This carry-on is as easygoing as Dad is, and if you’re an adult child who lives away from home, a gift of a suitcase is a great way to say, “I miss you, come see me.” He’ll appreciate Travelpro’s famous durability and exterior pockets for all his tech, plus the soft-sided design that expands (not that he would ever overpack). 

And who knows a good suitcase better than someone who flies for a living? Flight attendant Ally Case “swears by” Travelpro’s luggage. 

“I've used the same two-wheel TravelPro Rollaboard carry-on for seven years, and it still looks and works perfectly,” she says. “And that bag has gone through a lot! I’ve dragged up and down cobblestone streets in Europe, hauled it through snow-filled streets in Chicago, weathered it in monsoons, yanked it up staircases, and hoisted it up and down mountains.”

Practical dads are never going to turn down a great pair of socks, but heated socks? That’s a direct route to his heart. Whether he wears them to walk the dog this winter or plans to hit the trails, he’ll love Venustas’ heated socks. 

“Venustas’ heated socks turned out to be a surprisingly useful piece of modern camping gear for me,” Marusya Shiklina, an outdoor adventurer and influencer told us. “They’re especially helpful during long hours at camp when you’re not moving much and want to stay comfortable without wearing heavy, bulky footwear.” 

“While they do need to be charged, the battery easily lasts most of the day on low or medium settings,” Shiklina says. “They add a level of comfort that really helps you conserve energy and enjoy the experience more.”

If Dad’s always forgetting to charge his phone, this power bank is a pretty handy gadget for him to keep in his car, backpack, or right by the door. It’s especially useful in the winter, says travel blogger Claire Fleming. 

“While a full charge on my cell phone can typically last me more than 24 hours in the summer months, it doesn’t make it through the night once it’s cold,” Fleming told us. “For that reason, I always carry this backup battery because of the extra power.”

Professional mattress tester and NapLab founder Derek Hales names this as his favorite firm mattress. “Not only does this mattress have a solid firm feel at an 8 out of 10 on our firmness scale, it also exhibited strong performance overall,” he says.  

It’s made with pressure-soothing, individually encased coils for all types of sleepers. It’s also great for hot sleepers, thanks to a GlacioTex cooling cover (available for an additional cost) and cooling-infused foam on the top layer. Not only does it absorb excess body heat, but it’ll release it back when you need it, helping regulate your temperature throughout the night for better sleep (and less sweating). 

Nervous about such a big purchase? This mattress comes with a limited lifetime warranty so your investment in a good night’s sleep is protected.

Trial period: 120 nights