For the Outdoor Dad

Here are some ideas for father’s day for the Dad who would much rather be out on the hills, mountains or dales, than the fairways, greens or in the clubhouse.

A traditional summer hat, the Abisko is made of Fjällräven’s G1000 Lite fabric, offering durability as well as weather protection. Applying Greenland Wax to the fabric will improve its water resistance, making this a fantastic hat for trekking or travelling. The wide brim can be folded in at the sides and held in place with press-studs and an adjustable chin strap ensures you won’t lose your hat to the wind.

the opinel VRI Lock knife 8 is a handy little locking pocket knife ideal for cutting cheese or fruit, it has a vanished beech wood handel and 9cm stainless steel locking blade.

Designed to be the ultimate running watch, the Suunto Ambit3 Run Lime is a GPS multisport watch with compass, altimeter, and full smart  phone connectivity (iOS and Android via bluetooth). Utilising the tried and tested Ambit design, the Ambit3 Run will track your location via GPS and give you exact coordinates of your location, plus give you directions and distances along planned routes which can be uploaded via Suunto Movescount into the watch. 

The Stainless Steel 8 Fl. Oz. Hip Flask from GSI is an elegant and practical solution to carrying your choice dram whilst on the hill, and there’s no Saint Bernard at hand. Make of durable stainless steel and with a simple screw top, this hip flask is easy to use even in cold climates with gloved hands.

In pop culture, it was a time like no other. Ronald Reagan was in the White House, “The Terminator” was in the box office and Run-D.M.C. was in certified gold. It was also the time when Oakley created one-of-a-kind sunglasses called Frogskins®. Oakley resurrected the original tooling from the early ’80s giving you a chance to own a piece of history