June 05, 2024 • 4 min read
The Ducks Unlimited 2024 Father's Day Gear Guide is a collection of innovative products for the outdoors. Find your dad a great gift among these items (or forward this as a hint).
YETI Roadie Wheeled Cooler
Every father should own the YETI Roadie Wheeled Cooler. Even if he complains about how spendy these RockSolid Strength, uber-cold coolers are, he needs one. While you're at it grab him a YETI ball cap and some stickers. He'll be all-in by the time the "ginger ales" cool down. Available in 32-, 48-, and 60-quart capacity, and a bunch of different colors. $350 to $450 yeti.com
Fin-Nor Polarized Sunglasses
Fin-Nor Polarized Sunglasses feature lightweight frames and insanely well-engineered lenses. Plenty of styles and lens configurations to choose from: The slick OG styling and vented frame of the Hells Bay may be just what your super cool Pop needs! $219 to $269 fin-nor.com
Benelli Super Black Eagle 3 BE.S.T.
The Benelli Super Black Eagle 3 BE.S.T. shotgun is the standard SBE3 with the added corrosion protection of Benelli's revolutionary BE.S.T. (Benelli Surface Treatment). This new proprietary finishing technology protects steel with a tough, impenetrable armor that stops rust and corrosion. If you're not gonna clean Dad's gun for him you may as well buy him something that won't rust. Available in 12/20/28 gauge. $2299 - $2499 MSRP benelliusa.com
Legendary Gear Old Man Short Reed Goose Call
Legendary Gear's aptly named Old Man Short Reed goose call cranks out deep, guttural daddy goose sounds and none other than OG goose guru George Lynch designed it and custom tunes each call. Available in Delrin, acrylic, or a variety of good old-fashioned wood. Light, medium or heavy tuning preferences. $79 - $159 legendarygearusa.com
Greenworks Commercial 20-inch 3.4kW Chainsaw
The Greenworks Commercial 20" 3.4kW Chainsaw is lighter, quieter and better for the environment than conventional gas saws and Dad won't smell like he bathed 50:1 after revving up that old gas saw to make sure it still works. This 82V/4.0Ah chainsaw features 3.4kW output - equivalent of 65cc gas power units, and cuts faster via the brushless direct drive motor. Stout 82V battery supplies superior torque and speed, providing users with professional precision and efficiency. Includes 4Ah battery and fast, fan-cooled dual port charger. $599.99 greenworkscommercial.com
Drake Waterfowl Classic Seersucker Grid Check Short Sleeve Shirt
The Drake Classic Seersucker Grid Check Button Down Short Sleeve Shirt is a new take on a super comfy style. Features soft and naturally stretchy performance fabric that allows moisture to wick quickly, UPF30 sun protection, vented back, and built-in sunglass wipe. Hidden-button down collar and zippered right chest pocket as well as Drake's Magnattach magnet closure on the left chest pocket. $64.99 drakewaterfowl.com
Outdoor Gourmet Boiling Kit
Outdoor Gourmet Boiling Kit will provide fathers with many hours of happiness out on the patio, and who doesn't like a big plate of boiled crustaceans, corn and potatoes? Such tasty concoctions do not come any easier - make him a gourmet chef and keep the steam outdoors where it belongs! Features integrated igniter with windscreen and dual stainless burners, and includes aluminum pot, basket, and lid. $129.99 - $199.99 academy.com
St. Croix EVOS Fly Rod
Marking the 76-year-old American rod manufacturer's return to the premium fly-rod market, EVOS challenges traditional fly rod design by combining a next-level carbon-fiber matrix with exclusive MITO Graphene technology. Refined actions are exceptionally responsive and offer insane accuracy over a wide range of casting distances, delivering a perfect marriage of punch and precision. Sixteen all-water models to select from make choosing your Dad's "favorite rod" easy. Made in the USA. $975 stcroixfly.com
DAIWA Tatula MQ LT
The DAIWA Tatula MQ LT spinning reel starts with a one-piece MONOCOQUE ZAION V body framework allowing more space for larger gears, thus promoting increased torque and power from the get-go. Equipped with a new AIRDRIVE ROTOR to provide rotation with low inertia and extra strength. It's very likely this will be one of the finest fishing reels Dear Old Dad will ever own! Six sizes available at $199.99. daiwa.us
Higdon Clone Drake Mallard Duck Decoy
The Higdon Clone Drake Mallard Duck Decoy authentically mimics real-life flapping with realistic wing beats and true flying body posture of live birds. Durable and performs impeccably, even in the most extreme conditions. Make no mistake, dad is thinking about ducks year round, and The Clone will take his hunts to the next level this fall. Includes: Remote (can sync up to six decoys to one remote), power cord, durable carrying/storage case. (12-volt battery not included). $249.99 higdonoutdoors.com
Dive Bomb V2FF Fully Flocked Canada Goose Silhouette Decoys
Dive Bomb V2FF Fully Flocked Canada Goose Silhouette Decoys absorb light for ultra-realistic pop that will fool geese even on the brightest days when wise old ganders scan the spread for something amiss. Made with super tough plastic, each decoy features one piece, power coated spring steel stakes that easily go into hard ground. At only 6lbs a dozen carrying these decoys into the field is easy even for your banged-up old man. Two feeders, two resters, two quartering away, and two lookers per dozen. $135 per dozen, $625 for five dozen. divebombindustries.com
Polaris Ranger 2025 Lineup
The revamped Polaris Ranger lineup is more capable, durable, and comfortable than ever and includes owner-inspired upgrades such as an incredibly smooth Gen 2 transmission. The specially appointed Ranger Crew XP 1000 Waterfowl Edition easily deals with unique tasks associated with waterfowl hunting and features snorkel intake, clutch ducting, 29inch 10-Ply Pro Armor Mud XC Tires, arched A-arms, 14" ground clearance, high-mount winch bumper and heavy-duty turf mode. Make Dad shed a tear and park one of these incredible machines in the driveway! Starting at $25,499. polaris.com
