What is a good, small, thank-you gift for 12 guys who are flying to a destination 50th birthday celebration? — H.P.O.
From gifting expert Mari Uyehara:
One move might be hyping everyone up for the trip by sending them something in advance. You could tuck a note of appreciation inside these handsome leather passport covers. Or Apple offers free engravings to customize AirTags—after tracking their luggage, they can use it to find their wallet once home.
Since getting the same thing for that many pals can be hit-or-miss, another option is mixing it up, with say a sleek power bank, a minimalist hand sanitizer, a headlamp beanie, or my favorite travel (and water) bottle.
On the flip side, you could also send a thank you to arrive before their return, like a pack of bar-quality canned cocktails or a Japanese folding knife. Or put a group shot from the trip in one of these photo fridge magnets or engraveable metal frames. It’s a feat to organize that many competing adult schedules, so a reminder of your time together might be more meaningful than even the most excellent doodad—and sure to get the group chat revved up again.
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