Whenever you need a cheap gift for a frequent traveler, consult this list. The luggage accessories make travel more enjoyable. You can get a variety of gift items, from Van Gogh-inspired luggage handle wraps to pretty world map laundry bags to an accessory that transforms your suitcase into a cup holder.

Cup holder for luggage

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I watched a woman buy a cup of coffee at the airport and then open a compartment on her luggage to put her drink in it. The bag I inquired about was a 20-inch carry-on with a cup holder. I wouldn't recommend anyone buy a new bag just for the cup holder. You don't have to add the Eloptop luggage cup holder to your carry-on.

The accessory is made of water resistant Oxford cloth. It can fit on luggage with dual handles that are no larger than 8 inches. The cup holder on the handlebars can be adjusted with the help of the straps. This cup holder can be used with luggage handles with a single bar.

One side of the cup holder can hold two drinks in cups with a maximum diameter of 3.35 inches, while the other side can hold two phones, tickets or other small items. A pack of gum, a roll of mints, ear bud case, or other small items can be found in two small mesh pouch. This could be a solution for travelers who need to free up their hands while still having easy access to drinks at the airport.

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Collapsible water bottle

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Travelers can fill their own bottles at water stations at airports. You don't have to pay for water or dispose of a bottle. There is a leak-proof twist cap on this collapsible water bottle. The materials are free of a number of harmful substances.

You can get this bottle in a variety of colors for about $36.

Portable digital luggage scale

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If you love shopping wherever you go, you will probably return home with more than you left behind. It's likely that you've been concerned about the possibility of an overweight suitcase at the airport when you return. Before you head back to the airport, you can use the portable scale from Freetoo to assess the weight of your bags to make sure you don't have to change anything.

Saving room for this baby in your luggage will not be a problem since it is more than 3 ounces. It can be tucked into a corner or part of your bag. The scale is powered by a CR2032 battery.

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The scale has a large display. Once the weight settles in, the scalelocks it in, so you don't rush as you do the weigh-ins. In tenths of a pound, the scale can measure the maximum weight. The tare function allows you to use the scale to weigh a container, then reset the scale to zero and load the container, so you're just weighing its contents.

The scale can be used to weigh items up to 30 pounds. If you want to weigh items from 30 to 120 pounds, use two hands. The luggage scale has a 4 1/2 star rating from over twenty thousand customers on Amazon. When I purchased my red scale, it cost a few cents more. The scale is available in two different colors.

Neoprene luggage handle wraps

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I don't need the CM Store luggage handle wraps, but I do like them. With designs from well-known van Gogh paintings, these are a fun way to add color to your suitcase and make it stand out from the crowd.

The handles are more comfortable to grab and lift heavy bags. Each wrap has a length of 5.25 inches and a width of 5.1 inches. The set includes five handle wraps for $12.

Waterproof suitcase protector

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Even when you don't want to, you have to check a bag or part of it. The luggage protectors I use are waterproof.

  1. When I must check a bag — a nice, new bag — and I don't want it to get dirty.
  2. When I'm embarking or disembarking on a cruise and know that my bags may sit outdoors in the elements for a bit before the porters take them to my cabin or onward transportation. (Trust me, I've seen bags get drenched as they sit on the dock when the skies open up and no one is in a hurry to get them out of the rain.)
  3. When I'm traveling through an airport that has a track record of items being pilfered from bags. While a cheap plastic cover isn't a guarantee that sticky fingers won't get inside the bag, it's an extra nuisance and one that would slow down a would-be looky-loo.

There are different sizes of luggage protectors that come in. The protectors are in place. The bag's handles can be easily accessed with some cutouts.

The placement of the handles on your bag could be affected by the cutouts on the handles. If you expand the bag to its maximum capacity, it won't fit, because it won't be the right size. Before buying, make sure the protectors are the right size. The protectors range in price from $10 to $18.

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TSA-compatible luggage lock

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You might want to add a lock if you check luggage. It's a good idea to buy a lock that's compatible with the Transportation Security Administration. The Transportation Security Administration can use a master key to open these locks. The contents of a checked back that is not currently with its owner but is on the way to or from an aircraft need to be inspected. If you don't want your bag's lock to be cut off, you can use a product that's been approved by the Transportation Security Administration.

You can set the cable-style locks to any three-digit code you want. If you have a pen ready to set the lock, you don't need to use any other methods. The tough locks have an indicator that pops up to let you know when your bag is open.

The lock is small and the cable is long. The cable is almost 6 feet long. A lock costs about $8, two-packs cost $13 and a six-pack costs $36. Black, orange, hot pink and electric blue are the locks' colors.

Travel-size laundry bag

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The world map design of the laundry bag made me purchase it. It was necessary for me to separate my dirty and clean clothes on my short trips. The bag is small and wouldn't hold laundry from a weeklong trip. It works for trips of two or three nights.

The bag is made of fabric and has a drawstring at its opening. When not in use, it folds up into a small pouch and weights a little more than an ounce. If you want to hang the bag on a hook in your hotel room, a carabiner clip is needed. A single bag costs about $8 while a set of four costs about $20

Luggage straps

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It's wise to travel with a few luggage straps. If you need an auxiliary method to keep your bag shut, they can be useful. They come in fun colors that will help you spot your luggage at the airport.

The luggage straps come in a variety of colors. They are 70.86 inches long by 1.96 inches wide. The straps can be adjusted to fit on cases from 18 to 32 inches or up to 22 inches. The luggage tags are in matching colors. A two-pack costs about $8 while a four-pack costs about $10

Waterproof shoe bags

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Extra-large shoe bags are one of my favorite packing accessories because I don't like packing clean things next to dirty ones. You can put flats, sneakers, water shoes, sandals, hiking boots and more in these bags. You may need to pack each shoe separately. The bags are made of a translucent mesh that makes it easy to see what you are looking for.

I don't believe the manufacturer's claim that the bags are waterproof. The bags are water resistant but they are not waterproof. The bags will keep your shoes from getting wet.

When you return from a trip, you should take your shoes out of your luggage and throw them in the wash. There are three extra-large bags that cost about $25 each. beige, black and gray are the colors of the bags

TSA-approved clear quart-size toiletry bag

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This is a great gift for a new traveller. The problem of how to pack those items in approved containers was solved.

A quart-size clear plastic pouch, one pump bottle, one spray bottle, one soft tube, two squeeze bottles and two little jars are included in the wobe set. You should fill the containers with the products you want to bring on your trip. The bottles have a capacity of 1.8 fluid ounces, the tube has a capacity of 1 fluid ounce, and the jars have a capacity of 0.18 fluid ounces.

The set has a funnel, spatula and pipette that can be used to measure or transfer small amounts of liquid. It's not easy to squeeze the bottles to get thick hair care products. To get an easier flow of product, you might need to mix in a bit of water at your destination. It costs about $12 to get the kit.

If you want to add security, top each bottle with a shield of kitchen plastic wrap before closing them. No leaks will be ensured while in transit. Remove the plastic wrap before using it.

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