all your cords from tangling, it's the saving grace of everyone who travels with small things — memory cards, batteries, cords, lip balm — that are easily misplaced.

To buy: amazon.com, $9

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Vapur Shades .5L Collapsible Water Bottle

Courtesy of Vapur

When empty, this BPA-free polyethylene and nylon water bottle can be flattened and folded to take up far less bag real estate than a conventional one.

To buy: amazon.com, $7

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Custom Map Tie Tack

Courtesy of Bjeweled/Etsy

These vintage-map tie tacks are handmade and can be customized for any town or city—a great stocking stuffer for traveling dads.

To buy: etsy.com, $10

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Macaron Lip Balm

Courtesy of Amazon

How else would a francophile prefer to package their lip balm?

To buy: amazon.com, $6

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'How to Pack: Travel Smart for Any Trip'

Courtesy of Amazon

A must-read for anyone who hopes to master packing, this gorgeously illustrated book by Hitha Palepu of the lifestyle blog Hitha on the Go offers advice on not just what to bring, but the best way to bring it, too. Plus, the cover is pretty much begging to be Instagrammed.

To buy:

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Champagne Gummy Bears

Courtesy of Sugarfina

These Dom Pérignon–infused gummies are perfect for when a tiny, bear-shaped toast is necessary (always).

To buy: sugarfina.com, $9

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Rifle Paper Co. Passport Pocket Notebooks

Courtesy of Rifle Paper Co.

These Instagram-worthy travel journals are unlined, making them ideal for all types of doodles, sketches, and thoughts abroad.

To buy: riflepaperco.com, $10

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Elago Headphone Splitter

Courtesy of Amazon

Designed as a keychain, this splitter will save you — at least aurally — from trying to start the same in-flight movie at the exact second your friend in the seat next to you does.

To buy: amazon.com, $10

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Baggu Standard Reusable Shopping Bag

Courtesy of Amazon

This 100 percent ripstop nylon bag can fold into a five-square-inch pouch and hold up to 50 pounds. It works wonderfully as a beach bag or for a trip to the market while traveling.

To buy: amazon.com, $10

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Vintage Travel Posters Postcard Set

Courtesy of Amazon

This set of 20 postcards is great for sending, or you know, wallpapering an office cubicle to inspire a little wanderlust where it's needed most.

To buy: amazon.com, $8

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Mini Paper Airplane Book

Courtesy of Target

With this tiny book of 69 foldable paper airplanes, the real gift is hours of entertainment on long layovers.

To buy: target.com, $10

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Passport Holder

Courtesy of Amazon

Available in 13 colors, this chic but simple passport cover ensures its users will clear customs in style (and without damage).

To buy: amazon.com, $7

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Striped Sleep Mask

Courtesy of Dziostyle/Etsy

The gift of easier shut-eye while in transit may be priceless, but this handmade eye mask is still a steal.

To buy: etsy.com, $7

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Toysmith Day at the Beach

Courtesy of Toysmith

While this may theoretically be a gift for kids, there are days we could all use a teeny-tiny beach escape on our office desks.

To buy: amazon.com, $10

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Faux Leather Cord Taco

Courtesy of Etsy

I’ve come to love cord tacos as much as real tacos, and that says a lot. Save your chargers and headphones from tangle with this neat, little wrap.

To buy: etsy.com, $5

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Floating Waterproof Phone Pouch

Courtesy of Amazon

We bring our tech with us everywhere these days. This gift keeps it safe on kayaking trips, lounging near the hotel pool, or anywhere else where a phone or camera could be prone to an accidental dip.

To buy: amazon.com, $9

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Magnesium Survival Fire Starter

Courtesy of Amazon

When you want to get something small for an adventure traveler on your list, give them the gift of a hassle-free campfire on a rainy day.

To buy: amazon.com, $9

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Portable Power Bank

Courtesy of Amazon

There’s nothing more inconvenient to a traveler than an almost-depleted battery halfway through the day. This lipstick-sized charger stores enough charge to juice up favorite gadgets, and quickly, too. "

To buy: amazon.com, $10

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Automuko Seat Side Organizer

Courtesy of Amazon

This guy is a road-tripper's best friend and the best way to combat the magnetic pull that center consoles seem to have for phones.

To buy: amazon.com, $10

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Marvis Mint Toothpaste

Courtesy of Amazon

Toothpaste is far from a lame gift idea when the packaging is this fancy.

To buy: amazon.com, $6

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Set of 10 Cosmetic Containers

Courtesy of Amazon

Say goodbye to travel-sized toiletries for the next weekend trip. This colorful kit enables you to bring along just a dollop of your favorite creams, soaps, and more.

To buy: amazon.com, $6

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Waterproof Travel Storage Bag

Courtesy of Amazon

While it's intended for makeup storage, this compact drawstring bag can keep pretty much any small essentials in order on the go.

To buy: amazon.com, $9

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Portable Hammock Footrest

Courtesy of Amazon

Ah, the gift of an ever-present ability to put your feet up.

To buy: amazon.com, $7

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PopSockets La La Cell Phone Grip & Stand

Courtesy of Amazon

Gift your travel buddy a more secure way to take selfies of you both. We love the L.A. vibes on this one.

To buy: amazon.com, $10

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First Aid Beauty Travel Kit

Courtesy of Sephora

You can't go wrong with a gentle cleanser and ultra-rich moisturizer that work wonders on every type of skin — from sensitive to oily to dry.

To buy: sephora.com, $10

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Travel Bingo Cards

Courtesy of Etsy

Could there be a cuter way to organize an itinerary? These illustrated bingo cards are available for popular cities like Paris, Venice, San Francisco, and London.

To buy: etsy.com, $4 each

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The Best Gifts Under $10

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Knock Knock Packing List

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Boca Towel Clips

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Burt’s Bees Mini Travel Set

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Portable Travel Kit Organizer

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WineSkin Bottle Travel Bag

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Wine Teeth Wipes

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Sephora Collection Eye Masks

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Aesop Resurrection Rinse-free Hand Wash

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Electronics Organizer Bag

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Vapur Shades .5L Collapsible Water Bottle

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Custom Map Tie Tack

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Macaron Lip Balm

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'How to Pack: Travel Smart for Any Trip'

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Champagne Gummy Bears

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Rifle Paper Co. Passport Pocket Notebooks

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Elago Headphone Splitter

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Baggu Standard Reusable Shopping Bag

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Vintage Travel Posters Postcard Set

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Mini Paper Airplane Book

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Passport Holder

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Striped Sleep Mask

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Toysmith Day at the Beach

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Faux Leather Cord Taco

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Floating Waterproof Phone Pouch

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Magnesium Survival Fire Starter

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Portable Power Bank

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Automuko Seat Side Organizer

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Marvis Mint Toothpaste

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Set of 10 Cosmetic Containers

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Waterproof Travel Storage Bag

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Portable Hammock Footrest

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PopSockets La La Cell Phone Grip & Stand

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First Aid Beauty Travel Kit

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Travel Bingo Cards

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