Gift ideas for outdoor dads
GSI Stainless Steel Mini Espresso Set $125
You’re never more than a few minutes from your morning espresso with this lightweight stovetop espresso maker. Packs small and brews fast with a double wall cup to keep your coffee at the perfect temperature. www.outdoorestore.co.nz
Ledlenser ML4 Rechargeable Lantern $99.99
This ultra-compact portable lantern provides 300 lumens of light. It’s ideal for camping, hunting or angling. Five light functions, 45hr burn time and mounting hook. Five year warranty. 71g. www.ledlenser.co.nz
The North Face Kataka Fleece $180
Warm, light and quick-drying – ideal for when you don’t know what the day may bring. Made with 100% recycled polyester fabric and a non-PFC DWR finish. www.thenorthface.co.nz
Jetboil Summit Skillet $119.95
Compact and lightweight nonstick aluminium skillet releases eggs, pancakes, and other foods easily to make clean-up a breeze. www.jetboilnz.co.nz
YETI Hopper M20 Backpack Soft Cooler $499
This hands-free cooler comfortably straps on like a backpack while a strip of ultra-strong magnets keeps the cold locked in. The HitchPoint Grid allows gear accessories to be attached and kept at your fingertips. www.nz.yeti.com
Victorinox Huntsman $79.99
The classic Victorinox officer’s knife with 15 essential functions. Includes scissors, blades, corkscrew, screwdrivers, wire stripper, toothpick, tweezers, parcel hook, bottle/can openers and a handy wood saw. 97g. www.ampro.co.nz
Jetboil 1.5L Ceramic Cooking Pot $159.95
Take backcountry cooking to the next level with this ceramic-coated cook pot. Allows for amped-up cooking and even easier cleaning. www.jetboilnz.co.nz
Stanley 1.9L Growler $119.99
The Stanley Growler allows dad to carry his favourite brew in style. Vacuum insulated stainless steel body and foam-insulated lid keep beer cold for 24 hours. www.ampro.co.nz
Jetboil CrunchIt Fuel Canister Recycling Tool $15.95
Punctures butane fuel canisters to enable them to be placed in your curbside recycling bin. www.jetboilnz.co.nz
Patagonia Better Sweater 1/4 Zip $199.99
A warm, 100% recycled polyester quarter-zip jacket that combines a sweater-knit aesthetic with the easy-care of Better Sweater fleece. Low-impact dyeing process and Fair Trade Certified sewn. www.patagonia.co.nz
Patagonia Black Hole 25 $209.99
A burly 25-litre daypack with just the right amount of space to haul the essentials and with the durability expected from Patagonia’s Black Hole bags. Fair Trade Certified sewn and made with 100% recycled body fabric, lining and webbing. www.patagonia.co.nz
Jetboil Fuel $8.99-$18.99
A blend of propane and iso-butane provides a high vapour pressure for cold weather performance. Available in 100g, 230g and 450g recyclable canisters. www.jetboilnz.co.nz
Fozzils Snapfold Bowlz $32.50
The world’s lightest pack-flat dinnerware. Convenient to use, clean, and carry. Save space and weight, fold and store flat. www.cyclewerks.co.nz
MapToaster Mobile from $189
Detailed topo maps for Garmin outdoor GPS units. Includes tracks, huts, roads, rivers, land cover, contours, DOC estate boundaries and scenic reserves. Comes with MapToaster Topo/NZ desktop software. www.maptoaster.com
The North Face Venture 2 $250
You only need a bit of extra space in your pack to stash this ultralight, 2.5-layer rain jacket. A relaxed fit andan adjustable hood leave room for extra layers. www.thenorthface.co.nz
