Birthday gifts for a teenage boy who travels
Herschel
Kaine Backpack
$80 at Herschel Supply Co.
A rounded-top school backpack with mesh bottle pockets and a dual front pocket, built for books rather than looks.
Seen at Herschel Supply Co., 30 Aug 2026
Aventon
Level 4 ADV Ebike
$2,799 at Aventon
A commuter electric bike with lights, rack and mudguards already fitted.
Seen at Aventon, 9 Sep 2026
Chess House
Cy Endfield 24 Karat Gold and Silver Plated Travel Chess Set
$590 at Chess House
A travel chess set with gold- and silver-plated pieces based on Cy Endfield’s design.
Seen at Chess House, 8 Sep 2026
Focal
Bathys MG Wireless Headphones
$1,499 at Headphones.com
Focal’s magnesium-driver wireless headphones bring a striking finish to travel listening.
Seen at Headphones.com, 8 Sep 2026
The North Face
Jester Backpack (paid link)
$50 to $100 at Amazon
Named by The Strategist, 2025.
Checked 31 Aug 2026
Master & Dynamic
MW75 TUMI
$750 at Master & Dynamic
A TUMI collaboration brings travel details to MW75 noise-cancelling headphones.
Seen at Master & Dynamic, 8 Sep 2026
Herschel
All Season Pro Backpack 36L
$139.99 at Herschel Supply Co.
A 36 litre touring pack with gear straps and dual access, for the teen whose weekends have moved outdoors.
Seen at Herschel Supply Co., 30 Aug 2026
Soundcore
Space One Active Noise Cancelling Headphones
$99.99 at Soundcore
Noise cancelling that holds up on a plane, at a price that does not feel reckless to hand over as a gift.
Seen at Soundcore, 30 Aug 2026
Herschel
Herschel Classic Backpack Twill
$60 at Herschel Supply Co.
The backpack that has been on school shoulders for a decade, in the standard size rather than the oversized one.
Seen at Herschel Supply Co., 30 Aug 2026