2012 Father's Day Gift Guide
Skip the new wrench sets and the flowery ties. Give the man on your list something that he’ll really be stoked about. We’ve got a slew of great dad-tested gift ideas starting at $20


[dutch oven]
Lodge Cast Iron Camp
Dutch Ovens
He’ll take his campfire cooking to a whole new level.
[the most useful book]
BACKPACKER’s Complete Guide to Outdoor Gear Maintenance and Repair
Empower him to fix any gear-
related problem, step-by-step manual.
[headlamp /lantern]
Snow Peak SnowMiner
This 2-in-1 camp light is the only one he’ll ever need.
[double bag]
Feathered Friends Spoonbill
Snuggle up with your partner in this cozy bag for two.
[versatile hiking shoes]
Salewa Firetail
These well-priced shoes are ideal for day hiking and light backpacking.
[family tent]
Big Agnes Burn Ridge 4 Outfitter
What a deal! A top-quality, palatial, two-door, four-person car camping tent for $300.
[plush mattress]
NEMO Cosmo Air XL
Give him the gift of sleep with this oversized, three-inch-thick airmat.
[smart rain shell]
Marmot Vapor Trail Hoody
This stretchy, great-fitting shell will keep him dry and warm on any adventure.
[multiday pack]
REI Flash 62
He’ll thank you for this comfy, stable pack that can handle hero loads.
[smarty pants]
Helly Hanson Odin
Quick-Dry Pant
Great fitting, stretchy, summer-weight pants for his big adventures
[solar sound system]
Eton Rukus
Turn an iPod into a campground sound system.
[portable power]
Mophie Juice Pack Powerstation Pro
A rugged battery pack that will let him stay charged up and connected.
[iPhone armor]
LifeProof iPhone 4/4S Case
Keep his phone immune to the elements.
[iPad armor]
Otter Box iPad 2 Reflex Series Case
What’s better than having an iPad? Not having to worry about what’ll happen to it when it gets into little hands.
[the perfect cup]
Stanley Ninteen13 One-Hand Vacuum Mug
Multitasking dads will love this easy-sipping cup.