Hunting Gear for Dad’s Day

Nine great camo gift ideas for Father’s Day

Trust us. Dear old dad has all the ties, socks and coffee mugs he needs. This year, get him something he’ll truly appreciate. We’ve compiled a list of great gift items that the outdoorsman in your life will no doubt love. Hey, and if you’re the dad, there’s no harm in hinting.

1. Blacks Creek Wild Thing Ground Blind Packer: In addition to carrying a ground blind, Blacks Creek Wild Thing Ground Blind Packer, which features organizer panels, accessory straps and 16 pockets, will carry just about everything you will ever need on the hunt, including your bow. With unlimited cubic inches and a weight of 10 pounds, 3 ounces, the Wild Thing carries the blind close to your back for increased comfort during long hikes. Once you arrive at your hunting local, you can detach both side panels from the pack for easy organization or to hang on the inside of your blind. www.blacks-creek.com

2. Day 6 PlotWatcher: The first of its kind, the PlotWatcher Time-Lapse Video Camera videos daytime game activity around a potential hunting location from dawn until dusk during the days leading up to your hunt. When you watch this video, it’s as if you’ve sat in that location watching it for yourself. The video captured by the PlotWatcher helps you make an educated decision on where you should hunt next. No more guessing. www.day6outdoors.com

3. DeLorme Earthmate PN-30 Navigation System: With a GPS compass, automatic road and trail routing, back-on-track recalculations and turn-by-turn directions, the PN-30 will get you to and around your hunting range quickly. The unrivaled selection of map, chart and aerial imagery options means you will always have the most complete navigation information available, and the most realistic view of the terrain around you. www.delorme.com

4. Hunter’s Specialties Scent-A-Way TEK 4: Scent-A-Way Tek 4 uses state-of-the-art silver technology to permanently inhibit the growth of odor-causing bacteria. The garment uses up to 33 percent more silver than other available silver-based garments, providing unmatched odor control. Nylon threads that are permanently encapsulated in pure silver are woven into the fabric, as opposed to the silver being sprayed on, dyed or dipped, so the odor eliminating properties last for the life of the garment. www.hunterspec.com

5. Hymarx Textpac: Never text with cold hands again. The Hymarx Textpac keeps your hands warm while you operate your phone, iPod or any other hand-held device while hunting or watching a game outdoors. The Textpac, available in Realtree APG, features integrated headphone ports, a zippered storage area, interior accessory pockets, a waist belt with a quick-release buckle and a large, closeable viewing window. The fleece interior lining and adjustable elastic cuffs keeps your hands warm and mobile no matter the temperature. www.hymarx.com

6. Kolpin Gun Boot IV: The Kolpin Gun Boot IV provides features specifically designed for protection and convenience, including a plush inner liner. The Gun Boot IV outer case has an ergonomically designed handle for comfortable transport and a snap-on cover for easy access in all conditions, and it’s the only ATV/UTV hard gun case to feature Realtree Hardwoods on the exterior. Additionally, the Gun Boot IV provides ample room for 50mm scopes and rifles with slings attached, while also offering locking capability for security and protection. www.kolpin-outdoors.com

7. Moultrie’s Game Spy i35 Game Camera: This feature-rich, inexpensive, infrared flash Game Spy i35 game camera, available in Realtree APG camouflage, is compatible with Moultrie’s Game Management System. By simply purchasing a GPS Game Spy Connect and a plan on the Moultrie Game Management website, you can view, plot and sort your pictures from the comfort of your own home, meaning less travel time and decreasing the likelihood of contaminating your hunting property. You’ll see a “photo strip” that displays the temperature, moon phase, time, date and camera ID. The only notable limitation that you encounter after purchasing this less-expensive, infrared option is that you will not be able to change your camera settings remotely. However, you will still be able to check your camera’s battery life. www.moultriefeeders.com

8. Outdoor Cap University Camouflage Baseball Caps: Support your school while displaying your love for the outdoors with Outdoor Cap’s University Baseball Caps in Realtree AP HD. The six-panel structured baseball cap features the front logo in 3D stitch with the college logo on back and the mascot name on the closure. The wicking sweatband and adjustable D-fit closure allows for a comfortable fit all day long. Schools available: Alabama, Arkansas, Auburn, Cincinnati, Clemson, Florida, Florida State, Georgia, Kansas, Kentucky, LSU, Michigan, Mississippi, Mississippi State, North Carolina, Oklahoma, South Carolina, Tennessee, Texas A&M, Texas Tech, Virginia Tech, Washington, Washington State, West Virginia and Wisconsin. www.outdoorcap.com

9. YETI Tundra 35-quart Realtree Cooler: Because there’s an elite group of outdoorsmen and adventurers who seek extremes, the Yeti Tundra coolers can handle those extremes. Desert sun has scorched these coolers. Blizzards have frozen them. Bears have gnawed on them. They have tumbled off trucks and cliffs. All the while, Tundra coolers have kept their cool. This is one ice chest that puts no conditions on reliability under the harshest conditions. Available in tan with a Realtree APG or Realtree MAX-4 HD lid. www.yeticoolers.com