Father’s Day is almost here, and if you’re anything like me, you’ve left it a bit late. Again. But rather than defaulting to socks or another bottle of something he’ll save for a “special occasion” that never actually comes, why not give him something that gets him moving?
Whether your dad is a weekend golfer, a secret nature lover, or just someone who could do with a bit more fresh air, this year’s Father’s Day gifts guide is about getting him outdoors. And keeping him there.
A dad who’s out walking, golfing or litter picking is a happy dad. And a happy dad deserves a decent set of kit.
Get Him on the Course: adidas Golf Clothing
If Dad plays golf, he already knows: looking the part helps. You play better when you feel good, and you feel good when you’re not wearing that ancient polo shirt from 2009 that’s seen better days.
And adidas golf clothing is proper on-course kit. Smart, comfortable, and actually designed for someone who’s going to be walking several miles while occasionally swearing at a small white ball. And with summer finally here, the headwear options are the finishing touch, because British summer golf means you genuinely need both.
The adidas Originals Golf Tour visor for the sunny days, when the sun in the eyes is responsible for more missed putts than anyone admits. And the adidas Climaproof Bucket Hat for when it’s absolutely bucketing down on the back nine and Dad is too stubborn to call it a day. Between the two, he’s covered for whatever the weather throws at him. Which in this country is everything, often in the same afternoon.
If he’s got the right kit sorted, he’s got no excuse not to go. That’s really the whole game plan here.
Perfect Father’s Day Gifts for: The dad who only plays when the sun’s out; and with this lot, even the rain isn’t an excuse anymore.
Keep Him Powered Up: GOMI Powerbank
This one solves the argument before it begins.
Dad heads out for a long walk or a full 18 holes. Three hours in, his phone dies. And that’s when it starts. Someone needs picking up from football. Someone else needs dropping at a friend’s house. There’s a birthday party nobody mentioned until right now and it’s in 20 minutes, across town. The family taxi is off duty and completely unreachable. Cue the frantic texts and the dawning realisation that everything grinds to a halt when Dad goes quiet.
A GOMI powerbank sorts that. But what I really like about GOMI is that they’re not just another faceless gadget brand. Their powerbanks look genuinely good. They’ve collaborated with designers like Paul Smith, so this isn’t the sort of thing Dad needs to hide at the bottom of his bag. And if it ever breaks, they’ll actually fix it. Not “send it back and we’ll see.” Fix it. That’s rare, and for something getting chucked in a golf bag or rucksack on a regular basis, it counts for a lot.
Whether he’s on hole 14 with a gasping GPS app or three miles into a hike with no signal, he’s covered. Which means you can reach him. Whether he wants you to or not.
Perfect for: The dad who disappears for 18 holes and accidentally takes the family’s only means of transport with him.
Keep Him Hydrated: Ocean Bottle
Summer is here, or at least doing its best, and Dad needs to drink more water. He won’t, unless you make it stupidly easy for him.
The Ocean Bottle is the kind of water bottle he’ll actually want to use. The latest Peak designs are award-winning and genuinely look the part, not just functional kit that gets stuffed in a drawer. Keeps drinks cold for hours too, which matters on a warm round of golf or a summer hike.
Full disclosure: I own over a dozen Ocean Bottles. Every size, every colour, various collaborations. I am absolutely not normal about this. But honestly, what keeps me hooked is the app. You log every refill and build up a streak, and breaking that streak is genuinely gutting in a way I can’t fully explain. If Dad has even a hint of a competitive streak or likes a routine, he’ll be logging refills within days. And accidentally staying hydrated the whole time.
Stick it in his golf bag, his rucksack, or just leave it on the kitchen counter with a look. He’ll figure it out.
Perfect for: The dad who forgets to drink water and then wonders why he’s got a headache by the 12th hole.
Make Him a Civic Hero: Waterhaul Litter Picker
Hear me out on this one.
Litter picking is genuinely having a moment. Community groups, park clean-ups, beach cleans. Getting outside and tidying up your patch is good exercise, good for the soul, and oddly satisfying. If your dad grumbles about the state of the local park every single time he walks through it, well. Now he can actually do something about it.
The Waterhaul litter picker is made from old fishing nets recovered from the ocean, which is a story Dad will absolutely tell people. Probably too many times.
But here’s the thing nobody mentions: litter picking is a brilliant way to make friends. A very specific kind of friend. The kind who all share one unifying passion, which is moaning about the state of the park. Dad will find his people. They’ll meet Saturday mornings, armed with grabbers and a shared sense of righteous indignation, and he’ll come home having had more social interaction than he’s managed in months.
Get him one of these as one of (go on, spoil him) his father’s day gifts and watch him become the most smug, most satisfied person on the street. He’ll be out for hours. You’re welcome.
Perfect for: The dad who mutters “someone should do something about this” every time he sees a crisp packet on the pavement, and would actually love an excuse to say it to other people.
The Bigger Picture
And let;s be honest, dads aren’t always great at looking after themselves (the dad bod is an actual thing). Speaking as one, or a step-dad, at least. We get busy, we get tired, we tell ourselves we’ll start getting fit again when things calm down. They don’t calm down.
Walking though, whether it’s 18 holes, a weekend hike, or just picking up litter round the neighbourhood, genuinely helps. It’s low impact, it clears your head, and almost anyone can do it. Give Dad the gear that makes it easier and more enjoyable, and chances are he’ll actually go.
Happy Father’s Day to all the dads out there. Now lets’s get outside.