5 Best Outdoor Gift Ideas for Adventurous Dads

Written by Bobby Shriver

Looking for outdoor gift ideas for dad? Whether it’s for Father’s Day, their birthday, or just an opportunity to show them some love, you want to get your dad something they’ll really enjoy. So why not give them the gift of adventure this time around? We've curated a list of gift ideas for any kind of dad, from little league watchers and backyard relaxers to AT thru-hikers and beyond.

5 Gift Ideas for Any Dad: Their ENO Wish List

Offering fun memories, easy relaxation, and special experiences outside, these dad-approved ENO products are bound to become their new favorite gift:

1) The Best Hammock for Outdoorsy Dads

Our award-winning ENO DoubleNest Hammock is the ultimate hammock for two. Durable and spacious, the DoubleNest Hammock is designed to comfortably hold up to 400 lbs. With a longer and wider hammock body, there’s plenty of room for your dad to enjoy some outdoor time in their hammock with family. Or they may simply want to use all that extra space for themself (it’s their gift, after all!).  

Lightweight and easy to set up, the DoubleNest Hammock is perfect for relaxing moments in the backyard with a good book or cold beverage in hand. Yet it can compress down into a stuff sack the size of a coconut, making it ideal for hammocking on the go, whether that’s for a picnic at the park, a weekend car camping trip, or a multiday trek in the backcountry. 

2) The Best Portable Chair for Sports Dads

There are lawn chairs. There are camp chairs. And then there is the ENO Lounger DL Chair. Hammock-inspired, the Lounger DL blends comfort, convenience, and adventure-readiness all into one signature chair. 

Complete with comfortable fabric, a cushioned pillow and armrest, and adjustable legs, the Lounger DL Chair is designed for hours of maximum relaxation wherever dad goes. And with an integrated cup holder and stretch cargo pockets, the Lounger DL Chair will hold their essentials in a variety of environments, from backyard grillouts to gameday tailgates, beach vacations, and more.

With a durable, lightweight aluminum frame, the Lounger DL Chair sets up in seconds. And it packs down into a sleek, adjustable backpack, ready to go for your dad’s next adventure. No matter if they take the Lounger DL to the kids’ soccer game, a summer music festival, or the weekend camping trip, dad is sure to be the envy of the portable chair crowd.

3) The Best Hammock Stand for Homebody Dads

For the dad who loves to relax in a hammock, the ENO Parkway Adjustable Hammock Stand ensures that they can hammock just about anywhere in any season. From lounging in the backyard, on the deck, or by the pool to even resting indoors, the Parkway brings all the comforts of hammocking without the need to strap into sturdy trees. No tools required for setup, either. It’s that easy. 

Weighing 30 lbs with a 500-pound weight capacity, the Parkway is compatible with virtually all ENO hammocks (and universally compatible with 9-11’ gathered-end hammocks), including your dad’s favorite. It’s simple to modify the hammock stand to your dad’s preferred hang with two length modes (7-8’) and 12 combined adjustment points. And when dad’s ready to take the Parkway to a new spot, the hammock stand quickly packs down into a custom carrying bag for transport.

4) The Best Outdoor Game for Fun (and Competitive) Dads

If your dad likes to bring the fun on their outdoor adventures and hangouts, they’ll love the ENO TrailFlyer Outdoor Game. Inspired by fan favorites like cornhole and bag toss, the TrailFlyer is a travel-ready outdoor game that’s simple to set up, easy to play, and loads of fun for campouts, backyard parties, or family picnics. 

The TrailFlyer includes six game discs that participants take turns throwing into two targets—perfect for when dad wants some friendly competition or mindless entertainment. A popular staple on many family camping trip packing lists, the all-weather TrailFlyer packs down into an adventure-ready stuff sack no bigger than a water bottle.

5) The Best All-Inclusive Hammock System for Camping Dads 

Dads who love to camp know that being prepared for anything is a must. ENO’s JungleLink Hammock System gives them everything they need to stay comfortable, dry, and bite-free at the campground or in the backcountry. This all-in-one camping hammock system includes the:

• JungleNest Hammock with built-in mosquito net

• Helios Ultralight Hammock Straps

• DryFly Rain Tarp

• Stuff sack

Featuring ENO’s essential camping gear, the best-selling JungleLink Hammock System equips your dad to enjoy a great camping trip no matter what Mother Nature brings. With a no-knots-needed setup, the JungleLink is also quick and easy to use. And everything weighs about 3 pounds, making the JungleLink a perfect lightweight camping system for the trail. 

Family Adventure Awaits With ENO

Sure, there are always tools, socks, and ties out there for the dad in your life. But when you give them the gift of adventure instead, there’s no doubt they'll keep talking about—and enjoying—your gift year after year. Sounds like a win-win, right?

At ENO, we have outdoor hammocks and accessories for the whole family. Shop our gear today and start creating new family adventures you’ll remember for years to come.  

Author Bio

Bobby Shriver is a freelance copywriter based in Nashville. He’s spent over 30 years exploring the outdoors, traveling to all 50 states and visiting numerous national parks (32 and counting!) in the process. When he’s not writing, Bobby enjoys hiking and backpacking all over Tennessee with his friends and family.