Manly Gifts for Dad

Manly Gifts for Dad

With Father's Day quickly approaching, if you haven't shopped yet, you need to go now! This year, I decided to post a gift guide of some things that Dad really wants. Instead of ties, socks and pajamas, there are some cool gadgets and some other fun items that will help you get something a different for Dad this year. No returns, No exchanges. Give Dad what he really wants.

Here are a few items that my husband is getting this year:

Masterbuilt Digital Electric Smokehouse Smoker

With spring flying by and Father’s Day just around the corner, it's time to start talking barbecue. John McLemore, father, entrepreneur, Georgia resident and author of “Dadgum! That’s Good, Too!” knows a thing or two about planning a successful barbecue. In addition to his classic cookout recipes, John's secret ingredient is the Masterbuilt Digital Electric Smokehouse smoker. This product is easy to use and brings out those coveted smokey flavors in your favorite hamburgers and hot dogs (and would make a great gift for dad!).

This smoker has a black powder-coated body. The integrated, streamline control panel with blue LED display makes reading temperatures and cooking time in direct sunlight easy. With a redesigned front access drip pan and new smoother operating wood chip loading system, this smoker is ready for any challenge. The improved drip-catching system makes for easy clean up. The FULL foam insulation keeps the heat in, making for consistent smoking.

Features:

• 730 sq. inches of cooking space
• 800 watt heating element
• Thermostat temperature control for even cooking from 100°F to 275°F
• Four chrome-coated cooking racks and side/top air damper

MSRP: $229.99

Headphones

SKIL 360 Quick-Select

The SKIL 360 Quick-Select is a 4V max screwdriver that features a fully integrated bit management system (including 12 of the most commonly used bits) built into the front of the tool in a rotating compartment. What’s more, the tool also comes equipped with the tool industry’s first-ever USB charging capability.

The 360 Quick-Select and how you could use it to fix everyday items around the house. Keeping the bits in the tool eliminates the need to put a project on hold to switch the bits, helping you finish your to-do list even faster!

The #2356-01 is outfitted with an illuminated bit window for easy bit selection, an ergonomic bit shifter that quickly positions the desired bit in-place, and a Site-Lite™ LED worklight to illuminate dimly lit areas. Weighing in at just over a pound, the 360 Quick-Select™ is compact and lightweight, yet at 210 RPM, is one of the fastest in its class. With a Lithium Ion battery that stays charged for up to 18 months, the #2356-01 is a must-have tool for any seasoned DIYer.

MSRP: $49.99

Motorola Talkabout MT350R Radios

The Motorola Talkabout MT350R Radios are ideal for use when out of cell phone range at the cabin,hunting, fishing, on the trail, camping, skiing, paddling and even at the theme park.  These are weatherproof!  They also feature reliable two-way communications, up to a 35 mile range, flashlight, hands-free capability, NOAA weather channels  – so perfect to take on paddling, fishing and all kinds of summer expeditions without worries.  And, two-way radios are an important tool for summer emergency preparedness kits.

Key Features of the MT350R Two-Way Radios
-Weatherproof
-p to 35-mile range
-7 NOAA weather channels and alerts
-LED Flashlight

MSRP:  89.99

Keurig® K65 Special Edition Brewing System

The Special Edition Brewing System brews a perfect cup of coffee, tea, hot cocoa or iced beverage in under one minute at the touch of a button. Featuring chrome accents and a blue, backlit LCD display, the Special Edition brewer allows you to program water temperature, set the digital clock and Auto On/Off. With the choice of three cup sizes, the Special Edition brewer offers a removable drip tray to accommodate travel mugs.

Features:

• Programmable
• Choice of 3 cup sizes (6 oz., 8 oz. and 10 oz.)
• Removable 60 oz. water reservoir
• Quiet Brew Technology®
• Energy Savings Mode – Auto On/Off
• Includes water filter handle and 1 charcoal filter
• 30 Day Money Back Guarantee

MSRP: $149.99

HEXBUG Spider XL

For the dad that loves his toys as much as the kids, look no further for the HEXBUG Spider XL then your local RadioShack.

These bright, remote-controlled, jumbo-sized robotic creatures are loaded with advanced design & engineering and are eerily mesmerizing to maneuver. Not only will they provide hours of techy fun with the kids, they also serve as great, desk-top distractions in the office.

The HEXBUG Spider XL is 65 percent larger than the Original HEXBUG Spider, and features 360 degree steering, an LED forward eye, and two-channel, user selectable radio-controlled remote control. The largest member of the HEXBUG family, the complexity of its internal mechanisms and six-legged crawling motion is simply fascinating to operate and watch.

MSRP: $39.99