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93 Rugged Father's Day Gifts

From Macho Necessity Sets to Recycled Rubber Garments

— May 22, 2013 — Autos
If your dad is the kind of guy who likes adventuring and the outdoors, he will love these rugged Father's Day gifts. With so many ways to explore and enjoy the outdoors, there is always a tool or gadget that will make trekking through the woods or kayaking down the river a more enjoyable experience.

There are so many enjoyable things about the outdoors. Whether your dad likes to relax by silently hiking through a fresh forest after the rain or he likes to get a lively thrill from wind gliding off a cliff, these rugged Father's Day gifts will serve him well. From fold-up bunk beds for classic camping to flat-packed bicycles for extreme trail riding, your dad will be thrilled when he receives a such a thoughtful and useful gift.
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Placid Wilderness Paintings
Placid Wilderness Paintings
Bob Stang Captures Tranquility and Comfort in the Outdoors
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Rugged Itch-Killing Ads
Rugged Itch-Killing Ads
The After Bite Campaign is Set on a Wood-Chopping Camping Site
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Smooth Camera Gliders
Smooth Camera Gliders
The Airtracks Lets You Film Video in All Types of Terrain
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Rustic Flower Holders
Rustic Flower Holders
The Coil Rope Vase Has Been Cast in Resin and Marble
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Stone-Carved Sunglasses
Stone-Carved Sunglasses
Shwood Designed these Frames by Fusing Raw Earth Elements
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87
Rustic Timber Beer Poppers
Rustic Timber Beer Poppers
The Wood Bottle Openers from Areaware are Ruggedly Minimalist
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Rechargeable BBQ Lighters
Rechargeable BBQ Lighters
Use the Unique 'BBQ Dragon' Lighter to Start Any Fire
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85
Jacknife Lighting Products
Jacknife Lighting Products
The Elia Mangia Tuca-Tuca Lamp is Modeled on Cutting Tools
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Flash Light Razor Blades
Flash Light Razor Blades
This Folding Blade Light Will Help You Stay Safe Cutting in the Darkness
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Compact Packaged Beverages
Compact Packaged Beverages
Pat's Backcountry Beverages Are for Camping
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Waterproof Gadget Sacks
Waterproof Gadget Sacks
The SmithFly Digi Pouch Makes it Easy to Carry Sensitive Gear
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Vandalized Military Jackets
Vandalized Military Jackets
The Porter Classic 2013 S/S 'Hard Work' Jacket is Patched Up
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80
Rugged Smuggler Duffels
Rugged Smuggler Duffels
Hellbrand Releases a Two-Tone Leather Duffel Bag with a Hint of Camouflage
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Whittled Timber Time Pieces
Whittled Timber Time Pieces
WOOD SHOCK is a Naturally Carved Version of the Casio G-Shock 6900
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Explosive-Styled Lighters
Explosive-Styled Lighters
Dynamite Fire Starters Get the Flames Going in a Safe Way
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77
Furry Combat Boots
Furry Combat Boots
The Dr. Marten 2013 Fall Core Premium Boots are Texturized
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76
Drink Marking Goggles
Drink Marking Goggles
These Fun Drinking Accessories Will Ensure Your Beverage Belongs to You
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75
Rifle Head Shot Glasses
Rifle Head Shot Glasses
The Aluminum Muzzleshot is Designed After an M16 Flash Hider
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Luxe Camp Car Ads
Luxe Camp Car Ads
The Mini Cooper Countryman Campaign Alludes to the Vehicle's Spaciousness
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73
Collapsable Solar Power Lanterns
Collapsable Solar Power Lanterns
These Lighting Devices Easily Inflates to Provide Illumination
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Singing Seaside Tents
Singing Seaside Tents
The London 2012 Festival Peace Camps Illuminate the Countryside
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Motion-Correcting Binoculars
Motion-Correcting Binoculars
The STEDI-EYE Mariner Binoculars Compensate for Shaky Hands
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DIY Sustainable Smartphone Chargers
DIY Sustainable Smartphone Chargers
This Fire-Powered Charger is Perfect for Outdoor Travel
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All-Terrain Sneakers
All-Terrain Sneakers
The Reebok ATV 19+ Running Shoe Traverses Tricky Turfs
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Contemporary Tribal Fashions
Contemporary Tribal Fashions
The MCM By Phenomenon F/W Collection Pushes the Envelope
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Disc-Tightening Kicks
Disc-Tightening Kicks
These Bold Puma Running Shoes Adjust with the Turn of a Wheel
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Rugged Rechargeable Blenders
Rugged Rechargeable Blenders
This Portable Blender Features a Design Perfect for Camping
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Self-supported Upholstery Seats
Self-supported Upholstery Seats
The Hardened Leather Chair by Nikolaj Steenfatt Looks Very Organic
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Practical Sleeping Mats
Practical Sleeping Mats
The AeroBed PakMat Sleep System Rolls Up Easily and Conveniently
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Buckle-Less Belts
Buckle-Less Belts
This Belt from Blackcreek Mercantile Strays from the Norm
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Booze-Holding Boomboxes
Booze-Holding Boomboxes
This Multifunctional Bag Has a Retro Look and Works With Most Devices
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Rugged Smartphone Shields
Rugged Smartphone Shields
The RokShield V3 Case for iPhone Protects Against Anything Imaginable
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Shot-Improving Lounge Chairs
Shot-Improving Lounge Chairs
This Clever Seat Doubles as a Fun Basketball Shootout Toy
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Luxury Camping Coffee-Ware
Luxury Camping Coffee-Ware
The Cafe Luxe Kit Brings a Touch of Home to the Wilderness
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Electricity-Free Espresso Brewers
Electricity-Free Espresso Brewers
The Nomad Espresso Machine Makes Premium Brews by Hand
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Clothing-Attached Camping Lights
Clothing-Attached Camping Lights
The Snow Peak Lapel Torch is Perfect for Remote Activities
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One-Man Garbage Bin Tents
One-Man Garbage Bin Tents
These Disposable Tents Made by Glad are Perfect for Messy Camping Trips
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Planetary Patterned Bonfires
Planetary Patterned Bonfires
The Stars & Moon Big Sky Fire Pit Brings the Sky Within Reach
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Knife Concealing Axes
Knife Concealing Axes
Cut Through Anything with the United Cutlery Trailblazer
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Detachable Boot Tongues
Detachable Boot Tongues
The Eastland Belfast USA Removable Kiltie Shoe is Versatile
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Parking Space Pop-Up Tents
Parking Space Pop-Up Tents
Series II Expedition Tent by Redverz Gear Protects You and Your Bike
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Cuben Fiber Tents
Cuben Fiber Tents
The Sierra Designs Mojo UFO Shelter is Priced at $1800
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Spy-Inspired Cocktail Gadgets
Spy-Inspired Cocktail Gadgets
The 'Bar10der' Tool is Perfect for On-the-Go Use
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Clothed Chair Creations
Clothed Chair Creations
These Katja Pettersson Skin Furniture Collection is Lifelike
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Ruggedly Feminine Collections
Ruggedly Feminine Collections
The Timberland Womens AW 2013 Line Features a Sleeker Look
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Recycled Rubber Garments
Recycled Rubber Garments
Karin Granstrand Makes Men's Fashion Using Inner Tube Design
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Three-Armed Solar Torches
Three-Armed Solar Torches
Photovoltaic Flashlight Soaks Up the Sun on All Sides for Lasting Light
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Illuminating Camping Gear
Illuminating Camping Gear
This Reflective Rope Ensures Safety and Security at Night
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Bullet-Size LED Flashlights
Bullet-Size LED Flashlights
The Lummi LED Torch is Water-Proof and Made of Stainless Steel
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High-End Concrete Timepieces
High-End Concrete Timepieces
Concrete is Turned into Elegance on This Watch by Dzmitry Samal
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Pliable Power Strips
Pliable Power Strips
The Pivot Power Rugged Has a Reconfigurable Design to Accommodate Chaos
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Illuminated Headgear Attachments
Illuminated Headgear Attachments
The BrimLit LED Hat Light Lets You See in the Dark
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Caveman-Inspired Tools
Caveman-Inspired Tools
Modern Stone Flint Stones Bring Old Technology into Modern Tools
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Golden Bullet Candles
Golden Bullet Candles
The Kyle Bean Ammo Candles are Fiery Firearms
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Rustic Wooden Door Wedges
Rustic Wooden Door Wedges
The Ski Slope Door Stops by Lotta Cole Design are Chic and Minimalist
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Facial Grooming Necklaces
Facial Grooming Necklaces
The Beard Buddy Dog Tag Comb Keeps Your Beard in Check
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Military Pet Abodes
Military Pet Abodes
The Deluxe Field Tent is an Army Tent for Your Dog
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Rustic Masculine Bangles
Rustic Masculine Bangles
BRZN Bullet Casing Bracelets Give Your Image an Edge
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City Camping Covenants
City Camping Covenants
Frank Bayh & Steff Rosenberger Capture Protestors' Tents and Messages
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Collapsible Cooking Stations
Collapsible Cooking Stations
The Grub Hub Outdoor Kitchen Provides the Comforts of Home
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Illuminated Smartphone Covers
Illuminated Smartphone Covers
This Premium Lighting iPhone 5 Case Lights Up Your Phone Experience
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Cocoon-Like Suspended Beds
Cocoon-Like Suspended Beds
The Skeeter Beeter Pro Hammock Keeps You Safe from Mosquitos
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Lumberjack-Worthy Tools
Lumberjack-Worthy Tools
The Zippo Outdoors 'Woodsman' Cleverly Offers Four Devices in One
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Rugged Car Seat Covers
Rugged Car Seat Covers
The Smittybilt G.E.A.R. Seat Covers is Fit for Off-Roading Adventurers
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Compact Cooking Kits
Compact Cooking Kits
The 'Two Any One' Product Covers Kitchen Bases
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Energy-Fluid Flashlights
Energy-Fluid Flashlights
The Moblant Community Lantern Gets its Charge from its Environment
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Pop-Up Camping Companies
Pop-Up Camping Companies
Shelter Co Traveling Resorts Takes the Work Out of Pitching a Tent
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Convertible Car Roof Boats
Convertible Car Roof Boats
The 'BoatPack' Turns a Car's Roof Box Into a Convenient Mobile Boat
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Leather Smarphone Cases
Leather Smarphone Cases
The Makr iPhone 5 Sleeves Provide Rugged Protection
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Robot-Chainsawed Chairs
Robot-Chainsawed Chairs
The 7xStool Collection is the Result of a Strange Invention
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Portable Pebble Cookers
Portable Pebble Cookers
Outdoor Stoves for Camping Can Easily be Replaced with Cordless Stonevens
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Swiss Army Silverware
Swiss Army Silverware
This Cutlery Set Has a Drawer's Worth of Utensils to Fit Inside Your Pocket
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Cowhide Key Covers
Cowhide Key Covers
The Hollows Leather Key Holders are Genuinely Durable
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Swinging Suspended Tents
Swinging Suspended Tents
The Blue Ridge Camping Hammock is Made for Rough Terrain
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Hiking Hipster Lookbooks
Hiking Hipster Lookbooks
The Highland Park 2013 Spring/Summer Collection is Campy
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Contemporary Trailer Concepts
Contemporary Trailer Concepts
The Romtow Caravan Folds Out and Features Panoramic Windows
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Powerful Wind-Proof Tents
Powerful Wind-Proof Tents
The Cave by Frackenpohl Poulheim is Robust and Easy to Set Up
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Inflatable Frame Tents
Inflatable Frame Tents
The Heimplanet Cave is Inspired by the Shape of a Diamond
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Inclined Forest Refuges
Inclined Forest Refuges
The 'Les Seves' Tent Was Designed to Take a Load Off Your Back
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Durable Outdoor Abodes
Durable Outdoor Abodes
The North Face Dome Tent is Built to Withstand the Harshest Conditions
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Collapsible Camping Stoves
Collapsible Camping Stoves
The PopUpGrill by Fish Design Makes Al Fresco Cooking Convenient
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Portable Timber Washrooms
Portable Timber Washrooms
Nature Lovers Can Wash Anywhere with Oborain Outdoor Showers
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Flat-Packed Bicycles
Flat-Packed Bicycles
The Sandwichbike is Easy to Ship and Assemble
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Geometric Wooden Lampshades
Geometric Wooden Lampshades
The Lightframe by Herr Mandel is Both Sharp and Raw
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Macho Necessity Sets
Macho Necessity Sets
The Gentleman's Survival Kit is Full of Essentials for Men
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Luxuriously Portable Living Quarters
Luxuriously Portable Living Quarters
The Opera Luxury Camper Trailer is Overindulgent
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Winter Sleeping Swings
Winter Sleeping Swings
The Eagles Nest Outfitters Blaze Underquilt Makes Hammocks Cozy in the Cold
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Tent-Shaped Homes
Tent-Shaped Homes
The dmvA A-Framed House is Like Camping in Comfort
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Suspended Spherical Campers
Suspended Spherical Campers
The Orb Shaped Tree Tent Dwelling by Luminair Remixes Tree Houses
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Hanging Tree Teepees
Hanging Tree Teepees
The Black Diamond Cliff Cabana Double Portaledge is Suspended
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Compact Catastrophe Canisters
Compact Catastrophe Canisters
The Fort Standard Mini Survival Kit is a Tiny Life-Saving Tool Set
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Adult Fold-Up Bunk Beds
Adult Fold-Up Bunk Beds
The 'Foldaway Adult Bunk Bed' Will Improve Comfort for Campers
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