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53 Best Father's Day Gifts for Travel-Loving Dads

Whether they spend their vacations reading, eating, or in the great outdoors.
Fathers Day Gift Ideas 2024 53 Presents for TravelLoving Dads

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In need of some Father's Day gift inspo? We've got you covered with multiple options sorted by interest so you can find the right thing for every dad, uncle, grandpa, significant other, and father figure in your life. How about a new e-reader for the bookworm dad, or a smart new bike helmet to help him look his best when rolling around town? Plus, gifts for the dads who are in charge of vacation dinner reservations, and the ones who can never seem to get enough caffeine. As a reminder, Father's Day is Sunday, June 16, this year—so there's still plenty of time to order him the perfect gift. Read on for our favorite travel-friendly Father’s Day gift ideas for 2024, or jump straight to the section that fits your recipient best.

This article has been updated with new information since its original publish date.


Find the best Father's Day gifts by interest:


For the bookworm

Kindle Paperwhite

This e-reader–and we’ve tested many–is waterproof (read: beach or poolside-friendly), and has an adjustable built-in front light for evening reading.

Audible subscription

When you gift an Audible a subscription, the recipient will get one free audiobook each month, plus 30 percent off of any additional audiobooks they want to listen to.

New York Times 36 Hours USA & Canada

This compendium of the New York Times’ 36 Hours series features 150 different weekend getaways, scattered across the US and Canada. It’ll fuel wanderlust for years to come.

The Believer: A Year in the Fly Fishing Life by David Coggins

This humorous and moving memoir by David Coggins has “must-read dad book” written all over it, whether pops is a serious angler or just dreams of finding a little waterside solitude.

For the dad who’s always looking up new restaurants

Food Journeys of a Lifetime 2nd Edition: 500 Extraordinary Places to Eat Around the Globe

If his vacation planning usually starts and ends with what restaurants the family is going to eat at, give him a little extra inspiration with this National Geographic tome.

Black Mod iPad and cookbook holder

Made of reclaimed wood, this stand holds up a cookbook or iPad for easy recipe access while in the kitchen. It's both functional and chic, and keeps countertops more organized than ever.

Murray’s Cheese Best of France sampler

Any père who knows Brie from Camembert will appreciate an assortment of French cheese, and Greenwich Village fromagerie Murray’s is famed for its selection.

DIY Gift Kits hot sauce making kit

This DIY hot sauce making kit is great for foodies who like the experience of cooking. They can make their own hot sauce with this and control the flavor to their liking.

For the coffee shop connoisseur

Atlas Coffee Club subscription

Atlas Coffee Club's subscription explores coffee regions from around the globe. Each package comes with coffee, a brief history of coffee growing in that region, and tips for the best brewing method for that particular bean.

Cold Bruer drip coffee maker

This slow drip cold brew tool yields coffee that’s never sandy or muddy, and mimics that coffee shop texture everyone strives for.

Stojo collapsible travel cup, 16-ounce

This collapsible cup is just what dad needs to take his own coffee on the go. It's available in 12-, 16-, and 24-ounce sizes, and in tons of colors: sage green, denim blue, and more.

Hario Cold Brew Bottle

A must-have for the dad who never starts his day without a cup of joe, this wine-sized bottle makes five cups of cold brew in eight hours.

For the cycle enthusiast

CamelBak Podium Bike water bottle

Designed with cyclists in mind, Camelbak’s 24-ounce bike bottle is insulated to keep water extra cold throughout the day. It's meant to fit into most any bottle cage, and is lightweight enough to make it worth carrying around even off the bike.

Nite Ize Wraptor Smartphone Mount

One of our reader's most-purchased Amazon buys? This handy phone mount, which makes following directions and playing music safer and easier, wherever dad decides to pedal next.

Thousand bike helmet

Thousand’s retro bike helmets are lightweight (read: good to travel with) and come in a whole host of colors, from gold and bright red to subtler tones of navy and black.

For the dad who loves a spa day

Eberjey William PJ Set

This best-selling set is made mostly of Eberjey's soft signature modal fabric (a fiber that comes from beech trees) and provides enough warmth and breathability to keep on all day.

Ugg Scuff slipper

Everyone deserves a cozy pair of slippers in their closet to make home feel more like a hotel spa. This pair has a suede exterior with a warm, wool inside that makes your feet feel like they're in a cloud.

Coyuchi Organic Cotton robe

Get dad this quintessential, dreamily soft cotton robe that won’t embarrass you when he steps out to fetch the morning paper at the mailbox.

Beard Straightener Grooming Kit

A practical gift for dad: this grooming kit, which comes with a beard wash, brush, comb, unscented growth oil, a balm, conditioner, razor, and scissors.

For the tech-fanatic dad

Apple AirTag

Never worry about dad misplacing his belongings again. Apple AirTags keep track of valuables via the Find My app on his phone.

STM ChargeTree

If dad swears by Apple products, the ChargeTree will quickly become his new favorite desk accessory: It can charge an iPhone, Apple Watch, and AirPods all at once.

Bellroy Tech Kit

If dad's in need of some organizational help, Bellroy's Tech Kit is a good place to start. It'll keep all his cords neat and tidy inside elastic cable organizers, with mesh pockets for things like a mouse or power bank.

Marshall Stockwell II Portable Speaker

Just in time for summer activities, this portable speaker features multi-host functionality so your dad can easily connect and switch between two Bluetooth devices.

1Mii Bluetooth 5.0 adapter

Upgrade his plane setup with this handy Bluetooth adapter, which will allow him to use his AirPods, Beats, or any other wireless headphones while watching in-flight entertainment.

My Passport Go

For the dad who insists on something practical when it comes to gifts, this durable SSD will let him backup all his files now, with a hefty 500 GB of storage.

Anker PowerCore Portable Charger

If your dad commutes to work or is a frequent flier, having a reliable and compact portable charger like this one is crucial.

Canon Ivy Mini Photo Printer

For the dad who doubles as a paparazzo on vacation, Canon’s portable wireless printer allows him to turn some of those digital memories into prints at the drop of a hat.

For the first-time dad

Mzoo contoured sleep mask

The sudden need to sleep at odd hours, whenever he can find them, makes one a welcome addition for any new dad. If you want some other eye mask inspiration, check out our full list of favorites.

Thule Urban Glide 2

A good running stroller can help dads get active while still supervising their new additions.

Vuori Kore Jogger

When he barely has time to get dressed, these soft, functional joggers come to the rescue: they have a built-in boxer-brief liner so he won’t even need to put on underwear.

Yeti Rambler stackable mug

New dads are tired! Access to hot coffee at all times of day is vitally important, and no insulated mug keeps the hot hot (and the cold cold) quite like a Yeti.

Theragun Elite

New dads won’t always admit it, but after a few months of lifting and bending they could use a massage. The Theragun Elite works wonders on tired muscles, and is small enough to slip into a carry-on.

Chatbooks MonthBooks subscription

Give him a low-stress way to collect memories with a Chatbooks subscription; the company makes it super easy to pull pictures from your phone's camera roll into coffee table-ready photo books.

For the active dad

Allbirds Tree Dasher

Introducing the perfect shoe to bring on vacation—lightweight, packable, and sturdy enough to use while exercising (plus, they’re machine washable, so they couldn't be easier to keep clean).

Ten Thousand Versatile shirt

Do away with the ratty old workout tees and upgrade dad’s athleisure attire with this soft, moisture-wicking, slick short-sleeve from Ten Thousand.

Danner Mountain Light Cascade hiking boots

If your dad loves to hike, he probably is in need of some new, reliable hiking boots, and these have an aesthetic that will always be in style.

Yeti Roadie 24 Hard Cooler

This mid-size cooler is perfect for day trips, built to fit behind the driver’s or passenger’s seat of a car.

Coleman camping chair

This camp chair is a winner for dads. It has a built-in cooler that keeps drinks cold for hours, plus a mesh cup holder and handy side pocket.

Osprey Daylite Sling Backpack

When he doesn’t want to carry a full pack, a sling backpack is a must. This one has a thick adjustable strap for extra comfort and can be worn across the body or on one shoulder.

TrailCool UPF Adventurer hat

This summer hat will keep dad cool and protected from the sun, all while making him feel (and look) a bit more like Indiana Jones.

Putting green

If dad’s idea of a vacation well spent is finding a new golf course to play a round at, bring the game to him with an at-home putting green.

For the camper dad

Hydro Flask Day Escape Soft Cooler

This 18L tote can fit up to 24 cans without ice and keeps drinks cold for hours–perfect for camping, road trips, or days at the beach.

Yellow Leaf hammock

Help your dad install a hammock in the backyard and you’re essentially bringing the vacation to him.

Nixon Wizard Stick Beverage Sling

This Wizard Stick lets your dad keep six of his favorite canned beverages in this sling, an ideal accessory for hot days outdoors. It's insulated, easy to carry, and compact enough to throw in a backpack when empty.

Gone Hiking candle

Homesick candles are a favorite for easy but thoughtful gifting; this one smells like afternoons in the great outdoors (pine, moss, cedarwood).

Even more gift ideas

Gray Malin The Essential Collection book

For the photo-happy dad: If he loves to flip through coffee table books and already has one of Gray Malin's iconic overhead shots hanging in his office, he'll love the photographer's new tome.

Lotuff Leather Bifold wallet

For the dad who always picks up the tab: If he’s taking you out for dinner, the least you can do is upgrade his wallet game.

Cadence The Bestsellers

For the dad who packs everyone's family vacation essentials: Give him a cool new way to store his toiletries with Cadence's leakproof magnetic capsules.

Away The Carry-On

For the dad who's carrying luggage from the ’80s: The Away Carry-On is high-quality, lightweight, and the ideal size for most trips.

Field Notes journal

For the dad in need of a travel journal: Give your travel-loving dad a place to gather his thoughts (and store a metro card or cash) with this compact journal.

Calpak Hue laptop duffel

For the dad always flying business class: This is a perfect size weekender bag for any summer or work trips your dad has planned.

Artifact Uprising frame

For the sentimental dad: Pick out one of your best photos from your favorite family trip and send it to dad in one of Artifact Uprising's metal tabletop frames for a simple, thoughtful gift he can add to his desk.

Dolly Parton, Songteller

For the dad who loves country music: Who doesn’t love Dolly? This book looks back at 175 (!) of Ms. Parton’s most iconic songs, mixing in personal stories from the queen herself.