Father’s Day Gift Guide For The Military Dad

Watching our husbands become fathers has truly been one of the most rewarding experiences for us. So you better believe when this day rolls around we love making it special! We’ve been big into the grilling gifts lately, so don’t be surprised if you see that heavily represented on this guide. We also included a few other items we love and are keeping on our shortlist for birthdays, Christmas, or even next Father’s Day…not just for our husbands but for our Dads also!

Whiskey Drink Smoker

Technically, this doesn’t just have to be used for whiskey, but I know that’s what my husband will be using it for. The quality of this is INCREDIBLE and it’s a customizable gift. You can do a name, logo, etc. on the topper AND storage box this kit comes with! I love that this kit has it all – the smoking contraption, butane lighter (you have to buy the fuel separately, I just picked some up from Walmart), and 5 different smoking kinds of wood to try and it all comes in a nice little box. Bonus that this gift has crazy fast shipping and is all made in the good ol’ USA!

Be sure to use code “WAF10” for 10% off of your order!

Personalized Leather Bracelet

I love how subtle and sweet this gift is. Perfect for when your partner is on the road and you want them to have a cute little reminder of you/your family. I customized the one I bought with an Italian phrase meaning “always together”, but think this could be so sweet with wedding dates in roman numerals or birth dates of kids. Either way, at only $19…you really can’t go wrong with this gift.

Bluetooth Meat Thermometer

These things are GOLD for a grill master and this particular one is the exact one my husband has, which has lasted well over two years. It links right to a smartphone, so your grillin’ guy can keep track of temps from inside. This is especially perfect for people that are smoking meat, but I’ve even used it for roasts or other cuts I bake in the oven and don’t want to get overcooked.

Sous Vide Precision Cooker

My husband (and several of his friends) has had his eye on this bad boy for months and Jen has had this exact one for years! It’s a more pricey gift but it’s truly the gift that keeps on giving…especially if you like steaks cooked to perfection. If you are noticing a trend, you’re right. We are big fans of “set it, and forget it” grilling! This sous vide connects to your phone, so you can check-in on the temp without standing over the pot!

Rubs & Seasonings

It’s fun to gift something that the Dad in your life can experiment with. Snagging a variety of different rubs/seasonings for them to try is a perfect way to do that. Here are our favorites that we would recommend trying: Hardcore Carnivore Black and this Meat Church Variety Pack.

Traveling Humidor

If any of the men in your life like a good stogie, they need this. I picked one up for my husband a Christmas or two ago and he LOVES it. It’s great because he stores his cigars in it at home, which means it’s always ready to be picked up and tossed in a bag for wedding weekends or trips back home to see family. A great item to pair with this gift is this cigar lighter and/or this cigar cutter.

Brümate Insulated Koozies

My sister gifted me and my husband one of these for our ‘claws on the lake and I’m obsessed/want everyone in my life to own at least one. They come in sizes for slim cans (for my fellow claw drinkers), bottles, regular cans, wine bottles…you name it. They’re GREAT for keeping your drinks ice cold while you’re outside chillin’, grillin’, boatin’, etc.