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Father’s Day Gift Guide

Skip The Ties & Cufflinks, Get Him Gear Patrol-Approved Gear

By Eric Yang on 6.15.09

Samsung Propel Pro on AT&T

Because Dad Doesn’t Care About The iPhone

samsung-propel-proThat iPhone 10D-S or Blackberry Super-Duper Curve-imus-Prime are fine, but dad just wants to text you (he just learned this year) and check his email. Get him a sturdy, simple, and capable phone like the Samsung Propel Pro from AT&T with its familiar Windows Mobile interface, Wi-Fi support, 3 megapixel camera, large screen, and comfortable QWERTY keyboard. Dad doesn’t do touch-screen.

$149 w/contract | $349 w/o

Esquire The Handbook of Style: A Man’s Guide to Looking Good

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Because Dad Taught You How To Tie A Tie

Think back to that first school event you had to wear a tie to. Remember who taught you to tie that tie? It was probably dad, and among a variety of other things, he probably taught you your first thing about style – whether you liked it or not. Say thanks by giving him an illustrated guide to style, written in Esquire’s signature humorous style. The diagrams will make sense, the book is a quick read, and he’ll appreciate having a book to refer to now, instead of his son.

Cost: $10

Knock Knock Things To Do Around The House Pad

Because Dad Likes Lists

knock-knock-happy-dad-bundleYour mother probably gives your dad plenty of lists, but why not let dad make some lists of his own. He knows what he needs to do. Knock Knock has a great “Things To Do Around The House” notepad to help him jot down everything from home-improvement chores to keeping track of personal projects.

Happy Dad Bundle includes: Things to Do Around the House Pad, Great Ideas Pocket Notes, and Family Vouchers.

Cost: Pad $10 | Happy Dad Bundle $18

Gran Centenario Rosangel Tequila

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Because Dad Knows About Good Tequila

Your dad entertained at many a summer BBQ with his own margarita mixes and embarrassing stories. Say thanks for the memories with a fine bottle of smooth blue agave tequila (all the smooth, none of the bite). Gran Centenario Rosangel Tequila, created by Lazaro Gallardo, is an award-winning premium tequila handcrafted in Jalisco, Mexico. Buy it for sipping.

Cost: $38

Johnnie Walker Black Label

Because Dad Only Drinks The Good Stuff

jonnie-walker-black-labelJohnnie Walker, to your dad, is what he thinks of as “the good stuff.” Buy it with a decanter, a couple of glasses, and make sure to have a drink together – the best part of the gift. Enough said.

Cost: ~$35

Marmot DriClime Vest

Because Dad Needs To Be Warm, But Not That Warm

marmot-driclime-vestYour dad still gets out. Give him the flexibility of a vest and the protection of Marmot’s stalwart design, now updated with new technology – an updated shell fabric and Durable Water Repellent finish. Available in alert/flint (shown right), black, fire/black (shown in lead image), and eclipse (blue)/black.

Cost: $75

Lab Series Frequent Flyer Set

Because Dad Is On The Go

lab-series-frequent-flyer-setThis set from Lab Series is perfect for the dad who travels. It includes Lab Series Multi-Action Face Wash, Maximum Comfort Shave Cream, Razor Burn Relief Ultra, and Daily Moisture Defense Lotion with SPF15 – all packaged in a dual-zip dopp kit he can use for his other toiletries. Give dad respite from the hells travel can place on his skin.

Cost: $30

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