9 Travel-Friendly Gifts You Can Pack in Your Carry-On Luggage

open suitcase with holiday gifts inside
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By , Audacy

When you're traveling for the holidays, the last thing you want to do after getting off a plane is head to a shopping mall to buy gifts for your loved ones.

Make sure you don't have any problems with airport security and follow this TSA-friendly gift guide to help you pick out presents that can go in your carry-on luggage without an issue.

One word of advice: wait to wrap the presents until you get to your destination. If the gift is not clearly visible in the X-ray machine, airport security may ask you to unwrap it.

Opal earrings
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Jewelry

If you're trying to make a big impression but are low on space in your suitcase, jewelry can be the perfect answer to your problem. It doesn't have to be expensive, just make sure you pick out something that they would pick out for themselves.

Purchase on Overstock for $26.54

Pink marble AirPods case
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AirPods case

Know someone who always loses their AirPods? A colorful case with an attached caribener will help them keep track of their headphones.

Purchase on Overstock for $12.99

Philosophy gift set
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Perfume or cologne gift set

If you want to bring liquids in your carry-on, you're limited to containers that are 3.4 ounces or less. Most perfume bottles in sampler or mini sets clock in at less than an ounce, plus they give you the opportunity to try several fragrances.

Purchase on Overstock for $43

Inflatable Unicorn Pool Toy
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Inflatable pool toys

Hitting the beach or pool this holiday season? Inflatable pool toys are fun no matter your age, and they don't take up much space when deflated.

Purchase on Overstock for $33.49

Mobile Photo Lens Kit
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Phone camera lens kit

A phone camera lens kit is perfect for the amateur photographer in your life. They're small enough to carry in their pocket, but after clipping onto a smartphone, they make a big difference.

Purchase on Overstock for $25.99

Garlic peeler
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Garlic peeler

It doesn't matter if you're a seasoned pro or just starting out in the kitchen- peeling garlic is a pain. Get this gadget for the chef in your life, and they may reward you with a delicious meal!

Purchase on Overstock for $9.99

Pink MakeUp Eraser
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Makeup removing cloth

There's a reason makeup removing cloths have a cult following- they work. Fully saturate the part of the cloth you're using in warm water, and wipe your makeup off in circular motions. No additional products needed!

Purchase on Overstock for $20.99

Portable Bluetooth speaker
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Portable Bluetooth speaker

For the person who always ends up in charge of the playlist, gift them a portable Bluetooth speaker so they can get the party started wherever they go.

Purchase on Overstock for $19.99

Purse hook
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Purse hook

Nobody wants to put their handbag on the dirty ground, and with a purse hook they don't have to- they can hang it neatly off the side of a table or bar.

Purchase on Overstock for $17.24

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