Father's Day Gift Guide 2013
Skip the new wrench sets and the flower ties.
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[jacket]
First Ascent Accellerant
He’ll find a reason to wear this jacket 12 months a year.
[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.
[sunglasses]
Revo Guide Extreme
These shades will protect him on all his big adventures.
[tablet]
iPad Mini
Snuggle up with your partner in this cozy bag for two.
[tent]
First Ascent Katabatic
This bombproof four-season tent can handle any weather.
[mug]
Snow Peak Titanium Double Wall 450
He’ll love this: the ultimate camp cup.
[shorts]
Stoic Thrive
Give him some great-looking and functional summer hiking shorts.
[camera]
Olympus Tough TG-1
This pocket-size point-and-shoot camera is adventure-ready and kid-proof.
[child carrier]
Deuter Kid Comfort 3
This sweet pack will let him spend time with his kid and train for his next peak.
[sleeping bag]
Western Mountaineering Adler 25
The perfect three-season bag also unzips to become a quilt.
[iPhone case]
LifeProof
An everything-proof case with minimum bulk.
[daypack]
Patagonia Black Hole
This super-tough, weather-shedding pack is a home run.
[boots]
Zamberlan 230 SH Crosser Plus GTX RR
This versatile boot is light enough for dayhiking, but supportive enough to carry week-long loads.
[rainshell]
Bergans Helium
This 12-ounce jacket will protect him from any weather.
[headlamp]
Black Diamond ReVolt