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.

Budget, plan and organize before so you can spend, explore and relax during.

The airlines hit you with enough fees—don’t let them catch you with a suitcase over the weight limit on the way home. Balanzza’s newest version is my favorite luggage scale on the market for its ergonomic open-grip handle and easy digital display. Also? It’s just 8 ounces. Worth its weight, so to speak.

You’ll feel like a supertraveler when you’re on the road, the need for a needle and thread arrives, and bam! There you are, saving the day with your big button.