The popularity of entertaining and hanging out with family outside means there’s an array of gifts for dads to relax - or do a little bit of work - outdoors. Here are eight gift ideas for Father’s Day, for all budgets.
COOKING
LooftLighter: Light your charcoal grill, smoker or fireplace with what's described as "super-heated air" without using lighter fluid. Touch the pile of charcoal or wood with the LooftLighter and pull it back when sparks or flames appear, then continue pointing it toward the pile for a minute to ignite, according to Swedish company Looft Industries. $79.95, Authenteak; looftlighter.com
KLASEN charcoal grill: Splurge with the gift of a grill, such as IKEA's KLASEN charcoal grill and utility cart, which offers space for plates and barbeque accessories. The grill has a built-in thermometer and stainless steel vent on the hood. $318, IKEA, ikea.com
ClassicJoe Black Ceramic Grill: Grill, smoke, roast and bake with uniquely shaped charcoal grill by Kamado Joe, which comes with bamboo side shelves. Available in a black or red finish. $849, Authenteak, kamadojoe.com
WORKING
Lock-in Ladder Accessories: Add onto an existing ladder or a new aluminum or fiberglass glass with Werner's buckets, caddies and other items to keep dads from having to descend the ladder for tools, paint, light bulbs or other items. Lock-in accessories include a job bucket ($12.95 at Lowe's) and paint cup ($7.95, Lowe's); also sold at The Home Depot, Ace Hardware and Do It Best; us.wernerco.com
Ryobi ONE+ 18-Volt Lithium Hybrid Cordless and Corded String Trimmer: New products on the market include this trimmer, which has two power sources for unlimited power. Use the Lithium-powered 18-Volt battery, or the extension cord to get the job done. The shaft also rotates for edging. $119, The Home Depot, homedepot.com
RELAXING
Pillowtop Hammocks: Recline on this luxury hammock, which has a length of 13 feet and is 55 inches wide by 82 inches long. The cushiony, all-weather hammocks have two layers of DuraCord fabric - striped fabric on the top and solid fabric on the backside - and are filled with plush polyester fiberfill batting. The spreader bars are made of Brazilian teak. This hammock is the Hatteras Hammock brand from The Hammock Source. $299.99, Authenteak, thehammocksource.com
SunBrite TV: SunBrite's weatherproof HDTVs are created for outdoor living, made of powder-coated aluminum and able to function in temps up to 122 degrees, according to the company. The TVs can be mounted on patios, decks, pool houses and chimneys and can be viewed without a glare, said Steve Berrey, managing director of i-Homes Atlanta. The LCD and LED TVs are available in sizes from 32 inches to 65 inches. The 46-inch version ($2,795) is popular on decks and the 55-inch ($3,995) is popular in pool areas, Berrey said. ihomesatlanta.com, sunbritetv.com
RISÖ Hammock: IKEA's polyester hammock comes with a side pouch for books, magazines and other small items. Hammock with stand, $99.99, IKEA, ikea.com
