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6 ideal gift ideas for your LEO dad this Father’s Day

Don’t forget, Father’s Day is right around the corner. Looking for gift ideas?

Having a hard time thinking of a gift for Dad this year? Don’t fret – Police1 has compiled a list fit for your LEO father. Here are our six recommendations to wow your dad this year.

1. YETI or Hydro Flask water bottles

Price: $21 - $89
A nice water bottle is more than just a perfect way to keep beverages hot or cold all day – it’s also a smart way to ensure that your dad is staying hydrated at work. YETI and Hydro Flask are known for being two of the top water bottle products on the market.
Links to purchase YETI & Hydro Flask

2. 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 for Dad’s back pocket to the perfect survivalist tool.
Link to purchase

3. 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, but it’s perfect for an avid hiker or hunter, too.
Link to purchase

4. Tactical koozie

Price: $18.99
Koozies rule (especially if you live in the South). If your father is a koozie collector, make sure to add this tactical vest koozie to his collection.
Link to purchase

5. ‘The Wire’ complete set

Price: $114.34
The Wire” is possibly one of the greatest cop-centric television series of all time. If you don’t have HBO and your dad has missed out on the action, now is a great time to help him catch up.
Link to purchase

6. Dickies men’s long sleeve ventilated ripstop tactical shirt

Price: $42.99
If your father is anything like mine, buying clothing is always the last thing on his to-do list. Picking out a shirt that serves a dual purpose (to wear off duty and on duty) is the perfect gift for this Father’s Day.
Link to purchase

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.

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