Gifts for Dad

The 2.8 m (110 in) steel stand slides together without tools and packs into a carry bag with the hammock, though the whole set weighs 12.5 kg (27.6 lb). Its cotton hammock measures 2.2 by 1.6 m (87 by 63 in) and holds up to 204 kg (450 lb). Cotton is slow to dry, so take it in before rain.

• Its own steel stand
• Holds 204 kg (450 lb)
• Stand assembles without tools

What owners say: Owners call it very sturdy and comfortable, straightforward to put together and a size they’re happy with. No complaint recurs.

It holds 2.3 kg (5.1 lb) of seed over six ports, with a Cardinal Ring for bigger birds to perch on. The weight that closes the shroud can be adjusted, so heavier birds can be kept off too. At 71 cm (28 in) from base to hanger, it hangs from a sturdy hook, or sits on a pole with an adaptor sold separately.

• Squirrel-proof
• Holds 2.3 kg (5.1 lb)
• Six feeding ports

What owners say: Owners say it beats the squirrels, feels built to last and holds plenty of seed, and they enjoy watching it; the price is where they part ways.

It holds 473 mL (16 oz) and keeps drinks hot for up to 11 hours, or cold for 24, by Contigo’s figures. One hand holds, sips and locks it. A hook inside the lid keeps a tea bag’s string tidy, the lid goes on the dishwasher’s top rack, and the steel body is washed by hand.

• Hot up to 11 hours
• Push-button lid that locks
• Tea-bag hook in the lid

What owners say: Coffee stays hot for a long time and nothing leaks or spills, owners say, and they like the lock button; it travels well and cleans easily.

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The USB-C port gives up to 30W, enough to take a recent iPhone or Galaxy to half full in about 25 minutes by Anker’s figures, and the USB-A port up to 22.5W for an older cable, both at the same time. A small LED picks out the ports in the dark, it turns its own power down if it runs hot in a parked car, and Anker covers it for 18 months.

• 30W fast-charging USB-C port
• 30W and 22.5W together
• LED light finds the ports

What owners say: Owners rate how quickly it charges and how much power it packs into such a small plug, and they like having USB-C and USB-A side by side and its blue ring of light.

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It brews about four mugs at a time. The filter has three layers of steel mesh, and two spare screens come in the box: stack one on for a cleaner cup when the grind is on the fine side. The handle and knob stay cool, and every part, filter included, goes in the dishwasher.

• Double-walled steel, 1 litre
• 3-layer filter, 2 spare screens
• Won’t crack like glass

What owners say: Owners say it keeps coffee hot well after pressing, looks smart on the counter and is easy to clean, and they find it sturdy.

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It’s 14.6 cm (5.7 in) long, weighs 0.43 kg (0.95 lb) and runs quietly, with a 7 mm stroke and five heads; save the softer ones for tender spots. A 15 W USB-C phone charger fills it in about two hours, it switches itself off after 10 minutes, and a case comes with it.

• Weighs 0.43 kg (0.95 lb)
• 7 mm stroke
• Fits in a gym bag

What owners say: Owners are struck by how much power it has for its size, use it most on calves and thighs, and find a charge lasts a long time; no recurring complaint comes up.

The 8x view is wide and easy to hold steady, with 20.2 mm of eye relief. The body is waterproof to 1 m (3.3 ft) for 10 minutes and filled with nitrogen so the lenses don’t fog inside, and the glass is lead- and arsenic-free. It focuses as close as 3 m (9.8 ft) and comes with a case, strap and lens caps.

• 8x magnification, 42 mm lenses
• Glasses-friendly 20.2 mm eye relief
• Lead- and arsenic-free glass

What owners say: Owners rate the quality and the clear view highly, some putting it level with Nikon’s higher-end P7, and find the weight just right: light enough to carry, heavy enough to hold steady. Verdicts on long-term durability vary.

Pressures up to 160 PSI are set on the digital gauge. The threaded chuck screws onto the valve so it can’t pop off, and the nozzles and 12V cord live on board, so it can stay in the trunk; swap the hose to the deflate port to empty a mattress. The battery and charger are sold separately.

• DEWALT 20V battery, sold separately
• Stops at the set pressure
• 12V car cord included

What owners say: It runs well on owners’ own DEWALT 20V batteries, they say, is easy to use and fills to the programmed pressure accurately, and it carries easily.

The table has cup holders, a mesh pocket holds a phone, and the seat sits at about the height of a dining chair, with a full back for a meal or a hand of cards. It holds up to 136 kg (300 lb), weighs 4.3 kg (9.5 lb) and folds flat to about 87 x 53 x 17 cm (34.3 x 20.9 x 6.7 in) for the trunk.

• Side table and cooler bag
• Holds up to 136 kg (300 lb)
• Folds flat for the trunk

What owners say: Owners rate its comfort and support highly, call it sturdy and stable, and say the cooler keeps beer cold; it folds away easily, though its weight gets a mixed response.

Heads up: It comes without a carry bag; folded, it carries by a handle built into the frame.

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Laurentian Chief has made moccasins in Quebec since 1945, and this one is cut from genuine cowhide that stays light and breathable on warmer days. The leather sole is for indoor floors rather than the driveway, so keep shoes by the door for a step outside. Men’s sizes run 6 to 13.

• Cowhide leather, soft lining
• Soft leather sole, indoors
• Handmade in Canada

What owners say: Owners praise the craftsmanship and the soft, supple leather, find them long-wearing and like that they’re made in Canada.