If you need outdoor gift ideas for men, you’ve come to the right place!
If you’re lucky enough to have your father alive and present in your life, there’s no better way to show him just how much you love, cherish and appreciate him than with a fantastically personal gift that he’ll absolutely adore this Father’s Day. With this in mind, continue reading for some fabulous and exciting outdoor gifts for men for your dad for this year’s Father’s Day.
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It always seems to be the men that are harder to buy for. Whether they tell you they just don’t want anything, they don’t want you to spend your money, or you’re not to bother this year. It can be hard to think of gifts for the adventurous man, especially when they say they don’t want anything.
To give you a helping hand with ideas that don’t just consist of a gift card, here are a few ideas for gifts for outdoorsy men.
A New Raincoat
Starting off our list of adventurous gifts for men is perhaps a new raincoat. Living in the UK means we have to be prepared for wet and cold weather, even in the heat of summer. So, if your dad loves an outdoor adventure, how about a new waterproof packaway jacket for Father’s Day this year?
This one from Tog24 is lightweight and folds away into the little carry case that comes with it. Ideal for taking on long hikes, or bike rides where space is limited.
Hiking Boots
If you and your partner love to go out exploring in the wilderness, a pair of new walking boots might be the perfect gift idea. While it is true that hiking boots should be light, you should also think of the feet’s protection. Red wing is also a good make of hiking boot, read review of red wing iron rangers to help you decide what type of boot might be the best.
Salomon walking boots and shoes are so comfortable to wear, very durable and even waterproof in most cases with Gortex technology.
Walking boots you don’t have to walk around in for days before they become comfortable, so you can enjoy them right from the start.
Hiking Socks
These 1000 mile walking socks would go perfectly with a new pair of walking boots.
Specifically made for walking long distances, your feet will feel amazing in these thick and cozy socks.
A Walking Book
If your father is one of those men who simply doesn’t want for anything except, perhaps, some valuable peace and quiet at the weekend. Then why not something like a book full of walking trails in your area to go on? Or even perhaps of the country you live in or one of your closest National Parks.
Even if you get a hiking trail book of your area, I bet there is still a lot you/he never even knew existed. It could even be something you do as a family – take a picnic and make a day of it in the great outdoors with days hiking. Memories with family and friends are some of the best gifts you can give to someone.
Sherpa Beanie
Keep their head warm whilst also helping out sherpas with a Sherpa beanie.
Made sustainably from environmentally friendly materials including recycled polyester, hemp and merino wool by sherpas in Nepal.
These sherpas lead the world of mountaineering, going up and down Everest again and again so they know how to keep your head as warm as possible.
BBQ
It might not quite be BBQ weather yet, but it’s not long away now. Why not surprise your dad with a new BBQ for you all to enjoy over the Summer months. Or, if he already has one, perhaps some BBQ tools to make him feel more professional. The bonus is he’s more likely to cook you up some delicious meals with a shiny new BBQ or tools – win, win for everyone!
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Gardening Equipment
Talking of meals, if your outdoorsy dad loves to potter around in the garden, perhaps growing his own fruit and veg, a great for him could be some new gardening tools. Or perhaps a little greenhouse for his vegetables. There’s nothing more satisfying than growing and eating your own homegrown goodies. Plus, it’s great for the environment with no shipping, and you can’t get fresher than your own back garden.
A Personalised Number Plate
Being a lover of the outdoors doesn’t mean you have to get him something to do with fitness or being active. Perhaps one of the most impressive presents this Father’s Day, and one that your dad is sure to absolutely adore and cherish is that of a personalised number plate.
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The process of buying a personalised number plate is not only perfectly simple but also relatively affordable, as long as you buy your father’s new personalised DVLA number plate from an officially endorsed supplier.
A Super Soft Hoodie
Another one for the outdoor gear list is a nice warm hoodie for walks along the clifftops, or along a windswept beach. Long sleeves are definitely needed if you’re on a beach in the UK. This Akerman men’s hoodie is super soft inside, yet still lightweight. It comes in four different colour ways – port, indigo, khaki and grey.
However, if the hoodie above isn’t quite his style, then perhaps one that supports his favourite football or rugby team. Or, if he’s a keen cyclist, maybe a specialised hoodie for cycling to keep the wind off, or make him more aero dynamic.
Cycling Accessories
If your dad loves to go off on bike rides across the country, perhaps you could subtly find out if he needs any cycling gear or accessories. OK, so it might not sound like a great gift, but for someone who loves cycling, a gift they actually need is better than a gift just for the sake of it. Perhaps something like a cycling bag, or a mobile phone holder. Some new bike torches, or even an upgrade on his helmet.
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A Massage Gun
When trying to think of gifts for outdoorsmen, you probably wouldn’t think of a massage gun. However, it could be a great gift for someone so active and in need of a little TLC.
The affordability and the sheer availability of technology such as the massage gun means they are a great gift for the outdoorsman. Specifically created to soothe and improve a myriad of aches and pains in your own home, without the need for anyone else.
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A thoughtful and caring gift for your wonderful dad this Father’s Day, especially if he suffers from aching muscles. The best part is, he doesn’t have to spend hundreds on going to a massage centre. Plus, every time you visit him, you’ll be able to use it as well!
Fitness Watch
OK, so slightly more on the expensive side when it comes to men’s outdoor gift ideas. However, perhaps you could get any brothers and/or sisters to pitch in to get your dad a fitness watch for Father’s Day this year. However, if he’s anything like my dad, the likelihood is you’ll need to show him how to use it!
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If he loves to be active – going on walks, bike rides, runs, etc, this could be one of the most perfect outdoor gift ideas.
However, if you do opt for this outdoor gift idea, make sure you know what phone he has. For example, getting him an Apple watch if he has a Samsung smartphone isn’t the best idea as many of the functions on the watch won’t work.
If you aren’t sure what phone he has, maybe a Fitbit watch would be the safer choice as this type of smartwatch can work with all smartphones and is generally much easier to use.
Experience Gifts For Men
However, if he really doesn’t need anything, how about something like an experience gift – a ride in a helicopter, going on some short breaks somewhere, or even driving experiences. Experience days he would never buy for himself but would still be great fun and one for the memory bank.
Perhaps you could even book it for the both of you so you can enjoy spending time together. Gifts for adventurous men don’t have to be hard to find, you just need to get creative and think outside the box.
This year my brothers and I bought my dad, or rather both of my parents a ride in a hot air balloon which they loved. It was a memory they got to share together and an experience neither of them had been given the chance to do before. I knew it was on my dad’s bucket list so wanted to be able to help him tick something else off it.
Budget Gift Ideas
However, if money is a bit tight this year, perhaps you could give him a homemade gift this year. Show him how much you love him through your time and effort.
Perhaps you could bake him a cake, or some biscuits to take on his next hiking trip. Or pack him up all of his favourite things to take out on a picnic instead.
I made my dad a food hamper one year with all of his favourite baked goodies which they both enjoyed on their next day trip together in the camper van. If you need to budget your gifts this year, think with your heart, not with your wallet.
Hopefully, these men’s outdoor gift ideas will give you a good place to start when trying to find the perfect gift this Father’s Day.
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