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Groomsmen Gifts: The Best Gifts for World Travelers by William Goodman

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There’s one of them in every group of groomsmen: the guy afflicted with wanderlust. You know, the one who can’t stop pronouncing Ibiza the “correct way,” who has more stamps on his passport than actual stamps in his desk, or the one who’s always talking about his gold status on American. For that world-traveler, the experience is what he craves. And while it might be difficult to gift him the gift of travel, you can help that journey be a little easier with some good gifts.

If a travel-friendly gift is smart enough, even your homebody groomsmen will appreciate it for making their lives easier. Chances are, you’re asking your groomsmen to travel to your wedding, they’ll get a kick out of anything that makes the trek less of a slog.

In honor of the road warrior in your life, we’ve rounded up 12 of the best gifts for the world traveler groomsmen in your life. With options to help him feel more refreshed, travel more efficiently, or something to just pass the time—there’s something for everyone. Below, our picks.

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Groomsmen Gifts: All the Best Bags, Weekenders, and Backpacks by William Goodman

As fun as traveling can be, all the grief leading up to the actual act of vacationing is awful. For many, the worst part is having to pack. There’s nothing more humbling than taking out luggage for a trip and realizing your bag just isn’t up to the task—it’s likely the case that some of your groomsmen have experienced this very feeling.

Why not help your friends out ahead of your wedding, especially if you’ve asked them to fly out and support you? Putting some groomsmen gifts into an awesome weekender or backpack is a great way to tell your crew that you appreciate their efforts.

As your wedding details begin to come together, it might be a good time to consider upgrading your groomsmen’s bags. You can give them the gift of peace of mind before they head out to your bachelor party or even the wedding itself. With this in mind, we’ve rounded up some of the best backpacks and weekenders to ensure their travels are as smooth as possible. Our selections, below.

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