Give Trad Dads What They Really Want This Father’s Day
Got a trad dad in your life to celebrate this Father’s Day (June 15)? Whether they’re still crushing trad lines or just crushing the trad dad lifestyle, we’ve got some solid gift picks for you to consider.
Alpine Draws
What trad dad doesn’t marvel at the versatility of an alpine draw ($25.95 a pop)? If his current set has gotten a bit roughed up on the chossy routes he’s naturally drawn to, he would likely appreciate a fresh set of these Black Diamond lightweight draws, made with recycled aluminum.
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A Fresh Rack
Any rack will do (get your mind out of the gutter), but the BD C4 Cams ($89.95-$279.95) are a time-tested classic. Does his current rack bear a less-than-ideal level of dings and kinked wires? Does he want to double or triple up on some pieces for his crack aspirations? Give him the gift of trustworthy protection. And we did the math for you—if you want to go big this Father’s Day, a full rack of C4s will set you back $1,629.40.
The Makings of a Quad
Whether he isn’t yet on team quad anchor, his current setup ought to be retired, or he could use a second rig for faster multipitching, make the quad-father in your life happy. While a variety of cordelette and slings will work, we like this 10mm Black Diamond Runner in the 180cm length ($26.95), plus four lockers ($13.95 each; $55.80 for four). All in, you’re looking at $82.75 so you can throw in a sextet (six-pack) with the quad and still likely come in under $100 for dad day.
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The Quintessential Trad Dad Shoe
An all-around shoe for an all-around great dad. The La Sportiva TC Pro is a trustworthy workhorse that’s been in our quiver for years. Help him stay comfortable and perform up there with a fresh pair of these ($219, select sizes 35% off at Backcountry.com).
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A Pair of Mountain Radios
Trad dads love radios—do you copy? Whether they call them walkie talkies, radios, or just “comms,” they’ll love staying connected and safe the next time they rope up for multipitch or in the backcountry. See why we called Rocky Talkie’s Mountain Radio an “indispensable” part of our climbing kit a couple years ago, then load up a pair to give him come Sunday.
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A YETI Cooler
We are now entering the trad dad lifestyle territory of Father’s Day gifts. That said, even dedicated trad dads will enjoy a high-quality cooler to keep their beers (from NA to high ABV) as cold as the WI3 falls they love climbing come winter. If your trad dad’s crew runs deep, opt for the larger YETI 45 (fits 54 cans; $326). If he’s more the type who can be found toprope-soloing the nearest 5.8 to your house, consider the YETI 24 (fits 33 cans; $250).
The Ultimate Quad-father Chair
Chances are, he threw out his back on the rap down. Help him stay put in comfort back at camp with the Coleman Quad Chair ($54), which comes with a cup holder for his sparkling water of choice, plus a built-in soft cooler to store some strong ones for later on.
Trad Dad Access Fund Hat
No trad dad is complete without this classic cap ($35) that shows off his unbridled passion for protecting America’s climbing areas—and our collective access to them. All proceeds support Access Fund.
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