The Keenstone Battery Organizer Storage Box organizes 199 batteries.
The Contigo Stainless Steel Travel Mug keeps drinks hot or cold for hours.
The Anker PowerCore 5000 Portable Charger can help Dad’s phone or tablet stay powered while he is far from an outlet.
Dropped a tiny part inside a piece of equipment? This magnetic lifter from Craftsman can help dad get it out.
Most Father’s Day gift guides include items such as deluxe golf gear, fancy desk sets and cuff links. But, farm dads would seldom use things like this. So, here are a few gift ideas for farm dads for this Father’s Day, which is on June 19 this year.
The Contigo Stainless Steel Travel Mug keeps drinks hot or cold for hours.
• The Contigo Stainless Steel Travel Mug ($20.25, Wal-Mart stores) keeps drinks hot or cold for hours, making it a good year-round container. The mug is slim enough to fit in cup holders and its rugged design will stand up to tumbles off the tailgate of the truck. The vacuum seal prevents spills and the user can lock the lid so it will not open accidentally when tossed in a tool box. The secure, screw-on lid opens for drinking with the press of a finger, so there’s no part to remove (and lose) while driving the tractor or truck. Choose from nine colors.
The Keenstone Battery Organizer Storage Box organizes 199 batteries.
• The Keenstone Battery Organizer Storage Box, ($25.99, Amazon.com) neatly holds 199 household batteries in a firm-sided, zippered case. Instead of riffling through the kitchen drawer to find the batteries for a flashlight or smoke detector, Dad can open the tidy organizer and immediately find the batteries he needs. Each battery (not included) slides snugly into its own perfectly sized hole in the foam insert. The case holds many batteries of each type and has two zippered pouches inside the lid for extras. The water-resistant organizer includes a battery tester, too.
• EEEkit LED 5000 Lumens Headlamp ($10.98, Walmart stores) offers Dad hands-free lighting for any job he undertakes. The rechargeable light is worn like a visor, so that wherever he looks, he has light. The headlamp adjusts 70 degrees to make it easier if he is working on a job above or below him. The lamp is water-resistant and rechargeable (includes a USB charging cable). Dad can select from five lighting modes and use the motion sensor.
The Anker PowerCore 5000 Portable Charger can help Dad’s phone or tablet stay powered while he is far from an outlet.
• The Anker PowerCore 5000 Portable Charger ($31.99, Amazon.com) can keep Dad’s devices charged whenever he spends long days in the truck or tractor. It can power iPhone, iPad or Android devices so Dad can keep connected while in the field or barn. The charger plugs into a standard wall outlet and includes three sizes of ports for whatever portable device Dad uses. The charger includes a 2-foot micro-USB cable, pouch, and an 18-month warranty. Choose from black, red or white.
• Evercraft Stainless Steel Parts Tray ($8.99, NAPA stores) will keep nuts, screws and other small parts from disappearing while Dad works on a project in the shop or on a vehicle. The rubber- coated magnet on the back will stick to any metal surface without scratching it.
• Horusdy Magnetic Wristband ($9.99, Amazon.com) is similar to the parts tray, except that Dads can wear it while repairing equipment or vehicles or undertaking carpentry projects. All those little parts stay close by until he needs them. The wristband is made from 1680D ballistic polyester and is embedded with 10 strong magnets. Two small pockets hold plastic parts.
• Ironclad Command Touch Screen Pro Work Gloves ($14.19, Walmart stores) provide protection from scrapes, cuts and scratches, thanks to the reinforced palm. The gloves allow use of touchscreens and a terrycloth patch on the thumb is handy for wiping a sweaty brow. Since the gloves are touchscreen-enabled, Dad can use a phone or tablet without removing them. The hook and loop closure ensure a snug, comfortable fit. Best of all, they are machine-washable. Choose from black, brown, and high-visibility yellow and orange.
• Craftsman 2-inch Telescoping Mirror ($11.69, NAPA stores) helps Dad see in tight places while fixing equipment or making home repairs instead of taking more of it apart. The handle extends 36 inches and the mirror at the end swivels.
Dropped a tiny part inside a piece of equipment? This magnetic lifter from Craftsman can help dad get it out.
• Craftsman Magnetic Pickup Tool ($7.99, NAPA stores) also telescopes. In case Dad drops a part inside a piece of equipment where he cannot reach, this handy device can pick it up for him. The tool can pick up an object up to 2 pounds in weight, thanks to its powerful magnet. The wand extends up to 36 inches.
• Biuonk Multitool ($18.99, Amazon.com) states “Best Dad Ever” on its handle and offers Dad nine different tools: sharp knife, serrated knife, wire cutter, can opener, bottle opener, needle nose pliers, regular pliers, bit set and bit set adapter. The knife includes a safety lock blade. The included nylon sleeve to secures it on his belt so it is handy all the time.
• Maarten offers a different multi-functional tool ($14.99, Amazon.com) that can hang on a key chain. It includes a ruler, bottle opener, rope cutter, 5.5-mm hex wrenches, 6-mm hex wrenches, 7-mm hex wrenches, 8-mm hex wrenches, 10-mm hex wrenches, nail file, knife blade and wire stripper. Think of all the handy ways your dad could use this tool.
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