Looking for some of the best travel gifts for dad? Dads are notoriously hard to shop for, especially when they are the type of guy who “has everything.” Traveling dads are a particularly difficult group because if they travel a lot for work or leisure, chances are they have found their favorite products.
My husband is definitely in this group. He both travels around the world regularly for work, and we travel a lot as a family. Coming up with something unique that he might need and love is sometimes hard to do.
If this is you, don’t worry, I’ve got you covered. I’ve done some research and found some cool and unique ideas to help you (and me) out. Here is a list of awesome gifts for dads who travel.
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1. Travel Gift for Dads: The Suitcase Guy
Is your traveling dad a “bag guy?” My dad is one of these. He LOVES bags. All kinds of bags. He’s kind of a collector. My husband also is a packing ninja and likes to travel light. He has strong feelings about his suitcase and making it easy to travel.
So, when I heard about the Away Suitcases I knew it would be the perfect practical gift for him. They have created a product based on feedback from travelers, and I think they got it right.
Here’s What You Need To Know:
- Away Bigger Carry-On is great for business trips.
- The Away Carry-On is quite small and would work for a weekend, but not for a multi-day business trip.
- Both the Away Carry-On and the Away Bigger Carry-On have batteries so you can actually charge your phone on the suitcase!
My husband loved the double-sided packing feature, and ease of pushing. His verdict? Amazing. I then bought my dad the Away Medium, and he – the ultimate “bag guy” – fell in love. Suffice to say, these suitcases are wonderful Father’s Day gifts for travelers and frequent flyers.
2. Travel Gifts For Dads: The Suit Guy
Does your traveling dad bring suits on his business trips? Or maybe he just likes his clothes to stay crisp for vacation. The Impressed Bag Co. has created a gorgeous, and really cool, bag called the Preston, which makes traveling easier and one of the best gifts for dads that travel..
This ingenious bag is part garment bag/part duffle bag made to keep dad’s clothes wrinkle-free. It is an ideal size for a weekend getaway.
This bag is also the perfect size to fit in an overhead bin or can be hung on a garment rack on a plane (if he is traveling business class.) It would also work to stow his work clothes during a gym workout, so he heads back to work looking like he just arrived in the morning.
And, the Preston is a beautiful bag, ideal for the dad who travels in style. One my dad would definitely approve.
3. Travel Gifts For Dads: The Wanderlust Guy
For traveling dads who love to bring wanderlust into their office or home, this Wooden Wall Pushpin Map is one of those special travel gifts for dad. I recently bought it for my husband.
It is simply stunning, and it comes with complete instructions for how to assemble it. And, the attention to detail is incredible. In fact, he bought a large frame with a blue background to adhere it to to make it look like the ocean.
To make it extra special, you can purchase flag pushpins to go with it. It has been such a wonderful family activity to put the flags in each country, especially for my son who loves geography and flags of the world. One of my favorite features is that they included a little boat with my name on it. It is a very high-quality, gorgeous gift, that can be a centerpiece of any office or room in your home.
This special treasure is one that your traveling dad will cherish for a long time to come as he can mark family road trips, business trips, and even day trips on this map.
4. Travel Gifts For Dads: The Packing Ninja Guy
My dad self-identifies as the “world’s greatest packer.” My husband is the “extra bag, just in case we buy souvenirs” guy. If your travel dad fits into one of these categories, these gifts are for you.
PARAVEL is a company that makes beautiful, practical travel products with durability in mind. They believe you don’t need to sacrifice style to be good quality. Their line of travel bags and accessories are quite stylish, made with durable textiles, at a mid-range price point. In other words, you are getting a well thought out, quality product at a reasonable price.
- For the packing ninja, this Packing Cube Trio
makes a great travel gift for dads. - It’s one of many affordable options to protect his belongings and comes in many color options.
- If your traveling dad loves the “extra bag just in case,” the stylish Fold Up Bag would make a great travel gift.
- For the duffle bag dad who likes the long weekend getaways, the Grand Tour is an eye-catching travel gift that will be great for that next mini-break.
5. Travel Gifts For Dads: The Organized Guy
I have a confession. I am obsessed with the Bullet Journal and it makes one of the best travel gifts for dad. If you are not familiar, the Bullet Journal Method was invented by Ryder Carroll, a digital product designer. According to the official Bullet Journal website, he created a method to be productive and efficient that has turned into a craze because it is as customizable and creative as it is a method for improving organization and efficiency.
To be a traveling dad – be it for work or leisure – you have to be pretty organized. Whether your traveling dad could use the Bullet Journal to organize his work travel or as a travel journal, the best part of the Bullet Journal is it can be whatever you want it to be. A combo package with a Bullet Journal, this book about the Bullet Journal Method by Ryder Carroll, and a few Bullet Journal supplies would make a thoughtful travel gift for Father’s Day.
6. Travel Gifts For Dads: The Coffee Guy
For business and leisure travel, both my husband and my dad are EARLY risers. We often have flights that DEPART (as in, the plane is taxiing) at 6:00 a.m., meaning we are at the airport by 4:30 a.m. Therefore, coffee is our life-blood. Plus, let’s face it, when you travel with kids, coffee gets you through LOTS of things.
Departing this early can sometimes make it difficult for traveling dads to find their much-needed energy brew in the airport. Sometimes coffee vendors don’t open until 6:00 a.m., making them rely on airline coffee, which can be hit or miss (often a miss – only so much those little airplane coffee machines can do.)
The YETI travel tumbler is a life-saver. I can’t tell you how many times my husband has relied on this little gem to make sure he is well caffeinated, and thereby well-functioning, for his trip. And, it stays HOT for a long time. Or if your traveling dad is more of a smoothie guy, it keeps it COLD for a long time. A YETI plus a Starbucks gift card (or Jamba Juice card) or a bag of good coffee will make your traveling dad smile.
7. Travel Gifts For Dads: The Passport Holder Guy
If your traveling dad travels internationally for business or tends to be the passport holder on family travel, a family travel wallet passport holder makes a great thoughtful gift.
Two that I like are the Zero Grid Family Wallet & Travel Passport Holder and the Family Travel Family Document Organizer Bag. They are both stylish with RFID blocking to protect your credit and bank cards. They are both compact and have space for multiple passports, money, credit cards, passports, keys, and boarding passes.
This travel gift for your traveling dad will help make juggling the passports and documents easier!
8. Travel Gifts For Dads: The Product Guy
If your traveling dad is the kind of guy who loves his products – hey, we all like to look good and smell good – a beautiful and practical toiletry bag makes a nice travel gift for Father’s Day. No one likes a jumbled mess in their bag when they are traveling. One that is stylish and keeps things organized is ideal.
This handsome toiletry bag by Pierre LaCroix meets all of the requirements. It is made of cruelty-free synthetic leather, perfectly sized, and with practical compartments for keeping things organized (you know, your shampoo away from your toothpaste.) It is water-resistant and leak-proof (to protect your clothes from that lotion that squeezed out during the flight). My compartment-loving dad would approve of this toiletry bag, and it would make a great travel gift for your traveling dad.
9. Travel Gifts For Dads: The Beach Guy
If your traveling dad enjoys his relaxation time at the beach or pool or likes to don a stylish-casual look in the summer, the OluKai shoes and sandals are a great travel gift for Father’s Day. Made for men and women, these beautiful, well-crafted shoes are comfortable and fashionable, and they last for a long time.
These shoes are also great for a camping trip to wear around camp because they are so comfortable and they are much better than a common water bottle.
My husband bought me my first pair for Mother’s Day when I was eight months pregnant, and given that I couldn’t see my feet, it was one of the best gifts I could have received. I was never a “flip flop” person, but these changed everything. I still wear the same pair seven years later! My husband has several pairs of his own, making these a top pick for a travel gift for traveling dads.
OluKai’s Mea Ola sandals are hand-sewn, with beautiful artistic stitching in the footbed, and full grain leather straps. They mold over time, making them a travel gift with staying power. OluKai’s varied collection includes sneakers and stylish casual shoes, in addition to sandals, making them a great travel gift for your traveling dad.
10 and 11. Travel Gifts For Dads: The Style Guy
Traveling dads like to dress nicely. They like to show off their wanderlust.
For the traveling dad who likes take it up a notch, a lovely bow tie or cufflinks make perfect travel gifts for dad. My two favorite recommendations are these gorgeous globe cufflinks and a dapper map bow tie.
These gorgeous silver and blue cufflinks are perfect for the work traveler. One cufflink is a compass and the other is a globe. It can be customized to the continent of your choice, making this a personalized and unique travel gift for your favorite traveling dad.
For the traveling dad who loves to show off his wanderlust, this handmade map bow tie is one of the most unique travel gifts for dad that he will love. It comes in several sizes, including child-size and even a father/son set, so even the little globetrotter can match dad and show off his adventure-loving side.
The Last Thing You Need to Know Travel Gifts For Dads
Choosing travel gifts for dad can sometimes be hard. But the best part of a travel gift for a traveling dad is he’ll think of you when he uses it on the road.
And if your husband travels like mine, then you’ll love knowing he’s smiling and thinking of you when he travels.
Do you have unique travel gift ideas? I’d love to hear them! Comment below!
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I need to get busy because Father’s Day is closer than we think. I love these ideas for the traveling dad. They are perfect, thank you for the inspiration (and the reminder).
This was actually so helpful – I always struggle so much getting gifts for my dad and I’m definitely going to take these ideas on board! Thank you very much 🙂
Thank you, Rachel. I am so glad they are helpful!
I can see dad running around early morning with his coffee mug. And I love the world map idea too. Its really nice. Thanks for sharing
Thank you, Chandra. I love that map. It is even more beautiful in person! Glad the post was helpful!
I want the wooden wall map!! But for me ahahah
Nice post!! I just love all you for gifts. My dad loves coffee and I always wanted to gift him something he can use. I think he will love the coffee mug. thanks a lot for sharing.