Better Than In-Flight Peanuts

Gifts for the dad on the go

By Rose Truesdale

Better Than In-Flight Peanuts

By Rose Truesdale

What do you buy for the dad who has enough frequent flyer points to travel the world twice over? If your dad exclusively bathes with hotel soaps, give him a gift that will help him access the comforts of home wherever he goes. Odds are something on this list will speak his language.

Let's Be Brief

The Heritage Brief by Hudson Sutler was made to travel. Equipped with a spill-resistant liner and a padded laptop case, this baby even has a hidden sleeve that slides right onto your rolling luggage for easy airport handling. Refined leather handles and brass accents will keep Dad looking… fly.

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Because Planes Get Chilly

When your jet-setting dad misses his family, at least he’ll be able to cuddle up with the Solid Liquid Cotton Long Sleeve Quarter-Zip Pullover by Bobby Jones. Made of soft stretch pima cotton, this slim-fit number will keep him cozy and warm on long flights and in conference rooms all the world over.

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Fatherhood of the Traveling Pants

A man of the world like your dad should never be caught in wrinkly, ill-fitting pants. The Commuter Pant by Rhone is the ultimate in everyday work trouser. Featuring Rhone’s signature Japanese stretch fabric, an articulated knee for extra mobility, and a perfectly phone-sized pocket, these slacks are made for flyin’.

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This Wallet is Money

If papa's back pocket could use an upgrade, try the Bifold Wallet by Jack Erwin. With its soft tumbled leather exterior and full-grain leather interior, this bifold wallet holds space for eight credit cards (or six credit cards, one expired library card, and one punch card for dad’s favorite sandwich shop) and all the paper receipts he refuses to throw away.

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Bow Down

If Dad generally wears the complimentary socks doled out on long overseas flights, it might be time to upgrade to first class… and a luxury American pima cotton knit pair is just the ticket. We recommend the Grey Crown Socks by JL The Brand – after all, every king needs a crown.

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Easy On, Easy Off

The buttery suede Parker Slip-Ons by Jack Erwin are a far cry from Dad’s beat-up tennis shoes, but they’re even comfier (and way more stylish) for travel. Dad would wear his trusty house slippers everywhere if he could, so do him a favor and let him try these drivers on for size.

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