I don’t know about you, but I always seem to have the hardest time finding good gifts to give on Father’s Day. Men can be so hard to buy for sometimes! This year, I have made it my mission to put together a comprehensive list of some great gift ideas for all different types of fathers, no matter what they love to do. Scroll down to find the category that best describes the father in your life. 🙂
THE OUTDOORSMAN
1. Least Expensive:
This pocket blanket is the perfect gift for someone who enjoys hiking or camping! This water-resistant tarp is lightweight and folds down to less than 4″ long, so you can LITERALLY stick it in your pocket!!! It is large enough to hold 4 sitting adults or 2 adults lying down. At less than 5 oz. of total weight, no outdoorsman should leave home without one of these!
2. Mid-range Price:
A good back pack and tent are the key to any successful camping trip! Here are some great options that I’ve found.
This backpack has a ton of features for a very reasonable price! It has a 75 L capacity, loads of storage compartments (including one for your sleeping bag), padded shoulder straps, a waterproof cover and MORE!!! Click the link above to see the complete list of features.
And now, for the tent!
Click the link above to check out all of the unique features that this baby has to offer!
3. The Top of the Line:
This gallon jug is made by YETI. It keeps cold drinks cold or hot drinks hot way longer than you thought was possible! This trusted brand offers a condensation-free, double insulated design. These handheld coolers/thermoses are also available in many different sizes and colors.
THE TECHNOLOGY GURU
1. Least Expensive:
A portable charger is a great tool to have on hand! How many times has your phone battery died at a most inopportune time? This charger is ultra compact, ultra durable, and will charge your device quite quickly! The USB port makes this an extremely versatile product for all kinds of devices!
2. Mid-range Price:
This Amazon Fire Stick with Alexa remote is WAY COOL!!! Just plug this little device into ANY tv’s HDMI port, and connect to wifi. Then you can instantly start streaming movies, tv shows, listening to music and browsing the internet!
Not only that, but the Alexa remote makes life SO EASY!!! Simply tell it what you want to do, and it does it for you! For example, you can say, “Play (your favorite movie or tv show)” or “Launch Netflix” and it will pull it up for you! You can even order a pizza online with this thing!!! Plus, it’s small size makes it the ideal gift for anyone who likes to travel. Just throw it in your bag and take it with you! Talk about a great gift!!!
3. The Top of the Line:
This right here is the mother (or should I say father) of all smart watches! There are so many features on this thing that I am not even going to try to list them all! I will mention a few, though, such as bluetooth connectivity to your cell phone so you can make and receive calls on your watch, GPS navigation, and the ability to pay for purchases just by opening a certain app and holding your watch next to the credit card machine! So convenient when you are on the go and don’t want to have to carry a lot with you!
THE ADVENTURER
1. Least Expensive:
This waterproof bag will keep all of your valuables safe while you enjoy your adventures on or near the water! No more worries about having your important items stolen. This must-have necessity for any surfer, boater, rafter, kayaker or swimmer will protect your phone, money, credit cards, keys, important papers, event tickets, etc. while you enjoy your water activities without a care in the world!
Now, a waterproof bag is great, but how about getting water into yourself? That’s where this next product comes in!
The LifeStraw is an AMAZING product that allows you to drink straight from any water source! Its unique filter can handle 264 gallons of water! Not only is it super convenient when you are out on an adventure, but it could literally save your life! Definitely check this one out!!!
2. Mid-range Price:
If your adventurer likes to climb, this is a great harness to do the job! I have done a good bit of climbing myself, and although I haven’t personally tried this particular harness (because I had a free one provided to me by my employer) this is the one I would order for myself. The reason I chose this one is because of the comfortable and safe design. The wider and more cushiony leg straps and waist straps make extended use of this harness much more enjoyable. I also like that it has utility loops on the waistband to help you carry your equipment.
3. The Top of the Line:
This first responder emergency kit is a MUST-HAVE essential for anyone who likes to travel off the beaten path! Keep yourself and your companions safe in the event of an emergency with this fully stocked back pack, loaded with life-saving supplies.
This is NOT your typical first aid kit!!! This company has thought of EVERYTHING and has a very impressive collection of products!!! Click the above link and scroll down to the Product Description to see what I’m talking about!
Any extreme sports adventurer wants to be able to brag about their accomplishments, right? Well, this waterproof 4K camera is the perfect tool to help them do just that! Since I’m no techie, I’m just going to copy and paste the product description directly from amazon.com.
- 4k HD video camera provides the highest resolution action footage
- Long battery life allows for 3h of non-stop filming with cable-free Batt-stick
- Sport action camera contains built-in sensors to monitor Speed, G-force, Altitude, and Rotation and appears on playback videos to prove your performance
- Use the Bandit App (iOS & Android) for instant playback and to easily drag, drop and share all action footage
- Easily mount the action camera with the Go-Pro Mount Adapter (included). Waterproof to 40M
THE MOVIE BUFF
1. Least Expensive:
The most obvious gift for a movie buff is, well… MOVIES!!! This movie was one of my ABSOLUTE FAVORITES that I’ve seen in a very long time!!! If you haven’t seen it yet, I highly, highly recommend it!!! The cinematography is AMAZING!!! If you are looking for some other movie options, click the link below for a list of new releases.
2. Mid-range Price:
Do you want to stop paying $100/month for cable? This HD antenna will provide you with crystal-clear HD picture and sound quality from any tv station that is within 65+ miles of your house… FOR FREE!!! And, yes, it’s legal!!! The perfect gift for someone who loves to watch tv, but doesn’t love paying an arm and a leg for it!
3. The Top of the Line:
This projector can turn any gathering (or just a cozy night in) into a true movie night experience for all! Not only can you project movies onto a wall or screen, but you can also connect it to a laptop, pc or multiple other devices to project slide shows, or even play your video games on it! This would make a FANTASTIC gift for anyone who loves movies or loves to entertain!!!
THE FAMILY GUY
1. Least Expensive:
Spending quality time as a family is priceless, but it doesn’t have to cost an arm and a leg. Our family absolutely LOVES to play the Dicecapades board game together! Although the box says it is for ages 12+, we were able to include even a 6 year old with no problem. The trivia questions are all multiple choice, so she could at least take a guess.
If this game doesn’t strike your fancy, there are tons of other board games around that will encourage family time together!
2. Mid-range Price:
Schedule a special outing revolving around your family’s favorite activities to do together. This could include mini-golf, bowling, going to a drive-in movie or even going to a baseball game together.
Be sure to take lots of pictures so that you can remember the memories! Another gift that the “family guy” might like is a photo book full of your favorite times together.
3. The Top of the Line:
Take a family trip to the local amusement park, or a full fledged vacation! Maybe the father in your life has always wanted to take a cruise or a trip to the Bahamas. Maybe he has always dreamed of watching his kids experience the magic of Disney World. Don’t wait to share these precious moments together. Take the plunge, and book your trip today!
THE MASTER CHEF
1. Least Expensive:
Ok, this thing has to be one of the COOLEST kitchen gadgets I’ve ever seen!!! This rotating spice rack actually measures the spices for you as you dispense them with NO NEED to dirty your measuring spoons! It can mount under a cabinet to save you counter space, or you can even buy multiple units and stack them on top of each other for even more spice storage!
2. Mid-range Price:
Help your master chef to keep his phenomenal creations fresh many times longer with this vacuum sealing system. Stop wasting money on uneaten food! Pick up yours today!
3. The Top of the Line:
Does the father in your life love a good smokey flavor on his food? This smoking gun infuser can add those amazing smoked flavors to whatever you’re cooking without having to store a GIANT metal smoker in your backyard! (Not to mention how much faster the food can be infused with this little guy!) This one also comes with 4 different types of wood chips for flavor variation.
THE EXERCISE ENTHUSIAST
1. Least Expensive:
This set of resistance bands makes the perfect gift for any exercise enthusiast! With these bands, you can get a complete full-body workout in a snap, and the equipment takes up very little space.
2. Mid-range Price:
This fitness set has it all! It includes a nutrition planner, fitness tracker, training calendar and 12 different DVD workouts!
3. The Top of the Line:
This elliptical machine really is the “top of the line!” There are so many features and benefits, I would just encourage you to click this link and watch the manufacturer’s video to check them all out.
THE HUNTER/FISHERMAN
I asked my husband for some recommendations for this category, as he is an avid hunter and also enjoys fishing with his father and grandfather. These are the products that he recommends.
1. Least Expensive:
My husband really likes this brand of fishing lure and has had good success with it. These lures come in all different colors and styles, as well.
2. Mid-range Price:
These are feet warmer inserts that go into your boots when hunting or fishing. For any deer hunter or ice fisher, these can definitely save the day!!!
3. The Top of the Line:
This hunting blind has one way see-through walls, so that you can see the deer, but they can’t see you! This one comes recommended by someone who takes his hunting VERY seriously… my husband!
THE BOOKWORM
1. Least Expensive:
Most bookworms end up needing reading glasses at some point. And even if they don’t, these eyeglass cleaners also work for sunglasses. As an eyeglass wearer, myself, I COMPLETELY understand the struggle of trying to get smudges off of my lenses, only to make the smudges worse. This inexpensive and handy little tool could save A LOT of frustration!!!
2. Mid-range Price:
This book lovers gift basket speaks for itself. It’s loaded with yummy snacks, and it also includes a Barnes and Noble gift card!
3. The Top of the Line:
While there are many different e-readers available from which to choose, this one seems like the highest quality to me. Not only is it anti-glare, can hold a charge for WEEKS at a time and has more storage than most other readers, this one is also WATERPROOF!!! Relax by the pool and read your favorite books, magazines and newspapers, all without the fear of someone’s cannonball splash or sneak attack with the hose ruining your device!
THE DIY PRO
1. Least Expensive:
These multi-angle measuring tools make those really difficult angle measurements so easy! This one is made out of metal for extra durability.
2. Mid-range Price:
This corded reciprocating saw will give you all the power you need to get the job done!
3. The Top of the Line:
This drill and driver set is another product that comes very highly recommended by my husband. He owns this set, and he LOVES it!!!
THE DIE HARD SPORTS FAN
1. Least Expensive:
A proper tailgating cooler bag is essential for any die hard sports fan! Find one with your favorite team’s logo on it to gift to Dad this year.
2. Mid-range Price:
Tickets to a ball game are a pretty obvious gift for a sports fan. It also provides an opportunity for some extra family time. Here’s another idea:
This collapsible tailgating table is the perfect place to set your drinks and snacks while you are enjoying the party. It’s easy to transport and holds quite a bit for it’s small size.
3. The Top of the Line:
Buy the dad in your life a year’s subscription to the total sports package on his cable or satellite network. He will love you forever!
Here is another idea:
This compact bluetooth speaker system is weatherproof and marine grade. The perfect addition to add some excitement to any tailgate or living room party!
Well, there you have it! I hope that with all of these ideas, you are able to find just the right gift (or gifts) for that special father in your life. HAPPY FATHER’S DAY, EVERYONE!!!
If you have questions or comments, please email me at anne@blessingsinsurprise.com.