Wiley X Founder (MSRP $140-$206): Wiley’s X newest frame, designed to provide users with a durable, protective frame that is both functional and good-looking. It is versatile, ensuring its user is ready for every adventure. Perfect for fathers, brothers, uncles, and friends who need a little extra sun protection golfing, hunting, fishing, or hitting the road on their bike, or mothers, sisters, and aunts who spend lots of time gardening, hiking or just soaking up the sun.
Wiley X Peak ($110-$185): A high-wrap frame that’s perfect for providing added protection from the sun and wind while fishing, watching soccer or enjoying a cold one. It’s constructed to be lightweight but durable and offers a variety of frame colors and lens options, including Captivate™ polarized lenses that filter out ambiguous light to increase clarity, definition, contrast and vivid details. ($110-$185).
Meindl USA MT3.5 Lightweight Merino Wool Socks ($23): A good pair of socks are worth their weight in cold, even though socks don’t really weigh that much, and a great pair of merino socks are hard to beat. This pair is constructed with bioceramic yarns that are woven with wool into two layers to provide added temperature regulation – making them an outstanding choice for any activity. Cushioning on the sole and reinforced heel and toe areas also add comfort and durability.
5.11 Grill Master Apron ($55): For the grill or kitchen master. This tactical apron includes a steel bottle opener, adjustable straps, five pockets, MOLLE paneling and an exclusive Burger General patch to show dad means business with the tongs in his hands.
Maven CRF.1 ($295): Tired of hearing dad’s excuses for missing his shots? This compact rangefinder is the perfect solution/gift. With a 6x zoom on a 22mm objective lens, a ranging distance of 5 yards to 2,400 yards, and line-of-sight/angle compensation, it is a great choice for both archery and rifle enthusiasts.

By Michael Kurcina

Mike credits his early military training as the one thing that kept him disciplined through the many years. He currently provides his expertise as an adviser for an agency within the DoD. Michael Kurcina subscribes to the Spotter Up way of life. “I will either find a way or I will make one”.

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