Father's Day Finds

With Dad's day coming up on June 19th, staff members share their gift picks.
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JENNIFER, EDITOR IN CHIEF

My dad loves any outdoor activity from fishing to birdwatching, so I found these cool binoculars for him. The new Bushnell Legend Ultra HD binoculars have Extra- Low Dispersion Prime Glass. What’s that? It produces color-tuned, high-resolution images with the brightest possible light—so tiny details are clear and distinct even in low-light or stormy conditions. Waterproof, check. Fog-proof, check. Shock-absorbing rubber armor, check. He’ll love them! $129 at REI in East Hanover (973.581.1938, rei.com).

MARISA , EXECUTIVE EDITOR

My husband’s an avid cyclist— and ultra-practical—so he’d love it if our girls got him this Topeak Hexus II multi-tool featuring 16 pro-quality, hardened steel tools that fold into an ergonomic composite body. The Hexus II features an integrated, full-sized CrMo chain tool head and two modular tire levers that snap onto the sides of the body. It’s the perfect blend of tool selection, low weight and compact size, great for road or mountain use. $20 at High Gear Cyclery in Millburn (973.376.0001, high gearcyclery.com).

MEREDITH, ART DIRECTOR

My grandfather is a voracious reader, but he’s no longer able to get to the library daily, so for Christmas we got him a Kindle. He’s enjoying it so much that it’s time to get him a protective cover that will keep his machine safe and double as a stylish accessory he can show off at the country club. The Graphic Image leather eBook Reader Case comes in 12 colors and three textures (smooth, croc and python) and can be monogrammed at graphicimage.com. $105 for the croc (shown) at The Papery of Summit (908.608. 9300, thepaperystores.com).

TIM, SENIOR EDITOR

I think “Dad” whenever I walk into a photo shop, as my late dad was a photographer for the weekly Life. I believe he’d be intrigued by the Casio Tryx pocket camera, available for $250 at Millburn Camera (973.379.1313, millburn camera.com). Less than ³⁄5” thick and weighing less than 5½ ounces, this 12-megapixel wonder has a 21-mm lens and an external frame that rotates 360 degrees to serve as a handle, hanger or tripod—perfect for snapping quick shots from tough angles. Uh— is my son listening? (Hint, hint.)

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