What Do You Get An Active Dad For Father’s Day?
Updated: Jun. 02, 2017
Bottle of cologne? Nah. Tie? No, thanks. Set of tools? Unless it’s for his home gym! We’ve rounded up the best fit gifts for active dads so that he’ll have a great Father’s Day.
Gifts for active dads: He’s such a player
What is better than a gift he can use to get the kids outside? That’s why we included this leather basketball in our Father’s Day gift guide.
Spalding TF-500 Indoor Outdoor Basketball, $34.99 at amazon.ca.
Gifts for active dads: A space saver
Does he want a home gym? Or maybe his workout room is a bit too messy. Either way, he’ll love the versatility of this adjustable dumbbell set, which offers weight ranges from 5 lbs to 52.5 lbs.
Bowflex SelectTech 552 Adjustable Dumbbells, $449.99 for the pair at amazon.ca.
Gifts for active dads: Just buds
Long, tangled ear buds are so last Father’s Day. Upgrade his running with a pair of bluetooth earphones. These offer eight hours of play between charges, and they’re water- and sweat-proof, making them perfect for an active father.
Jaybird X3 Sport Bluetooth Headphones, $159.99 at amazon.ca.
Gifts for active dads: Hang tight
This gift will make him the coolest dad on the block. The fit bar fits a standard door frame, so that he can do pullups. The kids are sure to be impressed.
J Fit Deluxe Doorway Pull-Up Bar, $43 at amazon.ca.
Gifts for active dads: A goes-anywhere bag
He’s a busy guy. He needs a gym bag that he can take to the office, head to the gym and pack as his carryon. We love this bag because it’s made of an easy-to-clean nylon, and because it has a ventilated compartment for his smelly sneaks.
Keynew Canvas Travel Duffel Bag Water Resistant Sports Gym Luggage with Shoes Compartment, $46.99 at amazon.ca.
Gifts for active dads: Make his day above par
Not all dads can get away to hit up the driving range. So he’ll appreciate this thoughtful gift he can use in the basement or in the yard. This golf kit includes a seven-foot hitting net, a turf matt and a ball feeder.
Callaway Home Range Practice System, $179.99 at amazon.ca.
Gifts for active dads: All-year cardio
Rowing is not only the the most trendy cardio right now, it’s also one of the most effective, too. This is a motivating rower, as it offers workout data collecting and saving, so he can make goals and reach them.
Concept2 Model D Indoor Rowing Machine with PM5, $1,249 at amazon.ca.
Gifts for active dads: A sports watch, worthy of a sportsman
What can you get the man who has everything? Something he never knew he needed. This GPS watch offers navigation and training tools with a rugged design and stainless steel hardware.
Garmin Fenix 5X Slate Gray/Black Band Sapphire Glass, $949.99 at amazon.ca.
Gifts for active dads: Portable reading material
An active dad is a busy dad. So give him some me-time that he can use on his commute or during his lunch. This reader just might be what his eyes needed, with its high-resolution display, no screen glare and easy-to-read font.
Kindle Paperwhite, $140 at amazon.ca.
Gifts for active dads: Last resort
If weekends at the cottage are more his thing, then paddle on up to this gift idea: Paddle board. This inflatable stand-up paddle board is sturdy and can hold up to 250 pounds.
Ten Toes Boards Emporium Weekender, $778 at amazon.ca.
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