7 Great Gifts Under $50 for the Travel Savvy Dad

Whether your dad taught you the importance of getting to the airport seven hours early (just in case) or showed you how close you can cut your arrival down to the wire, he deserves a good gift. Although he may not be traveling any time soon, these great presents will give him something to look forward to for the next journey.

Anker PowerCore 10000

The Anker PowerCore 1000 is one of the best portable chargers ever. It can charge an iPhone 6S at least three times and an iPad almost twice. It’s also under $30. If you want something a bit smaller and cheaper, Anker also has the PowerCore5000, which is also pretty powerful and under $20.
Amazon User Review: “The bank is very nice and compact works fine for my phone and the pouch that comes with it is very nice too. Also the price is awesome.”
Price: Starting at $29.99 on Amazon

Bulldog Men's Skincare Face Wash

If the dad in your life tends to spend a lot of time flying the skies—gift him a facial wash to keep his face hydrated and clean. A good pick is this one from Bulldog. It's made for men and a good value. Amazon User Review: “Great product, moisturizers my face and reduces those laugh lines.”
Price: Starting at $8 on Amazon

Nomader Collapsible Water Bottle

The Nomander Collapsible Water Bottle does exactly what it sounds like. You can fill the bottle up or roll it up when not in use making the bottle perfect for anyone trying to save space while traveling. The bottle is free of BPA, BPS, PVC, lead, and other harmful leaching chemicals.
Amazon User Review: “Really like the collapsible bottle, it’s easy to store when you're finished with it!”
Price: Starting at $22 on Amazon

Stanley Stainless Steel Shots + Flask Gift Set

Maybe the dad in your life needs a container to hold something a bit stronger than water. This gift set from Stanley is great for holding cheerful spirits and is also dishwasher safe. The shot glasses, older, and flask are all stainless steel and won’t rust.
Amazon User Review: “Great addition for anyone needing a quality flask set. This is something that will last and hold up in the long run.”
Price: Starting at $4 9 on Amazon

The Carry On Cocktail Kit Trio

This kit is a little pricey but makes a cute gift for someone in need of a little luxe while flying. The kit comes with everything to make a cocktail except the alcohol. The drink recipe featured makes an old-fashioned, but they have just about any cocktail you can dream up.
Amazon User Review: “I LOVE THIS! Ordered vodka on the plane, got out the kit and voilà! Cocktail! Made 2 cocktails and was in heaven.”
Price: Starting at $4 7 on Amazon

Vaultskin MANHATTAN Slim Bifold Wallet with RFID Protection

You can never go wrong with a good wallet. This wallet from Valutskin is perfect for worrisome fathers on the go, with RFID protection to keep cards safe from scammers.
Amazon User Review: “Great well made, handy slim wallet.”
Price: Starting at $34.99 on Amazon

Newhey Travel Duffle Bag

The duffle bag is made out of strong waterproof canvas perfect for withstanding a weekend trip. The bag is large enough to hold just about 3-4 days of clothing. It also comes in two different colors—one for dad and one for you.
Amazon User Review: “This bag is exactly what I wanted. It is very well made and can hold a lot. Every man needs a good travel bag! You will not be disappointed...”
Price: Starting at $63.99 on Amazon

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