10 Perfect Father’s Day Gift Ideas for Your Travel Lover
Is your dad, son, or husband one of those guys that’s hard to buy for on Father’s Day? Is he a travel lover? If so, here are some awesome Father’s Day gift ideas that he’ll actually use and will make him smile. Celebrate the day by showing ALL your favorite dads what makes them special. Do you know a stepdad or surrogate dad that chooses to be that special person even when they don’t have to be?
Or maybe you have a friend that’s a “Dog Dad” or Cat Dad or even a Chicken Dad? Let them know you think they love their pet well and it shows. Or pamper yourself with some treats of your own. Here are a few creative Father’s Day gift ideas for gifts that keep on giving long after the holiday.
Do you know a young person that will be graduating this year? Most of these ideas are great for them to help them on their own adventures for the summer or for life.
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Lightweight Camping Double Hammock
What dad doesn’t like to relax? This gorgeous lightweight (2.2 pounds) parachute fabric double hammock is great to use at home or when traveling. It comes in a wide variety of colors, so choose Dad’s favorite.
It has its own carrying pouch and includes nylon straps & steel carabiners for hanging from posts, trees, or anywhere. “Legit Camping” hammocks also come with a lifetime warranty and are rated for 400-pound capacity.
70’s Glory Road – Travel Cup
Whether Dad likes taking trips around the city or around the world this insulated travel mug is sure to keep his drinks at the perfect temperature and bring a smile to his face every day. In addition to a 360-degree wraparound vintage album cover “Glory Road” design, these Society6 metal travel mugs are created with lightweight stainless steel – so they’re pretty much indestructible. I got one for my husband last year and it still looks great! In fact, I keep stealing it to use for myself. (I really need to just buy a second one.)
Plus, they’re sturdy and double-walled to keep drinks hot (or cold) for a long time without transferring the temperature to your hand. They fit in almost any size cup holder and are super easy to clean. Hand-wash only.
You can find my collection of awesome Father’s Day gift ideas from Society6 Artists [including this travel mug] here.
TSA-Approved Anti-Theft Laptop Travel Backpack
I’ve been on the lookout myself for a super safe laptop backpack and I think this has everything your dad would need to keep his personal items safe traveling around the world or just going to the office. It has several zipper locks, an external USB port for charging devices on the go, and a hidden pocket in the back for valuables.
He’ll stay safe from thieves with wire-reinforced straps and cut-resistant fabric too. I love the added strap so the backpack can slide over your luggage pull handle when traveling through the airport. I hate it when my personal bag keeps sliding off the top when I’m rushing to my next gate.
If you want to take it up a notch you can buy this Supersafe V2 15.6 inch backpack with a tracker tag to locate it if it gets lost.
Pacsafe Unisex Anti-Theft Sling Pack
This small but mighty sling pack is one of the best travel gadgets for the city traveler. It has two lockable zip compartments. The eXomesh® slash-guard panels and anchor strap protect against knives and blades. Most importantly there’s an anti-theft anchor lock to help keep your personal items safe, with smart zipper security to keep unwanted hands from getting inside. There’s also a rear zip security pocket. RFIDsafe™ pocket blocks identity scanners from retrieving your personal information.
This pack boasts room enough for all of your travel gadgets, essentials, and important documents. Designed to be used by both left and right-handed people with ease. Shoulder straps are made to allow airflow for added comfort and can be tucked away when not in use.
Bucket List Travel Guides
Does your dad have a trip coming up on his calendar? Why not help him prepare with a travel guide? Even if your dad isn’t able to travel right now, that doesn’t mean he can’t plan and dream about his next trip. Check out all the amazing Father’s Day gift ideas – cool travel guides here, and buy him a few books or e-books for destinations that are on his bucket list. Amazon has an excellent selection of travel guides, inspirational books, and language guides.
I highly recommend Rick Steves Travel Guides if your dad is hoping to go to Europe on a budget. Rick has so many practical tips and recommendations for ways to save money, but still immerse yourself in the culture of your destination. And if you and your dad want to brainstorm amazing places to go, I recommend these National Geographic inspiring travel books with gorgeous photography and information on amazing travel destinations.
Etsy – Unique and Customized Gifts for Dad
Even if this coffee mug doesn’t travel as well on the road, I think it’s so adorable that I couldn’t leave it off my list. This adorable “Cat Dad” coffee mug can be personalized with his cat’s name(s)! I just love it, especially for those who don’t have human kids of their own. I bought one for our adult son for Father’s Day.
You’ll love this collection of Father’s Day gift ideas on Etsy that I curated myself. The cool thing is that with so many creative makers on Etsy, you can be sure to find the perfect gift for the perfect price and know that you’re supporting independent businesses in the creative community at the same time.
Amsterdam Stainless Steel Water Bottle
This gorgeous, modern water bottle design is practical too! Dad will love that it helps eliminate single-use plastic bottle waste. It keeps drinks cold for up to 24 hours and hot for up to 12 hours. Plus it’s unbreakable and easy to carry when traveling, hiking, or camping anytime. You can choose from 12 oz [356 ml], 18 oz [532 ml], or 32 oz [946 ml], and three different lid styles as well.
Luggage in Dad’s Favorite Team Color
Is your dad a big sports fan? Then buy him luggage in his favorite team color. This sturdy, but lightweight luggage set has silent spinner wheels and comes in your choice of 21 colors. Will you choose red for the Arizona Cardinals or Houston Rockets? Or maybe you’ll support the Denver Nuggets with a sleek navy color. A color from his alma mater might make him proud too. Did you know that 48 different NCAA teams use red somewhere in their uniform? Wow!
This 20, 24, and 28-inch set has TSA-approved combo locks, and a hard shell, and includes a 2-year warranty.
TSA Compliant Travel-size Containers & Bag
It will be a breeze getting through security with this set of TSA-compliant travel bottles and a 1-quart toiletry bag. I love the smaller space-saving jars for things like sunscreen or face cream that don’t require larger bottles. The 12-piece set has 8 assorted travel bottles (3 oz. Max.) and jars, plus a spatula and funnel for easy transfer of your products into the containers. Convenient labels are also included for shampoo, lotion, body wash, and more. The clear zippered bag is made of durable polyester material with zipper closure and can be pulled out of your carry-on and placed on the TSA conveyor belt for easy inspection. The size is 1.8 x 7.55 x 7.4 Other colors are available too.
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What are your favorite Father’s Day gift ideas this year? I’d love your suggestions. So let’s get shopping! There’s not much time before Father’s Day. Give the gift that keeps them smiling all year.
Happy Shopping!
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What great gift ideas! I honestly never thought about doing travel guests for Valentine’s Day, but it would be so easy to do
Right? I don’t normally do big gifts and some of these would be fun and practical throughout the year. Not like flowers and chocolates, that are gone too soon. 🙂
Some super cute ideas here, like the laptop sleeve. However, I really like that zombies in love coffee cup. I need to leave this webpage open somewhere, and hope that my significant other takes the hint.
LOL! Maybe if you share it on Facebook, they’ll see it. 🙂
Amazing ideas to gift something related to travel. I love those cute Laptop sleeves. Wireless earbuds are also worth gifting.
Love this gift ideas! Truly perfect for fathers. Haven’t celebrated ours yet because I have work to do 😀