OUTDOOR GIFTS FOR DADS
Top outdoor gear for hunters and anglers, chosen by the editors of Outdoor Canada
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NOCRY CUT-RESISTANT GLOVES
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The NoCry CutGuard+ Reinforced Cut-Resistant Gloves are built for anyone working with sharp knives—think filleting fish or processing wild game. Food-safe and machine washable, they blend cut-resistant fabric with stainless steel thread reinforcement in the thumb, index and middle finger areas, where injury risk is highest. They’re also comfortable, flexible and breathable.
This is a gift most dads don’t know they need—and I learned that lesson the hard way. I only started using these gloves after cutting a tendon while processing a deer, an injury that required surgery and months of recovery. Don’t wait for a similar wake-up call. Available in XS through XL.
Learn more: www.nocry.com
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POWERPRO FISHING LINE
Braided line has become a go-to for many fishing presentations, and PowerPro is my favourite. Made with ultra-strong Spectra Fiber and treated with Enhanced Body Technology, it’s exceptionally round, smooth and sensitive—with low stretch and a thin diameter that makes casting and retrieving effortless.
I run it on my baitcasting reels for bottom bouncers, but it’s equally at home for pitching and flipping, jigging, and casting for fish of all sizes. Available in hi-vis yellow, moss green, vermillion red and white, in strengths from 5 to 250 pounds.
Learn more: www.powerpro.com
CAST IRON SKILLETS
Cast iron is a camp cooking staple, and Yeti’s take on the classic skillet is genuinely worth the upgrade. These come pre-seasoned and ready to cook right out of the box—thanks in part to a ceramic molding process (rather than traditional sand molding) that produces an exceptionally smooth cooking surface that only improves with use.
They’re also lighter than most cast iron, achieved by making the bottom thicker where heat is highest and tapering slightly toward the sides and handle—without sacrificing strength or heat retention. Ergonomic dual handles and two pouring spouts round out a thoughtful design. Compatible with gas, electric, glass and induction cooktops, ovens and open fires. Available in four sizes.
Learn more: www.yeti.com
FISHCRAFTER 5”
Every angler has a favourite fillet knife. The Benchmade Fishcrafter 5″ has all the makings of becoming that one. Designed specifically for processing fish, the Fishcrafter pairs a flexible 5-inch blade with CPM MagnaCut steel—a “super steel” that has a rare combination of edge retention, toughness, and corrosion resistance. That’s a big advantage for a knife that spends its life around water, fish slime, scales, and salt.
The slim, flexible blade makes quick work of everything from walleye and trout to larger pike and salmon, while the textured Santoprene handle maintains a secure grip even when wet. Benchmade also includes a molded sheath that protects the edge and makes transport easy.
For Canadian dads who spend their summers catching and cleaning fish, the Fishcrafter is a gift they’ll appreciate. It’s a premium tool built to last, and unlike most Father’s Day gifts, it’ll likely still be in use decades from now. And one day it’ll be passed down to their kids. Wink, wink.
Learn more: benchmade.com