Why are dads so hard to shop for? They really are. Well, make that men, in general. Here are a few ideas to kick-start your Father’s Day shopping (reminder: it’s THIS Sunday!). We’ll be celebrating the dads in our life with (hopefully!) some sunshine and BBQing…

1. A summer-worthy sweatshirt

Let’s get real. We live in the Northwest and even though it can be gorgeous and warm in the day, even summer evenings can get a little cool.

Merrell Elsand Full Zip Sweatshirt, $89

2. A fresh pair of fancy pants flip-flops

I have no idea why these flip-flops are so expensive. They must be amazing. Josh wears flip-flops all summer long and I like that these have a bit of support, rather than being completely flat.

Chaco Flip Vibe Flip Flops, $70

3. A new pair of kicks for summer adventures

Josh has these shoes and he loves them. They look cool with shorts or with jeans and they’re lightweight and colorful. If you’ve never owned a pair of shoes from The North Face, I highly recommend them. I’ve had a couple over the years and they’re heavenly and last forever and a day.

The North Face Dipsea 78 Trainer, $80

4. A classic Father’s Day gift

We often get Josh a new pair of slippers for Father’s Day and have been buying him these UGG Scuffs for years. They have a sturdy sole, so they can stand up to a quick trip outside, but they are so, so cozy on the inside.

UGG Australia Scuff, $90

5. Pants that aren’t jeans

Dads and jeans go hand-in-hand, don’t they? But, sometimes Dad wants something cool to wear on the weekends, or on summer camping trips that aren’t jeans. I think these are a great choice.

New Balance Cross Run Track Pants, $45

6. Because he’s carrying all the stuff anyway

Who always gets stuck carrying everything? Dad. At least get him a sweet backpack so that he’s a good looking pack mule!

Timbuk2 Parkside Backpack, $69

What are you getting Dad for Father’s Day?

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