Father’s Day gifts for outdoorsy dads

Father’s Day is just around the corner and the perfect day to say thanks to all the amazing dads and caretakers out there who do their very best to make a life for their little humans better. No matter if you celebrate this day at home, on a nice family hike in the woods, or maybe even on a camping trip with the little ones, we have compiled a list of Father’s Day gifts for outdoorsy dads with many great ideas.

Of course, there are also many DIY gifts for Father’s Day for outdoorsy dads, but in this article, we focus on the stuff you can buy. If you want to craft something with your kids, scroll to the end of the article for some ideas!

So, let’s dive right in with our best Father’s Day gift ideas for outdoorsy dads.

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A coffee maker as a gift for outdoorsy dads

“Life without coffee is possible but pointless”

If your family loves coffee as much as I do, a coffeemaker for camping and hiking trips is the best gift you can imagine. Sitting on a ridge with an amazing view and sipping away on a freshly brewed cup of coffee is the perfect way to enjoy a hike – and getting out of the tent in the morning to the smell of coffee beans is a dream come true.

I personally love the percolator system to make coffee while camping – you can make the coffee as strong as you want and it gets served hot. There are other models as well that work well, specifically if you want to take it in a backpack! Check out these options.

A pair of binoculars

Binoculars are always a great gift for outdoorsy people and make it onto almost all of our gift guides. With a pair of binoculars, you can appreciate nature even more by seeing things close up without disturbing them. You will get a totally different point of view on your surroundings and they make an amazing gift for outdoorsy dads.

I really like this model, but there are many out there in different price categories, so you will surely find something that is a good fit for your wallet.

A hammock as a gift for outdoors dads

Is there anything nicer than relaxing in a hammock after a long day of hiking, swinging in the breeze, and enjoying the view of the treetops in the wind above you? I don’t think so. That is why a hammock is the perfect fathers day gift for outdoorsy dads – even though they might have to share it with the rest of the family :-D.

This small and lightweight model already comes with all the necessary tools for attaching it to trees and you can choose from many different colors.

A nice daypack

Wherever you go on a trip, you will need a daypack. If it is within your budget for this year’s Fathers Day, a daypack is an amazing gift. He will use it all the time and a good quality daypack lasts for years – really a sustainable present.

I LOVE Deuter backpacks – my daughter is using one since she started to carry her own pack and mine has been with me since I was 18 (yes, that’s almost 20 years…). Check out these Deuter models and you will surely find something to your taste.

Guidebooks and maps

Maybe I am a bit old-school, but I love maps! Walking around with a map feels so different to me than navigating with a phone or GPS and they never run out of battery. If you already know your next destination or live near a National Park, a guidebook or map of the area make excellent gifts for fathers Day for outdoorsy dads! Here are some examples.

Related: 10 great gift ideas for outdoorsy kids and families

A pocket knife

Maybe this is a little bit cliche, but a pocket knife still is a great Father’s Day gift for outdoorsy dads! There are so many uses for it whenever you take trips outdoors – cutting up fruit, cutting down branches for a campfire, or just carving a piece of wood for fun. A great and stylish pocked knife goes a long way.

There are so many options out there, here are just two examples. Practical and a classic: the swiss pocket knife. A little bit more stylish but still classical: the french Opinel. But again, just browse a bit to find the perfect fit for the outdoorsy father in your life.

A dry bag for Fathers Day

A dry bag is great because whenever you go on an outdoor adventure, he can keep his valuables safe and dry in it. Sometimes it starts raining on a hike, sometimes you fall into the water canoeing, and sometimes the air is just damp – but when phones, cameras, and keys are stored in a dry bag, you don’t have to worry about that. We have this model and have been very happy with it – and it even comes with a phone case.

A great book for outdoorsy dads

A great book is always a good idea – no matter if you like to read at home or on a camping trip, there are many books out there that really motivate and bring a new perspective on outdoor adventures. Fathers Day is a great opportunity to dive in and see what others have to say about adventures. Here are some of my favorites:

The perfect Fathers Day gift for outdoorsy dads – a thermos

A thermos is a perfect Fathers Day gift because it keeps cold drinks cold and hot drinks hot, and sometimes that is just the thing you need. A cold drink on a hot day after climbing a peak or a hot cup of coffee on a damp morning while watching the sunrise is the thing that makes a trip memorable and just perfect. There are many different styles, but I still like the simple silver thermos most – a timeless design.

Hiking socks as a gift for outdoorsy dads

Socks might not be the most romantic gift, but for me, they are still one of the best. Good hiking socks are not cheap, so many times we don’t invest for ourselves. But the difference it makes is huge – good socks protect your feet, keep them healthy and warm while allowing enough air, and are just a gamechanger. Did you ever try to walk in bad socks on a cross-country trip? I think you know where I am going with this. Hands down the best hiking socks out there are Falke socks. Check out the Falke Shop for different styles and sizes.

DIY ideas for Fathers Day gifts for outdoorsy dads

Of course, there are also many DIY options for Father´s Day gifts for outdoorsy dads. Here are just a couple of ideas that you could make with your kids to make the day even more special.

• Bookmarks made from wildflowers
• A self-made insect hotel
• Painted rocks
• Pressed flower lanterns
• A coupon for a hike with no complaining
• A bird DIY bird box

We hope you spend an amazing Fathers Day this year! Happy Fathers Day to all the great dads out there!

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