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Some ideas here:
A better whip antenna (others had some suggestions).
Magnetic mount antenna for the vehicle. MFJ-1721 or 1729 are cheap options. Diamond or Comet for higher quality. The Baofeng uses a SMA-male antenna connector so you'll need a SMA-female to BNC-female or SMA-female to SO-239 "pigtail" adapter cable. I don't recommend using a rigid adapter because the antenna cable can put mechanical stress on the radio's connector.
DBJ-2 antenna, a nice portable option for stationary use. Throw that in a tree and you'll get much improved range.
A speaker mic, then he can mount the radio at a fixed position in the vehicle. Makes it easier to use while driving.
Programming cable — makes it much easier to manage the list of stored frequencies and repeaters.
Extended battery — in addition to the increased runtime, this makes the radio fit my large hands better
Battery eliminator — powers the radio from a vehicle.
AA battery holder — replaces the rechargeable battery pack.
Some kind of bag or case to hold everything.