Father's Day Giftsfor the Dad Who Says He Wants Nothing

Osprey

Talon 33 Day Backpack

Big enough for a day out. He'll pack for a week anyway.

Leatherman

Bond Multifunction Tool

The multitool he'll clip to his belt and pretend he didn't always want.

Lifesystems

Expedition 50 PRO DEET Mosquito Repellent

Romance is dead. Practical midge defence is forever.

Victorinox

Spartan Pocket Knife

He'll use the tiny scissors once and mention it for a decade.

Meindl

Conditioner & Proofer

For the man who treats his boots like part of the family.

Platypus

Quickdraw Filter

So he can finally drink from that stream he keeps eyeing.

Trekmates

Carbon Pole

One pole, infinite opinions about knee health.

Silva

Binoculars Pocket 8X

So he can identify that bird and tell you about it at length.

Arc'teryx

Men's Beta GORE-TEX Waterproof Jacket

The one shell. The one he'd never buy himself, which is the entire point.

Meindl

Men's Bhutan MFS GORE-TEX Hiking Boots

The lifetime boot. Resoleable, near-indestructible, German-built.

Norrona

Men's Falketind Flex1 Trousers

Proper mountain trousers. The upgrade from the jeans he insists are "fine for a hill."

Rab

Men's Stavel Fleece Pullover

The fleece he'll live in from October to April.

Stanley

Legendary Classic Bottle 1.4L

Indestructible, dishwasher-defying, and older than some of his children by the time he retires it.

Stanley

Legendary Classic Lunch Box 9.5L

Built like a tank, holds a flask and a proper feed, and will outlast the car.

Ledlenser

HF6R Core Rechargeable Headtorch

So he can finally find things in the shed without holding his phone in his teeth.

Smartwool

Men's Hike Full Cushion Crew Socks

Merino socks so good he'll start describing his feet as "happy" without irony.

SAXX

Men's Vibe Xtra Boxer Brief - 2 Pack

Once a man tries these, he quietly bins every other pair. Genuinely.

Patagonia

Men's Lightweight Synch Snap-T Pullover

The fleece he'll claim he's "just wearing around the house" for the next ten years.

Craghoppers

Men's Nosilife Adventure Long Sleeve Shirt

Bug-repelling, sun-blocking, and exactly the sort of shirt he'd call "very practical."

YETI

Rambler 64oz (1.9 L) French Press

For the dad whose coffee opinions have quietly become a personality.

YETI

Tundra 45 Cool Box

The cooler he'll guard at every barbecue like it's a member of the family.

YETI

Daytrip Insulated Lunch Box 5L

A lunch box so nice he'll guard it more carefully than his actual lunch.

Vango

Ranger BBQ

Portable grilling for the dad who believes any day can become a barbecue.

Patagonia

Fitz Roy Icon Trad Cap

A cap with just enough logo to signal taste, not enough to look like he's trying.

YETI

Crossroads Backpack 27L

The travel pack for the dad who treats airport security like a sport.

Helly Hansen

Men's Crew Insulator Jacket 2.0

Marina-to-pub insulation for the dad who likes a bit of nautical in his wardrobe.

The North Face

Men's Hedgehog Mid GORE-TEX Waterproof Boots

A step up from shoes for the dad ready to admit he's now "into hiking."

Patagonia

Men's Terravia Peak Trousers

Lightweight mountain trousers that retire the old zip-off pair he refuses to bin.

Garmin

Forerunner 265 Music Smartwatch

So he can tell you his exact heart rate during a walk to the kettle.

On Running

Men's Cloudmonster 3 Running Shoes

The cushioned shoes that make him feel fast, even when he isn't.

The North Face

Sunriser Run Vest 8

A hydration vest so he can run further from his responsibilities.

The North Face

Men's Sunriser Shorts - 5 Inch

Lightweight shorts for the dad who insists shorts season is all year.

The North Face

Men's Mountain Athletics 24/7 T-Shirt

The training tee he'll own in five colours by August.

Smartwool

Men's Run Targeted Cushion Ankle Socks

Merino running socks that quietly prevent a multitude of blisters.

The North Face

Summit Run Belt

Keeps keys, gels and phone from bouncing into the next county.

Six Peaks

Running Vest With Phone Holder

Reflective high-vis for the dad who insists on running at dusk.

Garmin

Fenix 8 Pro 47mm Multisport AMOLED Smartwatch

The wrist computer for the dad who treats a 5k like a polar expedition.

The North Face

Men's Summit Vectiv Pro 3 Running Shoes

Race-day trail shoes for the dad who's discovered hills are fun.

On Running

Men's Cloudhorizon 2 Waterproof Running Shoes

Dry feet on the wettest Irish trail he can find.

The North Face

Summit Run Vest 5

The serious race vest for the dad eyeing his first ultra.

Jetboil

Stash Cooking System

Boils water scarily fast, so he can be smug about his brew in under two minutes.

Light My Fire

Grandpa's Firegrill

A campfire grill for the dad who thinks every meal tastes better over flames.

MSR

PocketRocket Stove Kit

The tiny stove that makes him feel like a proper expedition cook.

Stanley

Classic Perfect-Brew Pour Over

Proper filter coffee in the wild, no soggy paper or compromise.

MSR

Titan Kettle 1400ml

A featherlight titanium kettle he absolutely does not need but will adore.

Helinox

Chair One XL Camping Chair

The packable camp chair he'll defend as "the best seat at the campsite."

Therm-A-Rest

NeoAir Xlite NXT Regular Sleeping Mat

The sleeping mat that ends his "I slept grand on the ground" lie.

Therm-A-Rest

Airhead Pillow Large

An actual camp pillow, because the rolled-up-jumper era must end.

YETI

Roadie 24 Cool Box

The cooler he'll guard at every campsite like a member of the family.

Vango

F10 Ultra 150 Sleeping Bag

Featherweight warmth for the dad who's getting ambitious about wild camping.

Therm-A-Rest

Lite Seat

A cushioned seat pad so cold rocks and damp logs lose their sting.

Vango

Lunar 250 Recharge USB

A rechargeable lantern that turns the tent into a cosy glow.

Jetboil

Genesis Basecamp System

A two-burner camp kitchen for the dad who caters, not cooks.

Vango

Sierra Air 500 5-Person Tent

Inflatable, palatial, and pitched before the neighbours have found their pegs.

Helinox

Sunset Chair

The high-backed throne for the dad who takes campsite relaxing seriously.

Outwell

Padres XL Storage Unit

Campsite organisation for the dad who brings the whole kitchen "just in case."

Leatherman

Wave+ Multifunction Tool

18 tools he'll use for everything except the one job at hand.

Silva

Compass Field

A proper compass for the dad who insists "the phone could die out there."

Petzl

Swift RL Headlamp

A reactive-lighting head torch that dims itself - pure gadget joy.

Easy Camp

5 in 1 Bottle opener

Corkscrew, blade, bottle opener and more, folded into one campsite-ready tool he'll always have on him.

Easy Camp

Hawkweed Hand Shovel

For the dad who takes "answering the call of nature" very seriously.

Silva

Map Case Large

A waterproof map case for the dad who refuses to trust "the cloud."

Ledlenser

P6R Core Torch

A torch so bright he'll find any excuse to point it at things in the dark.

Lifeventure

X-Pac Gear Pouch

A pouch for his gadgets, so his gadgets have gadgets.

Oakley

Meta AI HSTN Prizm Black Smartglasses

Camera-and-AI sunglasses for the dad who wants to be the gadget.

Oakley

Meta AI HSTN Transitions Amethyst Smartglasses

Auto-tinting AI smartglasses — the most futuristic thing he'll own.

Oakley

Sutro Ti Prizm Black Sunglasses

So lightweight he'll forget he's wearing them, then panic he's lost them, while wearing them.

Oakley

RSLV Photochromic Sunglasses

Auto-adjusting lenses - the sunglasses that think for themselves.

Dryrobe

Advance Long Sleeve Changing Robe

For the dad who gets changed on the pier with the dignity of a magician.

Keen

Men's Hyperport H2 Sandals

Amphibious sandals for the dad who refuses to own "indoor shoes."

Reef

Men's Cushion Phantom 2.0 Flip Flops

The flip flops he'll wear from May until someone stops him.

Orca

Killa 180º Swim Goggles

Panoramic goggles so he can see exactly how cold he's about to be.

Helly Hansen

Rider Paddle Life Vest

A proper paddle-sport buoyancy aid for the dad whose confidence outpaces his swimming.

Orca

Bungee Safety Buoy

A tow float so you can actually spot him out there.

Salty Crew

Men's Drifter Slub Hybrid Shorts

Swim-or-stroll hybrid shorts for the dad who's always half-ready for water.

Orca

Swim Socks

Neoprene socks for the dad whose feet have filed a formal complaint.

Nikwax

Wetsuit Refresh High Powered Deodorising Cleaner

So his wetsuit doesn't smell like a forgotten rock pool.

O'Neill

Men's Epic 5/4mm Back Zip Full Wetsuit

A proper winter wetsuit for the dad who refuses to admit the sea is freezing.

O'Neill

Men's Epic 3/2mm Back Zip Full Wetsuit

The all-rounder wetsuit for the dad who's "getting really into this."

O'Neill

Neoprene 2mm Beanie

A wetsuit beanie for the dad who calls a January dip "refreshing."

Helly Hansen

Men's Crew Hooded Waterproof Midlayer Sailing Jacket

Sailing-grade waterproofing for the dad who's always "just checking the boat."

Helly Hansen

Men's HP Hybrid Stretch Insulator Jacket

Technical sailing insulation for the dad who dresses for the regatta.

Salty Crew

Men's Tippet Fill Short Sleeve T-Shirt

A surf-brand tee that quietly says "I'm a water person now."

Orca

Training Backpack

A vented swim-kit pack so the wet gear stops living in the car boot.