Father’s Day Gift Guide: The Best Travel Gadgets And Gifts For Frequent-Flying Dads

Frequent flying dads have seen it all in their travels. If you want to surprise him with a gift that will improve his work trips or give him something more to look forward to when he returns home, here are some interesting Father’s Day gift ideas at all price ranges. Or if you’re feeling lucky, try entering these free travel contests for a surprise vacation that costs nothing at all.

Dollar Shave Club Electric Trimmers

Lightweight, but multi-purpose, these Dollar Shave electric trimmers are ideal for frequent travelers. The Double Header Electric Trimmer has multiple trimmers for beard and body while the 3-in-1 Freestyler Electric Trimmer/Razor has the Club Series 6 Blade razor plus adjustable trimmer guards that make this water-resistant tool great for every use when traveling. The best part is that both of these are priced below other high-end trimmers (both together are less than $100).

GPX FlexFan

Whether in the office, by the pool or attached to the beach chair, the GPX FlexFan is rechargeable and comes with tripod style legs. It can power up via a laptop or traditional outlet lasting 18 hours during a full charge. The quiet fan blast becomes surprising when you feel how strong it is. There is also a tilt function so that it gives a direct blast of air. It is a little too large for a briefcase (although it certainly fits), but it does make a great item to pack away and use when traveling or at home. For $20, this is a solid gift for the men in your life.

Lands’ End Waxed Canvas Travel Duffle Bag

Known for its wide range of apparel and travel gear, the Waxed Canvas Travel Duffle Bag from Lands’ End is a great gift for Dads. It is stylish and durable with a large, interior compartment that can hold a lot from clothes to shoes. One large zippered opening makes it easy to fill it to the top for a quick trip. The leather accents give it an elegant look. This bag can be carried by its handles or swung over the shoulder with detachable, padded straps. There’s an internal mesh pocket that keeps certain items separated from the rest in this brown or navy bag.

Leather Honey Complete Leather Care Kit

Frequent travel can scuff shoes, luggage, briefcases and belts. The Leather Honey Complete Leather Care Kit contains leather cleaner, conditioner and cloths that can smooth out any marks or lines on leather surfaces. It is also great for home or car care because it can remove marks on leather chairs, car seats and wallets. rom belts and shoes to wallets and briefcases, frequent travel can wreak havoc on leather with scratches and stains. The cleaning wipes have a textured surface on both sides to wipe away dirt. It even works on leather jackets and fake leather, too.

Roborock S8 MaxV Ultra robot vacuum

Coming home from a long trip, the last thing people want to do is clean up dust and dirt that has gathered. The Roborock S8 MaxV Ultra robot vacuum is the most advanced on the market, and it can sync with a smartphone app that allows travelers to have it start cleaning their home even when they are far. It has a built-in voice activation system as well as a flexi-arm design to clean hard-to-reach spaces. This vacuum has an intelligent dirt detection system, which is a common complaint about other robot vacuums that need human intervention. There is also a hot water mop washing and heated air drying system, unheard of with robotic vacuums. The steep $1,800 price tag is steep, but it can quickly erase the need for housekeeping services while travelers are away and make up the price for itself.

Weber and TownePlace Suites by Marriott grill kits

To celebrate its 500^th hotel opening, Marriott Bonvoy’s TownePlace Suites brand worked with TikTok grilling expert Darryl Postelnick and created a Dad-perfect barbecue grill kit with Weber utensils, grilling rubs and salts, and other ideal goodies for the perfect summer cookout. While these hotels have Weber Grills and all the cooking utensils you need, people can now purchase these kits to give as gifts. Order by June 10 to have it delivered in time for Father’s Day so that Dad has a gift to look forward to when he returns.

Minu Brightening Sunscreen Broad Spectrum SPF 30

For Dads who spend a lot of time outdoors, Minu Brightening Sunscreen Minerals Broad Spectrum SPF 30 Gel-Cream is a great gift because of its all-mineral, all-natural ingredients. Using plant extracts, vitamins and peptides it doubles as a moisturizer while using light diffusing pigments for UV protection approved in the U.S. as well as Europe and Asia (where standards can be different). It’s not just watersports, beach time or backyard barbecues where sunscreen is key. But, daily sun exposure from walking to work or just going for a jog can put the skin at risk. This lotion has a universal tint that blends into the skin while feeling lightweight and refining skin imperfections.

Liquid I.V. Electrolyte Mix

With an updated look, new packaging and a new brand campaign, the popular Liquid I.V. electrolyte powder mix is a great gift for dads that travel a lot, enjoy having some down time on weekends or need a pre-work pick-me-up. There is a growing number of fruit flavors like passion fruit and white peach that give people the chance to customize hydration and energy boosts to their own palate. They come in multiple-count packs and use no artificial sweeteners.

Bug Bite Thing

This clever contraption immediately removes the stinger after a tick, mosquito or other insect bite to help avoid further irritation or itchiness. It’s the perfect gift for dads wanting to host a barbecue or who spend a lot of time outside. The brand recently launched an awareness campaign in honor of Lyme Disease Awareness Month in May to help people understand how ticks and other insects can transmit disease. The tweezers are easy to use and small enough to fit into a pocket to take for a hike or barbecue. It is also a great gift for pet owners, too. The device comes in multiple variations designed for different insect bite use, and this is the perfect summertime gift.

Old Spice toiletries for home and travel

The well-known Old Spice brand has several new products for the season: Total Body Cream, Spray and Deodorant that is an all-purpose formula that works all over the body and the Swagger antiperspirant body spray, which has a cedarwood scent, but boasts a new look. Fans of Old Spice will also appreciate its new premium line of Shore Is Nice bar soap with 10 times more moisturizers than the average bar of soap with three tropical scents. These are great gifts for Dads for those that don’t want to spend a fortune of for men that don’t enjoy fancy lines of toiletry products. These are for every man, and the tried-and-tested scents have been a favorite for decades.

Luxury Scent Box subscription

This fragrance subscription service is extremely popular with travelers, especially because they often get to sample and experience different colognes in duty-free shops and airport stores during their travels. But, carrying the larges bottles those stores sell is not an option in a carry-on bag. That’s why Luxury Scent Box (LUXSB) is up-ending the way people sample new fragrances and discover others they like. Members receive regular boxes with TSA-friendly, travel-sized spray bottles to refill with your favorite scent. If you find one of the 800 designer fragrances you like, you can also order a full-sized bottle.

Among the newest additions are Mancera Amore Caffe eau de parfum with notes of coffee, amaretto liquor, vanilla ice cream, speculoos (like those famous Biscoff cookies) and brown sugar, a highly popular scent. Another are the raspberry royale and French black pepper fragrance from Michel Germain and two eau de parfum fragrances from MEMO Paris. One is the Cappadocia scent with floral and woodsy notes, and the other is Inverness with cedarwood and sandalwood scents. These unisex scents are great for Father’s Day, but if you want to give the gift that keeps on giving, the subscription is an entertaining idea.

Affordable, but unique, wines from around the world

After a long trip, give Dad some of his favorite libations to enjoy with loved ones or just a good book. Finding the perfect bottle of wine can be hard, which is why relying on expert advice can be key when looking for a bottle that is not overpriced. Kobrand Fine Wine and Spirits sources unique and eclectic wine labels (among other beverages like sake and spirits to help buyers make the right choice.

Among their latest finds are Bodega Norton Reserva Chardonnay with notes of citrus fruits, green apple and marzipan. From Hawke’s Bay in New Zealand, Craggy Range Single Vineyard Te Kahu is a Bordeaux blend with flavors of cassis, black olive. and dried tobacco. This Châteauneuf-du-Pape (Chateau la Nerthe Les Cassagnes Côte Du Rhône Rouge 2021) has black current and pepper flavors while the Montes Alpha Cabernet Sauvignon 2022 has its own rich cassis and berry overtones. All of these retail for between $20-27 making for a great gift.