2023 Holiday Gift Guide: For Travel

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posted on November 19, 2023
2023 Holiday Gift Guide: For Travel

If your life is a highway and you can't wait to get on the road again, we have the gear for you when you're headed eastbound and down, leaving on that midnight train to Georgia, going north to Alaska or just planning on motoring west.


For Travel

1
| Pelican Air Travel Case
Why not give your travel essentials the same rock-solid protection you give your firearms and delicate electronics? Pelican’s Air Travel Case has two removable fabric organizers and storage built into the lid, integral TSA-approved locks and stainless steel bearing wheels for easy maneuvering through airports. $509.95; pelican.com

2 | Browning Buckmark Flag Low Back Seat Cover
Show off your love for all things gun and your patriotism with this two-piece car seat cover. The microfiber fabric is cut to fit the contours of most vehicle seats and sports the iconic Buckmark logo in red, white and blue along with accent stitching to beautify your automobile while protecting its seats. $39.99; browning.com

3 | DeSantis 1.5-inch Reversible CCW Belt
Built from two pieces of premium saddle leather with a polymer liner in-between for enhanced rigidity, this DeSantis belt offers versatility in the form of a black exterior and a brown underside. It can be easily reversed to match your outfit by using a flat-bladed screwdriver. $119.99; desantisholster.com

4 | Bradford Exchange U.S. Army Personalized Canvas Messenger Tote Bag
Proudly identifying the recipient by both name and service branch, the U.S. Army Personalized Canvas Messenger Tote Bag features a padded and adjustable shoulder strap, multiple compartments, burnished-metal hardware and faux-leather trim. Other service branches are also available. $129.95; bradfordexchange.com

5 | Timepieces International Renegade Blue Men’s Watch  
Whether in the office or on the town, the Renegade Blue Men’s Watch adds a touch of class to your ensemble. Boasting a rose gold and blue finish, three precision sub-dials adorn the face—including split second, second and minute displays. A non-slip silicone band and presentation case are included. $169; timepiecesusa.com

6 | Safariland IncogX
Designed in conjunction with Haley Strategic Partners, the IncogX might be the best appendix-carry holster in existence. Its suede-coated polymer body is extremely comfortable to wear, yet remains eminently supportive of your pistol while maintaining outstanding concealment. It is available with (shown) or without ($90 MSRP) an attached magazine carrier. $120; safariland.com

7 | Recover Tactical 20/20 Series Sling Bag
Thick interior padding, reinforced stitching and lockable zippers make this small, yet roomy, bag ideal for everyday carry. It can be worn as a sling bag or a shoulder bag, or carried by a top-handle loop or side handle like a briefcase for added versatility. $59.95; recovertactical.com

8 | Magpul DAKA Grid Organizer for Pelican Vault V730
Keep your long guns secure in the case without having to order and cut foam inserts every time you make the slightest change with Magpul’s intuitive DAKA Grid organizer. $139.95; magpul.com

9 | Nebo Assist Air Jump Starter
Jumpstarting a dead battery is a lot easier when you don’t have to rely on a second vehicle.  Nebo’s Air Assist Jump Starter allows the independence of popping the hood, connecting the cables and reviving a dead battery wherever you are—and it can refill a flat tire and recharge your phone, too. $179.99; nebo.acgbrands.com

10 | Ontario Knife Company RAT 1 Red
A stylish, red G10 grip combined with a folding, 3.5-inch, S35VN steel blade make the RAT 1 an ideal EDC knife. It weighs a mere 4.8 ounces and sports a reversible clip. $135.95; ontarioknife.com

11 | Primary Weapons Systems 5.56 Bumper Sticker
If you have a 5.56 and PWS fan on your list, here’s a way to help them class up their ride and show their fondness for the cartridge and company. The bumper sticker is a simple and affordable way to allow any gun enthusiasts to express themselves and recognize one another. It’s also available in 7.62. $0.99; primaryweapons.com

12 | Fisher Space Pen Elite Navy Cerakote Cap-o-Matic Space Pen
Eye-catching and designed to operate in just about any conditions, the Fisher Space Pen Cap-o-Matic now comes in a variety of Cerakote-finish options, including black, brass, orange and the Navy-blue option shown here. $39; spacepen.com

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