Ideas
Explore the world's #1 largest database of ideas and innovations, with 478,197 inspiring examples.
Trend Reports
Discover why 1,287 brands rely on our AI-powered Trend Reports to get better, faster insights.
Newsletter
Join 107,665 subscribers who rely on our weekly newsletter to keep up with need-to-know trends and insights.
How to Hunt
Learn more about how to hunt megatrends, ideas, patterns and opportunity.
Consumer Insights
Uncover major shifts and emerging opportunities with our exclusive PRO research.
Trend Reports
Discover why 1,287 brands rely on our AI-powered Trend Reports to get better, faster insights.
Newsletter
Join 107,665 subscribers who rely on our weekly newsletter to keep up with need-to-know trends and insights.
How to Hunt
Learn more about how to hunt megatrends, ideas, patterns and opportunity.
Advisory & Services
Accelerate innovation and ignite disruptive thinking with our award-winning programs and research.
Trend Reports
Get fast, customized trend reports, presentations and deep dives 20x faster than traditional research.
Plans
Get started today with a free consultation, our self-serve tools, or a dedicated program.
Articles & Magazine
Get inspired with our 4,232 innovation strategy articles, keynote, videos and innovation tools.
Innovation Awards
Trend Hunter’s Innovation Strategy Awards recognize the best innovation tactics gathered from our interviews with some of the world's most notable business leaders, authors and change makers.
Advisory & Services
Accelerate innovation and ignite disruptive thinking with our award-winning programs and research.
Innovation Assessment
Enhance your innovation potential with a deeper understanding of your unique innovation archetype and how your organization benchmarks.
FuturistU
Prepare for the years ahead with 100+ lessons, tactics, tools and frameworks with our full learning database.
Innovation Books
Join 20,000,000 people getting better and faster with our New York Times Bestselling books and keynote videos.
Jeremy Gutsche
Ignite your event or virtual event with our CEO, a NY Times Bestselling Author and one of the top innovation keynote speakers.
Our Team of Speakers & Virtual Presenters
Inspire your group with our most popular speakers on innovation, trends, change and futurism.
Custom Training & Events
Bring the Future Festival experience directly to your team or co-hosted custom event.
Custom Masterclasses
Join the world's leading brands who leverage our custom programs to accelerate innovation.
FuturistU 5-Day Program
Become a Futurist with our immersive 5-Day program at Future Festival World Summit.
Online eLearning
Learn the fundamentals of futurism and trends with 100+ online courses about innovation.
How to Hunt
Learn more about how to hunt megatrends, ideas, patterns and opportunity.
Contact
Get in touch to learn more, ask a question or submit a tip.
About Us
Learn more about Trend Hunter and how we accelerate innovation.
Follow-Us
Join our 3,500,000 social media followers, on the cutting edge.
How to Hunt
Learn more about how to hunt megatrends, ideas, patterns and opportunity.
FAQ
Get answers to common questions about Trend Hunter.
Community
Stay on the cutting-edge with the help of the Trend Hunter community.
Team
Meet the team trusted by hundreds of leading businesses worldwide.
Jobs
Find opportunities to accelerate your career with the #1 Trend Firm.
News
Catch up on noteworthy Trend Hunter news and media mentions.
Join
Build a portfolio and put your trend-spotting abilities to the test.
Advertising
Supercharge your marketing by partnering with Trend Hunter.
Portfolio
Visit your public portfolio and browse your past articles.
Add a Trend
Write up an article and showcase your trend-spotting skills.
My Trends
Edit your articles and see how they stack up on the leaderboards.
Settings
Edit your profile, connect your social media accounts, and more.
Add a trend, customize your dashboard, or track topics.
Future Festival
Innovation Events
Join the world's top innovators at our in person events.
Free Webinars
Learn to innovate through chaos, navigate the new normal and maintain work culture from home.
Custom Training & Events
Bring the Future Festival experience directly to your team or co-hosted custom event.
Search our database of 478,197 cutting edge ideas.

100 Father's Day Gifts for the Outdoorsman

From Foldable Hiking Boots to Downsized Campsite Kits

— June 9, 2014 — Lifestyle
There are many types of dads out in the world and these Father's Day gifts for the outdoorsman targets the rugged type. For those who prefer to become one with nature during the summer months instead of escaping to an all-inclusive resort or heading to Europe on a cultural tour of ancient cities, this is the list for them. Perhaps a surprise camping trip that utilize these gifts can be sprung on doting dads this coming weekend as well.

Whether updating his utility tool or providing a taste of luxury while out in the wilderness, these Father's Day gifts for the outdoorsman target a slew of needs and wants. A person can never be too prepared when relying on the land, especially a fervent father on a family trip.
6.7
Score
Popularity
Activity
Freshness
100
Fire-Powered Pots (Update)
Fire-Powered Pots (Update)
The Powerpot X is a 10-Watt Portable Generator
<
99
Bottle-Opening Culinary Boards
Bottle-Opening Culinary Boards
The B.O.B Cutting Board is a Great Party Accessory
<
98
Branching Fireplace Tools
Branching Fireplace Tools
OKSA by Felicie Eymard Brings a Campfire Feel Inside the Home
<
97
Flickable Fire Starters
Flickable Fire Starters
The Blastmatch Fire Starter Creates Fire with Just a Flick of the Finger
<
96
Hybrid Hammock Sleepers
Hybrid Hammock Sleepers
The Bison Bag is a Hammock that Doubles as a Sleeping Bag
<
95
Lovely Patterned Paddles
Lovely Patterned Paddles
The Norquay Canoe Paddlers are Locally Made and Hand Finished
<
94
LED Underwater Torches
LED Underwater Torches
This Underwater Light Will Shine Up to 25 Meters
<
93
Sustainable Clean-Burning Logs
Sustainable Clean-Burning Logs
CleanFlame Fire Logs Are Crafted from 100% Recycled Materials
<
92
Solar-Powered Inflatible Lanterns
Solar-Powered Inflatible Lanterns
These Solar-Powered Lights Will Never Leave You in the Dark
<
91
Electronic Citronella Alternatives
Electronic Citronella Alternatives
E-Coil Insect Repeller Uses Hi-Tech Features to Drive Back Bugs
<
90
Durable Winter Workwear
Durable Winter Workwear
The Missoula Outdoor Pants by Causwell Are Designed to Endure
<
89
Waterproof Gadget Sacks
Waterproof Gadget Sacks
The SmithFly Digi Pouch Makes it Easy to Carry Sensitive Gear
<
88
Stylish Throwing Knives
Stylish Throwing Knives
The Furies Throwing Knives Kit from Base Camp X is Great for Campers
<
87
Titanium Mini Meters
Titanium Mini Meters
The Inchworm Measuring Stick Offers You Rugged Practicality
<
86
Accordion Camping Lamps
Accordion Camping Lamps
The UFO Light is a Compact and Efficient Illuminating Object
<
85
Air Mattress Tents
Air Mattress Tents
The Aesent Tent's Base Can Be Inflated to mAK a Wall-to-Wall Mattress
<
84
Convenient Can Clip-Ons
Convenient Can Clip-Ons
The Go Pong Can Grip Transforms Any Can into a Mug
<
83
Camping Gear Rentals
Camping Gear Rentals
GearCommons is a Network Where You Can Rent Outdoor Equipment as Needed
<
82
Waterproof Match Containers
Waterproof Match Containers
The Waterproof Match Safe Allows for Increased Safety
<
81
Device-Charging Flashlights
Device-Charging Flashlights
The Power Pack Lithium 4400 is a Back-Up Battery and So Much More
<
80
Campfire Grilling Apparatuses
Campfire Grilling Apparatuses
Grandpa's FireFork Allows Campers to Grill Safely
<
79
Portable Charcoal Grills
Portable Charcoal Grills
The Eva Solo to Go Grill Lets You BBQ on the Go
<
78
Power-Generating Soccer Balls
Power-Generating Soccer Balls
SOCCKET is an Energy-Harnessing Soccer Ball That Generates Power
<
77
Fishing Rod Roasters
Fishing Rod Roasters
This Reusable Weiner Cooking Rod Does Away with Wooden Campfire Sticks
<
76
Chopstick Thin Handsaws
Chopstick Thin Handsaws
The Folding Saw by Sven-Saw is Durable and Easy to Carry
<
75
Fire-Starting Writing Tools
Fire-Starting Writing Tools
Smith & Wesson's Fire-Starting Pen is a Must-Have in the Wilderness
<
74
Rugged Rechargeable Blenders
Rugged Rechargeable Blenders
This Portable Blender Features a Design Perfect for Camping
<
73
Dextrous Camping Lamps
Dextrous Camping Lamps
The BlackFire Clamplight Frees Your Hands for Tricky Tasks
<
72
Digestive Grizzly Sleeping Bags
Digestive Grizzly Sleeping Bags
This Bear Sleeping Bag Lets You Sleep Inside a Grizzly
<
71
Sleek USB Flashlights
Sleek USB Flashlights
The ZeroHour USB Flashlight Keeps You Feeling Safe
<
70
Clamping Camp Grill Tires
Clamping Camp Grill Tires
These Tires Have a Camp Grill Attached for Cooking Outdoors
<
69
Modernized Folding Chairs
Modernized Folding Chairs
The Shape Field Chair is Perfect for Many Outdoor Situations
<
68
Fluorescent Camping Knives
Fluorescent Camping Knives
The Light Up Tactical Knife Allows You to Prepare Your Food in the Dark
<
67
Unzipping Blanket Totes
Unzipping Blanket Totes
The Yield Picnic Bag Boasts a Flexible Unfolding Design
<
66
Luxurious Camping Skillets
Luxurious Camping Skillets
The Poler Cast Iron Skillet was Made for Outdoor-Enthusiasts
<
65
Downsized Campsite Kits
Downsized Campsite Kits
The SwissRoomBox FreeTech Squeezes a Camping Set into a Single Suitcase
<
64
Ultralight Portable Stoves
Ultralight Portable Stoves
Dinner in the Wild Has Never Tasted So Good with This Camping Helper
<
63
Weather-Resistant Fire Starters
Weather-Resistant Fire Starters
The Stormproof Match Kit Ignites Under Extreme Conditions
<
62
All-In-One Metal Sporks
All-In-One Metal Sporks
This Lightweight Spork is All You Need in the Wilderness
<
61
Weather-Proof Bluetooth Speakers
Weather-Proof Bluetooth Speakers
Divoom Introduces the Ready-to-Get-Wet 'Voombox-Travel'
<
60
Transforming Backpack Chairs
Transforming Backpack Chairs
This Backpack Flips Out into a Chair on Command
<
59
Pint-Sized Food-Tools
Pint-Sized Food-Tools
This Hobo Knife Will Keep You Fed During All You Camping Trips
<
58
Luxury Camping Coffee-Ware
Luxury Camping Coffee-Ware
The Cafe Luxe Kit Brings a Touch of Home to the Wilderness
<
57
Camp-Friendly Credit Cards
Camp-Friendly Credit Cards
Lighten the Camping Load with a Multi-Functional Credit Card Companion
<
56
Phone-Charging Ovens (UPDATE)
Phone-Charging Ovens (UPDATE)
The Biolite Campstove and USB Charger is Smokin'
<
55
Outdoorsy Salt Shakers
Outdoorsy Salt Shakers
This Mini Salt and Pepper Shakers Infuses Your Home with Nature
<
54
Portable Water Bottle Lamps
Portable Water Bottle Lamps
The Bottlelight Combines Two Essentials to Make Something Powerful
<
53
Knife Concealing Axes
Knife Concealing Axes
Cut Through Anything with the United Cutlery Trailblazer
<
52
Wooden Slab Sound Systems
Wooden Slab Sound Systems
The 'Volta Sound Box' is a Non-Mechanical Sound Amplifier for the iPhone
<
51
Swiss Army Chargers
Swiss Army Chargers
The USB Utility Tool Flips Out to Offer Four Electronic Connectors
<
50
Collapsible Barbecue Systems
Collapsible Barbecue Systems
The Foldable GRILLO Grill is Inspired by a Classic Umbrella Design
<
49
Refined Camping Containers
Refined Camping Containers
The Leather Cooler from Orvis is for the More Distinguished Man
<
48
Campfire Fishing Rods
Campfire Fishing Rods
This Campfire Fishing Rod Will Give You Perfectly Roasted Treats
<
47
Portable Water Carbonators
Portable Water Carbonators
Quickly Spruce Up Tap Water into Delicious Carbonated Beverages
<
46
Cylindrical Portable Cookers
Cylindrical Portable Cookers
The Eva Solo to Go Grill is the Perfect Portable Camping Barbecue
<
45
Compact Camping Utility Packs
Compact Camping Utility Packs
The Buck Travel Mate Contains All the On-the-Road Tools You Need
<
44
Collapsible Drinking Glasses
Collapsible Drinking Glasses
The Cup Puck is Perfect for Stashing in a Bag or Even in Your Pocket
<
43
Accordion Eco Illuminators
Accordion Eco Illuminators
The Sunshine Lamp Soaks Up Solar Rays for a Cheap and Easy Light Source
<
42
Sophisticated Travel Shot Glasses
Sophisticated Travel Shot Glasses
These Shot Glasses Let You Drink Stylishly Wherever You Are
<
41
Dual-Purpose Trail Flashlights
Dual-Purpose Trail Flashlights
The Leader Outdoor Crutches Turn into an Outdoor Flashlight
<
40
Spy-Inspired Cocktail Gadgets
Spy-Inspired Cocktail Gadgets
The 'Bar10der' Tool is Perfect for On-the-Go Use
<
39
Heavy Duty Powerful Propellers
Heavy Duty Powerful Propellers
Y-Fork Slingshot by Montie Gear Provides Serious Projectile Power
<
38
Bullet-Size LED Flashlights
Bullet-Size LED Flashlights
The Lummi LED Torch is Water-Proof and Made of Stainless Steel
<
37
Flexible Flattening Pails
Flexible Flattening Pails
The Pack-Away Silicone Collapsible Bucket can be Stowed Anywhere
<
36
Militaristic Duffel Bags
Militaristic Duffel Bags
Whipping Posts' Military Duffel Bag is a Design That Doesn't Mess Around
<
35
Switchblade Table Utensils
Switchblade Table Utensils
Hobo Eat Kit Packs the Essential Eating Tools in One Spot
<
34
Simple Modernized Teepees
Simple Modernized Teepees
The Easy Camp Tipi Tent Updates an Old-School Shelter
<
33
Hook-Bladed Camping Tools
Hook-Bladed Camping Tools
The Woodman’s Pal Machete Prepares You for the Forest
<
32
Device-Chaging Outdoor Lanterns
Device-Chaging Outdoor Lanterns
The Goal Zero Lighthouse250 Solar Lantern Recharges Devices
<
31
Twiggy Eating Utensils
Twiggy Eating Utensils
S & S by Sharon Myoung Merges Contemporary Tools with Woodland Offerings
<
30
Outdoor Canine Beds
Outdoor Canine Beds
The BarkerBag Outdoor Sleeping Bags are Designed for Dogs
<
29
Back-to-Basics Camping Shelters
Back-to-Basics Camping Shelters
The Scout Single Pole Tent is a Chic Canvas Teepee
<
28
Collapsible Tent-Like Boats
Collapsible Tent-Like Boats
Ar Vag by Thibault Penven is Both Functional and Aesthetically Refined
<
27
Realistically Useful Pocket Tools
Realistically Useful Pocket Tools
The Victorinox Cybertool Lite is Designed for the Everyday
<
26
Collapsible Silicone Kettle
Collapsible Silicone Kettle
The Cuissential SlickBoil is a Space-Saving Kitchen Necessity
<
25
Conveniently Compact Canoes
Conveniently Compact Canoes
The Stakanoo by Stuart Woodward Allows for Maximum Portability
<
24
Sleek Suspended Hammocks
Sleek Suspended Hammocks
The Kammok ‘Roo’ is a Sleek Durable Hammock That is Perfect f
<
23
Collapsable Camping Cots
Collapsable Camping Cots
The Terra Strenua Outfitters NYX is a Portable Outdoor Seat
<
22
Swiss Army Phone Cases
Swiss Army Phone Cases
The iStab Lets You Cut Things with Your iPhone
<
21
Sneaker-Stored Tents
Sneaker-Stored Tents
The Walking Shelter by Gorman Transforms into a Tent That's Worn
<
20
Compactly Configured Camping Stoves
Compactly Configured Camping Stoves
The L-Burner is Small, Stable, Safe and Lightweight
<
19
Compact Camping Essentials
Compact Camping Essentials
CB2's Lean-To Tent Features a Great Design for On-the-Go Travel
<
18
Cleverly Concealed Lighters
Cleverly Concealed Lighters
The 'Numyth Tohil' Hidden Lighter is Perfect for Any Camping Trip
<
17
Roll-Out Solar Chargers
Roll-Out Solar Chargers
The Compact E-Saving Charger is Ideal for Off-the Grid Battery Boosting
<
16
Portable Handheld Showers
Portable Handheld Showers
Hamed Kohan's Compact Cleaner is in Time for Music Festival Season
<
15
Wondrous Wilderness Camping Kits
Wondrous Wilderness Camping Kits
The SOLKOA Camping Survival Kit is Comprehensive Lifesaving
<
14
Compact Outdoor Cookers
Compact Outdoor Cookers
The StudioGorm Camping Stove is Highly Portable and Resourceful
<
13
Portable Fireless Cookers
Portable Fireless Cookers
The Barocook Flameless Cooker Lets You Cook Delicious Food without Fire
<
12
Highly Portable Fire Extinguishers
Highly Portable Fire Extinguishers
This Portable Fire Extinguisher is Also Refillable
<
11
Swiss Army Silverware
Swiss Army Silverware
This Cutlery Set Has a Drawer's Worth of Utensils to Fit Inside Your Pocket
<
10
Lightweight Foldable Hiking Boots
Lightweight Foldable Hiking Boots
These Boulder Boots are Easy to Carry to Get to Your Destination
<
9
Communal Treehouse Tents
Communal Treehouse Tents
The Tentsile Connect Tree Tent Provides More Aboveground Space
<
8
Portable Sleeping Bag Homes
Portable Sleeping Bag Homes
The Peapod Travel Bed is Perfect for Camping with Your Kids
<
7
Geometric Camping Cookers
Geometric Camping Cookers
Hexa Folding Stove Opens from a Compact Form into a Culinary Necessity
<
6
Collapsible Camping Stoves
Collapsible Camping Stoves
The PopUpGrill by Fish Design Makes Al Fresco Cooking Convenient
<
5
Macho Necessity Sets
Macho Necessity Sets
The Gentleman's Survival Kit is Full of Essentials for Men
<
4
Inflatable Auto Campers
Inflatable Auto Campers
The Audi Q3 Camping Tent Makes Camping on the Go a Breeze
<
3
Ultra Light Pocket Knives
Ultra Light Pocket Knives
These Weapons Look Amazing and are Amongst the Lightest on the Market
<
2
Cavemen Utility Tools
Cavemen Utility Tools
This Stone Age Swiss Army Knife Features All the Essential Prehistoric Tools
<
1
Compact Catastrophe Canisters
Compact Catastrophe Canisters
The Fort Standard Mini Survival Kit is a Tiny Life-Saving Tool Set
<