Father’s Day Gifts for the Dad Who Loves the Outdoors

We’ve lugged bulky tripods around the wilderness before, and after a dozen miles that weight adds up. That’s why we love this smart solution, which is sturdy as can get, and comes in aluminum and carbon fiber variants. It’s the first time we’ve drooled more over our tripod than the camera on top. Bonus: An integrated clip will hold your iPhone, too.

This mean-looking low-top can take you to high places. With a burly composite outsole for keeping the rubber on the rock and a suede leather upper for looking smooth on the trail, it’s become our go-to from everything from summiting 12’ers to schlepping it to the post office to mail some beer to a buddy.

Started by fly-fishing buddies as a side hustle, this fast-growing fly fishing brand offers smart storage solutions for life on the river and off. We love this carry-all, which is perfect for toting wet waders or changing into a fresh pair, thanks to the waterproof design, bomb-proof materials, and integrated changing mat (shown). It’s just as capable on a germ-avoiding Costco run, too.

Cycling is reckoning with a rash of driver distraction accidents, with major investigations proving it’s a tough road out there for the two-wheeled warriors. Be aware—but also be safe, with this helmet, which sports a high-viz paint job and mounts for warning lights to keep drivers’ eyes off their candy crush.

Long rides mean hot water. Which you could be in, if you’re sipping scorching liquid after a hill climb. This solution sports high-tech insulation for a colder hold on the stuff you need.

Simple and colorful slides, the Chillos are perfect for the beach or backyard. They’re our favorite pair to slip on sans buckles, velcro, or ties. 🦶

When we say these are the most comfortable pants ever made, we mean it. They’re perfect for huddling around the campfire, and are made in Montana with designs inspired by the founder’s Japanese adventures.

A ground-up rebuild of one of the most iconic pocket tools in America doesn’t happen often. But that’s what created the Free series, Leatherman’s spankin’ new lineup of do-it-all sidekicks. This P2 boasts the phalanx of MacGyver options you’ll see above—plus it features a magnetic closure system that enables lightening quick action. Oh, and it’ll open a beer, too.

If a tree fell in the woods and your father never figured out how to get the photos off his phone, did it really fall? Point is this: If your dad’s the designated camera man—but the photos stay stuck on his device—he might need help unleashing the memories you’ve made. This smart 1 terabyte drive won’t take up much room, syncs easily with his phone, and is networked to let friends and family get in on the action from afar.

Slip into a pair of these shorts and you might not take them off. Which we don’t recommend, but hear us out: the durable, comfortable short invites lounging while defending you against the elements. A zippered back pocket means you won’t be combing the trail for your keys, to boot.

Sure, this cooler looks like a post-apocalyptic fisherman’s dream. But you’ll love it for the comfort with which it totes your lunch, a handful of celebratory beverages, your bait and tackle, and anything else you might need for a jaunt into the backwoods. The internal air bladder cushions the contents when inflated—one of the features that led special forces medics to use it for helicopter medical drops. Which means dad should emerge unscathed.

Layers matter in coastal climates. We’re fans of this start-up, which takes a stylish, but not showy, approach to mixing up the usual approaches to sportswear. This piece offers four-way stretch for hikes, tee time, and more.