You’ve got a relative going away on a gap year. They’ve just finished university so they’re short of funds. What can you buy them for their trip? Well, there’s plenty of fun, special travel accessories online or in the shops.
The right kit is important and remember it needs to be lightweight.
Here’s a list of some very useful gifts for the gap year, particularly for trips to warmer climates:
Basic gifts
- sun cream (high factors recommended)
- plugs for overseas, electrical batteries and chargers
- insect repellents and insect sting relief
- DVT socks
- waterproof bags and a water container
- torches and
- money belts and bags.
More sophisticated gifts
- water treatment packs
- first aid sterile needle packs
- mosquito nets
- sleeping bags
- suitcases and holdalls
- security gadgets
- radios (check these will be appropriate for overseas) and
- knives including the famous Swiss Army Knife or equivalent.
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