Father’s Day is around the corner, and you know what that means:time to show some love to the guy who taught you how to build a fire, tighten a ski boot, or at the very least, carry way too much gear on family trips. This year, we’re ditching the generic gifts and going full send with something better: gear he’ll actually use. Bonus points if it’s secondhand and budget-friendly.
But first… a quiz. Because every rad dad has a vibe. Is he more of a backcountry boss or a chill campfire king? Take our highly unofficial, highly entertaining quiz to find out what kind of Rad Dad you are or forward it to your favorite father figure for a laugh.
Quiz:
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It’s Saturday morning. You’re most likely:
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A) Loading the car by 6AM for a hike
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B) Watching gear review videos while drinking your ‘Jo
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C) Cleaning your camp stove... for fun
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D) At the hardware store, again
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Your ideal Father’s Day gift?
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A) Trail running vest
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B) A legit camp chair
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C) A new multitool
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D) A warm shell (finally)
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Your go-to outdoor saying is:
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A) "There's no such thing as bad weather."
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B) "We might need that, better pack it."
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C) "This whole thing? Had it since college."
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D) "Measure twice. Cut once."
Results: Mostly A’s: The Weekend Warrior – Always moving. Always planning the next trip. You’re fueled by snacks and summit views.
Mostly B’s: The Gearhead – You’ve got spreadsheets for your spreadsheets. Every trip is just another chance to test something new.
Mostly C’s: The Camp Dad – You live for slow mornings, coffee outside, and a good flannel. Your happy place? Any campsite, anywhere.
Mostly D’s: The Fix-It Father – You can MacGyver anything. You don’t need gear, but you’ll take it apart and make it better.
No matter what kind of rad dad you are (or love), we’ve got the gear to match. And it doesn’t have to be new to be great.