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The Ultimate Gift Guide for Outdoorsy Dads

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Buying gifts for Dad can be a little bit tricky. I can always think of TONS of random things to get Andrew but most of them are just guesses in the dark, or a new piece of gear that I know he would just buy for himself. There are so many options to choose from, such as: camping mugs, camping tents, camping toys for our kids to enjoy, and more. Sometimes the range of possibilities for outdoor gear drives me absolutely crazy. Am I alone?

Best Outdoor Gift Ideas For Dads

Ooni Pizza Oven – Best Gift For Outdoor Dads

An Ooni Pizza Oven may be used to cook anything from delicious pizzas, roasted meats, grilled veggies, and even fresh bread. Best of all, you can cook pizzas in just 60 seconds. Create attractive meals outside with wood, charcoal, or gas. Use Ooni Pizza Ovens to get excellent outcomes regardless of what you’re cooking.

Solo Stove Smokeless Fire Pit

Give dad the perfect gift this year with this incredible fire pit from Solo Stove. With their technilogy, dad can enjoy his backyard fire year round without having to get all smoky every time. This is one of the best gifts for dads who love the outdoors.

Smartwool Sweater

Whenever I am unsure what to get my husband I always go with a nice sweater or jacket. This Smartwool 250-weight sweater is the best! It is the sweater my husband reaches for first. It is a great warmth and perfect for layering on those colder days.

Black Diamond Storm 400 Headlamp

We got this headlamp for my husband a few years ago and it’s his absolute favorite. It’s incredibly durable and gives off a really great beam of light! The perfect gift for outdoor dads!

Eno Doublenest Hammock and Straps

Whenever we go camping the first thing we want to set up are the hammocks and these are some of the best hammocks for dads who like to spend time outdoors. These hammocks last forever and the double nest are big enough to share a seat with a kid. They come in a variety of colors so you never get them mixed up. Don’t forget to get the straps!

Osprey Daypack

The Osprey Manta is such a great backpack. It comes with a hydration bladder and a raincover. I have this one in an older model and it is my favorite backpack for day hikes. My favorite part is the mesh otter pocket to stuff my layers when I get too hot.

Go Pro 12

With video stabilization, both 4K AND 5K footage, and crisp 20 MP pictures, the GoPro Hero 12 is the perfect gift for outdoorsy dads. This version of the GoPro was just released in 2023 and it has so many features that you don’t need to worry about it being outdated any time soon. We take our GoPro on every trip and adventure with us, and especially love that footage can be downloaded directly to our phone and quickly edited in the GoPro Quik App for free! It’s a perfect gift for dads who like to document their adventures and then share them with others.

Gerber Crucial Multi Tool Knife – Best Budget Gift For Dad

This knife has been declared by my husband to be the best knife he’s owned. Little does he know that we bought it for him at a great price, making it the perfect budget gift for dads! He loves that it’s useful for just about anything and I love that it’s a great knife at a cheap price.

RAK Multi-Tool Pen Set

Looking for a great multi-use tool for Dad? The Multi-Functional 2Pc Pen Set has 8 tools in one. It is super bright, so you can use it at night. It has a stylus top, a ruler, a bubble leveler, and more. The pen set is also metal and will last forever!

Fiskars Hatchet

I got this hatchet for my husband a few years ago and we have used it a surprising amount of times. It is perfect for camping to get kindling and chop up small logs for the fire.

Man Gift Box


Are you searching for the ideal gift for the man who enjoys being outdoors and loves to start fires? Man Box is jam-packed with entertaining, one-of-a-kind, and practical presents that he will appreciate. Handy gifts for fire starting as well as everyday essentials.

Patagonia Hat

This is one of my husband’s favorite hats he owns. It is perfect for getting outside and great for sun protection.

Grill Set BBQ Tools

The BBQ tools kit includes stainless steel grilling accessories that are more sturdy and safe than other bbq utensils since they will not shatter or melt after extended usage. Each essential component of the barbecue toolkit has the appropriate weight, making them ideal for grilling and never rusting over time, remaining as new as you bought them after years of use.

Goal Zero Lantern

This lantern is really great. It is great for camping and to use in the backyard. It is also really nice to have in case of a power outage. We have this one and it works really well. I like that you can charge other devices with the light. We used that feature when our power was out for 4 days.

Darn Tough Socks With Lifetime Warranty

What Dad couldn’t use a new pair of fantastic socks? We love Darn Tough Socks because they’re incredible quality, are a small business, and have a lifetime warranty.

Peak DesignTravel 35L Duffel

This duffel bag is perfect for whatever travel or adventure Dad has planned for this year. It’s the perfect size for a getaway without being too big and bulky and the quality is fantastic!

Hydro Pro 3 + 1.5l Bladder

This hydration pack is perfect for active dads who love running, cycling, or hiking. We love that it comes with a 1.5L bladder for water to keep them hydrated all day long!

About Jessica Averett

Hi, I’m Jessica, a mom of 5 kids and married to my favorite adventure partner. I love to bike, ski, camp and hike. We've visited over 40 countries with our kids, but are equally happy on the road as we are exploring our home state of Utah.

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