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Father’s Day Gift Guide

 

Pics Slug

BUY3Pic’s Peanut Butter Slugs $5.99
Shot-sized sachets of lightly-salted smooth peanut butter, designed to be eaten straight out of the pack. Portable and full of protein, they’re the perfect six-pack to share with your dad. 180g.

 

 

2B

BUY32B Insect Repellent $24.50
It really works. 2B is a long-lasting, DEET-free repellent effective against all biting insects, including sandflies and mosquitoes.

 

Macpac 500ml flask

BUY3Macpac Stainless Steel flask 500ml $29.99
Keep drinks warm for hours with this 500ml stainless steel flask featuring a convenient push button valve for ease of use. The curved design is comfortable to hold, and fits into most vehicle cup holders.

 

Macpac Vintage

BUY3Macpac Vintage Mountain tee $39.99
A classic 100% cotton tee with crew neck and vintage mountain design on front.

Victorinox Climber

BUY3Victorinox Climber $64.99
The classic Victorinox knife with 14 essential functions. Includes scissors, blades, corkscrew, screwdrivers, wire stripper, toothpick, tweezers, parcel hook and bottle/can openers. Available in a range of colours. 82g. 

Sea to Summit TPU case

BUY3

Sea to Summit Smartphones TPU Guide Waterproof Case $64.90
This low-profile, soft waterproof case has welded seams and can accommodate a number of different devices and the varied location of their audio jacks.

 

Black Diamond Hoodie

BUY3Black Diamond Logo Hoodie $89.90
The soft, comfortable, pullover sweatshirt is a perfect warm layer. It features a kangaroo pocket and a Black Diamond logo on the chest and left forearm. Made from 100% organic cotton.

Gerber Suspension

BUY3Gerber Suspension $69.99
With 12 components housed in its open frame, No job is too big or small for the spring-loaded Suspension. Featuring needlenose pliers, wire cutter, fine-edge blade, serrated blade, saw, scissors, crosspoint screwdriver, small and medium flatblade screwdrivers, can opener, bottle opener and lanyard hole. 255g. 

Platypus Big Zip

BUY3Platypus Big Zip LP 2L $69.99
Premium reservoir comes with an easy-to-clean wide-mouth opening and a low-profile design that fits the back panel of any pack. Taste-free and BPA-free for clean drinking. Silver-ion antimicrobial keeps it fresh. Quick-release hose and shutoff valve make drinking and refilling easy.

NZ Natural FormulaBUY3NZ Natural Formula Care Pack $90
New Zealand-made and offering natural support for dad’s busy lifestyle. The care pack includes Cramp Stop, Anti Jet-Lag, Revive energy and Endurance muscle repair.
CamelBak Chute

BUY3CamelBak Chute Vacuum Insulated 1.2L bottle $99.90
Get a hot or cold drink and a smooth pour even in the backcountry. Keeps liquids hot for six hours or cold for 24 hours. Leak-proof tethered cap, stainless steel construction and internal threads for comfortable lip seal. Refill on the go.

Gerber Gator

BUY3Gerber Gator 154cm $99.99
Hunting dads will appreciate Gerber’s Gator grip handle texture for non slip grip and USA-made 154CM stainless steel 9.5cm folding blade that holds its edge for longer. Ballistic nylon sheath included.

Macpac Duffel

BUY3Macpac Duffel 80 $99.99
Keep your gear safe while you travel, with this 80-litre duffel. Engineered to handle the rigours of international travel, it has a robust and durable construction. It also features a lock-compatible main compartment, and security straps to reduce volume.

Leatherman Wave

BUY3Leatherman Wingman $119
Give Dad a Wingman, it will always have his back. Made in the USA with a 25-year warranty and featuring spring-action pliers and other essential tools like scissors and screwdrivers.

 Cactus MerinoBUY3Cactus Merino from $129
Made in New Zealand and in true Cactus style, garments are tougher than most other merino. Constructed from 91% merino woven around a nylon core to make the fabric stronger, warmer and quicker drying than traditional merino. Short and long sleeved.
Timex Ironman

BUY3Timex Ironman 30-Lap Rugged $139
Workout-ready with a digital stopwatch, timers and alarms, the 30-Lap Rugged is tough enough for ten more ‘reps’ and the rest of your day. Comes in bright, bold colours and patterns.

Astina Divers Watch

BUY3Astina Divers Watch $159
Built with the demands of diving and watersports in mind, the Astina features a stainless-steel case, unidirectional bezel, luminous hands and markers and 200m water resistance.

 Ledlenser Seo 7RBUY3Ledlenser SEO 7R $179
Lightweight and unbelievably bright, the rechargeable SEO 7R is the perfect combination of comfort and performance. Features patented Advanced Focus System, 4 light functions, red LED, IPX6 waterproof rating, transport lock and 5 year warranty.
BioLite

BUY3BioLite CookStove $199.99
For campers looking for smokeless flames and freedom from fossil fuels, the CookStove provides 30 hours of clean wood cooking on a single charge of the USB-rechargeable airflow system. Four fan speeds control flame size. Leave the gas canisters behind and cook meals using the sticks around you. 725g.

Marmot Long Hauler

BUY3Marmot Long Hauler series $179.95 – $279.95
The Long Hauler is built for the most demanding travel challenges. Detachable carrying handles double as shoulder straps, side handle allows easy loading and unloading. 38, 50, 75 and 110-litres.

Jetboil MiniMo

BUY3Jetboil MiniMo $299.95
Jetboil’s MiniMo delivers unmatched simmer control, metal handles, and a low spoon angle for easy eating. Thanks to the proprietary regulator technology and enhanced regulator diaphragm, it offers consistent performance down to -6°C. 415g.

Marmot Graviton

BUY3Marmot Graviton 48 $399.95
With durable fabric, comfortable ventilated suspension and a tubular aluminum frame, the superlight Graviton 48 has a zipper system allowing easy access to items anywhere in the pack. 1180g.

Marmot Tungsten 2P

BUY3Marmot Tungsten 2P $499.95
The Tungsten 2P puts comfort first. Pre-bent poles create vertical walls and more movable space while dual doors and vestibules allow easy entry/exit and storage.  Seam-taped for weather protection and constructed with durable fabrics.

McMurdo FastFind

BUY3McMurdo Fast Find 220 PLB $599
Rest easy knowing Dad has taken his pocket-sized, waterproof personal locator beacon from the world’s leading brand on his tramping trip. One press of the button will summon help whenever and wherever it’s needed.

Suunto Spartan

BUY3Suunto Spartan Ultra from $1048
A GPS watch for multisporters featuring a colour touch screen, dozens of sport modes, navigation, barometer and compass modes, and 100m water-resistance. Available mid-August.

Swarovski CL Cmpanion

BUY3Swarovski CL Companion 10×30 $1849
With optical brilliance for razor-sharp images and lifelike colours, the compact 119mm CL Companion is handy and lightweight. Built rugged, dustproof and watertight for intensive use. 515g.

Tissot T-Touch Solar

BUY3Tissot T-Touch Expert Solar $2500
A stylish outdoor watch for the eco-minded, the Expert Solar touch-sensitive watch is powered entirely by solar energy. As the sun’s rays hit the dial, it recharges, offering such functions as an altimeter, barometer and compass as well as those essential for everyday use.