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| B&R's Exchange 26 Duffle ($160) |
Eagle Creek's No Matter What™ Duffles ($65-$95) are made from e Series 100% recyclable fabrics and come in a variety of sizes. They pack down small in an accompanying re-usable stuff pouch, so you can add them to your suitcase for extra stowage on the return trip. The small duffle ($65) can be used as a carry-on.
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| Widemouth Carry On by Hummingbird ($74.95) |
SALE - We also carry wheeled luggage in a variety of makes and sizes. Discontinued models from Briggs & Riley's Transcend™ line remain on sale -- 25% off until June 1 while supplies last. Eagle Creek's Hovercraft™bags are also on sale -- 25% off until June 26th.
Packing Essentials - Help your traveler pack small with travel compression sacs from Eagle Creek or Travelon. Prices vary. Just insert puffy clothing items into the bag, press out any extra air through the one way valve, and close leaving more space in your suitcase for other essentials.
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| Eagle Creek's Pack It™ Folder 18 ($27.50) |
Eagle Creek's Pack-It™ System will revolutionize the way your dad or grad packs. He or she can choose from a wide selection of folders, cubes, sacs and gear organizers to keep clothing and other personal items better organized and with fewer wrinkles. Click here to learn more.
We also carry a large selection of toiletry kits from Eagle Creek, Rick Steves and Piel leather goods. Prices vary.
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| Go Toobs ($6.50 - $8.95) |
Security Essentials - We carry money belts, neck pouches and other under-clothing items to help your dad or grad comfortably and safely stash his or her passport and other valuables while on the road. Click here to learn more about how to carry money and important documents while traveling.
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| Eagle Creek's Leg Stash ($16) |
Local blog Inside Bainbridge also recommends slash-proof Pacsafe™ anti-theft bags in a recent posting on graduation gift ideas from local stores.
Finally, keep your grad/dad safe from RFID theft with protective sleeves and/or a wallet for passport or credit cards. Prices vary.
Cocoon® travel sheets - These roomy travel sheets ($24-$65) come in a range of fabrics, including a new, lightweight microfiber ($24). They can be used alone or as extra insulation for your sleeping bag. Hostels often charge extra for linens so this gift would be a money-saver as well. These sheets don't repel bedbugs, but they are easily washable so your grad or dad can avoid taking any unwanted hitchhikers to their next destination.
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| Voyager Towels ($12.95-$27.95) |
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| Gap Year Guide from Lonely Planet |
We also carry books written specifically for the budding adventurer. For example, The Big Trip: Your Ultimate Guide to Gap Years and Overseas Adventures (Lonely Planet, 2011, $19.99) is a one-stop planning guide for the post-graduation (or mid-life!) adventure. Lonely Planet's Volunteer: A Traveller's Guide to Making a Difference Around the World (Lonely Planet 2010, $19.99) is packed with invaluable information and full-color inspiration to plan a short- or long-term volunteer experience anywhere in the world.
Dad might enjoy the self-serving gift of Frommer's 500 Places to Take your Kids Before the Grow Up, (2009, $19.99), or, if he is more inclined toward adventuring solo, you might try A Year of Adventures: A Guide to the World's Most Exciting Experiences from Lonely Planet (2010, $19.99).
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| World Map Desk & Mousepad ($14.95) |
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| Hummingbird E reader cases |
We also carry a wide selection of laptop cases and backpacks in leather, coated nylon, neoprene and other fabrics, a great gift for traveler and commuter alike.
Gift Certificates - And if you just can't decide what your wandering loved one might want or need, The Traveler also sells gift certificates for any amount.
Happy Graduation, Happy Fathers Day
& Happy Travels!
