Top 10 Camping and Hiking Gifts for Dad on Father’s Day

Multi-tools are some of the greatest, can’t-miss dad gifts in existence. They’re always a Father’s Day hit. But finding a good one isn’t always easy. There are a lot of flimsy, cheaply-made multi-tools out there, but the Gerber Armbar Drive is not one of them. This is one multi-tool that really stands apart from the crowd.

What makes it unique is that it doesn’t try to cram too many tools into too small a space. This multi-tool includes a 3-inch blade that’s actually big enough and sharp enough for real cutting, and a screwdriver with interchangeable flat and phillips-head bits that really work. It also has a usable bottle opener, and a pair of scissors that are much bigger than what you typically see on a multi-tool. It’s an all-around solid piece of equipment.

I don’t want to broadly stereotype all dads here, but if there’s one thing they all seem to have in common it’s that they love a good nap. I’ve never met a dad who didn’t enjoy some solid hammock time, and the Grand Trunk Ultralight Hammock is a great gift option if your dad likes to zonk out in the great outdoors. 

This is a hammock that easily transitions from the backyard to the campsite or hiking trail. It packs down to about the size of a softball in the included stuff sack, and weighs just 12 ounces. It’s great for backpacking. One thing to keep in mind is that the maximum weight capacity is 200 pounds, so if your pop is on the huskier side you might want to invest in a more heavy-duty hammock.

Keep hot drinks hot. Keep cold drinks cold. What more could anyone ask for? There are a lot of solid insulated water bottles on the market, but the Hydro Flask does the job better than most. It’s also BPA-free, phthalate-free, and made of rugged 18-8 pro-grade stainless steel that won’t be hurt when dad accidentally bangs it off a rock or drops it in the driveway. 

The Hydro Flask comes in 20, 32 and 40-oz. Sizes, and a whole range of colors. The 20-oz. Model fits in most vehicles’ cup holders, and is great for travel of any kind, including family camping trips. It’s also dishwasher safe, and has a slip-resistant powder coating. 

Perfect for chilly nights around the campfire, the RedHead Sherpa-Lined Canvas Vest is a great addition to your father’s collection of dadwear. The shell is 100% cotton canvas, and the lining is 100% polyester Sherpa fleece. It’s rugged on the outside, warm and soft on the inside. 

The RedHead vest has two well-positioned handwarmer pockets, plus a hook-and-loop interior pocket and zippered left chest pocket. It’s sure to be a mainstay of camping trips, hunting and fishing adventures and outdoor workdays for years to come. 

Those of us who have spent a lot of time camping have suffered through many a cup of miserable camp coffee. It’s either the unmistakable burnt taste of “cowboy coffee” boiled over the fire or—heaven forbid—instant coffee. Well, not with the Stanley Camp Pour-Over Set. For the father who appreciates a fine cup of Joe, this is a gift that will make mornings a little brighter. 

The Camp Pour-Over Set makes fresh coffee every time, and works with the ground coffee of your choice. The steel construction makes it easy to clean and just about unbreakable. It won’t impart any flavors into your coffee, and doesn’t require disposable coffee filters.

It has a 20-Lumen LED bulb and runs on a single AAA battery. The push-button tail switch has a handy momentary-on feature, and the clip easily attaches to the brim of a baseball cap to become a makeshift headlamp in an emergency. The MicroStream is a great gift for dads who like to be prepared. 

From wilderness expert and New York Times bestselling author Dave Canterbury, this boxed set brings together four of the most famous bushcraft and survival guides of all time. For dads who want to learn more about survival in the great outdoors, it’s an indispensable collection. 

Included are Bushcraft 101; Advanced Bushcraft; Bushcraft First Aid; and The Bushcraft Field Guide to Trapping, Gathering, & Cooking in the Wild. Each volume is well written and beautifully illustrated, with diagrams that make clear the ins and outs of finding food, starting a fire, building a shelter and countless other skills. Keep in mind that these volumes are geared toward the beginner, so if your dad already knows a lot about bushcraft, he might find these redundant. 

Equally useful for outdoor cooking at home and at camp, the Camp Chef Lumberjack Grill is the perfect way to cook over an open fire. It’s ready to use right out of the box, with foldable legs that you can position directly over the campfire or hot coals. Sturdy stainless steel construction makes it tough, easy to clean and resistant to rust. It’s heavy, but it stores compactly.The Camp Chef Lumberjack Grill provides a 18″ x 36″ cooking area, with plenty of room to grill multiple dishes at once. Chicken steak, seafood, veggies—you can pretty much do it all. It’s a great surface for cooking with cast iron pots and pans as well.