Dad loves tech. Dad loves the outdoors. So show him some love this Father鈥檚 Day by giving him the perfect gift鈥攁nd then spending the rest of the weekend outside.聽
Grilling
Memphis Wood Fire Grill
The most impressive feature on聽聽(starting at $1,500) is its Intelligent Temperature Control. The grill works like an indoor oven to maintain a consistent temperature, automatically adding pellets as needed. There's even an internal probe to get the exact reading on meat temperature.
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Grilling is all about temperature. If you want a medium-rare steak, you have to grill at a specific temperature (say, 140 degrees). 罢丑颈蝉听聽($100) syncs over Bluetooth to your iPhone, shows a temperature reading, and sounds an alarm when the meat's ready.
BakerStone聽Pizza Oven Box
Whether dad is cooking at a campsite or at home on the grill, this聽聽($129) sits on top of the burners and uses a stone cooking chamber. On top, there's a dial to show the temperature reading. The shell is made from a thick, enameled steel to reduce charring.
Biking
Cannondale聽Quick CX 2
Off-road ruggedness meets on-road efficiency in the聽聽($1,140). Using inspiration from mountain bike frames, this nimble commuter comes with聽disc聽brakes and front suspension, making for a comfortable, smooth ride.
CamelBak聽Charge 10 LR
罢丑颈蝉听聽($100) accommodates bike tools, snacks, and a smartphone. The reservoir opens with a quick quarter-turn twist-off lid, there's a easy-to-close valve, and tech called聽HydroGuard聽reduces germs.
Video Head聽VHX5聽Bike Helmet
罢丑颈蝉听聽($200) comes packed with some nice extra features, including a built-in聽1080p聽camera for shooting video and snapping photos. Plus, the helmet has an eight-gigabyte SD card, letting you dad record videos for about an hour.
Dog Walking
iFetch
罢丑别听聽($100) automatically launches a ball up to 30 feet across the yard. So sit back and relax as the聽iFetch聽wears your dog out for you.
Whistle
One of the most high-tech canine products out there, this聽聽($129) connects over Bluetooth to an Android or iPhone device, letting Dad see how active your pup is during the day. A new version called聽WhistleGPS聽is due next year.
Barkbox
With this聽聽($18 per month), your dad will receive a box of doggie treats, bones, and other goodies鈥攁ll hand-picked by canine gourmands. The membership fee includes a 10 percent donation to an animal rescue organization.聽
Off-Roading
Can-Am Outlander
Yes, this is an expensive gift, but hey, it promises to be a lot of fun, right? 罢丑颈蝉听聽($6,799) has torsional suspension for smooth rides, super bright 230-watt headlights, and an anti-theft key system.
Polaris F2 Carbon ORV Helmet
Designed for all聽off-roading聽activities, this聽聽($280) is made from carbon fiber and Kevlar, making it extremely durable and tough. There are multiple vents on this lid, making it (relatively) breathable for those dry, dusty days.
Thule聽Sidearm Mountain Bike Carrier聽594XT
罢丑颈蝉听聽($200) works with most standard mountain bikes. Plus, its clamps down around the wheel so you don't have to worry about scratching the frame.聽
Working Out
Samsung Gear Fit by Sprint
罢丑颈蝉听聽($200) is a vast improvement over the original Samsung Gear. The new model has an almost two-inch clear screen, lasts up to five days on one charge, is dust- and water-resistant, and tracks your workout with an activity and heart-rate monitor.聽
Brooks Glycerin 12
Brooks pulled out all the stops on this new聽聽($150). The sole conforms to your foot from heel to toe and there's more cushioning than in the previous version. The best feature: the entire shoe weighs a hair under 11 ounces.
REI Lightweight聽Polartec聽Power Dry Crew Shirt
Priced much lower than many of its competitors, this聽聽($30) from REI is built with two types of fabric鈥攐ne layer draws moisture away from your skin, while the other dries quickly on the outside.
Camping
Coleman聽Esky聽Super Cooler
Buy dad a cooler that can withstand serious abuse. This massive聽聽($339) has a germ-reducing liner and large, durable clasps. Plus, it comes with a built-in cutting board and ruler.聽
Goal Zero Torch 250
If your dad is serious about camping, he'll appreciate this聽聽($80). It has a normal light mode, floodlight, and a red beacon flash. Charge it up through an outlet, a solar panel, or with the hand crank.
Big Agnes聽Helinox聽Cot One
罢丑别听tensioners聽on this smart聽聽($300) stretch to keep dad suspended over the ground during an overnight trip. The cot weighs just over four pounds, folds up well for storage, and comes with a carrying bag.
Golfing
Nike VR_S Covert 2.0
Say hello to the only driver you need in your quiver. The back of the聽聽($299) is reinforced to transfer energy efficiently, and the cavity provides some serious pop. Dad can adjust the loft and angle in 15 different directions.聽
Game Golf
Finally available for purchase, the聽聽($249) is a gold-tracking accessory. It clips to a belt and records strokes, shot distances, and where dad took the shot. After the game, he can share the results online and track an entire summer of聽duffing.
OGIO聽Piston Polo
罢丑颈蝉听聽($85) won't fade in the sun thanks to its 3x SPF agent, and it's made from an odor-and-stain resistant fabric. I also found it wicks sweat quite well.