7 great camping gifts for Father’s Day

With Father’s Day fast approaching (Sunday, September 3), caravancampingsales Store puts gift hunting for any nature-loving dad just a mouse-click away.

Whatever your dad’s outdoor passion, caravancampingsales Store has you covered. Our new online marketplace is bursting with thousands of great products sure to bring a smile to the father figure in your life.

With categories like Camping & Outdoors, Caravan & RV, 4x4 & Off-road, Beach & Watersports, and Marine & Fishing, there’s a huge assortment of gear on offer, and all from quality, trusted brands at competitive prices.

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Simply browse, select, and pay via our secure online ordering system, and we’ll handle the rest – your Father’s Day surprise will be winging its way to your door in no time.

Not sure where to start? Here are seven stellar ideas at a range of price points* to ensure your dad is a ‘happy camper’ come Father’s Day…

*Prices exclude shipping costs

1. Navigator Nowhere camp chair – $119.99

Dad will be able to take a load off anywhere, or nowhere, with this Nowhere camping chair from Navigator. With a 150kg capacity, it features a padded seat and backrest for maximum comfort, a side flap and generous mesh pocket for storage, a collapsible drinks holder, and a wine glass holder. The sturdy steel alloy frame comes in Navigator Blue, and it packs neatly away into its own compact carrying bag.

2. Oztent Bowen XL sleeping bag – $128.99

Camping enjoyment begins with a solid night’s sleep, and your dad will be off to a great start in this Bowen XL sleeping bag, from Oztent. This is a really big bag, measuring 250cm long (including hood) by 100cm wide, and it comes with all the trimmings for a restful night’s sleep, even on cooler nights. Featuring an XSIL brushed inner and ‘T-Therm’ bonded fibre insulation, it also comes with a full-length auto-lock zipper, an inner storage pocket, and a drawcord closure to keep the warmth in on chilly nights.

3. Purpleline Saracen hitch lock – $89.00

Sleep easy in the knowledge your caravan, camper trailer, boat trailer or general-purpose trailer is safe from opportunistic thieves, with this SHL100-2 Fullstop Saracen hitch lock, from Purpleline. Made from specially hardened, high-strength steel that’s resistant to cutting and drilling, it incorporates a high-security seven-pin barrel lock with a tubular key that resistant to picking, drilling and gas freezing. Suitable for most trailers with a 50mm ball hitch, it also features a unique safety-chain securing set-up for an extra dimension of trailer security.

4. Navigator Espresso Cups twin pack – $19.99

Who doesn’t love a cuppa? Treat dad to a bit of ‘me time’ with this twin pack of Espresso Cups*. With a 120ml capacity and featuring double-wall insulation, they’re suitable for hot or cold drinks and are made from quality 304-grade stainless steel.

*Hand wash only – not suitable for dishwasher or microwave use

5. Buck Wild Outdoors heavy-duty BBQ fire pit & grill – $179.99

Why not give dad a telly this Father's Day – a bush telly! This Buck Wild Outdoors portable fire pit and grill folds down small and light, meaning you carry it just about wherever your outdoor pursuits take you. Constructed from quality stainless steel and with a powdercoated steel base, it works with most commonly used heat sources but is ideal for charcoal or heat beads. Whether it’s for warmth, cooking, or simply gazing into those glowing embers as you settle in for the night, you’ll wonder how you ever got by without one!

6. Aussie Traveller XT mat – $29.90

No-one likes treading dirt, mud or sand into the tent, camper or caravan, and that’s where this handy Aussie Traveller XT mat pays dividends. Available in four sizes, the 26cm by 58cm mat is perfect for a caravan step, but they all allow you to effectively clean your feet or footwear before heading inside. Made from multi-layer premium synthetic grass, this mat is also waterproof, weather resistant, UV stable and flame retardant.

7. Watersnake Prowler kayak vest – $57.99

Combine safety, functionality and style with this Prowler kayak vest from Watersnake. Also fulfilling the requirements of a Level 50S PFD (personal flotation device), the vest is ideal for kayak fishing, canoeing or any light-watercraft activities. The vest features a plethora of zip pockets on the front and back for storing all your tackle, tools and gear, and it also has easily adjustable straps, durable buckles, and a camo print design.

For thousands more superb Father’s Day gift ideas, head to caravancampingsales Store.