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Gift Guide:

By Evan Johnson

Forget the tie. This father’s day, say thanks the right
way. Here are a few suggestions available at the

hardware store or sporting goods store near you.

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1. VERMONT CASTINGS GRILL: The grill is 4. IPHONE CASE: This case from The Task 7. SHAVING SUPPLIES: That blue gel in an 10. A REALLY GOOD FRENCH PRESS: Just
an essential summertime culinary tradition Lab case does more than hold your phone aerosol can might do the job for now, but because you’re on the trail doesn’t mean

and a charcoal grill should last the Ameri- securely. Inside are a 2.5” removable knife Dad deserves better. These supplies from you have to settle for instant coffee. Just
can man a lifetime. This grill has a classic with serrations, 1.8” saw, small and large the Vermont Country Store will last longer, larger than a 32 oz water bottle, the GSI
look and is essentially foolproof: pour in flathead screwdrivers, medium Phillips are better for the environment and give a Outdoors Java Press’s packable design is
the charcoal, add a squirt of lighter fluid, screwdriver, pliers with integrated 3-6mm great shave.
BPA-free, lightweight and shatter-resistant.
light it up and wait for dinner. $1,499
wrench, wire cutters, 6 metric Allen Ceramic shaving mug: $14.95 Plus, a silicone plunger prevents grounds

wrenches (bike sizes 2.5-6), spoke wrench- Boar bristle shaving brush: $39.99 from sneaking into your brew. $30
2. AX: An indispensable item for the es (0.127, 0.130), wire stripper, ruler, bottle Lightfoot’s Pine Shave Crème Soap: $13.90
Northeast. From clearing brush to chop- opener and kickstand. There’s also a TSA- 11. VERMONT PEANUT BUTTER: For fu-
ping kindling, you’re going to need one, so approved model that includes a USB drive, 8. DAY HIKER'S GUIDE TO VERMONT, BY eling trips of any length, you can’t forget
make it one that’ll last a lifetime or longer. tweezers and LED flashlight. $20
THE GREEN MOUNTAIN CLUB: This slim peanut butter and the Vermont Peanut But-

Consider the “Strike Anywhere,” from the paperback has walks, hikes and overnights ter Company’s blends pack all of the sug-
Best Made Company in New York. Featur- 5. FLANNEL: The flannel shirt is a standby all over the state of varying difficulties ars and proteins he’ll need to fuel a century
ing a drop forged head of American-made for cooler weather in summer evenings as with detailed descriptions of the trails and ride or the last runs of the day. Ingredients
alloy steel and a handle of Appalachian well as into the fall and winter. For a high surrounding areas. For any Vermont out- include flax, raisons, cranberries, choco-
Hickory, it’ll get the job done and he’ll quality shirt, look no further than the doorsman, this is one book to be sure to late and tons of other good stuff. $6.99
probably never need a replacement. $300
original flannel from the Vermont Flannel have on your shelf. $14.95

Company available in a variety of attrac- 12. VERMONT SPIRITS: From gin to rye
3. SOCKS: Because walking around tive plaids. $48
9. TRAVEL PILLOW: For dads who travel, to an increasing array of brews, for Fa-
with your toes or heels poking through the NapAnywhere is a portable head-sup- ther’s Day spirits, you can’t go wrong
is embarrassing. We like Vermont’s Darn 6. GOOD PANTS: When founder of Bill’s port pillow developed for frequently tired with Vermont's fine libations. A bottle
Tough’s socks best. They’re lightweight Khakis Bill Thomas came across a pair travelers. This comfortable, portable de- of Barr Hill Gin from Caledonia Spirits

and will wear well everywhere from the of pants in an Army surplus store, he vice can be used effectively while traveling or a growler full of Hill Farmstead Brew-
office to the trailhead. As always, if Dad had an idea: well-fitting pants that could on planes, subways, trains, buses and cars ery’s Abner Double IPA will do quite
somehow wears through them or the dog withstand just about anything, including (just don’t wear it while driving). Small and nicely. We couldn’t pick just one, but
eats them, he can send them back for a re- international conflict. Founded in 1990, compact, it fits easily into Dad’s carry-on, check out www.vermontbreweries.com
placement — they’re 100 percent guaran- the company continues to make practical backpack, briefcase or laptop bag. $59
or www.802spirits.com to find the ones

teed not to wear out through normal use and reliable pants that will last long and fit nearest you. Enjoy responsibly.
or your money back. $20
great. $175

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