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60 Travel-Friendly Nordstrom Gifts We Love

From convertible backpacks and premium luggage to memory foam travel pillows and SPF sets.
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Whether you’re shopping for yourself or a lucky giftee, Nordstrom offers hundreds—if not thousands—of excellent gifts to choose from, which means there’s something for every type of traveler. As a result of all those options, narrowing down the top products across the retailer’s site can certainly feel daunting, which is why we’ve taken the liberty of doing the legwork for you. Ahead, we’ve highlighted some of our favorite selections from Nordstrom across several categories—women’s clothing, men’s clothing, shoes, luggage, handbags, home goods, beauty and skincare, and travel accessories, to be specific—that you can purchase online via the department store’s website. As an added bonus, Nordstrom offers several gifting options for both delivery and pickup orders, including fabric gift bags, gift wrap, and printed gift messages. Keep scrolling to discover our favorite Nordstrom gifts for travelers.


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Women's clothing

When it comes to travel-friendly clothing, comfort and versatility are key; however, that doesn’t mean you have to forgo style altogether. Ideal for year-round wear, the basics below—many of which are among the department store’s bestsellers—offer the perfect combination of all three, including Spanx’s fan-favorite and buttery soft AirEssentials wide-leg pants (which, as you can guess by their name, are ideal for long-haul flights) as well as stretchy, moisture-wicking leggings that can be worn in the gym and while sightseeing. We’ve also highlighted some of our favorite tops, including an oh-so-cozy crewneck and a timeless T-shirt for layering under your favorite cardigan or jacket on chilly planes.

Moonlight short pajamas
Zella Live In pocket joggers
Caslon V-neck short-sleeve pocket t-shirt
Spanx AirEssentials wide leg pants
Vuori Daily leggings
Zella Swoop crewneck sweatshirt

Men's clothing

Nordstrom offers hundreds of men’s clothing items to choose from depending on each person’s individual taste and style preferences. As you scroll down, you’ll notice staples from some of our favorite travel-friendly brands, including Faherty, Barbour, and Vineyard Vines. So, what are you waiting for? Stock up on everything from dress pants for work or weddings to vacation-ready shirts and beyond.

Faherty belt loop All Day 9-inch shorts
Bonobos Weekday Warrior slim fit dress pants
Vineyard Vines Edgartown Piqué performance polo
Barbour Flyweight Chelsea Quilted jacket
Andrew Marc Laredo Leather overshirt

Comfortable shoes

Let’s face it: You can never have too many pairs of comfy shoes—especially if you’re a frequent traveler. Fortunately, Nordstrom offers a wide variety of styles for every season (think: shearling-lined slippers in the winter, open-toed sandals in the summer, and so on). Consider snagging a pair of waterproof boots for rainy weather, slip-on sneakers for everyday wear, or running shoes that double as kicks for your next hiking adventure. Ahead, our favorite footwear from Traveler-loved brands like Ugg, Birkenstock, Hoka, and more.

New Balance 574 sneaker
Hoka Bondi 8 running shoe
Cole Haan GrandPro Topspin Sneaker
Veja Esplar sneaker
Dr. Scholl's Madison slip-on sneaker
Ugg Coquette Shearling-lined slipper
Birkenstock Arizona Big Buckle
Adidas Adilette Comfort Sport slide sandal
Sam Edelman Linnie mule
Vince Sonoma loafer
Sam Edelman Laguna Waterproof Lug Sole Chelsea boot
Dolce Vita Huey H2O Waterproof bootie

Travel accessories

Whether you’re heading halfway across the globe or just a few states away, top travel accessories can improve each and every trip you take. Options abound, from compression socks to help reduce swelling and boost circulation while in flight to handy Dopp kits and space-saving folding jewelry cases. To make the journey to your giftee's destination all the more enjoyable, stock up on accessories like memory foam travel pillows or a sumptuous silk set—complete with a sleep mask, pillow case, and scrunchies—from Blissy so they can catch up on z’s from (almost) anywhere.

Barefoot Dreams Ultimate Travel Set
Item m6 ribbed compression crew socks
Ostrichpillow Go neck pillow
Blissy Dream Mulberry Silk Set
Dagne Dover Mila toiletry organizer
Stephanie Johnson Tropea Ivory Martha large briefcase cosmetics case
Nordstrom mini hexagon fold-up travel jewelry case
Port and Polish pill box

Luggage

Splurging on a frequent flier? Consider upgrading their luggage. Nordstrom offers a robust selection of suitcases (carry-ons and checked options included), weekenders, and more travel bags from popular brands like Béis, Monos, and Tumi. If they often take longer trips, the bigger the suitcase, the better—and you can’t go wrong with Rimowa’s 30-inch large check-in option. Alternatively, opt for an expandable suitcase, such as Briggs and Riley’s Baseline 17-inch expandable cabin bag.

Tumi 19 Degrees International 22-inch expandable spinner carry-on
Rimowa Large Essential Check-in 30-inch wheeled suitcase
Herschel Heritage Hardshell Medium
Monos 27-inch Medium Check-in spinner luggage
Béis The Carry-On Roller
Herschel Supply Co. Novel recycled nylon duffel bag
Béis The Weekender Bag
This weekender was Béis’s first product, and a positive indicator of where the luggage and travel accessory brand was headed. It is thoughtfully designed, from the overall look to the smart features: A trolley sleeve on the bag has a zipper on the bottom, so you can use it as an exterior pocket when you’re not traveling with a suitcase, or unzip it to secure the weekender to your luggage when needed. A second exterior pocket on the opposite side of the bag is large enough for a phone and other small essentials. It was recommended by senior commerce editor Madison Flager, who especially loves the bag's separate bottom compartment, which can be used to keep shoes or dirty or wet clothes separate. 
Rains small weekend travel bag
Briggs & Riley Baseline 17-inch expandable cabin bag

Handbags

The best handbags, in our opinion, combine fashion and functionality, which is why we scoured Nordstrom's purse section to narrow down some of the most versatile picks. In addition to roomy totes from fan-favorite brands like Longchamp, we also included a handful of convertible bags, which, as the name suggests, mean they can be carried at least two ways (think: a crossbody bag that converts into a clutch or a backpack that doubles as a tote). There’s also a water-resistant belt bag from famed Swedish outdoor brand Fjällräven that’s offers convenient hands-free storage.

Longchamp Large Le Pliage tote
Calpak convertible mini diaper backpack and crossbody
Tumi Leigh convertible backpack tote
Fjällräven Kånken water resistant belt bag
Ferragamo Hug Soft Leather convertible bag

Home goods

Nordstrom offers loads of travel-inspired home goods and accessories worth stocking up on, including a lightweight linen blanket from Parachute for snuggling up with a good book and a fun palm tree-printed towel to bring on the vacation vibes. Other noteworthy picks include a chic candle gift set inspired by the scents of the Mediterranean and a tropical-inspired fragrance diffuser.

Diptyque 3-piece mini scented candle gift set
Capri Blue volcano fragranced reed diffuser
Parachute Cloud Cotton & Linen gauze throw blanket
Matouk Zebra Palm beach towel

Beauty and skincare

Elevating your giftee's in-flight skincare routine has never been easier—or, frankly, more fun—with these travel-friendly products and sets, some of which are exclusive to Nordstrom. Keep scrolling to discover our favorites, including picks from Traveler-favorite SPF brand Supergoop, a nifty set from NuFace, (known for its innovative facial toning and sculpting devices), and serum-infused under-eye masks that’ll leave anyone feeling hydrated and refreshed upon landing in their vacation spot.

NuFace Mini+ Starter kit
Dior Addict Lip Glow in Cherry
Supergoop! Endless Glow Season Kit
Coola Suncare Travel Set
Moroccan Oil Hydration travel set
Sunday Rilery Power Couple travel set