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23 RV and Camping Gifts that Dad Really Wants for Father’s Day

06.02.2023 - By RVFTA Podcast NetworkPlay

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Is your husband or father an avid camper? Then chances are he would love to get a camping themed gift for Father's Day. Thankfully we've got you covered with recommendations for camping gifts from 15 bucks to 1,500 bucks. We guarantee you'll find something great for the dad on your list--no matter how picky he is--and no matter how much camping gear he already owns.

From camp-centric baseball caps, to delightful and easy-to-use camp cookbooks, to accessories for the RV and campfire, to the ebikes that we personally use and love---this will be the only Father's Day gift guide you will need to read. We also have several recommended gift pairings that will put a smile on dad's face and make him even more excited for his next camping trip.

Smokey Bear "Only You" Mesh Ball Cap ($17.95)

Smokey Bear is a campground legend--just like your dad. So why not bring the two together with this handsome and well-made "Only You" mesh ball cap from Supply Cache. The hat is adjustable with a brown front and tan mesh on the back and sides. Jeremy has been wearing his for a year now and has never received more compliments about a ball cap. Seriously, this hat is a real conversation starter--because apparently, EVERYONE loves Smokey Bear. If you don't like this one--check out a bunch of other options right below. All of them make great camping gifts--and you might even consider getting dad a personalized collection of them.

Smokey Bear Caps by American Needle ($30.76)

For an even greater variety of Smokey Bear caps check out the officially licensed collection by American Needle on Amazon. They have 16 different Smokey Bear caps in a wide variety of styles Each hat has. an adjustable snapback and a curved brim. Jeremy has the hat pictured above and he loves it. The quality is good and he loves the dark green color on the brim, the mesh panels, and the old-school Smokey Logo and text. If getting dad a hat is not enough--we have got you covered with the first of several camping gifts that can be paired together. Read on camper!

The Landmark Project Smokey Bear Collection and Woodsy Owl Collection T-Shirts ($22.50 to $35.00)

Getting dad a Smokey Bear t-shirt from Landmark Project to go with his Smokey Bear cap has camping nut (or camping nerd?) written all over it. Landmark Project makes high quality stuff and for every Smokey Bear product they sell they donate 10% to the US Forest Service for Wildfire Prevention Education. Sounds like a win-win to me. If getting a Smokey Bear shirt to go with a hat is too matchy-matchy for your dad consider getting a Woodsy Owl shirt instead. They are also super cool and super campy. Landmark Project's Smokey Bear and Woodsy Owl collections are filled with camping gifts that dad will love.

Where Should We Camp Next? National Parks: The Best Campgrounds and Unique Outdoor Accomodations In and Around National Parks, Seashores, Monuments, and More (Sourcebooks $14.44)

The national parks of the United States have been called "America's best idea," and some of the best camping and glamping experiences our country has to offer can be found in and around National Park Service units, including national parks, seashores, monuments, lakeshores, and battlegrounds. In Where Should We Camp Next?: National Parks, Stephanie and Jeremy take you beyond Yellowstone and Yosemite to the hidden gems of the National Park Service to help you plan a truly unique vacation. Whether you're camping close to home or gathering ideas for an epic American road trip, the in-depth profiles of more than three hundred campgrounds in fifty National Park Service units will help you find the best places to park your RV, pitch your tent, or explore creative and memorable glamping opportunities.

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