What Makes a Great Father's Day Gift For The Outdoor Dad?

Finding the perfect Fathers Day gift for the outdoor dad can be difficult. Whether your dad is an avid hiker, fisherman, hunter, or camper, you want to make sure the gift you get him is something he will appreciate and use. The best Fathers Day gifts for an outdoor enthusiast dad should be thoughtful, practical, and suited to his individual interests.

Consider getting him something that will help him enjoy his outdoor activities even more, such as a new camping essential, a piece of gear he can add to his collection, or even a unique experience he can enjoy outdoors with the family.

Armed Forces Charity Coffee

This is an ideal gift for someone who loves the outdoors, enjoys their coffee, and likes to support veterans. Our Op Welfare coffee is the perfect small gesture for Fathers Day, with £2.50 of each sale donated directly to SSAFA.

Contact Coffee Co, Op Welfare, £9

Ultra Light Folding Chair

Allow Dad to take the weight off his feet and his back pack. Consider getting an ultra light Helinox folding chair. It's the lightest, most packable chair on the market and offers outstanding comfort and strength. Weighing in at only 490 grams, it's a great addition to any outdoor adventure. The chair is easy to carry and can be used for a variety of activities such as camping, hiking, fishing, or just relaxing in your backyard. This ultra light folding chair is sure to be a hit with anyone who loves spending time outdoors!

Valley + Peak, Helinox Chair Zero, £134.95

Hiker Skin Care Pack

Does your dad love the outdoors? Exercise and the great outdoors is great for the mind, body and soul - but not quite the skin. HelmWind have created the perfect hiker skincare pack for those who love to discover unknown trails and conquer new peaks, and epic skin care!

Helmwind, Hiker Pack, £54.50

EDC Wallet

Tired of seeing your dads pocket contents all over the place? Step up his EDC game with a sleek, built to order, metal RFID blocking wallet. Boasting the infamous HR4K logo, a company created by 22 SAS Veteran Ben Garwood, who have an incredible space in Hereford worth visiting for a coffee.

HR4K, EDC Wallet, £35 

Elliot Brown Watch

No excuse for Dad to be late home from the pub with a timepiece from Poole based Elliot Brown Watches. The Holton Professional is a timeless classic, initilally created for a specialist military unit requiring a watch to be capable of life in some of the toughest environments around the world. A watch for the outdoors, not to be looked after. 

Elliot Brown, Holton Proffesional From £475 (Military/Veteran discount available)

5.11 Mountain Trucker Hat

How do you say your love the outdoors, with out saying you love the outdoors? Make your dad's friends envious by kitting him out with a 5.11 Trucker cap, (flannel shirt, cigar, and bourbon not included).

KitBox, 5.11 Crossed Axe Mountain Truck Cap, £30

Jeep Adventure

 

Spend some quality time with your Dad, and get away for a weekend adventure holiday experience in a self sustained Jeep. hire a Jeep from Black rock Adventure, who will help plan your route, activities, to ensure you have the best experience.

Black Rock Adventure, Weekend Adventure, From £499

Sin Eaters Guild Band

Remind your Father daily of his actions, things get tough at times, but the results will come. Sin Eaters Guild are advocates for the Veteran Community and the mindset that sets them apart, their community has grown to also include others who share a similar mindset. 

Sin Eaters Guild, You Are Your Actions Band, £18

Flannel Shirt

Treat the Old Man's wardrobe with a fully conventional over shirt, a perfect mid layer for those late BBQ evenings. Oğlum produce high quality flannel shirts along with other accessories, the perfect gift for the outdoor loving Dad.

Oğlum, Flannel shirt, £49

Hiking Nutrition

Resilient Nutrition originally designed their Long Range Fuel for military units, in order to achieve ultimate performance whilst on the move in some of the most challenging environments in the world. These should be enough to fuel your Dad through the early morning dog walks.

Resilient Nutrition, Long Range Fuel, £5 (20% Off for Contact Coffee Customers through this link).

Portable Charging Device

The Powapac Charger is perfect for the active man on the go, it even has the seal of approval from UKSF. With dual ports, this charger can power up multiple devices simultaneously, making it easy to charge phones and other small electronic devices. The charger is relatively lightweight, making it easy to take with you wherever you go. This charger will keep him connected no matter what his plans are, so you can always reach him to ask for the credit card details!

KitPest, Powapac, From £49

Combat Smock

Arktis have been around the bazars since the 80's, founded by a fellow Royal Marine, who wanted to create simple alternatives to British issued kit. Their B110 is a classic, used by Special Forces and Military Units globally, it is versatile for all environments when combined with other layers. Hardy enough to withstand the rigours of combat, all the way to walking the dog on the moors.

Arktis, B110 Combat Smock, from £137.00