What Are You Getting Your Dad For Father’s Day?
Father’s Day is Sunday, June 19, 2016. Do you have a cool present picked out for your pops yet? If not, here are a few Father’s Day gift ideas for dads who love the great outdoors. We tried to find something that would fit every budget:
- Outdoor Guidebooks – $10-$30 – Is your dad planning a trip? Help him find the best hiking trails, ski descents, climbing routes, or biking trails on the planet. Buy a guidebook for his favorite place. Search for guidebooks on Amazon.

- Black Diamond ATC Guide – $29.95 – Every climber needs a belay device. Get one for your dad and go for a climb.

- Goal Zero Flip 10 Recharger – $29.99 – With this cool USB charger, your dad can charge his devices while on the move.

- Reef Draftsman FlipFlop – $59.95 – This may seem pricy for a flip flop, but this leather footwear also doubles as a bottle opener.

- Hydro Flask Growler – $59.95 – Everyone needs a high end, insulated growler, right?

- Black Diamond Revolt Headlamp – $59.95 – Need a light? From camping trips to rummaging around the back of the pickup, a headlamp will always come in handy.

- Julbo Dirt 2.0 Polarized Sunglasses – $119.95 – Eye protection will help your dad enjoy the great outdoors more than ever. Get a pair of Julbo sunnies and help protect your old man’s eyes.

- Patagonia Black Hole 90 L Duffel Bag – $149.00 – Anytime that you travel, you need a bag. The Black Hole Duffel will hold everything you need and more. Plus, it’s burly and durable so it will stand up to the demands of being on the go.

- Yeti Hopper 20 Cooler – $299.99 – YETI makes the best coolers on the market. Does your dad have one?

- Suunto Ambit 3 Peak GPS Watch – $399.99 – A watch is always a handy tool in life and it’s especially nice in the mountains. The Suunto Ambit 3 will help your dad track his mountain adventures.

Don’t see the perfect gift here? Go shopping at online retailers like Backcountry.com, REI, Amazon, or others. Browse around and find something that you’re dad will love. And remember to order it today so it arrives on time!
The one Father’s Day gift that’s better than all of these things is to get outside and enjoy the great outdoors with your dad on June 19th. Go for a hike, try standup paddle boarding, be his rope monkey, tag a 14er, earn your turns, drink a beer while fly fishing, or just go outdoors and walk the dog.
Whatever you do, spend time with your dad or give your dad a call on Father’s Day. He’ll appreciate it. And remember – without him you wouldn’t be here!
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