Father’s Day is coming soon. Both days can be a wonderful time to give someone important in your family a special gift. A gift to make their outdoor adventures more relaxing, taste better, or more comfortable. Or simply give a gift that makes that special parent feel special on everyday adventures.
We have put together a great list of outdoor gifts for father’s day. If you need more gift ideas, make sure to check out all of our gift guides.
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Gifts For Making Camping Special
Camping with kids when they are little is not exactly relaxing, as they are on the go until they collapse in exhaustion at the end of the night. For the brief moments of calm, give that special dad a special a new chair or a fun camp kitchen addition.
A Comfortable Camp Chair
To be honest, when my kids were toddler and preschool age, when we were camping, no one sat down for long (though my kids always preferred my chair to their own). As they have gotten into the school aged years, we have found that weactually get to sometime sit and relax when we are camping. These are some of my favorite chairs to give and get.
Nemo Stargaze Recliner
This is the chair for the one who loves to relax. My husband has used his Stargazer for now three summers of car camping and it is still loved. In fact, it now is on our porch so it gets daily use. A friend recently sat on it and was amazed that a camping chair could be that wonderful.
GCI Freestyle Rocker
If getting back up is a little hard, this upright chair still give you a relaxing rocking option. Family members who are aging and even one who had back surgery love this chair. It comes in many versions including the GCI Freestyle Rocker with Side Table.
Helinox Chair Zero
A lightweight wonder, this chair is perfect for backcountry trips. It packs down well and is rather comfortable. I am hoping to upgrade to this chair this year from my heavier chair (my husband already has it). We have had this chair for 4 years now and it is still great. This newly redesigned version adds an x-strap between the legs so it doesn’t sink into sank and soft soil.
Make sure to check out our Best Family and Kids Camping Chairs from the team.
Gifts to Make Camp Cooking Extra Special
Cooking outdoors is one of joys of camping. It can also be one of the hardest things to do without the conveniences of home. These gifts can make cooking (and eating or drinking) easier and more enjoyable. Sometimes simple things like knowing you always will have a good knife with you camping or that your coffee will be hot can really make a difference.
GSI Outdoors Santoku
This knife and cutting board set goes on every summer trip from picnic lunches to canoe camping. And if this gift is for someone who just loves wood, try the wood handled version called the Rakau.
GSI Outdoors Cookset
Yes, a new cookset can feel like a luxury. GSI’s Bugaboo cooksets come with lids with rubber seals and drain holes. They also include a removable handle with a latching mechanism!
If you have ever lost your noodles to the forest floor when trying to drain them, you will understand how game changing this can be. Add a handle that doesn’t fall off if your grips loosens just a bit and you have pure camping cooking joy!
REI Camp Roll Table
We have had this roll top table for years. Not only does it go camping with us, it frequently comes out at home when we need more space for serving outside or a table for the pizza oven. It is easy to setup and easy to clean off.
Gift for Good Camping Coffee
Hot coffee in the morning is something the important fathers in my life need. Camping with kids and getting to drink your coffee while hot can actually happen! These gifts will help the parent who loves coffee enjoy their mornings a little more.
Aeropress Go Travel Press
This is our go-to coffee making solution for canoe camping. Yes, it is heavier than a filter or instant coffee but it is worth it to us. It makes coffee fast enough that the coffee is still warm (as long as I put it in my double walled mug).
Hydro Flask Insulated Mug
A double walled mug really makes a difference in keeping liquids warm. This was a huge upgrade from my old plastic one and I am not going back. I also appreciate the easy to drink from lid.
GSI Glacier Vacuum Java Press
Does someone in your life love to have more than one cup of hot coffee when camping? This double walled press is large enough for multiple cups and keeps it nice and hot. Perfect for car camping or even use at home.
For the Dad Who Loves to Chop and Saw
Does your father or husband always have a pocket knife ready? Are they the first to start gathering just the perfect size of firewood? These gifts are tested and loved in our home.
Silky Big Boy Folding Saw
This folding saw from Japan based Silky is lightweight, strong and does a great job cutting through branches quickly. My husband uses it cut firewood down when we are in the Boundary Waters and when a branch needs trimmed at home.
Hults Bruk Axe
My husband’s favorite section of any outdoor store is the knives and hatchets. A few years ago we got him this for Father’s Day and he loves using it. The 1.5 lb head and longer handle means he can split wood and chop kindling.
Kershaw Pocket Knife
My father and father in law carry Kerhsaw pocket knives. Having a pocket knife nearby means that special person is always ready to cut open a package, cut up cheese for a picnic lunch, or cut that tangled fishing line. My husband feels a little lost when it is not in his pocket.
Gifts for Making Daily Adventures Special
A Great Pack for Everyday
Yes, the old cloth bag from the public radio station or local store still works, but a new tote or bag can just feel like a treat. It is something you use daily whether going to work, taking kids to activities, packing a picnic or just running errands. A new bag can just make those daily activities more organized and fun.
Gregory Alpaca 30 Gear Tote
This tote is great at keeping gear organized whether headed to the soccer fields or the trail. He can keeps extra shoes, towels, and more ready to go in the back of the car.
RTIC Backpack Cooler
We have had this affordable cooler from RTIC for years now. It is great for a day trip or a picnic. It also fits team drinks and snacks for after soccer and baseball games. While it is not designed to keep items cold for days on end, it is also not priced like those that are. With multiple color choices, you can find one that fits her personality and needs. I like the way our dark one doesn’t show dirt.
Exped Typhoon 25
Does your favorite dad like to spend time on the water? Or is your climate rather rainy? A waterproof day pack may be a perfect gift.
Rather than bringing a dry bag with on every day trip in the canoe or fishing boat, they can carry an actually backpack. It will make that trip from the car to the water so much easier when their hands are already full of paddles, fishing poles, a cooler, and even kids.
Accessories to Make Every Day Special
So much of life is spent doing every day activities. Help your favorite dad be prepared. These gifts are sure to please them.
Goodr OGs Polarized Sunglasses
After seeing so many people around me wearing these in fun colors, I finally tried them (and then I got my husband a pair too)! While I still love my old sunglasses (that aren’t made anymore), there is just something freeing about wearing my Goodr glasses. They stay on well, the clarity is good, you can have more than one pair and if they get lost or scratched, it isn’t as big of an expense.
Fenix Rechargeable Headlamp
This headlamp/flashlight combo is a fun, innovative design. You can slide it out of the headlamp strap (in which it can be rotated up and down) and use it as a handheld flashlight. It comes with a built in clip to attach it onto a hat brim or belt. It has multiple brightnesses and red light.
JBL Clip 5 Speaker
While the sounds of nature are great when in the wilderness, sometimes he is just in the backyard working and wants to listen to a favorite team. This portable, waterproof JBL speaker is perfect for bringing along on the daily adventures so a favorite dad can listen to his favorite team or music.
A Big Outdoorsy Gift
Sometimes the time is right for a really special or more expensive gift. These gifts will certainly make a special Dad’s outdoor adventures better (and the whole family can benefit too).
Exped Mega Mat
This mat is well loved by many on our TMM team. It has held up really well for many of us and really has helped my husband and I sleep well while camping. For me, good sleep helps me be a better parent, which is priceless.
For more info on all types of sleeping pads check out our updated Best Sleeping Pads for Families.
Yeti Tundra 45
If you are in a place where summer can be hot day and night, you understand how much ice it can take to keep food cool while car camping. And it always seems that the nearest ice source to any campground runs out or has odd hours.
We finally upgraded two years ago to a Yeti cooler after talking about it for a couple years. It does require team lifting but that is okay. I love that I don’t need to buy ice mid-trip and don’t worry about perishables getting warm.
The Yeti Tundra 45 for the right combo of size, price and local availability but there are multiple good options. Check out Best Coolers for Camping for more options.
Blackstone On The Go Griddle
The On The Go version comes with a lid and two burners so more control while cooking both eggs and pancakes or whatever combo your crew likes. With an adapter hose, this can be hooked up to a larger propane tank too.
A couple summer’s ago, this propane powered griddle was the most talked about addition to our group camping trips. Multiple dad’s we know got this for Father’s Day and loved it. They could make breakfast, lunch and dinner quickly on it while car camping. A hamburger could be sizzling next to an quesadilla and everyone stayed happy. We have family who have had this for years now and even got a larger version for use at home.
Father’s Day Outdoorsy Gifts
Don’t let Father’s Day slip by without making the dads, the uncles, the grandpas and any important father figure in your life feel special. These are well loved (and tested) gifts my family appreciates and I think you will too.
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