He probably taught you how to ride a bike. He likely didn’t tell you about the facts of life. He might be the strong, silent type, or he knows exactly how to embarrass you. He’s proud of you. And who else is going to treat you for dinner even though you’re fully grown up? Your dad. So treat him this Father’s Day.
Here are a few suggestions from Movato Home for the perfect Father’s Day gift.
Pappa’s got a brand new bag: The Weekender bag from Kaufmann Mercantile has an old, worn look but it’s a strong leather carry-all. Designed by Los Angeles’s Stephen Kenn, who was inspired by the old Swiss mule bags. It’s vegetable-tanned with edges that are burnished.
Two wheels, fifty rides: The book, Fifty Places to Bike Before You Die, is a picturesque guide to some of the world’s best bicycle excursions. From the Dalmatian Coast in Croatia to the Indochina Trail in Vietnam, the book will give Dad some inspiration for that big trip. It’s part of the Fifty Places series by Chris Santella.
Carry a Torch for Dad: Denmark’s Christian Bjørn has been a name in industrial design since the 1970s. His company, CBD, is going into the backyard with the Lighthouse Outdoor Torch, an oil-burning sleek alternative to the tiki torch.
Sun-powered songs: Lots of dads like their tunes. And if they’re on the beach and want to share their tunes, they can get some help from the sun. The Eton Rukus wireless sound system is a solar-powered speaker. It works with Bluetooth technology and its lithium battery will keep the music going for eight hours.
Smoke sausages not cigars:
The Smoke Screen from Mo’s BBQ is a stainless steel smoking pouch that your barbecuing dad will use to impress those who crave some smoky flavours. He just pours the wood chips into the pouch, sparks up the barby, lets the bag heat up on the grill and he’s got some smokin’ meat.
He’ll shave like his Dad:
Who hasn’t watched his dad shave? Why not dial it back a few years and give him the Wellington double-edged razor from Truefitt & Hill? It’s a handcrafted three-piece razor that uses standard double-edge blades. It will give him tradition and a close shave. Established in 1805, Truefitt & Hill has a wide variety of fine grooming products and many styles that combine an old look with new blade technology.
On the rocks: Chill Dad’s spirits without diluting them. Whiskey rocks are the perfect gift for a refined spirit connoisseur. They use natural stone instead of ice. The flavourless stones are reusable and also chill non-alcoholic beverages.
So whether it’s through smoky sausages or a clean shave, here’s to all the dads.
IMAGES: Slider 1. Weekender Bag 2. 50 Rides, Outdoor Torch, Solar Speaker 3. Wellington razor 4. Whiskey Stones
