Has life kept you so busy that now you’re scrambling to find the perfect long distance dad gift? But too close to his special day to send anything in the mail? After all, if you live abroad or perhaps just a little too far to deliver something in person, you need to schedule the mail delivery in your diary, or it’s guaranteed to be late.
Here are 23 awesome gift ideas for a dad that lives far away to make Father’s Day, a Birthday, or any other special dad occasion extra special.
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23 Awesome Long Distance Dad Gifts
Finding a gift to give a long distance dad can be tricky but also super fun. You want it to be personal, useful, and a gift that he’ll always remember.
Rather than opt for a traditional BBQ gift, consider the type of dad you’re buying for and give it that extra something to send it over the top. He’ll love it and you forever!
Gifts For Experience Dad:
1 – Help dad enjoy summer nights with the coolest stove: the Solo Stove Bonfire.
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2 – Hydration fun for tailgating, camping, and hosting a dad party: RTIC Halftime Water Coolor.
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3 -Take dad offroading (literally) with a Land Rover Build Experience. This Land Rover is built with working steering, a gearbox, suspension, and a winch. Bye-bye, puzzles!
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Gifts For Sporty Dad:
1 – Let dad show off his outdoor sportsman skills all year long with a personalized bullet pen.
2 – Help dad let his inner child out or relieve stress with the easy-to-travel Nintendo Lite Switch. Buy it in coral for a long distance father daughter gift.
3 – Help him improve his golf game by bringing it inside with an indoor putting mat.
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Gifts For Foodie Dad:
1 – Ship Dad a Maine lobster dinner. Or tease him with one by sending fun lobster claw pot holders.
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2 – Ship Dad a bacon crate, BBQ crate, or pretty much anything in between from ManCrates.
3 – For chef dad, make sure he’s protected but also stylin’ with this denim apron that doubles for working in the garage, too!
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Gifts For Worldly Dad:
1 – Upgrade his headphones with new noise-canceling ones (my husband doesn’t board a flight without them!): Bose QuietComfort Noise Canceling Headphones
2 – Rainbow sandals for comfort on and off the plane. My worldly husband won’t wear any sandals but these!
3 – Help dad stay organized with all his international travel and currency with this multi-currency wallet from Aspinal of London. This is one of my favorite dad gifts I’ve bought my husband. It’s perfect for storing international currency in between trips and the gift packaging is top-notch.
Gifts For Pay It Forward/Charitable Dad:
1 – Volunteer or donate to his favorite charity in Dad’s name, such as Wounded Warriors or Cancer Research.
2 – Ensure dad stays hydrated all day long with a S’well growler that also supports sustainability by displacing millions of plastic bottles and pledges money to organizations in need.
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3 – Make sure dad has the BEST compression socks by Bombas. And for every Bombas item purchased, one is donated.
Gifts For Stylish Dad:
1 – Hook dad up with the coolest golf wear on the green. Even if playing golf isn’t Dad’s top talent, he’ll feel like a pro walking 18-holes in the coolest golf footwear on the market. Buy a pair of TravisMathew The Money Maker shoes for dry conditions, wet, or heck, both!
2 – Help dress dad with his very own subscription to Stitch Fix.
3 – Upgrade his sunglass look to one that doesn’t break the bank (or make you mad when he forgets where he left them). 😜
Gifts For Sensitive Dad:
1 – Remind him why a daughter needs a dad with a sappy book.
2 – Find a picture with dad or an old photo that has special meaning and have it recreated in pencil, ink, or your choice by Steven’s Art Designs.
3 – Mail dad a special letter – a letter pillow that he can hold tight when he’s missing the family. This one sent from grandkids that live far away will melt his heart!
And lastly, the ultimate long distance father daughter gift.
Help dad keep track of the time with a dual-time watch. This is perfect for a dad with a family that lives in different time zones or has a tendency to always be late. Help dad never be late again – like father like daughter!
Final Thoughts on Long Distance Father’s Day Gifts, Birthday Gifts & Just Because
So, don’t delay. Which one of these 23 long distance gift ideas will your dad love?
From bucket list inspiration to helping dad manage the time, you know he’ll love it because you took the time despite the long distance to make it special.
You might have to pay a little extra to ship, but it’ll all be worth it in the end. And if you have a different fun long distance Father’s Day gift, birthday gift, or any other long distance gift idea for dad, please share in the comments.
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4 comments
Love these ideas!! I like how they are categorized by the type of dad 😊
Thanks Jennifer!
So helpful for you to think of these things! You are amazing!
Thank you, Joan!