Giving Dad Excuses To Play
Instead of making a last-minute trip to the tacky tie rack to pick up a Father's Day present, try a gift that will inspire Dad to enjoy the great outdoors.
Greg Gutfeld, editor in chief of Men's Health magazine, shared gift ideas for the active dad on The Saturday Early Show.
Raid Wind Trail Running Shoe
According to Gutfeld, this is the SUV of athletic shoes. It's made by the sporting goods company Salomon. The shoe is designed for trail running, mountain biking, light hiking or just walking.
Cost: $100
The Laser Practice Pro
Made by Bushnell, the Laser Practice Pro is designed to help your golf game. The device mounts onto a putter and projects a laser beam perpendicular to the putter's sweet spot. The player only has to line the beam up with the hole and swing.
Cost: $99 to $120
The Climate Controlled Shirt
The Baja is a long-sleeve dress shirt from Exofficio with built-in ventilating flaps to keep the wearer cool on those hot summer days. It can be worn with a tie, and the vents are easily concealed with a sports jacket.
Cost: $58
The Ultimate Car Washer
Someone at Griot's Garage got fed up with leaky hose nozzles that have uneven spray patterns and created perhaps the Rolls Royce of car-washing accessories. It's called The Finest Water Hose Nozzle Available. Period. And with a price tag exceeding $70, it better be.
This 1-pound device has a smooth adjustable ring that lets you switch from a high-pressure, direct stream to a light, wide-angle spray. The surface is covered with soft rubber to protect accidental hits on the car's surface or drops on the pavement. It could be the next best thing to a pressure washer when it comes to cleaning your car.
Cost: $76
The Powerhouse Jacket
Made by Northwest River Supplies, this jacket was created for river rafters where the sun is hot and the water is cold. Cut for freedom of movement, it features factory-taped seams, and wrist and neck seals to keep the water out; it lets the excess moisture and perspiration inside escape.
Cost: $85
For more Father's Day gift ideas, go to the Men's Health Web site.