It doesn’t matter if dad’s idea of being in the great outdoors means camping, fishing, hiking, or just firing up the grill in the backyard—we’ve got the gear that’ll help him get it done better, faster and with more style.
Remember when you and dad went camping and all you brought was your Swiss army knife? And it took you guys all afternoon to get the tent secured and chop down enough wood for the campfire? Cut that time down to size with the Zippo 4-in-1 Woodsman.
One of the most versatile tools to ever hit the campground, the Woodsman features a locking saw blade that makes short work of wood up to four inches in diameter, and stores in the handle when not in use. The super-sharp five-inch blade makes chopping as easy as cutting butter, and the integrated mallet and stake puller make set up or tear town easier than dad’s ever had it. Even makes the weekend chore of clearing the backyard feel like an adventure.
$79.95
With the ability to clamp to just about anything and stand on its own, the Blackfire Clamplight puts light where dad needs it, when he needs it. A pivoting head aims a pair of CREE LEDs that deliver up to 230 lumens of white light in hi, low or strobe modes—and the waterproof housing makes it perfect for dad to take camping, fishing or out on the boat. The best part? No more yelling at you to “keep that damn light where I told you to!”
$44.99
When dad’s outside working up a sweat, he needs clothes that work as hard as he does—clothes that can stand up to the punishment he’s dishing out. The Force line from Carhartt includes t-shirts, shorts, polos and jackets that not only look good, but are up to the task. Fortified with FastDry and Stain Breaker technologies to wick away sweat and release stains, dirt and grime, they’re also made from the same rugged yet comfortable material Carhartt is famous for. Meaning, dad will still be able to wear these after years of fishing trips.
Forget spending half the night rubbing sticks together, the Bison Airlighter (top) puts the power of fire right in dad’s hands. Using patented technology that combines a high velocity flame with a jet-air-stream, it’s powerful enough to ignite charcoal instantly so dad can be throwing those steaks on the grill within five minutes. No nasty lighter fluid needed. The Airlighter’s rechargeable battery and replaceable butane cartridges are both good for about 40 lightings, and the instant-cool barrel and child lock add safety for curious grandkids’ hands. Speaking of safety, the integrated LED flashlight on the front means dad won’t be setting the whole campground ablaze because he mistook that pile of leaves for the fire pit in the dark.
$99
Here’s the one piece of equipment no outdoor excursion should be without: the Happy Hour Timepiece. Why? Not just because it tells time (with only the number 5 showing because it’s always 5:00 somewhere), or the fact that you can use it as a makeshift compass (if you know the trick to using a watch to find direction), or that it can even survive a dunk in a lake. The real reason the Happy Hour is so indispensable is because the buckle that holds the strap to your wrist doubles as a bottle opener. No one ever remembers to bring a bottle opener, but you never forget your watch. And we’ll drink to that.
$79.99-$149.99
