The Best Backpacking and Camping Gear for Dads

If getting “away from the things of man” is something that appeals to the dad in your life, then you’ve got a good starting point for Father’s Day gifts. The right gear can keep him safer and more comfortable out in the wilderness — and he’ll think of you each time he reaches for supplies. We’ve got recommendations for the gram-counting backpacker, the comfort-seeking car camper and all the dads in between. Get something on this list now, and dad will be better prepared next time he heads out there.

Continue reading to learn more about the best backpacking and camping gear for dads, written by Terrence O'brien.

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Terrance O'Brien

After a brief stint in the IT industry, Terrence made the transition to tech journalism over 15 years ago and hasn’t looked back. As managing editor of Engadget, he leads an impressive team of reporters that explore how technology permeates our society. As a writer, Terrence has done everything from reviewing laptops and phones, to writing about the influence of tech on politics. These days, he specializes in music technology including synthesizers, guitar pedals and software. He’s appeared on RT, NY1, The Brian Lehrer Show, WSJ Radio and ABC Radio. In his downtime, Terrence collects hobbies at an alarming rate.

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Sawyer’s spray offers an impressive 12 hours of protection against mosquitoes and ticks, and a little less (eight hours) against flies, gnats, and chiggers.

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Sawyer’s Permethrin spray has also worked as promised.

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Sawyer, for example, checks to ensure that no pore size exceeds 0.01 microns, stating that “the filters are then checked four more times at crucial points of assembly for filter integrity before they make their way onto the shelf.”