Parenting

Top 10 Gifts for the Sportsman Dad

By Wayne Parker, About.com Guide

Gifts for fathers who enjoy the outdoors: golf, camping, hiking, fishing and more. All gifts are reasonably priced and are available for Fathers Day, birthdays, Christmas, or just because.

1. College Logo Putters

Relax and reminisce about those great days on campus while playing a round of golf or puttering around the office during lunch hour or break. Sporting the school colors and logo the college putters makes a perfect gift for the golfing enthusiast.

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2. Special Occasion Golf Balls

A sleeve of (3) special occasion golf balls make a great gift for special people. These quality golf balls supplied by various manufacturers. The balls can wish Dad a Happy Fathers Day or just say "Dad."

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3. "Gone Fishing" Gift Basket

Courtesy of GreatArrivals.com

Includes fresh roasted coffee for the early riser,"munchies" while waiting on the fish to bite, "Crazy for Fishing" pasta and seafood rub to go with his catch, fish shaped pen, and more, all presented in a fish motif basket that will be useful long after the goodies are consumed.

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4. GPX Portable Lantern with 5" B/W TV, AM/FM Radio, and More

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B&W TV Receives AM/FM Radio 2 Fluorescent Tubes Rotatable Latern Arms Siren Function Flashlight 3-Way Power Antenna, Earphone & DC Jack AC & Cigarette Lighter Adapter Included Uses 8 "D" Batteries Carrying Strap. A great addition for any outdoorsman's supplies!

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5. AAA Explorer First Aid Kit

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The Explorer First Aid Kit from AAA is a great value including first aid supplies, flashlight, booster cables, light sticks and more. A great addition for any vehicle, ATV or other traveling unit.

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6. Cobra MicroTALK CXR925 Two Way Radio

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The microTALK line of Family Radio Service communicators combine great looks, high performance and an extremely compact design to make it even easier to stay in touch while you're on the go.

7. SportRobe

Courtesy of SportRobe.com

One of readers suggested this gift and I loved it as soon as I saw it. SportRobe maufactures bathrobes that are patterned on sports team uniforms. So if your dad is a professional or college sports fan, this is a great idea!

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8. High Sierra Envoy Lumbar Pack

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From High Sierra, this fanny pack provides lumbar support, has a pocket for your MP3 player and cell phone, and has a back panel that will wick moisture away from dad on a hike. One of the best fanny packs I have ever used.

9. Solar Power Charger Bag Cell Phone

Deluxe Solar Power Charger Bag Cell Phone

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This is a bag that safely carries your dad's cell phone on an outdoor trip, and, using the power of the sun, the Solar Power Cell Phone Charger allows you to charge your cell phone anywhere. This convenient back-up power simply plugs into your phone, while using the sun to recharge your batteries.

10. Hammock in a Bag

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Hammock Bliss is ready to go anywhere. Only 16oz, almost 5 feet wide by 10 feet long with an attached stuff sack and its own rope, this durable hammock is the ultimate portable sleeping solution for camping, backpacking, hunting, hiking, canoeing, kayaking, climbing, travelling and home.

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