
23 Outdoor-Friendly Father's Day Gifts From Amazon For Anyone Trying To Make Sure Dad Enjoys Some Fresh Air
An inflatable beach pillow designed not to blow away *and* with a slot to insert a cooling gel pack. If your dad grumbles about family days at the beach, this gift is sure to help him sleep the day away in comfort.
A camping hammock so you can let your dad know how much you appreciate ~hanging~ out with him. Even if he is more of an inside cat, he's gonna be shocked how comfortable he can be while outside thanks to this!
A pair of binoculars for scoping out some fun feathered friends way up high, or for getting a glimpse of the view ahead if he gets too tired to finish the hike he goes on. TBH, clever.
A National Park-themed hiking blanket that's lightweight, machine-washable, and incredibly cozy, for fathers who know it's great to have some time in the great outdoors.
A game-changing AI-powered smartphone stabilizer so he can capture outdoor photos and videos with seamless, cinematic shots. The tourists surrounding him on his next vacation are going to drop their jaws in awe seeing his robot-photo-arm while they're trying to figure out how to bend their bodies at unnatural angles so they can capture both themselves and the waterfall behind their backs.
A pair of LED headlamps — it's gonna be a ~bright~ idea to give this practical gift to fathers who like an outdoor adventure, but act like they're allergic to the sun. The multiple settings and adjustments are gonna be particularly handy if your dad is planning on exploring any *gulp* caves this summer.
A pack of rainbow fire packets, so stunning that Dad may actually convince the teenagers to come outside and look at something other than their phones.
A giant bubble kit with a two-handle wand for dads who want to be the *favorite* grandpa. This clever contraption makes eye-bogglingly big bubbles, which means your dad is sure to be a hit with all the grandkids every time he takes them outside for a bubble show!
A set of waterproof globe lights that'll look lovely strung around your dad's homemade fire pit or placed across his porch. Treat him to calming nighttime vibes and get these lights.
A pair of waterproof, LED-lit Bluetooth speakers so dad can have surround sound tunes, practically perfecting the ambiance of his yard. Plus, these are surprisingly good-looking! Go ahead, consider this gift outdoor decor.
A standing weeder with three steel claws that grip weeds and roots so your gardening pops is able to pull them out while standing. No more bending down all day while pulling out weeds! His backyard will have never looked better (and his back will have never FELT better)!
A seeding square kit that'll guide your dad if he's good at talking about starting a garden, but really has no idea how it works. This kit is basically a cheat sheet, helping him know where best to put seeds and reminding him where they are after they're snug in the soil.
A hammock chair — this outdoor seating is gonna make his backyard look lovely and possibly become *your* favorite seat when you come to visit. Which is gonna be more often with a hammock this cozy hanging around! You are the REAL gift.
Or a classic wooden swing so he can people-watch from the comfort of his front porch. Rock on.
A waterproof tent that'll keep rain, wind, and flying bugs out of his temporary home (as long as he pays atTENTion to the instructions when putting it together).
An outdoor daybed — a splurge-worthy gift worth going in on with your siblings. This has a retractable canopy to keep him nice and cool (and sunburn-free!). It'll be a downright dreamy nap spot *and* it divides into a super useful seating area when he has folks (re: YOU) over.
A ThermPro meat thermometer with a Bluetooth temperature tracker boasting a whopping 650 ft. range, so he can keep an eye on how the food's lookin' while sitting and relaxing. Thanks to this, you can *all* be confident that the meat your dad cooks is actually, you know, cooked.
An outdoor pizza oven that'll give him another great excuse to cook outdoors on breezy summer nights. And, ahem, feed *you* delicious homemade pizza. Thanks, Dad.
A wave surf shaper to turn rocky, uneven lake waves made by the boat into smooth, curved, and *perfect* ocean-like waves that are primo for your dad's favorite pastime: surfin'.
A tall table-cooler combo for keeping all the drinks and snacks your pops could possibly want by the fire pit, rather than risk making him go back into the house to grab a beer. Because once he's sitting, he's there for the night!
A beginner's telescope to give fathers who are absolutely dazzled by the night sky. Here's to finding ways we can continue getting a liiittle bit closer!
A fly fishing rod and reel combo pack that'll have your dad's heart (and lures) soaring.
An inflatable kayak you can get for your father if you know he ~blows up~ when he hasn't had enough time out on the lake and would appreciate a new excuse to go out there.

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