Finding gifts for dads who travel a lot just got a lot easier.
Dads who travel are a whole different breed of dad. They flip from dad-joke goofy to suit-and-tie professional in a matter of seconds, and even though they “have everything” and can be really hard to shop for, they’re always excited to receive fun practical dad gift.
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Between these gifts for dads who travel a lot, gifts for dads who travel for work, luxury gifts for dads who travel, Father’s Day gifts for dads who travel and Christmas gifts for dads who travel, here are the 25 best gifts for dads who travel.
Gifts For Dads Who Travel A Lot
1. Personalized Push-Pin World Destination Map
This personalized push-pin world destination map takes the trendy scratch-off destination map to a whole new level. Every time your father travels, he’ll be able to add another bright red pin to his map.
The personalized map comes with red pins to mark the places he has visited, blue flags to mark his upcoming trips, yellow flags to mark his favorite destinations and green pins to mark his dream destinations.
And, because he’s a dad who travels a lot, you may need to buy him these extra red pins. I bought these for my destination map (this same map), and they match the original pins really well.
2. Globe Whiskey Decanter Set
Wouldn’t you agree that this classy globe whiskey decanter set, perhaps paired with his favorite brand of whiskey, would look fantastic on your dad’s office shelf?
This decanter is another great, subtle way to incorporate travel into your dad’s home office decor.
3. Levitating Desktop Globe
Similarly, this levitating desktop globe is a mind-blowing way to bring your dad’s world travels home right to his office desk.
The globe uses a magnet to float midair, which will wow every luxe tech-loving dad who travels.
4. Wireless Portable Neck Massager
Is it just me, or are all dads who travel huge techies?
This wireless portable neck massager will fill up your dad’s tech heart while simultaneously serving a totally fun and practical travel purpose.
No matter if he’s crunched in the middle seat during a redeye flight or sore from a hard hotel bed, this portable neck massager will work out all the kinks, hands-free.
5. TSA-Approved In-Flight Cocktail Kit
Save your dad time in over-priced airport bars and money on expensive in-flight beverages with this TSA-approved carry-on cocktail kit.
Although you’re legally not allowed to bring your own alcohol through security and onto the plane, you can use the mix inside this fun kit with a simple drink from the onboard services to make a delicious cocktail (or mocktail).
6. YETI Travel Mugs
YETI is a company favored by travelers everywhere.
This 30-ounce YETI tumbler will keep all of your dad’s hot drinks hot and cold drinks cold, just the way he likes. My dad (who, yes, travels a lot for work) has this mug, and I never see him leave the house without it.
The brand also sells extremely reputable mugs, wine tumblers, lunch bags and coolers that are essentially indestructible. (Seriously, they are designed to keep bears from getting into your camp food.) Many of the products are available in various colors, too.
7. Portable French Press Coffee Maker
Likewise, this Stanley insulated portable travel mug and french press coffee maker will take away the temptation to find the nearest Starbucks and instead provide your traveling dad with a delicious morning beverage that far exceeds cheap hotel-room coffee.
Plus, like YETI, Stanley is another brand that is all the rage among travelers.
8. Leather Toiletry Bag
Next, this masculine Alpine Swiss leather toiletry bag is definitely suitable for dads who travel.
Not only does this leather toiletry bag scream professional traveler, but it also will make packing, organizing long-term luggage and space-saving a heck of a lot easier.
9. Hanging Leather Toiletry Bag
I always travel with a hanging toiletry bag so I can easily access my cosmetics without taking up precious hotel countertop space.
This leather hanging toiletry bag adds a masculine touch to competing toiletry bags, which means your dad will be able to join the hanging toiletry bag crew without sacrificing his iconic dad style.
10. Fingerprint Padlock
Additionally, this personalized fingerprint padlock, powered by bluetooth and waterproof fingerprint recognition, will keep your father’s valuable luggage safe during his travels without the hassle of hotel safes, or the risk of forgetting his lock key or code
11. Freehand Suitcase Cup Holder
There is nothing more annoying than traveling with full hands.
What I particularly love about this suitcase cup holder is that it has a harder shell to keep your dad’s coffee, water bottle, phone and other belongings secure.
Furthermore, there’s a pocket on either side of the holder where your dad can keep his ID, passport and boarding passes readily available.
12. Airplane Footrest
Next, this airplane footrest will reduce travel-induced elevation swelling and leg cramping for your old man.
Pair this hilarious yet totally practical airplane footrest with any of these other funny travel gifts to enable your traveling dad to kick back (literally), smile and enjoy the flight. Dad jokes intended.
13. Portable Handheld Electric Massager
As I just alluded to, long and stuffy flights lead to cramped legs and stiff necks.
This mini portable handheld electric massager will help untie all the muscle knots in your dad’s legs and back after a sleepless flight without spending hundreds at the hotel spa. It even comes with several massager ends.
Gifts For Dads Who Travel For Work
14. Convertible Leather Duffle Garment Bag
All dads who travel for work need this gift.
This leather bag is no ordinary duffle bag. It’s actually a garment bag that converts into a duffle. It comes with plenty of pockets and extra storage space, shoulder straps, and a luggage handle sleeve for easy carrying.
15. Necktie Travel Case
Luggage organization helps keep a cool and level head during those extra busy business trips, but you know what causes even more frustration than a messy suitcase? Wrinkles.
This necktie travel case is a lay-flat solution to both of these problems. Keep your dad’s suitcase organized and ties wrinkle-free.
16. Electronics Organizer
Furthermore, dads who travel for work inevitably have a plethora of electronics to pack, such as their phone, headphones, laptop, external hard drives, camera gear and accompanying chargers.
This double-sided electronics organizer will keep your dad’s chargers from tangling and taking up an unnecessary amount of space in his suitcase or briefcase.
17. Travel Shoe Polish Kit (Gifts For Dads Who Travel A Lot)
Next, this travel shoe polish kit will impress your dad as a thoughtful travel gift that is practical, classy, budget-friendly and even stocking stuffable.
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18. Portable Rechargeable Noise Machine
This portable, rechargeable noise machine will have all traveling dads sleeping like babies in any and every hotel room, which is especially important on business trips.
Its small size compacts perfectly as a gift for dads who travel, and its wireless functioning will free up those limited and oh-so-valuable hotel room outlets needed for charging other electronics overnight.
19. Contoured Memory Foam Sleep Eye Mask
Speaking of good sleep, the intentional design of this memory foam contoured sleep eye mask will further enhance your dad’s hotel and airplane sleep, leaving him well rested on his trips without feeling groggy.
20. Books For His Commute (Gifts For Dads Who Travel A Lot)
Lastly, for gifts for dads who travel for work, is a good book.
Every dad who travels for work needs a good book for his long commutes and layovers. My top two recommendations are Tim Ferriss’s The 4-Hour Workweek and Mark McCormack’s What They Don’t Teach You At Harvard Business School.
The 4-Hour Workweek teaches step-by-step how to automate your life so you can work less and travel more. Whereas, What They Don’t Teach You At Harvard Business School teaches insightful sales tips, negotiation strategies and how to read people better in business. Both books are perfect for dads.
Luxury Gifts For Dads Who Travel
21. Travel Cigar Humidor
An occasional hobby cigar is the trademark of a dad who travels.
Set ease to his vacation cigar packing with a travel cigar humidor. These humidors are available on Amazon in all price ranges, such as this mini lower-priced humidor and this higher-end humidor shown below.
22. Watch And Leather Watch Travel Case (Gifts For Dads Who Travel A Lot)
In addition, whether he’s running around the bustling financial district of New York City or beach hopping on island-time, a new men’s watch or GPS-enabling Apple Watch will always make meaningful and useful travel gifts for dads.
Plus, pair the watch with this luxury leather watch travel case so he can safely stow his watch in his luggage without any dents or scratches.
23. Waterproof Portable Bluetooth Speaker
Moreover, waterproof speakers to bring to the beach, pool, hotel room or hiking trail make excellent travel gifts for dad.
My dad bought this travel-friendly Bose waterproof speaker (travel dad approved) for my mom, and she uses it all the time. The audio is fantastic considering the speaker’s compact size, and, believe it or not, Bose is approved by pilots.
Or, if you’re looking for a cheaper alternative that still yields great audio quality, this JBL portable speaker comes with a built-in carabiner clip to attach to suitcases, backpacks or briefcases. This speaker is also advertised to be dust-proof, which is great for sandy beaches.
My husband, who is also a traveler, has a JBL speaker and uses it basically every day.
24. GoPro HERO10 (Gifts For Dads Who Travel A Lot)
This world renown waterproof action camera, the GoPro HERO10, shoots footage in 5.3K (91% more resolution than 4K), has a touch screen and has 1080p live-streaming capabilities. (Talk about a perfect techie dad gift.)
Whether your dad is an avid risk-taking adventurer or a luxury 5-star vacationer, the GoPro HERO10 is a must-have gift for dads who travel.
There are numerous handy GoPro HERO10 accessories to purchase as well — like the chest mount for easy scuba diving footage or a selfie stick to take those beloved family photos.
25. Insta360 Waterproof 390-Degree Camera
So, maybe your traveling dad already has a GoPro. What else do you get him?
This Insta360 action camera has all of the incomparable qualities of the GoPro HERO8, but this camera, one of the first of its kind, captures 360-degree shots. Yes, it captures all 360 degrees. This is the ultimate dream gift for all dads who travel.
Finally, if you’re looking for the best gifts for dads who travel for Father’s Day or Christmas specifically, here are my top recommendations from this list.
Of course, these lists assume that you spend more on your dad’s Christmas gift than Father’s Day gift on average. All budgets are considered, nonetheless.
Father’s Day Gifts For Dads Who Travel
- Globe whiskey decanter.
- Levitating desktop globe.
- Wireless portable neck massager.
- TSA-approved carry-on cocktail kit.
- YETI tumbler.
- Stanley insulated portable french press.
- Alpine Swiss leather toiletry bag.
- Fingerprint padlock.
- Hands-free suitcase cup holder.
- Airplane footrest.
- Mini handheld electric massager.
- Necktie travel case.
- Travel cigar humidor.
- Leather watch travel case.
- Travel shoe polish kit.
Christmas Gifts For Dads Who Travel
- Personalized push-pin world destination map.
- Globe whiskey decanter.
- Levitating desktop globe.
- Wireless portable neck massager.
- YETI tumbler.
- Stanley insulated portable french press.
- Alpine Swiss leather toiletry bag.
- Mini handheld electric massager.
- Convertible garment and duffle bag.
- Necktie travel case.
- Travel cigar humidor.
- Leather watch travel case.
- Bose waterproof portable speaker.
- GoPro HERO10.
- Insta360 action camera.
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