Show the old man some love come September 4 with presents for every type of travelling dad.
He probably helped finance heaps of your holidays, so this Fathers’ Day, throw a little love his way to make his next trip even more special. And by love we mean a gift to match the way he ventures away from home.
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British brand Antler has been doing its thing since 1914 – roughly the same time your dad last bought luggage. Update his act with this Clifton piece which will see him through even the longest of holidays. The easy-to-spot-on-the-carousel colour you’re looking at here is called Mineral and the shell construction is made of tough polycarbonate. It also features a TSA-approved lock, expander vents and eight spinner wheels for easy transport around the terminal.
Like manufacturers say, this item will help ‘banish baggage claim anxiety’. And like we say, look damn fine doing it. The pebble grain leather will age beautifully, the clasps are sturdy so it stays attached to your case and, of course, the personalised initials are both practical and chic.
For travellers, noise-cancelling cans are a must and these cleverly adapt to the surroundings to block out that crying baby/arguing couple in front of you. Better still, the battery lasts up to 60 hours on one charge – AKA even the longest flight. When you need to be aware of your surroundings, transparency mode is a mere touch away.
This super-practical gift will keep his stinky and/or wet clothes separate from the rest of his luggage. The lining is water-resistant, the drawstring closing mechanism locks and it packs away easily when not in use.
These mobile phone cases made from recycled material are suitable for both Android and Iphones, tougher than your high school gym teacher and available in myriad designs to match his style.
Packing away to virtually nothing in its own pouch with carabiner, this multi-purpose wonder is sandproof and waterproof so makes an ideal ground sheet or beach blanket. You can also pop it over a sleeping bag for an extra layer of warmth and the four corner pockets means it will stay put.
Even if he just travels with a phone, this compact number with mousepad comes in mighty handy for dashing off the odd email, filling in online forms and so on. It charges via a micro-usb and a two hour charge results in 50 hours of work time and 560 hours of standby time.
If your dad is of a generation where screen time means a telly, this media hub will allow him access to all his favourite shows while travelling. It simply plugs into an HDMI port in the telly in his hotel room, comes with a remote and provides access to Netflix, Stan, Disney +, Prime Video and free-to-air digital channels. And like it says on the tin, you get 4K picture quality.
The point of fishing is to catch them and this tech will help increase your haul big time. There’s built- in GPS navigation to mark secret spots, sonar that allows you to see what’s beside and under your boat and a GT52 transducer for clearer sonar.
They might not have the cachet or cred of Common Projects but there’s a reason Rockport was your Nanna’s favourite footwear brand on hols. They are designed for hours and hours and hours of walking. Which is – as we all know – the best way to discover a new city. Here, the leather upper provides breathability while the Molded Stability Plate ensures your foot is supported with every step.
Say goodbye to that tooth-paste crusted monstrosity he’s had since his teens. This handsome alternative folds into a neat package in a suitcase but is designed to be hung from the bathroom door when in use – thus freeing up valuable bench space.
You may have travelled economy but you can arrive looking first class. In this mainstay collection you get 50ml bottles of shampoo, conditioner, body cleanser and body balm. Everything you need for a holiday. Just byo sunscreen obvs.
This fun gift allows travelling dads to scratch a coating off the countries on a map he’s visited. Featuring highly detailed islands and flags, it comes with a lacquer removal tool so he doesn’t wreck his manicure.
There are cheaper varieties out there but few are as compact or powerful. This comes with AU, UK, US and EU adaptors and can power three devices simultaneously. Smart and sleek.
The rules about liquids in your carry on vary around the world and nothing grinds a dad’s gears like buying some aftershave in duty free and having to relinquish it down the corridor. Solid colognes not only bypass this risk entirely and they last longer on the skin due to a light wax formulation that doesn’t evaporate as easily as liquid. This particular scent melds rose, incense, black pepper and bergamot.
For dads who love a tinny in the great outdoors, Bellroy’s Cooler Caddy can accommodate a six pack with ease, maintain the frostiest of temps and then pack down into way less space than traditional coolers. For added eco cred, it taps recycled 3M Thinsulate and we love the built in bottle opener.
With more people foregoing checked baggage entirely, this burnished leather alternative includes an extendable handle, wheels, brass-toned hardware accents plus a pair of easy access pockets for passports and tech.
For many travellers, holidays represent a time to sink into a good book or three. The device that revolutionised how people read continues to develop apace with up to 10 weeks of battery life, waterproof reading (fire up the spa) and an adjustable warm light to shift the screen shade from white to amber depending on the conditions around you. And of course, the 8 gigs of memory holds hundreds and hundreds of titles.
For the action dad who wants to capture proof of his adrenaline-charged exploits, this camera can record in 5K, is waterproof up to 10 metres, has three microphones with wind reduction and can even stream live.
Fact: blokes love a bit of kit and nothing feels more military than a pair of binocs. These waterproof ones are coated in non-slip rubber armour in case they’re dropped and feature multi-coated optics for crisp clear vision.
The perfect base layer for cool days, this range has won a bunch of converts in the Escape office due to its lightweight feel that delivers proper warmth with a dash of style.
To stay on the right side of ruggedly hairy, this precision instrument has 80 minutes of cordless run time and 48 length settings. Better still, just five minutes of charge time will deliver enough power for a quick stubble trim and that perfect vacay look.
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