The Best Gift Ideas for Outdoorsy Dads – Father’s Day 2024

The Best Gift Ideas for Outdoorsy Dads – Father’s Day Gift Guide 2024 | AD

We’re getting close to Father’s Day and, like I do every year, I have gathered my favourite gift ideas for the occasion. This year, I’m focussing on the best gift ideas for outdoorsy dads. Read my Father’s Day gift guide below for some excellent gift suggestions.

Portable Suitcase BBQ from Rex London

Cooking and eating outside is of course one of the best things for anyone who is outdoorsy! This stylish portable suitcase BBQ from Rex London makes a wonderful and useful gift that will let the recipient enjoy BBQs at home in the garden and out on adventures.

It’s compact, easy to set up and easy to use too. Though it’s small, it can fit a decent amount of food as you can see in the photos below.

You can read my full review of the Portable Suitcase BBQ from Rex London here to find out more. I love the orange colour but it’s also available in teal, minty green and khaki green.

Sherpa Menswear Made for an Adventurous Lifestyle

A nice top is always a delightful Father’s Day treat. A shirt, a jumper, a t-shirt – whatever you think he would love the most. Sherpa Adventure Gear is the perfect clothing brand for anyone who has an adventurous lifestyle – whether this is travelling or enjoying outdoorsy activities.

Sherpa clothing has been designed with the customer and the planet in mind. The product range includes premium garments that are comfortable to wear and made from eco-friendly, durable materials.

Sherpa is a small and environmentally conscious brand founded in 2003 by Tashi Sherpa and his family to support the communities and people of Nepal. The brand has a mission to support education programs and scholarships in Nepal. The products are produced in Nepal too which also provides meaningful employment and income for many locals.

My Sherpa Picks for Father’s Day

Since Father’s Day is at the start of the summer, my top choices for this occasion are a stylish shirt with short sleeves and a soft summery t-shirt. Here you can see the Faneel Plaid Short Sleeve Shirt and the Retro Knot Tee from Sherpa.

The shirt is a stylish wardrobe staple that you can dress up or down. It is suitable for daily wear, occasion wear, adventuring, and travelling. The shirt is made from a soft blend of recycled cotton and recycled polyester which provides excellent comfort, breathability, temperature regulation, and moisture management – all of which are extra important for the summer season.

Details include forward set shoulder seams, a double pleated back yoke for ease of movement, faux wood buttons and a single chest pocket. The traditional plaid design is classic and offers a timeless style that can be enjoyed year after year. This is the Forest colour but it’s also available in a blue and red colourway. Sherpa has many more great-looking ethical organic cotton men’s shirts to choose from too.

The Retro Knot Tee is a soft 100% organic cotton t-shirt that combines elemental earth tones with vintage styling. It has a crew neck and short sleeves and is ideal for wearing with shorts in warm weather or for layering when it’s colder. The 70’s stripe design looks great and features the endless knot which represents unity. This conveys that we are tied together as one, both with each other and the world around us. The t-shirt also features Sherpa’s signature prayer flag tape at the back of the neckline which prevents stretching and adds a nice detail too. This wonderful t-shirt is also available in a blue colour and in an off-white colour.

1000 Mile Socks Hiking Socks

Socks are a traditional Father’s Day gift but of course hiking socks make a better gift for someone who is outdoorsy. 1000 Mile have over 25 years experience making specialist hiking socks so they know what they’re doing.

Their 1000 Mile Men’s Walking Socks in a Twin Pack would be an excellent Father’s Day gift for a dad who loves to walk or hike. These socks are 3-season comfort socks with temperature control suitable to use with walking shoes or walking boots. The socks feature padded toes and heal panels, flat toe seams for comfort and to reduce friction (and the chance of blisters!), a loop stitched pile for volume and protection, ventilation zones on the top of the foot, and arch bracing for extra support and a custom, non-slip fit.

Candles with Masculine Scents from Dundee Candle Works

Next up, some masculine scented, coconut wax candles by Dundee Candle Works which are ideal for the modern man. Dundee Candle Works produce high-quality, traditionally made scented candles (and reed diffusers) in the East of Scotland. The products are handmade in small batches using the finest natural ingredients and highest quality fragrances and essential oils for long-lasting, gorgeous scents. The packaging is 100% biodegradable too.

The products from Dundee Candle Works celebrate Scottish history and culture. You can see this in the range of scents inspired by Scotland. Here you can see the Whisky Marmalade Scented Candle (with top notes of orange, mandarin and bergamot, heart notes of patchouli, sandalwood, and vetiver with base notes of dark amber and musk) and the Jute & Tobacco Scented Candle (with top notes of bergamot and magnolia; heart notes of heliotrope, jasmine and plum with base notes of patchouli, myrrh, tonka bean and vanilla).

These candles have absolutely beautiful scents – the balance is just right. Each candle comes in a Dundee Candle Works natural jute gift bag ready to be gifted to a loved one.

Handmade Butter Dish from Peter Bowen Art

Outdoorsy people are often also people who appreciate good quality food and craftmanship. Peter Bowen has been making ceramics for over 35 years and has a wonderful range of handmade pieces on his website. These include a range of clocks, butter dishes, cream jugs, sugar bowls, salt pigs, toast racks and more.

As Peter says himself: “Every dad likes a good butter dish and the thought of spreading rich creamy butter on their toast at breakfast is heavenly.”

Here you can see the charming handmade Yellow Butter Dish with a lid from Peter Bowen Art. The bright colour is so cheerful and the craftmanship is beautiful. It fits a generous block of butter and will keep it soft and easily spreadable, ready for the next slice of bread.

Peter Bowen’s glazed butter dishes are made with his own lead free and food safe glaze recipes. Everything is made to order, making each piece truly unique! One of these high-quality butter dishes would make a lovely gift this Father’s Day. Browse the full range of colours and interesting glazes here on peterbowenart.co.uk.

The Hapi Tumbler – 900ml Insulated Tumbler

Adventuring is thirsty work which is why the Hapi Flip Straw Tumbler from Hapi Bottles would make a great gift for an outdoorsy dad. Its large size is ideal for all-day hydration and the double-wall vacuum insulation will keep drinks cold (or warm) for a long time.

The sturdy tumbler is made from stainless steel and features include a built-in flip straw, a smooth-sip spout, a leak-proof lid, and a carry handle. It has a narrower base than top so that it can fit into car cup holders too.

Tired Parents Club Sweatshirt

Tired Parents Club is a clothing brand from Northern Ireland run by two very tired parents. The brand makes comfortable sweatshirts, t-shirts, and accessories that carry a sense of camaraderie. The khaki green Dan Charity Sweatshirt would make a great gift for a sleep-deprived dad.

Tired Parent Club sweatshirts are made from a 50-50 organic cotton and polyester mix to be comfortable and warm. They are super comfy and durable – ready for parenting challenges at home and when out on family adventures. Plus, 10% of profits from the Dan sweatshirt goes to Water Aid which is great.

Rab Down Hut Slipper

Keep dad’s toes toasty on camping adventures with a pair of Rab Insulated Down Hut Slippers. They are ultra-warm, packable, and made from recycled materials. They have an elasticated entry and a soft, plush fleece lining. The outside is made from durable Pertex Quantum and the padded soles are sturdy and non-slip. These slippers are super lightweight but so comfortable and perfect for treating tired feet after a long day of hiking.

Craghoppers Folding Chair 

For further relaxing at campsites or during other outings, this Craghoppers Folding Chair is ideal. The chair has a lightweight aluminium frame and is both sturdy and comfortable. Perfect for dads to relax in after a day full of outdoorsy fun. Made with recycled materials too!

Fjällräven 1960 Logo Trucker Cap

Protecting your eyes and face from the sun is so important when you are out on outdoorsy adventures. Nature-loving dads will love this classic trucker model cap from Fjällräven with the retro 1960 logo on the front. It is adjustable with a buckle at the back and made from high-quality materials. It’s available in a range of different colours to suit different tastes.

Books About Adventure

Most people can’t be out on adventures every day. For days at home, treat your dad to some books about adventure to enjoy. He can find new ideas and inspiration for future adventures, discover new areas to explore, or new activities to try. Here are a few books that are on my own personal wish list and that I think outdoorsy dads would love to read too:

• Achievable Adventures: A Practical Guide
• Cook Out: Fell Foodie’s guide to over 80 gourmet recipes to cook in the great outdoors
• How to Climb a Mountain: Essential Knowledge for Budding Mountain Climbers

Portable Power Bank

Being able to charge your phone and other devices when you are out on an adventure is a must these days. A good quality power bank is a great gift for anyone who likes to be on the go.

My personal favourite brand when it comes to power banks is Anker. I have only had good experiences with this brand so far and have a variety of their products. This Anker Power Bank has a 20,000mAh capacity which can keep your devices powered for days. It’s fast charging and can charge three devices at the same time – for example you phone, your earphones and your Apple Watch.

Mayraki Professional CopperGro Pro Beard Growth Oil

This beard oil from Mayraki Professional would make a thoughtful gift for dads with beards. Treat him to the ultimate grooming experience with this expertly crafted beard oil. It contains natural and organic ingredients including sweet almond oil, jojoba oil, Argan oil, and powerful copper peptides. The premium blend promotes healthy beard growth while nourishing facial hair and moisturising the skin below. The formula is lightweight and non-greasy, leaving the beard soft, manageable and revitalized. Can be used on all beard types and is also suitable for sensitive skin.  

Experience Gifts

Last but not least, for dads who have all the stuff and all the gear already, you can’t go wrong with experience gifts. Buy a gift card for an experience or a trip that you know he would love or opt for a voucher for an experience gift company where he can choose something himself.

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