Father's Day Gift Guide: Hiking Gifts He’ll Actually Use
This Father’s Day, skip the tie and socks and give him something he’ll love. Whether he’s heading out on an overnighter, planning a thru-hike, or just loves dialling in his kit, we’ve pulled together a selection of ultralight gifts perfect for the dad who’d rather be outdoors.
🌙 For the Dad who loves his beauty sleep
The Waratah sleeping quilt is the perfect option for backpackers who prioritise versatility, weight savings, and customisation in their sleep system. It easily integrates with your sleeping pad, providing comfort across a range of temperatures and climates while minimising bulk and weight in your backpack.
A good night's sleep is key to enjoying yourself outdoors, and a good way to achieve that blissful slumber is Exped's Mega Pillow. Mega by name and Mega by nature, this extra-large headrest has an inflatable core with a soft, padded fleece cover to provide a little extra comfort .
🔥For the Trail Chef Dad
Culinary masterpieces meet convenience with Real Meals. These meals are chef crafted and freeze dried to preserve their authentic flavours for you to enjoy on the trail.
With solid Japanese construction, the Windmaster is ultralight, reliable, and provides excellent performance in windy conditions. Should the wind pick up while you're slaving over dinner, fear not, it lives up to its name.
💧For the Hydration-Conscious Dad
It’s reliable, packable and loved by hikers around the world - these filters are made for those who want to drink straight from the source (safely).
Is the perfect companion to the Sawyer filter, these soft water bottles are easy to refill, seal tight and collapse when empty making them the ideal travel bottle.
⚡ For the Power Dad
It’s ultralight and ultra fast, this power bank will keep his phone, headlamp and GPS running day after day.
🎒 For the Pack-Obsessed Dad
Ultralight, modular, and surprisingly tough — the Cutaway is made for the dad who likes things simple, smart, and dialled-in.
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