Easy to store. Those pouches at the bottom when it’s in an unfolded state could make this a stand-alone piece for a weekend traveler with mad packing skills. Comes in periwinkle, too.

I associate cribbage with maximum travel relaxation, having played the game most often on European trains, in lakeside cabins and at outdoor cafe tables. I can say from that place of expertise: A board that folds in half and holds its own deck of cards is the way to go.

Super soft, durable and natural, wool base layers are an active-travel essential. Win a set of Merino wool long underwear from Joneswears or Ibex, courtesy of Nerd’s Eye View, by entering the Passports with Purpose fundraiser organized by a group of travel bloggers for Heifer International. Just $10 a ticket enters you to win your choice of really cool travel prizes (TrustyPony’s contribution: A palm-sized Solio Magnesium Edition, “the world’s most advanced hybrid charger,” which uses the sun’s power to keep your electronics charged anywhere.)

To enter:
1. Check out all of the prizes here. Write down the code(s) for the prize(s) you want to win.
2. Go to the Passports with Purpose First Giving page. (You can also get there directly from the prizes page.) For each $10 donation you make, you’ll be entered into the raffle for the prize of your choice. Be sure to enter the prize code in the “comments” field on the form. And please, don’t hide your email. We won’t share it, but do need it to tell you if you’ve won. Oh, and yes, First Giving will give you a receipt for your donation. If you work somewhere with gift matching, please provide that information when you make your donation.
3. Tell all your friends so they, too, can enter to win cool prizes while basking in the spirit of the season.
4. Cross your fingers and wait. Winners chosen on December 30th.

Provides a scoop or a V-neck, depending on which side faces forward. A key layering piece that comes in a dozen colors.

Also: Congratulations to Mary Jo, winner of the Organized Traveler Set, of which the Poketo Travel Journal was the star. Winner of the final giveaway announced tomorrow. Enter here.

Made of FDA-approved food-grade recyclable plastic, so rest assured you’re not harming the planet or your health when re-using these on the road. Love the travel strap and the wide mouth, for easy ice cube insertion, plus the fact that they retain cold twice as long as conventional bottles. Dishwasher and freezer safe. Go through Polar Bottle to personalize your gift with a name or phrase.

Awesome vintage-style exterior. One main compartment, with zippered pocket, on the interior. Put those plain black dude toiletry cases to shame, don’t they?

This is one of many great gifts for travelers over at Flight001. Get 20% off all purchases there through tomorrow, Tuesday December 2nd, by using the promo code WINTER08.

The Yak Pak Chinook is my current trusty travel carry-on (as documented in this National Geographic blog article). It’s a nice day purse at your destination, too—not touristy-looking, yet big enough to house a map, a book, bottled water, even a sweatshirt, plus any small souvenirs and such you pick up along the way. There’s a little zipper pocket to corral small items, plus side tabs that snap open to create a titch more space. And? It’s washable. Love.

They must be phasing out the Chinook, as it’s hard to track down online. Thank goodness I got my hands on two for you guys. (The purple skull one on the far left and the green viney one on the far right—do specify your preference, if you have one.) Throwing in zippered toiletry pouches containing a few carry-on friendly goodies.

To enter: Leave a comment (see the comments tab up at the top of the post there) before 6 PM CST next Tuesday, December 2nd. Anonymous comments and those without a valid email address will be disqualified. The winner will be chosen at random, then announced and contacted via email by or on Wednesday, December 3rd. If I don’t hear from the winner within 5 days, a new one will be chosen. Please enter/comment only once per giveaway. Regular postings resume next week. I’ll be focusing on budget-friendly gifts for travelers. To my fellow Americans: Happy Thanksgiving!

P.S. Yak Pak has a web special going on, where you get three random Yak Pak bags for just $15. Not a bad deal since their least expensive items cost about that much.

You know what Outdoors needs? More wine. Like this, the equivalent of four bottles in an eco-friendly box with handle. You want to go camping with me now, don’t you?

Flat, it’s a flexible cutting board or trivet that easily slips into your pack. Unfurled, it’s a bowl that can withstand temps up to 300 degrees. Snuggles into the X-Plate to form a set. (The X-Mug will be out in the spring.)

Oh, the benefits of this little microfiber map. It doesn’t rip or require an intricate folding system. It does, however, clean your glasses, wipe snotty noses and get you to the nearest subway line in Midtown Manhattan. Comes in 24 popular, concentrated destinations. By the by, it’s one of ten cool travel gadgets I wrote about for Budget Travel magazine a while back.