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Is your Daddy a techno-geek, a naturalist, or an eco-friendly urbanite? Does he like to stay connected to the latest news, or does he live life on his own terms, moving to his own rhythm? Did you inherit his sense of adventure or his sense of style, or simply his love of Sunday afternoon naps?
Maybe “Dad” isn’t even a relative, but is that caring friend who makes sure there’s oil in your car, who carried your couch up three flights of stairs to your new apartment, and back down those same stairs when you moved again.
Now’s your chance to show Dad just how much you appreciate him, and this gift guide is a great place to start.
THE ADVENTURER
Lewis and Clark and John Muir are his heroes. Whenever possible, he’s wearing hiking boots. Dad’s always been an explorer, and you love that about him. But wouldn’t it be nice to know that while he’s off in the hinterlands he’s a bit more prepared than usual? One of our survival kits will do the trick.
Survival Kit #1:
Nothing says “I love you” like a sardine can – correction, our sardine can, because there’s a survival kit tucked inside. He won’t believe all the gadgets stowed in the tiny floatable tin: compass, whistle, fish hook and line... Hey, it’s even got duct tape! And that’s just for starters. So whether your MacGuyver-wannabe is hiking, camping, boating or repelling, he’ll be prepared for just about anything with the Survival Kit in a Sardine Can in his pocket.
Survival Kit #2:
Get your favorite camper/adventurer extraordinaire the All-Purpose Survival Tool and see him hurdle unforeseen incidents without missing a beat. With eight tools in one, he’ll have what he needs to make it through a variety of camping challenges. He’ll also find the All-Purpose Survival Tool useful on those weekends when his adventures take him no further than the backyard tomato patch. (Shovel to dig, nails to build the trellis, bottle opener for the refreshing cold beverage that waits.) Oh, yes, he IS the man.
THE MEDIA JUNKIE
He’s a media hound, an information junkie; he can’t help it. Your Dad likes to feel connected, but at what cost to the environment? Now, he can have his media “fix” without hurting a fly.
Media Fix #1:
Videos, photos, music … the man has even replaced his library with e-books! The fact that this gadget is off-the-grid probably won’t be a surprise to him, since Daddy is “in the know.” But just watch his eyes widen when he opens his Father’s Day present and finds an Eco-Media Player of his very own inside the box. Count the seconds it takes him to start winding the hand crank!
Media Fix #2:
Whether it’s the ballgame he doesn’t want to miss, or the latest report on NPR, our versatile Solar Radio will keep Dad in the thick of the action. If he’s a gadget geek, too, he’ll enjoy viewing the inner-workings of the radio through the translucent body.
THE NATURE BOY
People say he’s always late. He says he’s running on his own time. The fact is he’s probably more in tune with the natural rhythms of the earth than with the manmade calendar and time zones. Honor your Nature Boy’s connection to the earth with one of these time keepers, and you may find he’s no longer traveling in his own time zone.
Time Keeper #1:
A unique time piece, The Yes Watch is designed to display the length of days and nights, the current phase of the moon, as well as solar noon. The built-in compass will keep him going in the right direction. Tide indicators will help the seafaring Nature Boy to discern optimal surfing, swimming and fishing times.
Time Keeper #2:
The Outdoor Multi-Watch is made for the man who feels life is best lived in fresh air. The carabiner design allows it to clip onto a belt loop or backpack, so his wrist is free and flexible while he’s fishing, climbing, mountain-biking or splitting logs. The anodized aluminum shell is rugged, just like Dad, and with water resistance to 100 feet, he (and the watch) can dive into the nearest lake to cool down.
THE DAD ABOUT TOWN
He’s a man on the go, with an eGo Cycle Electric Scooter to match! No, not that type of ego. We’re talking rechargeable power scooter here, the ultimate useful toy – an electric cycle that will get him from home to work to grocery store (yes, grocery store, and with no complaints) and home again in style, without taxing the environment the way a typical motor scooter would.
And get this, in those rare moments when he wants to stop (like at a red light when he has no choice), the eGo’s regenerative braking system actually recharges the battery. Did we mention the running cost per mile? Don’t faint – we’re talking one cent. Yes – a penny per mile. This bad boy just saved Daddy lots of change. The wind whipping through his eco-friendly power suit, the groceries riding smoothly in the back… yeah, baby, Daddy never felt so cool!
THE NAP AFICIONADO
He works hard and plays hard. No wonder he needs a rest! Show him you appreciate all he does, by giving him a license to nap, otherwise known as the Ultimate Hammock. It may be made from recycled soda bottles, but it feels as comfy as cotton. Before long he’ll be scaring wildlife with his deafening snores. With a 450-pound weight limit, the whole family might be able to snuggle in without waking him.
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Mar 24, 2009 8:36:48 PM