Father’s Day Outdoors Gift Ideas

Dads Need Hiking and Camping Gear. 
Does your Dad love to hike? Does he spend his weekends off in the woods looking for a waterfall? We put together a list of hiking and camping gear that your Dad will LOVE to get his hands on.

Everything suggested is something I either would love to grab or something I personally own and love. (I don’t think I could give my wife a better hint than this article)

This Dad’s list can be found on Amazon by clicking here.

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Ideas are in order by price.

Why we love the items above!

The Camp Spork is the ultimate camp utensil. This spork is loaded with a spoon fork and knife and is lightweight, can fit anywhere in your pack, durable, and of course dishwasher friendly.

This is a great way to show Dad he needs to go on a camping trip. Food for the around a fire.

Every hiker and camper should be carrying a knife. It doesn’t have to be expensive, but you have to have one. This is a tool you will use all the time. So if dad doesn’t have a knife, get him one!

Make sure Dad knows the way home. Grab him a Compass and a map of the local forest (For us it would be Bankhead National Forest). Drop him off at in the woods and tell him you’ll be back in 6 hours. Let him remember what it was like to be a boy scout.

Lighters are a great way to get the heat you need to start a fire. Waterproof lighters are the best way to make sure your lighter works no matter what the weather throws your way.

Camping Pillows are not often thought about, but it is a lightweight way to increase your comfort while camping. I cannot recommend a camping pillow enough. I got this one as a gift and I absolutely fell in love with it. This one really helped me get through a ton of nights in the woods.

There’s a 90% chance you were getting Dad socks for father’s day anyway. Might as well make them the best socks Dad has ever had. Smartwool socks keep you cool in summer, warm in winter, and are fast drying to keep your feet comfortable. They’ll change the way your Dad hikes, camps, and does about anything.

Don’t let Dad lose battery life in the woods, especially if he’s the type to use the GPS on his phone. Grab this with a cheap carabiner and he can keep this on the back of his pack so he keeps his battery full.

Make sure Dad can see at night while freeing up his hands to do other things. I suggest a headlamp with multiple brightnesses and a red light mode. The red light mode allows you to see while not triggering your body to become more alert allowing for you to prepare yourself for sleep or waking up your camping buddies.

There’s a pretty high chance your Dad eats. If so, make sure he can stay full while hiking and camping. The camping cookware we chose is what we use. Its lightweight and is versatile. Grab a filter and some coffee grounds and bam, you’ve got one of Dad’s favorite beverage while doing Dad’s favorite activity.

Dad’s never in pictures is he? He’s always taking them. This portable phone tripod with a Bluetooth remote will free him up to take the pictures AND be in them. The flexible legs can wrap around pretty much anything including tree branches and recently I used mine to wrap its way around a rock face. If you want Dad to appear in more family photos I suggest this one!

Make sure Dad has some clean water in the woods. This one is a bit different than the LifeStraws since it can connect directly to a Hydration Pack. It also has a few options for how to use it. I highly suggest this water filter system as its cheap and reliable.

Hiking Poles are a great way to keep Dad sturdy in the woods. We highly suggest poles for crossing rivers and streams as well as rocky terrain. The poles we suggested are foldable so Dad can carry them in his pack when he’s not using them.

Keep Dad cool and dry in the summer and get him some quick-dry hiking pants. Most brands will work so long as they’re quick to dry.

Good underwear changes the game. Hiking and camping can make you hot and sweaty. These underwear are incredible at keeping your nether regions dry and cool. They are expensive as far as underwear goes, but once you try them out, you’ll never go back.

Quick-dry, cool shirts are the way to go. Get some for Dad.

Keep Dad Hydrated. Get him the easiest, best way to stay hydrated while out in the woods.

Eno Hammocks are one of the easiest camping sleep systems there are. You just need 2 trees and BAM you have a comfortable place to sleep. Get Dad somewhere to sleep outside. We all know he needs the rest!

Dad needs a place to put his gear! By him a hiking backpack!

Dad needs a place to put the BABY! This is an awesome pack to carry your kids comfortably. No more sore arms after a long hike!

Get Dad a nice sleeping bag so he stays warm on those camping trips.

If you worry about Dad going off into the woods, the best way to make sure he doesn’t get lost in giving him a GPS. This is essential for backcountry hiking and is always a good way to keep Dad safe.

All of these gift ideas are easily found online. Click here for the list I personally put together on Amazon.Â