Father's Day gifts for a male friend who travels
Garmin
Drive 8.8 Inch Car Navigator
$349.99 at Garmin
A big clear satnav screen on the windscreen, for a driver who would rather not use a phone at the wheel.
Seen at Garmin, 18 Sep 2026
Timex
World Time Digital 40mm Resin Strap Watch
$83 at Timex
A digital watch that keeps a second city on the screen, for somebody who is often in another time zone.
Seen at Timex, 18 Sep 2026
Igloo
32 Oz Ceramic-Lined Travel Mug
$29.99 at Igloo
The 32 Oz Ceramic-Lined Travel Mug from Igloo, a name a stranger knows on sight.
Seen at Igloo, 5 Sep 2026
Weber
Smokey Joe Charcoal Grill, 14 Inch
$54.99 at Weber
The small Weber kettle that goes in the boot for a tailgate or a beach cook and still takes real charcoal.
Seen at Weber, 18 Sep 2026
Stanley
Adventure Pre-Party Flask 8 (paid link)
$25 to $50 at Amazon
An 8-ounce Stanley flask.
Seen at Amazon, 3 Sep 2026
GoPro
The Handler Floating Hand Grip (paid link)
$25 to $50 at Amazon
An official GoPro grip for the grandfather or dad who films the grandkids on vacation.
Seen at Amazon, 3 Sep 2026
Bag Boy
Golf Shoe Bag
$39.95 at Bag Boy / Dynamic Brands
A padded, ventilated bag that keeps golf shoes separate from the rest of the luggage.
Seen at Bag Boy / Dynamic Brands, 6 Sep 2026
PENN
Battle IV Travel Spinning Combo, 4000 / Medium
$234.99 at PENN Direct
A matched 4000 reel and medium travel rod come with a carrying case and spare spool, ready to rig with line and tackle.
Seen at PENN Direct, 6 Sep 2026
Yakima
SkyBox NX LG Rooftop Cargo Box
$799 at Yakima
A locking roof box that takes the skis, the bags and the pushchair off the back seat for a long drive.
Seen at Yakima, 18 Sep 2026
AeroPress
Coffee Maker Go (paid link)
$25 to $50 at Amazon
A compact AeroPress coffee brewer with a travel mug. It needs coffee, filters and hot water.
Checked 31 Aug 2026
Big Green Egg
MiniMax
$849.99 at Big Green Egg
A portable ceramic kamado grill sized for the truck bed or the deck.
Seen at Big Green Egg, 3 Sep 2026