Buying for someone else can be stressful. To make it easier, we've gathered the Troubadour pieces our team would happily give and grouped them by price, so the right gift is only a tap away. From an AirTag keychain to an award-winning backpack made to last, there is a considered gift at every budget. Ideal as gifts for travellers, commuters and anyone who likes to keep their essentials organised, most pieces in our gift guide carry our five-year guarantee, and unused items can be returned within 100 days.
At a glance
Best all-rounder: Apex Backpack 4.0
For the frequent traveller: Apex Travel Backpack
Under $50: Canopy AirTag Keychain
Under $100: Elemental Sling
For her: Contour Backpack
For him: Matrix Backpack
The investment gift: Apex Leather Backpack
Shop by recipient
Not sure where to start? Choose the person, then the gift.
Gifts for professionals
For the one who walks into the boardroom and the investor coffee in the same week. Apex Backpack 4.0, Apex Slim, Contour Backpack
Gifts for creatives
For the one whose taste others trust, and who carries one good thing rather than ten. Neo Backpack, Arc Tote Backpack, Card Sleeve
Gifts for outdoorsy people
For the one who goes from the airport to the trailhead without changing bags. Elemental Backpack, Elemental Sling, Elemental Shoe Bag
Gifts for travellers and commuters
For the one with a trip booked and a commute to manage until then. Apex Travel Backpack, Matrix Backpack, Pioneer Backpack, Passport Wallet
Tech gifts and stocking stuffers
For the one who has an app for that. Canopy AirTag Keychain, Caboodle Case, iPhone 18 Pro Leather Cases
Gifts under $50
Canopy AirTag Keychain
For anyone who has ever patted every pocket looking for their keys. Designed by Mujjo in vegetable-tanned leather, it holds an AirTag in a moulded pocket secured by a hidden magnet.
Elemental Shoe Bag
For the frequent traveller or sports enthusiast who packs their trainers next to a clean shirt. It's cut from the same water-resistant fabric as the rest of the Elemental collection, so your shoes, and whatever they have walked through, stay safely away from everything else.
Elemental Small Packing Dome
For the person who likes to unpack within minutes of arriving. It keeps a few days' clothes together and fits inside the Elemental Backpack alongside its larger sibling.
Gifts under $100
Card Sleeve
For the minimalist who carries only what they use. It holds up to seven cards in full-grain Dutch calfskin.
Caboodle Case
For anyone whose chargers and toiletries currently travel in a zip-lock bag. It keeps tech and toiletries in order, and its non-crease fabric packs into a bag and comes out looking as it went in.
Flip Wallet
For the daily commuter who taps through many gates. There is no RFID blocking on the back, so a transit card works without leaving the wallet.
Passport Wallet
For anyone who'd rather keep their passport and cards in one place. It's crafted from full-grain leather and gives the security queue one less thing to search for.
Elemental Gear Tote
For the weekender who always needs one more bag on the way home. It folds down small enough to pack, then opens into a roomy carryall in water-repellent fabric.
Elemental Sling
For anyone who'd rather keep their phone, keys and wallet always on them. The crescent shape is compact, and the ripstop fabric keeps your essentials safe whatever the weather.
Gifts under $300
Neo Backpack
For the commuter who wants a light bag that doesn't look technical. With wide ergonomic straps that spread the load and a luggage sleeve for easier airport travel, it's the everyday backpack that takes you from the week to the weekend.
Arc Tote Backpack
For the day that opens with a meeting and ends with drinks and dinner. Striking a balance between a tote and a backpack, it fits up to a 16" laptop and has ergonomic straps that tuck away when you don't need them.
Contour Backpack
For the woman who carries a full workday on her back. Designed around the female form, its ergonomic straps are proportioned for a woman's shoulders, so it holds the load with ease.
Apex Slim
For the commuter who prefers a narrow profile. It holds up to a 16" laptop and 16 L of essentials, and stays close to the body on a crowded train.
Apex Backpack 4.0
For the person who wants one bag for everything. Wirecutter named it the best laptop backpack of 2025. It's the choice of Samuel, our CEO and co-founder, for anyone who demands more from their bag and their life.
Pioneer Backpack
For the professional who trains before or after work. A separate shoe compartment with a waterproof lining keeps trainers well away from your laptop.
Matrix Backpack
For the person who works wherever they land. The whole front pocket folds down to reveal a tech organiser, so everything has its own place and is easy to find.
Elemental Backpack
For the traveller who goes from the airport to the trailhead in the same week. The laptop case detaches, so the bag becomes a weatherproof daypack whenever you need one.
The investment gift
Apex Travel Backpack
For the one-bag traveller. It opens flat like a suitcase and expands from 33 to 42 litres, which can make the difference between a carry-on and a checked bag.
Apex Leather Backpack
For the person who will carry the same bag for a decade. The luxury gift for him, it takes the award-winning Apex design and reimagines it in supple Danish calfskin, tanned with a technology that uses only the moisture in the hide.
Gifts for her
The Contour is built around the female form, with straps and a back panel proportioned for a woman's shoulders. See how our women's fit works.
Contour Backpack
For the woman who carries a laptop, a gym kit and a change of plans. It's the pick of Samantha, our Chief Product Design Officer, for anyone who doesn't want to choose between style and performance.
Arc Tote Backpack
For the woman who goes from morning to evening without going home. It has a built-in key fob and dedicated AirTag storage, which makes it one of the most thoughtful gifts for travellers and commuters alike.
Card Sleeve
For the woman who prefers a smaller bag and needs a smaller wallet. It's slim enough for a coat pocket and holds up to seven cards.
Canopy AirTag Keychain
For the friend who's always searching for her keys. The leather ages beautifully, so it looks better with time.
Gifts for him
Apex Backpack 4.0
For the man who commutes all week and flies at the weekend. It has padded straps, a cushioned laptop sleeve and two deep bottle pockets for everyday ease, whatever the day brings.
Matrix Backpack
For the man who treats his bag as a mobile office. Designed for effortless movement, it holds up to a 16-inch laptop and has a non-slip top handle for a secure grip.
Elemental Sling
For the minimalist who needs only the essentials. Small in size but generous in capacity, it keeps everything you need within reach on a walk, a ride or an evening out.
Flip Wallet
For the man who wants a wallet that fits a front pocket. It holds up to eight cards and a few folded notes.
Passport Wallet
For the friend with a trip already booked. It pairs well with any Troubadour backpack and keeps cards, notes and passport in one place.
Still deciding?
If you'd rather let them choose, our gift cards start at $50 and can be used across the full collection on our US store. And if someone close to you already carries a well-loved Troubadour, our repair service can bring it back into everyday use, which is a thoughtful gift of its own.
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Gift guide FAQs
What is a good gift for someone who travels a lot?
The Apex Travel Backpack opens flat like a suitcase and expands to 42 litres, which can make the difference between a carry-on and a checked bag. For a smaller gift, the Passport Wallet keeps a passport and cards in one place.
What are the best Troubadour gifts under $50?
The Canopy AirTag Keychain, Elemental Shoe Bag and Elemental Small Packing Dome are all under $50, and each is useful on the commute and on the road.
Which Troubadour backpack is best for a laptop?
The Apex Backpack 4.0 was named the best laptop backpack of 2025 by Wirecutter. The Matrix Backpack, Apex Slim, Arc Tote Backpack and Contour Backpack each hold up to a 16-inch laptop.
What is a good bag gift for a woman who commutes?
The Contour Backpack is designed around the female form, with straps proportioned for a woman's shoulders. The Arc Tote Backpack switches between a tote and a backpack, so it works from a morning meeting to dinner.
Can a Troubadour gift be returned?
Unused items can be returned within 100 days, and most pieces carry our five-year guarantee.
Do you sell gift cards?
Yes. Gift cards start at $50 and can be used across the full collection on our US store.