A two-in-one koozie and cooler cup.
Because plastic Solo cups are, once and for all, out, Dad.
A waterproof, drop-proof, and dirt-proof case for his iPhone.
Whether he's starting to get clumsy or he always has been, this might save him a few hundred dollars or more for a phone replacement.
A lightweight, bounce-free, and rechargeable headlamp.
This is the headlamp I use for almost everything, especially outdoors activities where the weight of a battery pack in front becomes painfully burdensome. Also, he can finally ditch the AA batteries.
A waterproof, roll-top backpack fit for the fly-fishing expedition of his dreams.
This will take Dad and his most precious of possessions (save for, like, you) from the high seas to the High Sierra and back, dry as can be. I like this one because, if he's a thrifty enough packer, he can latch a sleeping bag, tent, and mess kit to it for a longer overnight trek.
A new take on an ancient, but refined reel-free fly rod.
Fly fishing is an expensive habit. Help Dad scale things back a little with this simplistic, if spartan, little kit.
A stainless-steel pocket knife with a rosewood handle and corkscrew.
Help him keep it classy in the field.
A bouquet of salami to take along on the trail.
Meeeeaaaaat. 'Nuff said.
A chart-plotting, way-finding GPS marine watch for the aquatic dad on the move.
Lest he get lost.
An inflatable, stand-up paddle board.
If he's getting a little lazy in retirement, try tricking him into staying spry. All the kids are doing it.
A lightweight, folding kayak.
Now that he doesn't have to heave a 45-pound boat onto the roof of his car, he's got no excuses.
A regenerative, organic sun paste that'll keep him looking young.
It's probably not skin cancer that'll get him, but one or two less wrinkles wouldn't have Mom complaining. With restorative Burmese thanaka, this is the best of the best for his face.
A stainless-steel, vacuum-sealed mug with a magnetic lid.
Whether he's on or off the juice or joe, this will serve him well wherever he may roam.
A small but powerful waterproof Bluetooth speaker.
We'd like to see him try and trash this one. What is it with dads and tech, anyhow?
A brand-new, 21-tool Leatherman.
It's only so often that Leatherman updates its arsenal, and when it does, consider it high time to tell Pops to chuck that rusty old thing on the shelf for a new and improved one, your treat.
A packable, quick-drying microfiber towel.
Lightweight, packable, and easy to wash, clean, hang and dry. No more moldy towels coming home with him after three-day camping trips.
A soft-sided cooler backpack.
There are many great backpack coolers out there that do everything the YETI Hopper does and more, but this one is, in our experience, the most likely to survive an arduous trek.
A cast-iron skillet and Dutch oven for campfire cooking.
All he'll ever need to cook and camp. It's heavy, but it's great for car camping, and might even work its way into the home kitchen.
A breathable, llama-fiber knit-mesh sweater.
This ought to cut down on his stench when he gets home from a trip, too.
A lightweight and fisher-friendly life vest to bring him home safely.
Only if he's been good, and you want him coming back from his next kayaking adventure.
Polarized fishing glasses made from recycled fishing nets.
Save his eyes and the environment (or the coastal waters of Chile, at least) while you're at it.
An instant film camera.
Maybe he's struggling a little too much with the new DSLR or full-frame. Take him back to the basics.
A heavy-duty, full-tang, non-slip-grip steel fillet knife.
So he can stop butchering all those beautiful fish he brings home.
A stainless-steel flask for two.
It's never too late to learn that sharing is caring. Especially if Mom's along on the adventure.
A UPF-treated adventure hat.
Because nothing says "dad" like an adventure hat. And, he might have a little less cover atop his dome these days (no thanks to you).
A pull-start fire starter.
They say you can't teach an old dog new tricks. And they're probably right.