Dads who love to explore the world deserve the world. But what can we get the dads who treat nature as their playground and are happiest with fresh air and some greenery? With Father's Day around the corner, we thought of a few items that dads who love the outdoors, or who love outdoor activities, will be able to appreciate. Seriously, whether he's into biking, off-roading, skiing, gardening, hiking, or bungee jumping, we found lots of products that will help enhance his experience.
And these aren't your typical dad gifts, although we do love those. These are rough and tough, one-of-a-kind gifts that dads will appreciate in their dad way. There's a climate-controlled phone case holder, a new gardening kit, an ice cream cream canteen, and a whole lot more where that came from.
Sun Cap
$32
from
Sunday Afternoons
Sun caps are a simple but extremely useful gift. With dad spending so much time outside, he could use a hat that can weather the sun and the elements to protect his face from the rain or heat, along with a "ventilation system" for airflow. This one comes in two different sizes and three different colors to match his style best.
Patagonia Duffle Bag
Dads who love the outdoors are dads who likely love adventure and traveling, and always being prepared. Getting him a Patagonia duffle bag covers all of these bases. The cool part about the bag — aside from its durability and cool look — is that it can convert to become a two-strap backpack. It comes in four different sizes.
Outdoor Gourmet Kitchen Set
Speaking of dads who always love to be prepared, why not prepare him to make a delicious meal while he's out hiking or camping? That's doable with this gourmet kitchen tool set from REI. It comes with: a spoon, spatula, collapsible whisk, spicer, two condiment containers, and a cutting board, scrubber, scraper, and camp towel. It's so good he will look forward to making a meal.
Outdoor Beer Table
$58
from
Uncommon Goods
For the dads who love the outdoors to explore but also mainly to kick back, this beer and snack stand that goes into the ground is an excellent gift idea. The wooden outdoor beer table can hold two cans and a snack at the same time so dad doesn't have to get up. It also has a bottle opener attached for the ultimate convenience.
Great Outdoors National Park Candles
$38
from
Uncommon Goods
Dads can't go everywhere they want to all the time, but that doesn't mean he can't feel like he's in his favorite outdoor places. That's where these National Park Candles come in. Each is dedicated to a spot in one of the three big National Parks: Redwood, Yellowstone, and Yosemite, and with appropriate scents to go along with each.
Ice Cream Canteen
$45
from
Uncommon Goods
Canteens are great, they hold liquids and keep them hot or cold depending on what's inside. But we may have found a type of canteen that tops the rest: one that is for ice cream. All you need to do is put a pint of ice cream inside and the double-walled canteen will keep it safe and frozen. Dads with a sweet tooth will love it.
ENO DoubleNest Hammock
$70
from
Dick's Sporting Goods
Relaxing outdoors hits much different (and much better) than relaxing inside. That's why dad will love this portable hammock that he can take on all of his adventures. It's made of quick-drying nylon and one to two people can comfortably kick back in it. It also comes in 10 different colors to fit dad's fancy.
PowerLight Mini Clippable USB Rechargeable Lantern
Phone lights can only do so much, and it's hard to keep a regular handheld flashlight on to keep a space lit up. There is a middle ground that dad will love and it's the rechargeable USB lantern. Another cool thing: the lantern "moves with you for hands-free light and power while on the go" and has a clippable stand.
L.L.Bean Discovery Sport Binoculars
Starting at
$60
from
Whether dad is into birding, sports, or hunting, a pair of binoculars can make things more interesting. These L.L. Bean Discovery binoculars are waterproof, fogproof, and have an exterior that can weather the elements. There's a large knob for adjustments, so dad won't have to work too hard to get the perfect, crisp focus. These come with a strap and carrying case.
Tushy Travel Bidet
from
HelloTushy
Anyone who spends a lot of time outdoors knows that there are not too many options when it comes to going to the bathroom comfortably. Whether "call of nature" comes during a hike, while at camp, or even when there's a "vault toilet" at hand, this travel size handheld "tushy bidet" is exactly what he needs to clean up after with no issue.
Essential Garden Tote & Tools
Gardening season is here, and we love to see a dad who loves his flowerbeds and plants. For those dads who like to get down and dirty in the soil, this garden tote with the tools he needs is a perfect gift. The sturdy and chic blue and navy canvas tote comes packed with two trowels and a cultivator for him to tend his garden.
NanoDry Packable Shower Towel
Again, amenities are not always available in the great outdoors, or just outside in general. If that's where dad is spending a lot of his time, it might be worthwhile to give him some he can use: like this travel towel. It's light and it will get the job done. It comes in a small container that can clip to a backpack and be pulled out when needed.
Cycologist T-Shirt
$24
from
Chummy Tees
Biking is an outdoor activity, and therefore if dad cycles a lot, he's an outdoorsy person! And if he's into his cycling, he will definitely love this cycologist T-shirt that is a punny play on cycling and psychology (haha, get it?). There's a big bike on there, just in case anyone doesn't get the joke. Choose from either gray or white and from size S all the way to 4XL.
Yeti Rambler
Yeti Ramblers make great gifts because the design means the contents of the container are kept at the perfect temperature: cold or hot. They're also straightforward to use, which we think dads will appreciate. He can take it with him to work each day or put it in the side of his backpack while hiking or camping. There's also a ton of colors to choose from.
Super Thin Pocket Knife
$50
from
The Grommet
Is someone really outdoorsy if they don't have a pocketknife? Even if dad already has one, this one is special because of how thin it is — and how lightweight, weighing in at less than 2 ounces. It folds, too, and the blade can also be taken out so no one stops him at the airport or anything like that. Made of stainless steel for good measure.
Insulated Phone Case
$35
from
The Grommet
Dads who love adventure should keep their smartphone safe, especially if they partake in activities like skiing in freezing weather or off-roading in the heat. This insulated ClimateCase helps protect that expensive phone. Just slip the phone in the pouch then clip it on pants or a backpack and it'll keep the phone at a reasonable temperature. The case also has slots to hold cards.
Personal Cooler
Speaking of keeping things cool, dads on the go will love a lunchbox cooler that can go with him anywhere, and keep his food and belongings cool. There's tons of storage space on the inside and outside of the bag, which also has handles that can strap together as one. It comes in three different styles/colors.
Kiehl's Activated Sun Protector Sunscreen
Dad may not have gotten this sunscreen face moisturizer for himself, but his skin (and maybe later he) will appreciate it. Being outside all the time means the sun's UV rays hit the skin a whole lot, and we want all of our outdoorsy dads to keep their skin safe and protected. This Kiehl's sunscreen comes in an easy to use container and is made for active men.
Eddie Bauer Hiking Backpack
$28
from
Eddie Bauer
If dad is going to go on a hike or other outdoor adventure, he's going to need a good backpack. This Eddie Bauer stowaway bag is a great one to have as an option. It's lightweight, water-repellent, features a soft-back and has 30 liters of space that can easily fold into itself for storage. There's many colors to choose from for dad.
JBL Waterproof Speaker
There's nothing like a good hike, bike, or time on the water (or on the beach) along with some good tunes. The fancy smartphone can stay safe in a bag while dad uses this durable and portable and waterproof speaker to listen to music in the great outdoors. It's wireless Bluetooth system can play sounds for up to five hours.
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