8 Seasoned Travellers Pick The Perfect Gifts To Get Your Travel Loving Dad

For those who are always on the go, and need to carry along their travel essentials, like their favourite toiletries, this zero-waste travel kit is a hot favourite. Whether it's for camping, road trip, or layover this travel kit by Iktara Eco will come to use. This one comes with a straw, cleaner, spork, napkin and a pouch of course. Oindrilla chose this one as her personal favourite. It's both useful and sustainable! What's not to love?

Price: INR 480

Wash your hands folks! No seriously, please do it. For those who are regular travellers, Shaili recommends these ultra-convenient soap tablets from Squeaky Clean. The packaging is super cute and it comes in a variety of different sets. It's a gentle and effective way to clean your hands and we love the fragrances too: Lemon Chamomile, Charcoal and Vanilla Coconut. Old school dads who talk about the good old days will love this instead of using sanitiser everywhere!

Price: INR 999

Ok we're not all the pack-up-and-go types.  Nayantara recommends the TBC Travellers Journal for all the travellers who are planners at heart (like every dad ever!). And if you and dad love collecting stories on your travels like she does, so much the better! This classy leather-bound journal will be the perfect travel companion to jot down your adventures.

Price: INR 1,800 

Pro-Tip: If you and your dad prefer reading about travelling or need something while on your respective journies, On The Road by Jack Keruac is a classic. For something closer to home (with plenty of nostalgia and wanderlust), Around India in 80 Trains by Monisha Rajesh is a lovely, illuminating read. 

For all the adventure-hungry souls out there, Shobita Negi of Chindi Safar recommends this reusable, water purifier bottle from Lifestraw. It's got a membrane microfilter that removes bacteria, parasites, and microplastics, and can filter up to 4,000 litres, while the carbon filter on top helps in reducing chlorine, chemicals, and bad odour. The bottle helps save unnecessary plastic, too. Good for you, good for the environment. 

Price: INR 2,699 (currently)

If your friend's a music fanatic with a liking for chilling in obscure places around the world, then Mitali recommends getting them this outdoor, portable speaker from Bose. It's waterproof from the inside out, tiny enough to fit anywhere, and the sound, well, it's Bose. Enough said.

Price: INR 10,900 (currently)

Your dad more of an earphone person? Check out these wireless earphones under 3k.

Our friend and traveller Steffy Munjal has been to the remotest of places in India (read: Spiti) and one thing that has always helped her in the arduous journey has been a neck pillow. The memory foam and the softcover will keep your traveller buddy's neck and head aligned, and have them feeling rested after a long road trip or plane ride. This one is foldable too, so works well for flights, trains, busses, car trips, and everything in between. 

Price: Starting at INR 2,120 (currently)

Bhanu's a book lover and a world traveler whose Kindle has helped him keep sane during the n number of connecting flights he has had to take over the years. He also recommends this waterproof version for your buddies who love to sit beside a stream and enjoy a book on a bright, sunny day.   

Price: INR 11,299 (currently)

Sometimes travel comes at the cost of necessities like coffee because of the lack of options (varieties and gear), especially if you're heading to remote places. Any coffee lover will love a coffee maker they can use on the go and Ahalya recommends the Cafflano Filter Coffee Maker. All you need is coffee powder and hot water. Add it to the filter and let it brew for a few minutes, and you're sorted with a smooth brew. This one does require filter paper, so if you're looking for other travel-friendly brewing gear, check out the brand's offerings here. 

Price: INR 2,911

Pro-Tip: Sweeten the gift with coffee beans and powders too. And you can order these all online.

A portable charger was recommended as a gift by each and every traveller we talked to. They said and we quote, "While it's nice to get lost once in a while, it's also nice to have backup when your speaker, Kindle, or phone runs out of juice. What if you miss that perfect sunset shot?". We couldn't agree more. his three-port, 20,000 mAh beast from Mi is what they recommend.

Price: INR 1,899 (currently)