Ultimate Gift Guide for Outdoorsy Dads: Best Outdoor Gifts
Father’s Day is right around the corner and I know many of us are still looking for that perfect gift to celebrate your outdoorsy dad. What’s better than new gear for an outdoorsy father? A lot of these gifts are my husband’s favorites, wish list items, and even what I’m buying for Father’s Day! This list doesn’t have to be just for Father’s Day, though. These outdoor gadgets make great gifts year-round! This Father’s Day gift guide for outdoorsy dads has a little something for a variety of outdoor activities, including the best gifts for hiking, boating, camping, and more. Find the best Father’s Day gifts for your dad, or a special dad in your life today.
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Gifts for Under $25
NRS Straps
They may look small, possibly insignificant even, but NRS straps have so many purposes! When my husband was on the podcast recently, he shared that his favorite piece of gear is his NRS straps. He uses them for the boat, tying down gear on the roof, creating shelters for camping, hanging bear bags, holding objects in places, and even as a belt. The possibilities are endless! These straps come in a variety of lengths. We find that the most important lengths are the 4-foot and 3-foot straps. However, a 12-foot and 20-foot strap is essential for hanging bear bags and creating shelters!
If you’re interested in hearing our conversation on the podcast (and hear all the purposes for the NRS straps) be sure to listen to Episode 4 on the podcast.
Lodge Cast Iron Pan
Cast iron pans are such versatile camping and kitchen essentials! They can go on the campfire and are the only pans we bring with us camping.
UCO Stormproof Sweetfire Fire Starter
These strikeable fire starters are easy to get the perfect campfire going on a family camping trip this Father’s Day. As a low-cost gift that’s practical, the dad in your life will thank you for the effortless campfires.
UCO Stormproof Match Kit
These burly matches are perfect for survival situations, or just getting a fire started in wet conditions. They pair perfectly with the UCO Sweetfire Fire Starter, making them a great addition to dad’s camping box or hiking backpack.
Nalgene Sustain Water Bottle
The Nalegene Sustain water bottle features 50% waste plastic, making it a more sustainable material than the classic Nalegene water bottle. I also love the creative designs. My husband has been a die-hard Nalgene fan for years, but he actually prefers the narrow-mouth water bottle!
Gifts under $50
Columbia PFG
The Columbia PFG shirt provides UPF 30 Sun protection, making it a fantastic shirt for dads in the summer. The lightweight fabric stays cool and comfortable, even on the hottest days. It’s a quick-drying material that dries quickly after a day on the boat. This is one of my favorite shirts for my husband because it gives my redhead husband additional protection to keep his fair skin covered while enjoying all his favorite water sports.
AKOVA UPF 50 Crew Shirt
The Akova UPF 50 Crew shirt is a perfect choice for summer days. With lightweight and breathable material, this is the perfect outdoorsy shirt for your outdoorsy father.
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Stanley Pour Over Set
This stainless steel pour over set is the perfect pick for dads who need their morning coffee out on the trail, at the campsite, or just hanging out in his own backyard. Featuring a 20 ounce pour over and a 12 ounce coffee cup, this is a great way for keeping coffee warm. Who doesn’t want a hot cup of coffee while camping or in the outdoors?
Nomadix Ultralight Towel
This quick-dry towel is made of lightweight and durable materials, making it a great towel option for camping, backpacking, or days spent on the river. It’s also made entirely from post-consumer water bottles, making it a sustainable choice.
Gifts under $100
Coleman stove
The Coleman stove is a camping classic. Built for longevity, getting dad this stove ensures he’s got a great spot to cook up the next camping breakfast! We’ve had ours since the early days of our relationship when we spent a summer camping and using this stove on the daily.
ALPS Mountaineering Dining Table
The ALPS Mountaineering Dining Table is the ultimate camping table! It rolls up easily and stores small, making space in your car or camper. It is sturdy, yet lightweight, being made out of aluminum. If the dad in your life is anything like my husband, he kind of tends to take over the cooking while we’re out camping. This table is fantastic for the Coleman stove and makes a great prep space.
Silky Saws Pocketboy Folding Saw
The Silky Saws Pocketboy is the perfect saw for outdoorsy dads who need a compact folding hand saw for camping, hiking, or even mountain biking. Clearing brush is a breeze with this folding saw, and at only 130 mm, it can easily fit in your dad’s pocket or backpack. We’ve found having a small saw on hand is great for camping trips, especially when you need to get a bit of brush cleared from a campsite. Please practice Leave No Trace principles and only remove what needs to be removed.
Silky Gomboy Folding Saw
If Dad is looking for a slightly larger folding saw, consider the Silky Gomboy. While not as compact as the Pocketboy, the Gomboy is the perfect choice of saw for camping and work around the yard.
Ibex Springbok Sport Tee
The Ibex Springbok Tee features a quick-dry merino wool blend, perfect for a long day on the trail or hanging out at the lake. The stretch and softness in this shirt makes it stand out from other high-performance tees, and is a great design for the dad who’s an avid hiker.
IceMule Classic Medium Portable Soft Cooler
The IceMule Classic is the perfect soft cooler for water loving dads who want to keep their drinks cold while boating. We love this dry bag style cooler for canoeing, rafting, or days spent on the motorboat. It’s also a great option for beach days. The medium soft cooler is 15 liters, making it the perfect size for our family’s beverage needs on an outdoor adventure.
Mountain Summit Gear Quilted Low Chair
This comfy camp chair is the perfect option for dads who love to relax around the campfire after a long day of adventures. Featuring soft, quilted, and padded seat, plus two oversized cup holders, dads can sit back and relax in comfort.
Gifts Over $100
Leatherman multitool
Every outdoorsy dad needs a good Leatherman multitool. This one features 21 tools in 1! It’s going to keep dad covered in every situation that may come up while out camping, on the trail, or fishing off the boat.
Osprey Stratos
The Osprey Stratos is built to last! My husband has been sporting this 36 L backpack since I met him over 12 years ago. Still going strong and in great shape – this backpack makes a fantastic day pack, weekend backpacking bag, travel pack, and a pack-out bag for the ski day. Every outdoorsy dad needs a good backpack, and this one is definitely a keeper!
NRS Ninja
Every dad needs a good lifejacket that will provide security on the water while not compromising comfort. The NRS Ninja is just the lifejacket to provide comfort and flotation without additional bulk. This low-profile Type III PFD is US Coast Guard Certified and ready to keep dad afloat while canoeing, kayaking, or whitewater rafting with the kids.
RTIC soft cooler
After all that hiking, boating, and cooking up a killer camp breakfast, the dad in your life is going to be ready for a good beverage. The RTIC soft cooler holds up to 30 cans, keeps drinks cool for days, and doesn’t sweat. It definitely provides just what a dad is looking for when he reaches for a cold drink on a hot summer day.
AKOVA Men’s All Purpose Pants
First off, my husband looks darn good in these pants! The added stretch is just right for mama to notice how good dad’s looking in these pants. They’re the perfect pants for active dads who tend to go from the office straight to the trail. As a director at a busy camp, my husband is constantly going from desk work to climbing tower, pontoon boat rides, and helping out with any other tasks that need to be completed around camp. These pants have it all- looking good enough to meet with board members, but durable and stretchy enough to be up to the task of his outdoor demands.
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GCI Master Cook Station
The GCI Master Cook Station is the perfect camping kitchen for family camping trips. We love how it has multiple compartments to store kitchen gear. There’s also a convenient hook for laterns, heat resistant table top, and a built-in collapsible sink for making clean up a breeze. The GCI Master Cook folds down flat, making it easy to store and transport on your family’s outdoor adventure.
HOKA Speedgoat 6 Trail Running Shoes
Outdoorsy dads will love the cushiony comfort of the HOKA Speedgoat 6. These have been the only shoes my husband has worn for years, and I just ordered him a new pair. They’re an excellent choice for a long hike or a day running around outdoors with the kids.
Solo Stove Bonfire
The Solo Stove Bonfire has a unique design from other fire pits, allowing it to be a smokeless fire pit, rather than traditional designs. With 360-degree airflow, the smokeless fire makes one of the most perfect outdoorsy gifts for dads who just want to relax in the backyard, at the beach, or at a campsite.
Father’s Day Gifts for Outdoor Dads
With Father’s Day coming up soon, don’t wait to get the dad in your life some high-quality outdoor gear to get him on his next adventure
If you’re still stumped after viewing this list, consider a gift card for your father figure, or just spending time with them doing what you love most. Another great option is a national parks pass. The best gifts are sometimes the simplest, and time together outdoors can make a priceless gift for the outdoor lover in your life.
Other Outdoorsy Gift Guides
Want more outdoor gift guides? Be sure to check out these pages below!
Gift Guide for Outdoorsy Families – This is your ultimate gift guide for the whole family! From kid’s gift ideas to gift experience!
Gift Guide for Outdoorsy Moms – These gifts include some of my all-time favorite outdoor gifts and some major wishlist items.
