There’s a gift for every dad or father figure out there and it doesn’t have to be sports related, the cliché tie or even a new grill. However, if you do choose to stick with those humdrum ideas for dad this year, at least try a new twist on those old, classic favorites. Scooter researched some new potential gifts that won’t break the bank and he won’t be expecting. Check out our last-minute ideas!
Vilebrequin, the most unique men’s swimwear:
$250
www.vilebrequinonlinestore.com
What better way to recognize Dad for all of his hard work then by presenting him a gift from Vilebrequin. Vilebrequin has been outfitting Dads with colorful swimwear for more than 40 years. With a variety of prints and solid color suit combinations, this is a perfect present for Dads of all styles. Looking for something besides a swimsuit? Vilebrequin offers a collection of ready-to-wear clothes to keep Dad looking casually chic.
Bradley Digital 4-rack smoker
$499
www.bradleysmoker.com
For the do-it-yourself dads, here’s the latest in smoker technology. Although it may look like any-old refrigerator this smoker is easy to assemble, and since it can run on a deck, mom can live without worry of it torching the house. Perfect for entertaining, creating gourmet foods in your own home, or just enjoying the flavor that smoking brings, the new Bradley Digital Smokers offer an easier and better way to automatically roast, smoke and barbecue in the outdoors.
Bliss Hammocks Stow EZ Hammock with Canopy & Wheels
$159.48
www.qvc.com
A relaxing retreat--right in your own backyard for all of the overworked dad’s out there. Its soft, durable, double-layered bed resists the elements and provides a plush place to rest while being shaded from the sun beneath a generous canopy. Best of all, the hammock's steel frame collapses for easy storage and transportation, for those dads always on the go.
Personalized Black Dial Skeleton Pocket Watch
$60
www.gifts.com
There are many ways to keep time, but none are quite as stylish and unique as a pocket watch. This one is as classic as it gets, with a black "skeleton" face that displays the watch's interior, an antiqued brushed silver case and a silver curb chain. A very memorable gift on its own, but personalize it for your dad and it becomes truly timeless.
The opportunity to drive a stockcar
$524-$1544 (dependent on mileage and day of the week)
www.gifts.com
For all of the Dad’s who are still teenage boys at heart, turn their dream of taking the checkered flag into a reality at the historic 2.5 mile Pocono Raceway. With its long straight-aways and three distinct corners, this Super Speedway is an incredible track to drive, and an even more incredible gift. The drive sessions are run in a follow the leader format in Nextel Cup style stock cars. An instructor will lead two students following four car lengths behind. Each lap your confidence builds and the lead instructor increases the speed.
Upon completion of the program, each participant will receive a certificate of achievement.
The iPhone case, doubles as a bottle opener
$39.95
www.openacase.com
Opena, the worlds first iPhone 4 case with a slide out bottle opener, is a Dad-proof way to have that 9-5 business day and afterwards be able to come home and open a few drinks. If your dad’s into the newest gadgets and is either on his phone or holding it, try this slide-off, hard plastic iPhone case which comes in black or white. The case was designed as such to not take away from the sleek design of the phone that fits over the iPhone and is equipped with a slide-out bottle opener.
