Father's Day Outdoors Gift Ideas!

Is your Dad an outdoor kinda guy? Does he liking camping, hiking, climbing, biking, fishing, hunting, exploring, or other active pursuits in mother nature? Please don't get him a pair of socks, a sweater, or a boring tie again. We scoured Amazon for some great gift ideas that are all on sale! You can get Dad a really rugged, awesome present and still save a few bucks. Everyone wins!

Today we're going to talk about some great Father's Day gifts for the Dad who likes to spend time outdoors. For you forgetful types, Father's Day is Sunday, June 16th, 2013. That's this Sunday! Get moving. Lucky for you, Amazon has a bunch of Prime-eligible gifts that will ship before then.

Victorinox Swiss Army Champion Plus Pocket Knife

First up we have the Victorinox Swiss Army Champion Plus Pocket Knife ($44.95 on Amazon). This knife is an upgrade from the classic Victorinox Swiss Army knife. If you take care of these tools and protect them from rust, these things last forever. I got a Victorinox Swiss Army knife as a present when I was growing up and have had it for nearly 20 years -- it's still sharp. This particular model has 30 different tools on it. If your dad is anything like mine, the most-used tool will be the wine corkscrew... Oh well. The Victorinox Swiss Army Champion Plus is a timeless classic and it's 55% off right now!  It has the classic cross logo emblazoned on the side as a mark of quality. This product comes with a lifetime warranty against defective parts.  It has 535 reviews on Amazon and has earned itself 4.5 out of 5 stars at the time of writing. This multitool is sure to make Dad happy for a long time. If you want to upgrade the gift a bit, you could throw in a Victorinox Cordura Belt Pouch to carry the knife in. The belt pouch is only $7.95 on Amazon and shows you put some thought into the gift.

Coast LED Lenser HP8407 Flashlight

Next on the bill we have the inimitable LED Lenser HP8407 Focusing LED Flashlight P7. I got a Coast LED Lenser flashlight for Christmas last year from my girlfriend's parents and it is ridiculously bright. LED flashlights are so much brighter than regular flashlights that it's not even a real competition. If you flash your eyes with one of these for even an instant you will be blinded for 10 seconds. I really can't put into words how bright and strong the light from these flashlights are. I am going to say something that might be controversial right now: forget those MagLites that you see cops carrying around. I am never using a standard MagLite again. LED flashlights are brighter, stronger, last longer (because LEDs have much longer lives than standard bulbs) and use less energy. The LED Lenser HP8407 Focusing LED Flashlight P7 is usually $120.00, but it's on sale for $27.26 on Amazon. That is an unbelievable 77% discount. This guy already comes with a sheath and belt holster.

Hammock Bliss Ultralight Hammock

One of my favorite Father's Day gift ideas is the hammock! The Hammock Bliss Ultralight Portable Hammock is on sale for $34.95 on Amazon and is a perfect gift for a dad that wants to relax after setting up the campsite. This hammock comes with rope included to hang it up from trees. It weighs 13 ounces and can be packed up into a pouch the size of a football. It has nearly 5 out of 5 stars on Amazon. At $34.95, the Hammock Bliss Ultralight is the best value hammock I could find - a combination of the best price with the highest reviews.


Hopefully this gave you some ideas for gifts for Dad. Let us know if you have any suggestions or comments!

Be safe.

Ariel Castro
Rugged Innovations