Father's Day EDC Gift Guide 2015

Business

For the dad who puts on a suit for his nine to five, his carry should reflect his business needs. Lightweight so they don’t slow him down as he makes strides in and out of the office, while still promoting usefulness.

• Bellroy Slim Sleeve: Useful features and good materials in a design with front pocket carry in mind. ($80)

• Parker Urban Premium Rollerball Pen: A bold design for a general use pen at a great price. ($50)

• Leuchtturm Medium Notebook: A newcomer to the notebook market but already proving its worth in quality. ($18)

• Orient Esteem: Classic automatic dress watch with a visible complication for the extra flair. ($128)

• Pacsafe Instasafe Z400 Briefcase: A daily commuter bag with features that ensure safe travels. ($145+)

Tech

For the dad living in the digital world, his carry should be efficient and practical in connecting him with his technology. The techie dad’s gear is as modern as his lifestyle is, working in sync with the rest of his carry.

• Motorola Moto 360: A smartwatch that doesn't skimp on the features nor craftsmanship and materials. ($200)

• Gamma Ray Flexlites: Blue light-blocking lenses that keep eye strain down and productivity up. ($18)

• SanDisk Type-C Flash Drive: The next generation of USB drive designed to work with Type-C ports. ($50)

• Zebralight SC52w L2 Flashlight: Fully-featured and highly programmable, a light for the discerning flashaholic. ($64)

• RAVPower Xtreme External Battery: Enough capacity to power all your devices, even laptops! ($100)

Outdoor

For the dad who likes to rough it up and blaze trails on the weekend, his gear should be high quality, rugged, and built to last against the elements. Unexpected adventures await outside, so this dad’s carry should be exceptionally reliable.

• Creative Edge Solar Charger: Natural energy storage in a tough, yet compact package. ($35)

• Ontario TAK1: A hardy fixed blade for more demanding cutting applications. ($75)

• Nitecore EC11: One of the smallest, brightest, and most rugged CR123A flashlights on the market. ($60)

• The Friendly Swede Premium Paracord Bracelet: Packs three of the most practical outdoor tools — rope, fire, and a cutting edge — on your wrist. ($11)

• Casio G-Shock Military: Military-inspired with heavy-duty G-Shock fit and finish. ($79)

Active

From running a marathon to biking on a mountain pass, the active dad’s carry has to keep up with his lifestyle. The active carry should be resilient in rain or shine, light enough not to slow him down, and help him get the most from his activities.

• Klean Kanteen Stainless Steel Water Bottle: Slim design makes it easy to carry, and food-grade stainless steel ensures healthy hydration. ($20)

• FitBit Charge HR: Track all your fitness stats on your wrist — no separate heart rate strap required! ($150)

• FlipBelt Fitness Workout Belt: Safely and comfortably secure all your essentials while pounding the pavement with this workout belt. ($29)

• JayBird BlueBuds X: 8 hours of wireless music and calls protected against the most active of activities. ($183)

• 5.11 Recon Outbound Gym Bag: Overbuilt 5.11 quality designed to carry gear in and out of the gym. ($82)

DIY

For the dad that likes to build, tinker, restore, and repair. Heavy duty needs mean a heavy duty carry, but utility doesn’t have to mean giving up the practicality of a sleek loadout.

• CRKT No Time Off: A knife as hardworking as you are, this flipper knife is always on the job. ($71)

• SureFire Titan-A Flashlight: SureFire’s manufacturing prowess with a huge output in their smallest light yet. ($60)

• Uvex Skyper Safety Eyewear: Inexpensive, adjustable, and designed for maximum protection and clarity. ($9)

• Mininch Premium Tool Pen: A full suite of screwdrivers in one sleek and smartly-designed package. ($69)

• Leatherman Skeletool CX: Multitool perfection with no shortage of durability or functionality. ($69)