Gifts Ideas for Dad Under $25
Darn Tough Socks
Merino wool so they breathe and dry out quickly (and don’t hold onto foot odor!). And they are comfortable. Great for hikes, backcountry trips and even regular wear.
Simms Sungaiter
If Dad spends time on the water, help him avoid the red-raccoon look and add some SPF protection. The breathing holes are a thoughtful touch—and they actually work.
Klymit Drift Camp Pillow
Camp pillows can cost next to nothing or force you to pay in installments. This one on our “under $25” list will have Dad snoozing his way through the backcountry nights comfortably.
MSR Night Glow Zipper Pulls
They’re not on Dad’s list—and he doesn’t even know he needs them. But if he camps and sleeps in a bag, frontcountry or backcountry, he’ll appreciate this small upgrade. Skip the nighttime struggle to find your zipper with these glow-in-the-dark pulls.
Jetboil TrailWare
If your Dad is like ours, he likes something well designed and solidly built. That goes for this set of utensils which have the added brilliance of an extendable shaft to reach in deeper pots and dehydrated meal pouches.
Natrapel Picaridin
Bugspray
Not flashy, but Dad will appreciate a gift that keeps bugs at bay. Picaridin works like DEET—masking scent and discouraging landing—while being gentler on gear.
The Ministry for the Future - Kim Stanley Robinson
A bold and urgent speculative novel that envisions a near future shaped by climate crisis and the global struggle to respond. If Dad is the thoughtful, inquisitive type he’ll enjoy how Kim Stanley Robinson blends science, politics, and human resilience into a tale that challenges humanity to commit to collective change.