Every year it can be confusing to know what to buy your friends and family for Christmas. And Christmas 2023 doesn’t look to be any different! But help is at hand! I have compiled a.list of my favourite bits of tech and travel gear from my reviews this year. We have items for every budget, every traveller, and a few promo codes too!
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Rolling Square inCharge X and inCharge XL

Tech is a necessity nowadays, but all that tech requires us to carry cables to charge them. Rolling Squares inCharge cables are not only fast charging but they are 6 cables in 1! With both USB A and C inputs, and Micro USB, Lightning and USB C outputs. You can charge anything without worrying about compatibility.

Gravel Travel Bottles

These travel bottles from Gravel are suited for anyone. They save a lot more space than carrying full size bottles. These travel bottles from Gravel fit together without wasting any space and include premade labels so it’s easy to identify the contents. When you’re not travelling they are perfect for the gym if you prefer to shower with your own brands.
Db Hugger

It couldn’t be a list from Brad’s Backpack without a backpack on it, and this is by far my favourite. The Hugger from Db is my favourite for this year. Sleek and stylish, this bag is perfect for city breaks, photographers and commuters. I use this bag daily now and it’s so comfortable especially when I am spending a long day walking around the city on a photoshoot. The zips make it easy to access whatever I need and quickly change lenses, making it the perfect gift for Christmas 2023.
Rolling Square Aircard

One of my favourite bits of tech this year. The AirCard from Rolling Square not only is a tracker on Apple’s Find Me network so you don’t lose your wallet. But it allows you to easily share your contact details if you have a business card. With Rolling Square you can use the code BRADSBACKPACK20 for 20% off your first order when you buy direct!
Get Your Guide Gift Card
Get Your Guide is who I book the majority of my experiences with. Most recently in Lisbon I booked a 3 hour Tuk Tuk tour around the city. Being whisked around by a local who told us all about the history and made sure we got the best photos for our Instagram and went to places tailored to us. Of course you can’t book experiences if you don’t know don’t know where or when someone will be. But Get Your Guide offers Gift Cards giving them the freedom of choice. So this year you can give the gift of the Northern Lights, spa breaks or even food tours. And what could be a more memorable gift than that?
Sony WH-1000XM4 Headphones

Noise cancelling headphones have been a game changer to me. I no longer dread flights, actually I look forward to them. I can lay down my tablet, put on a movie and podcast, and start working on posts straight away. The Sony WH-1000XM4 headphones are an older model now, but they work fantastically and almost eliminate any engine rumble. And being an older model means you can grab them at a steal, saving you some money at Christmas.
That is our recommendations for Christmas 2023! We will be adding more items for this in the lead up to Christmas, so keep checking back to see what new items we add!