The SURFER Last Minute Gift Guide For Father’s Day

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Father’s Day is fast approaching and we’ve compiled a list of our favorite picks to stoke out the rad dad in your life. Maybe you’ve been busy surfing and working and it simply slipped. We get it. Because, honestly, when you’re doing both there’s not much time left for much else.

If you’re going to do it yourself, then a home-cooked meal, a surf, and a heartfelt message of love should do just fine. But if you want to get him something extra then we’ve got you covered. Whether it’s a pair of sunglasses, a wetsuit, barefoot shoes, a custom surfboard, or a decked-out Sprinter van, this will help point you in the right direction. Hell, who cares if it’s still in the mail (or being custom made) come Sunday, it’s the thought that counts. Right?

Sunglasses

The right pair of shades will do more than just help you look cool, they’ll actually do wonders for your eyes by preventing pterygium, that fleshy growth of the conjunctiva caused by UV exposure, aka “surfer’s eye”. We’ve been loving the styles and selections from Costa Del Mar, especially their Untangled Collection featuring sunnies made from recycled fishing nets thanks to their collaboration with Bureo. With tons of styles and colors to choose from there’s bound to be something that’ll make him stoked to put on every time he steps outside and into the sunshine. Check out the Pescador model and the rest of the collection here.

Wetsuit

Nothing like a fresh wetty to keep Dad psyching to go surfing. The water may have warmed up but it won’t be long until the temps dip again and boom, you got him the gift that keeps on giving. Our pick is the 3.5/2.5mm from Finisterre made with Yulex. These suits are rated for 57°-64° and feel just as stretchy as a traditional neoprene suit but they last way longer and–bonus points!–are far better for the environment. If you’re Dad raised you right, he deserves to be treated well, and so does our Mother Earth. Check out more from Finisterre here.

Surfboard

Boom shaka-laka daddy-o! Because ain’t nothing go-go-go like a fresh blade, especially one like this Seaside from style lord Rob Machado. Sure, his most popular model has been around for some time and can make sloppy 2 ft waves more fun than pure LSD at a Grateful Dead show (Dad’s been there, done that), but this limited edition model comes with a resin tint only available on 250 models available through select surf shops only.

Backpack

What Dad wouldn’t love a weather-resistant, ultra-durable pack built to hold the day and protect the goods regardless of the elements. You could be on panga boat in the middle of a monsoon and you won’t have to worry about your phone, camera, or sandwich from getting wet, soggy, or destroyed. Yeti’s goods are synonymous with quality and rugged-ness so this is one that could go the distance on every single adventure your pops can dream up. Check out the Yeti Cayo 25L Backpack here.

Watch

Does your man give off special forces vibes? Or maybe he’s more like a Steve McQueen meets Jacques Cousteau. If so, then a Tudor Watch could just be the perfect gift for him. Our choice is the Pelagos FXD platform, initially developed with a French Navy specialist unit, now expanded to suit the needs of the French Naval Aviation, with the addition of a function that allows aviators and flight support personnel to keep track of what is referred to as “Zulu time”, in addition to local time and a third time zone. Take it from us, this timepiece won’t quit regardless of what papa gets into. Get your Pelagos FXD GMT Matte Black Dial Green Fabric Strap Watch 42mm here.

Shoes

If you’re Dad is anything like the crew at SURFER then he probably doesn’t love shoes, in fact, he’d rather live barefoot. Well, the reality is that life often calls for shoes but that doesn’t mean your favorite surfer needs to suffer thanks to dope line of shoes from Vivo Barefoot. All Vivo products are made with your evolutionary biology in mind and do wonders for your feet–and that’s wonderful for your surfing. You may know the brand from their collaboration with John John Florence but that’s not all they got, far from it, and some of our favorite styles hit just right for a variety of occasions like the Gobi IV. It’s smart, it’s casual, and given how much it frees your feet, it’s downright practical. Good for everything from dinners in NYC to trekking through Baja. Check out the Gobi IV and more Vivo shoes here.

Drone

Maybe your Dad doesn’t surf as much as he used to, or maybe he just loves getting footage of you as you progress and become a full-fledged ripper. If so, the new DJI Flip Drone is quite the weapon. Weighing at 249 grams–that’s about the weight of an apple–and easier and safer to use than any other drone on the market. The Flip is a perfect choice for your #1 fan this Father’s Day. Check out the DJI Flip here.

Van

Ok, so this one may be out of reach for most of you–and it certainly won’t be ready come Sunday. All that aside, the Rob Machado “Rogue Wave” Van is the one to that can pull up on anyone, anywhere, and reign supreme. This thing has more bells and whistles than I could mention but, having seen it first hand, I can tell you that they are all DOPE. The craftsmanship is next level, truly top-shelf custom carpentry, and thoughtfully designed along Rob himself. These are highly limited vehicles, only 10 will ever be made and 1 is with Mr. Machado himself. Rumor has it that several pro athletes and even a tech billionaire or two are lining up to get theirs so if this seems like something your Dad (and his credit) can handle, you should reach out to the legends at Rogue Van Co and order yours today. It even comes with a custom built board from Rob himself, yeah, Dad will be f***ing stoked.