5 Outdoorsy Gift Ideas for Dad
Gifts your dad will love to use outside.
by Alex Kelley at Rosetta.com
It's giving season, and the toughest gifts are those for the men in my family. I usually put my husband in charge. Here are some great ideas from Rosetta.com. Enjoy! Do you have any additional gift ideas for the men in your life? - Kari
Dads can be
notoriously difficult to shop for. Many require only a few simple pleasures to
be content, which they probably already own. So how do you choose a gift you
know he’ll use? If your dad enjoys being outside, whether to garden, camp or do
woodwork, here are a few suggestions for outdoorsy gifts to get your shopping
started this holiday season.
1.
Camping equipment – If
the dad in your family likes to escape to the wilderness now and then – whether
in a tent, RV or cabin – find outdoorsy gifts he can use while communing with
nature. Even if he’s a camping pro, there are probably a few useful items he
doesn’t own yet. Hint about things like camping stoves, high-power flashlights,
cast iron cooking equipment or even a simple flint and steel kit. Camping is a gear-heavy
hobby, which makes it a great place to start brainstorming gift ideas for dad.
2.
Lawn and garden equipment – Whether
he’s into gardening, landscaping, or just wants to make chores easier, yard
tools can be a great gift idea for dad. If he turns over the soil in the
vegetable garden by hand every year, maybe he’d like a garden
tiller to help the job go faster. Or perhaps a weed eater is
just the ticket to trim the edges of the yard and cut in close around trees and
walkways for a manicured lawn he’ll be proud of.
3.
Tools – While the dad in
your family may already own “must-have” tools, like a power drill, circular saw
and a trusty hammer, there may be a more specialized tool that he hasn’t yet gotten
around to picking up. For woodworking, consider a lathe, planer or nice set of
chisels. If he likes working on cars, look into a new set of wrenches or
pneumatic tools. Whatever makes his job easier or lets him improve his hobbies
will be the perfect gift idea for dad.
4.
Fishing and hunting equipment – If
your dad comes home from weekend trips with a few trout or a deer, find out
what kind of gear he’d like to have for his next excursion. The right outdoorsy
gift might be a new fly-fishing reel, proper tools to prepare the meat he
brings home or a sturdy pair of boots for tromping through the woods.
5.
Travel – What
do you get the man who truly has everything? How about a camping trip in the
Adirondack Mountains, a fly-fishing trip in Montana or road trip to the nearest
National Park? Pick your dad’s favorite outdoor destination, or one he’s always
wanted to visit, and plan a trip together. It’ll be much more memorable than
another tie or pack of socks.
Keep in mind that
very few of the items listed above last forever. So even if your dad seems to
have everything he needs, maybe an upgrade of his current equipment or
replacement parts to make his tools run more smoothly is in order. Carefully
poke around the garage to see what may be missing or outdated, or ask what he
wishes he could replace. Sure, his old push mower will usually start after about 15 tugs on the pull cord, but maybe it’s
time to upgrade to a new zero-turn riding mower. Always remember to give gift receipts in case he
has a preferred brand of tool, fishing rod or mower. And if something’s a
little out of your price range, talk to your siblings to see if you can pitch
in and get it for him together.
Guest Poster: Alex Kelly is a content specialist with a knack for providing practical home and
garden advice. Kelly received an M.A. in Communication from The University of
Dayton and has five years of experience in writing.
