Travel gifts for dad this Father’s Day

Posted by Melanie van Zyl on 12 June 2015

He taught you how to put up a tent, the basics of a braai and instilled that insatiable sense of wanderlust you. Just. Can’t. Shake. Get the best travel gifts for dad this Father’s Day.

1. Kikkerland Wooden Plier Multi-Tool

R250, bigblue.co.za

Functional, but quirky this wooden plier multi-tool is a great addition to the camping kitchen box. It features pliers, flat screwdriver, bottle opener, saw, file, philips head screwdriver, and knife.

2. Porta Braai and Cooler Bag

R350, woolworths.co.za

This compact mini braai with a 24cm diameter grid – big enough for a roll of boerie and small packet of chops – comes with a round cooler bag. For practical dads who like to pack light.

3. Blackfire Clamplight

From R99, capeunionmart.co.za

Lightweight, powerful white LED light and can be clamped to anything. These lights come in different sizes and waterproof options available too.

4. Burton Performer Elite Green Mountain Duffel

R2 499, superbalist.com

This large, stylish expedition-style duffel with a spacious main compartment is great for camping, a short overseas trip or a weekend away. It’s built for week-plus missions and turns into a backpack, has compression straps for comfort and three external pockets including a wet gear pocket with water-resistant lining. It weighs just 1,4kgs and is probably more handsome than your dad (but don’t tell him that).

5. Country Road Sherpa-lined parka

R1 399, woolworths.co.za

Modern and cosy with a sherpa-lined hood, this army green utilitarian jacket is 100% cotton and just in time for winter.

6. Long Sleeve Graphic T-Shirt

R79.99, mrpsport.com

More affordable than the parka above, this crew neck, long-sleeve graphic rhino statement t-shirt is stylish and 10% of proceeds will be donated to Project Rhino KZN to protect endangered KZN rhino populations from being poached.

7. Old Khaki Conrad Reversible Woven Scarf

R160, oldkhaki.co.za

This lightweight scarf boasts a checkered print and frayed edges along both sides so dad can switch it up a bit. It’ll also keep you warm.

8. Braai grid & plank saver

R350, woolworths.co.za

We reviewed the braai plank for Braai Day last year and it’s a winning a gift. Tasty, unusual and now it comes with a holder and stainless steel braai grid attachment.

9. Sky Guide 2015

R130, capeunionmart.co.za

Winter is the perfect time to start stargazing and this Sky Guide is a great way to bond with dad under the night sky. You can learn more about the sun, moon, planets, comets, meteors and bright stars in a clear and concise way along with easy to read diagrams.

Also read: How to start stargazing and get the right gear

10. Freestyle Hunter Suede Boot

R469, freestylesa.co.za

You can’t go wrong with these classic vellies. Crafted the old-fashioned way these leather ankle boots have a strong 3mm insole and padded half-sock with non-slip soles for extra wearability. They’re available in various colours – anything from red, green, purple and khaki to olive green.

11. Beer Bread

R75, tidyandco.com

This artisanal beer bread mix is locally made, scrumptious and simple – just add dad’s favourite ingredient, beer, and a mix.