The best travel gifts from Kier-owned businesses

While equality for queer people has been making recent strides thanks to the historic signing of Respect for Marriage, there is still a ways to go for LGBTQIA+ people in business. Like many BIPOC-owned businesses, LGBTQIA+ entrepreneurs struggle to find funding and keep their dreams of company ownership alive.

So this year, whether you’re looking for a holiday gift or something a little less seasonal but just as thoughtful, it’s fun to support businesses owned or founded by members of the LGBTQIA+ community. This not only supports the community economically, but also contributes to a more inclusive and diverse marketplace.

In this gift guide, we’ve curated a selection of gifts from LGBTQIA+-owned businesses, offering options for everyone on your shopping list, from kids exploring the world on their first passports to well-traveled and discerning adults. From creative accessories to furniture and weather-fighting beauty and wellness products from big names like Malin+Goths, this gift guide offers a wide variety of gift ideas that are sure to please your recipient, no matter who you choose to love.

Graf Lantz Hana Canvas Boat Bag

There’s a beach or at least a pool in your gift recipient’s future, and with the Graf Lantz Hana Canvas Boat Bag, you’ll be set for days soaking up the sun. Made from heavy gauge canvas, this bag ensures that the durability of Graf Lantz products improves with age. In addition to being a great beach bag, this hand-painted tote is an overnight carry-on bag, laptop bag, or stroller bag—it fits perfectly. Accented with leather straps and featuring an interior pocket, the bag’s simple form is complemented by scalloped edges and bold colors, including poppy red, orange orange, citron green and a gorgeous fig purple. Otherwise known for their innovative merino wool, Graf Lantz was created by a gay couple who design and manufacture their products in Los Angeles. Their appreciation for German and Japanese design principles and culture makes them a worldly addition to any wardrobe or home.

To buy: graflantz.com, $138

The Malin+Götz essentials collection

The Malin+Goetz Essentials Kit is a lifesaver for Insta-obsessed travelers. The brand was created by queer couple Matthew Malin and Andrew Goetz, who called it “the first couple” of wedding expectations. Their kit includes a convenient cleaning and moisturizing selection of the brand’s six best-selling skincare products to keep your recipient glowing and ‘on-the-go’ on their travels, whether they’re experiencing skin triggers like humidity, temperature or changes in air quality. Sweet scents like lavender, bergamot, and peppermint are featured in the kit, and each 1-ounce reusable aluminum tube easily passes through TSA security checkpoints. Best of all, they are completely free of harmful ingredients like sulfates, phthalates, parabens, and petrochemicals. Order now for just $34 plus shipping.

To buy: bloomingdales.com, $34

Bokksu snack box

Experiencing another culture doesn’t mean leaving the comforts of your home, and for someone who can’t travel or get out there whenever they want, a boxed snack box subscription is a great gift. This inspiring company supports small family-run businesses in Japan by delivering carefully assembled snack boxes to doorsteps around the world. Each box comes with over 20 Japanese snacks, candies and tea, along with an in-depth cultural guide. Launched in 2015 by gay entrepreneur Danny Taing, it’s a fun, authentic way to satisfy wanderlust without getting on a plane, or simply bring your favorite destination home.

To buy: amazon.com, $45 a month; Other price options are available.

Ghost Democracy Peptide-Infused Dew Toning Mist

Any adventurer on the go needs a great moisturizing mist to counteract the drying effects of travel. Enter Ghost Democracy’s Peptide-Infused Dew Toning Mist. This lightweight 3.4-ounce product is the perfect travel companion. Your talent will appreciate its pure and blended formula that gives skin a plump, firm and even complexion. It also contains powerful ingredients like blue copper peptides, blue-green algae extract, and vitamin B3 that create dew mid-flight, and the resulting effect hydrates and firms all skin types.

To buy: ghostdemocracy.com, $36

Roverlund pet carrier

There are many travelers who can’t go anywhere without their precious Furbies, and really – why would they? Roverlund Airline’s complimentary pet carrier, travel bag and car seat is a versatile gift that marries durability and comfort. Capable of holding most pets up to 20 pounds, the award-winning carrier has spacious storage pockets and a removable fleece interior dog bed, so your companion stays comfortable on the flight. It also has a bonus strap and flexible frame that can be adapted to different aircraft requirements. Strong, chic and lightweight, the product was designed by slimming artist and entrepreneur Jamie Knowles.

To buy: amazon.com, $159

Flipstik Defy gravity cell phone stick and stand

The Flipstick is a phone accessory that one reviewer called “a must-have for all smartphone carriers.” Perfect for content creators who are always on the go, the Flipstick lets you use your phone hands-free from any screen. From GPS tracking to airplane selfies, Netflix binging and more, Flipstik allows for effortless smartphone streaming and recording. The genius invention was designed by queer entrepreneur and. Shark Tank Special guest Akeem Shannon who aims to “change the world and make it better” with his products. Available at Target, this affordable gift makes for a great stocking stuffer and comes in a variety of colors and styles (including luminous opal and gorgeous rose quartz).

To buy: target.com, $8 (originally $10)

Mitchell Gold + Bob Williams Vodka Serving Bowl

Mitchell Gold + Bob Williams is a luxury furniture brand founded by Mitchell Gold and Bob Williams, a same-sex couple who have not been in love but have certainly been business partners for over 30 years. Their vodka serving bowl is a beautiful addition to any home or special occasion (like a wedding or honeymoon). A classic bowl elevates serving vodka in shot glasses and is a great way to chill your alcohol in style. Crafted from polished stainless steel, this sophisticated take on an ice bucket comes with six standard shot glasses and makes a stylish addition to any grown-up gathering.

To buy: mgbwhome.com, $76 (originally $95).

I – I notebook

Quiet moments and introspection are a reflective part of travel and this magazine (or train or subway) companion Me-est Me Journal is a great gift. Austin-based Shana Rehwald founded The Journal to help you reconnect and embrace your true self. It contains 88 pages of questions focused on reflecting, collecting, exploring, and pausing. It’s the perfect accessory for any self-obsessed wanderer, especially those who see the world through their unique lens. As Rehwald explains, “I wanted to create something that anyone, no matter who they were, could use to connect with themselves and celebrate their version of me.” The magazine is available at Verishop for $29.

To buy: verishop.com, $29

Andrew Fitzsimons Reconfiguring the AF1 10-in-1 Entry Conditioner

Travelers expose their hair to heat and sun, not to mention drying in cold and mountain climates. Created by Gay Andrew Fitzsimmons, celebrity hairstylist to the stars — including Kim and Khloe Kardashian, Jennifer Lopez, Madonna, Megan Fox and more — this deeply hydrating leave-in conditioner is the go-to choice for on-the-go—breakouts, damage, dryness, and general fatigue. Formulated with coconut oil, the deep-conditioning treatment is enriched with ceramides and castor oil for strong and smooth tracks.

To buy: ulta.com, $14

Slumberkins Bigfoot Snuggler, Card and Storybook Set

We can all use a travel companion from time to time, and this collection of sleek products is just that. Co-founded by Callie Christensen, it identifies as queer, designed to help children of all ages develop confidence and self-esteem, making it a great gift to bring along with the little ones on the go. They explore new and unusual places. The set includes a soft and cuddly companion – machine washable – and a book and affirmation card to encourage children to feel comfortable and confident in their own skin. Available on Amazon Prime, the accompanying book offers positive affirmations and self-esteem activities to help children develop a positive outlook on life, with reviewers commenting on how special the gift is.

To buy: amazon.com, $52

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