Ahh, the great outdoors. For many dads, it doesn’t get much better than a day of hiking, fishing, hunting, camping, kayaking, canoeing, and simply enjoying nature. If your dad is an outdoor enthusiast, you know he would prefer nothing more than spending Father’s Day enjoying his favorite outdoor activities with his family, sharing his passion, and doing what he loves to do.
Make Dad’s day everything he’s ever wanted with a planned trip to his favorite outdoor spot. He’ll appreciate the fact that his family wants him to relax and have fun doing something he probably has too little time for otherwise. And you can be sure you’re creating lasting memories for a Father’s Day celebration Dad will always remember.
If you can’t make an outdoor adventure for Dad a reality, or if you’re looking for a Father’s Day gift that will go well with your planned trip, here are 10 unique gift ideas perfect for any outdoorsman Dad.
5 hunting & fishing gifts for outdoorsmen
If your dad’s ideal day involves sitting in a tree stand or pulling on a pair of waders, then you would be wise to snag one of these gifts for him this Father’s Day.
1. Personalized cooler & chair
This personalized cooler and chair is a fun and practical gift for those impromptu fishing trips and quick outings. Your dad will be able to grab more than a six pack (the cooler fits 24 cans!), keeping his drinks cold in the insulated cooler compartment. The collapsible chair is easy to carry with an adjustable shoulder strap and comes with extra pockets for storing a few fishing necessities. You can customize this double-duty cooler chair with Dad’s name, monogram, or a short phrase.
2. Lock-back knife
This handy personalized lock-back knife will be a favorite with any outdoorsman Dad, whether he enjoys fishing, hunting, camping, or some other outdoor activity. The durable 3-inch black steel blade will hold up to any feat in the great outdoors. It also features an emergency window escape tool, serrated blade and built-in seat belt cutter for emergencies. Add Dad’s name and a special date, his monogram, or a short message to make this survivor knife a Father’s Day gift he’ll always have with him when out on an adventure.
3. Fishing lures
You can be sure that these personalized fishing lures for Dad speak his language! This vintage-inspired set of three fishing lures can be personalized with any two lines of text so you can let Dad know just how much you love him. Made from heavy gauge steel, the lures can be used to fish with or simply put on display in Dad’s workshop or office.
4. Travel mug
Help Dad enjoy a hot beverage on the go in a personalized travel mug. The stainless steel mug fits 14 ounces, features a snap-on lid, and is perfect for hunting and fishing trips. You can customize it by adding any title and two lines of text on the front and up to eight names on the back. It’s a practical gift he’ll always remember to take with him.
5. Fillet board
Another practical gift your fisherman Dad will love is this personalized maple fillet board that includes a 20-inch ruler on top and built-in honing tool. This quality maple block is the ideal size for filleting Dad’s big catch and includes built-in grip handles on each side. You can personalize this fillet board with your choice of two graphics and three lines of text.
5 hiking & camping gifts for outdoorsmen
If Pops loves nothing more than trekking along a long, winding path through the forest (or up a tall hill!) or pitching a tent and setting up a campfire, then he will be over the moon if you get him one of these handy items.
6. Cooler backpack
This embroidered outdoor cooler backpack is the perfect accessory for hiking and camping trips. It’s insulated and waterproof, and can hold up to 20 standard size cans, keeping the contents cool and fresh. You can add Dad’s name, last name, or monogram to be embroidered on the bottom with your choice of colors and fonts.
7. Tumbler
This personalized stainless steel tumbler will come in handy during any outdoor activities, but Dad will especially love it on his hiking and camping adventures. The tumbler is vacuum insulated and is two times more heat and cold resistant than normal tumblers, so it’ll keep dad’s drink hot or cold for an extra long time. Make it special for Dad by adding up to 12 names inside the word “Dad” and two lines of text below it.
8. BBQ utensil set
Perfect for the grill master, our personalized BBQ utensil set includes four tools that will come in handy during any outdoor BBQ. Dad can use the spatula, fork, tongs, and basting brush when he’s manning the grill on your family’s next camping adventure. Add a title and any short message across the handles of the spatula and fork to make this set for camping trips and tailgate parties.
9. Picnic blanket
A great accessory for hiking breaks and camping trips, this personalized picnic blanket has a sleep design and opens into a full 50×59-inch blanket. Made of plush microfiber polyester with water-repellent polyester oxford lining, this blanket is ideal for outdoor use. Simply add Dad’s initial and first or last name to be embroidered in your choice of colors and fonts.
10. Zippo lighter
A good lighter is a camping necessity. Customize this windproof Zippo lighter for Dad with any two lines of text, and this will be the only lighter Dad will ever need. As with any other Zippo lighter, this one carries the famous Lifetime Guarantee, so you can be sure Dad will cherish it for many years.
