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Having a hard time thinking of a gift for Dad this year? Don’t fret – we’ve compiled a list of tactical gear perfect for your father. Here are our six recommendations to wow Dad.
| | | 1. Zero Tolerance Knives 
Price: $175-$400
If you have your eye on a tactical or outdoorsy gift for Dad, consider purchasing a Zero Tolerance (ZT) knife. ZT has a variety of blades to suit any use from an anyday knife to haul around in his back pocket to the perfect survivalist tool.
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| | | 2. Ignitor backpack by 5.11 
Price: $174.99
The Ignitor backpack is our top pick for the father that spends just as much time outside as he does inside. Not only is this backpack tough enough to take to work, it’s perfect for an avid hiker or hunter, too.
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| | | 3. Activity tracker 
Price: about $150 (mid-range)
Activity bands are fun, personal technology gadgets that also keep us on track with our health. Experts recommend getting 10,000 steps a day. Get your dad an activity tracker so he can start monitoring his day-to-day movements while at work and at home. Garmin devices are a nice, sleek and trusted brand.
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| | | 4. LED headlamp 
Price: varies, $20-$300+
A headlamp can come in handy for your military dad, both on duty and off. One of our favorite mid-price range headlamps is the Black Diamond Storm headlamp. It’s reasonably priced at $50.20 and has a nice sleek design.
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| | | 5. Clarus Pro 
Price: $249
The Clarus Pro is a noise-cancelling, hearing protection headset. We like the Clarus for its’ dual purpose: If your dad likes to hit the shooting range on his free time and can still use this technology while at work, it’s a perfect gift in our book.
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| | | 6. Charitable donation 
Price: varies, according to your price range
There are many foundations to consider, but we will highlight the Welcome Home Heroes Foundation. This foundation works with local VA offices to assist transitioning veterans with things like emergency transportation, housing and financial aid, as well as recreation-based therapy activities. If you’re not into giving material gifts, this foundation is a meaningful present for Father’s Day.
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Coming up with thoughtful gifts can be a challenging process. Have you received or given a gift that Dad can’t get enough of? Let us (and our readers) hear about it.
