Are you looking for special gifts to give your dad or favorite guy for Father's Day? Here's a selection of gifts that any man who enjoys adventure travel - or simply travel - will appreciate. These range from a small but effective power charger that doubles as a nightlight, to books about rock- and ice climbing to fast-drying, and a stain repellent travel shirt. If your man prefers to carry his gear on-board a plane instead of paying to check bags, take a look at the Rick Steves carry-on bag that doubles as a backpack, or a jacket that has 19 pockets.
1. SCOTTEVEST® Essential Jacket With 19 Pockets
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The SCOTTEVEST Essential Jacket has 19 pockets you can load up with everything from your passport to your iPod, digital camera, cell phone, maps and guidebooks, and more. Traveling in the summer and it's too hot for a jacket? Just zip off the sleeves and turn it into a vest. The Weight Management System™ evenly distributes the weight of your gear, and interior channels let you thread headphone wires up through the jacket and out the collar. Lightweight and breathable, the machine washable jacket is made of brushed cotton and nylon, has a polyester lining and a Teflon® coating for water and stain resistance.
2. reviveLite Nightlight & Universal Charger
This double duty, dual-voltage nightlight and charger has slots where you can plug in electronic devices for fast charging of portable electronics. The iPod/iPhone dock lets you charge without cables, and a separate USB port provides easy access for other digital devices. The compact nightlight has an on/off switch.
3. Rick Steves Convertible Carry On Bag
Rick Steves is one of the most famous travel writers on the planet and his Convertible Carry On, which doubles as a backpack, could be the most versatile carry-on bag you'll ever find! He designed it and he lives out of it for months at a time. It's a large bag with three outside pockets - perfect for often-used items - and one large side pocket for your jacket, umbrellas or even a laptop. The bag has backstraps and a padded waist belt you can pull out when needed, and an expander option, so you won't you to pack as tightly once you're off the plane and traveling on land.
4. Magellan's Adventure Travel Shirt
This travel-friendly shirt made of cotton-like Supplex nylon is stain repellent and fast-drying. It has convertible roll-up sleeves, cape back, generous air vents and mesh lining. A hidden Velcro flap on the "portfolio pocket" pulls down to reveal an organizer panel with ID window, mesh change pocket, passport pouch, zippered security pocket and pen holder.
5. Show Friends Where in the World You've Traveled on Wallzilla Maps
A friend of mine has a huge map of the world on her office wall, which is full of pushpins that mark everywhere that she and her husband have visited. The large Wallzilla maps have a self-adhesive format, so they can be repeatedly removed and re-applied without losing the sticky properties. You can get Wallzilla maps of cities, states in the U.S., continents and the world.
6. Books for Rock- and Ice Climbing Fans
Choices range from books about maximizing indoor climbing experiences and descriptions of technical climbing routes in New England to "how to" books about climbing basics and books that focus on technical aspects, such as ropes for climbers and conditioning.
7. Power Monkey Charges Your Elecronics
This clever pocket-sized Power Monkey charges all your portable electronics, including mobile phone (even the iPhone), iPod, digital camera, MP3 player, PDA, Bluetooth headset and Blackberry®. It has a huge power reserve (40 hours for iPods, 96 hours of standby time for mobile phones, 1600 pictures for digital cameras) and holds its charge for up to a year. It comes with four adaptor plugs, a 110-240v. adaptor for recharging in 150 countries, connectors for most mobile phones, and a black travel pouch.
8. Kayaks and Kayak Gear
Eastern Mountain Sports has a section online chock-full of kayaks and gear. Kayaks range from touring and sit-on-top kayaks to fishing kayaks and ocean kayaks. Brands include Necky, Wilderness Systems, Old Town, and other companies. Gear ranges from paddles and PFDs to dry bags and books about kayaking.
9. Vibram FiveFingers Men's KSO Trek Shoes
The FiveFingers KSO Trek, a more rugged version of the KSO, is ideal for trail running and fitness walking. It features a tear-resistant kangaroo leather upper and sock liner for breathable softness against the skin. Vibram FiveFingers are different from most shoes because the toes are separated to allow you to engage more of the muscles in your foot for balance and propulsion.10. Ultralight Sleeping Bags
Guys always seem to need fewer covers on cold nights. Here's a selection of ultralight sleeping bags for the men who always toss off blankets while sleeping.
