Gift Ideas for Dads Who Love the Outdoors

NORMAN, OK, May 20 (MARKET WIRE) --
Find the ideal gift for the outdoorsman in your life this Father's Day by
considering these gift ideas. And while you are looking, pick something up
for yourself.

Smith & Wesson (www.smith-wesson.com) makes it possible for Dad to own a
piece of handgun history with its line of Classic revolvers. They're the
finest new handguns possible with designs harkening back to the most
famousand collectible guns that Smith & Wesson ever constructed. Each is based
ona model known for legendary performance then enhanced with modern advantages.
All the Smith & Wesson classics are represented in the line: from the iconic
Model 29 to the venerable Model 36 and others. This line of handguns gives
shooters and collectors alike another chance to own a new Smith & Wesson
classic handgun. (800-331-0852, $751-$1,169)

New from Berkley (www.berkley-fishing.com), Gulp! Alive! is the next
generation in fish-catching technology that gives the angler in your life
away to catch fish without the hassles of live bait. Voted Best Soft Lure
at2007 ICAST, Gulp! Alive! is available in nine shapes and a bevy of colors for
a
multitude of fresh- and saltwater applications as well as a spray attractant
that can be applied to any bait. Sold in both quart and pint buckets, Gulp!
Alive! baits are suspended in powerful Gulp! liquid making them 20 percent more
effective than even first-generation Gulp! baits. (800-228-4272, $8.99-$39.99)

Dad might be Superman, but he's only got two hands. That makes things like
setting up tents, building campfires and chores around the house hard to
doin the dark if he has to hold a conventional flashlight. Free up Dad's hands
by
getting him a new Exponent Mini Headlamp from Coleman (www.coleman.com). Small
and lightweight, this headlamp features the latest LED technology and lithium
battery power. About the size of a watch face and weighing only 1.4 ounces,
this light produces 75 lumens of light and runs up to 7 hours on the included
battery, giving Dad plenty of illumination. (800-835-3278, $39.99)

Keep Dad in style for years to come with an officially licensed Smith &
Wesson (www.smith-wesson.com) leather jacket from Wilson Leather. The
Smith& Wesson Men's Cycle Jacket is made of genuine leather and comes with
concealed carry feature, a shirt-style collar and full-front zipper. Available
in
sizes ranging from Small to 2XL, this black leather jacket features the
distinctive Smith & Wesson logo on the left chest and will keep Dad warm and
comfortable at the range, on the his motorcycle or out on the town.
(800-331-0852, $329.99)

You don't have to be a professional angler to appreciate the new REVO series
of low-profile reels from Abu Garcia(R) (www.abugarcia.com). Already a must-have
for the top bass fishing pros, the angler in your life can fish the smoothest,
fastest low-profile reel that Abu Garcia has ever made. The lightweight,
streamlined design makes the reel easy to handle and the Swedish engineering
features include a Duragear for maximum cranking power and a Linear Magnetic
Brake that allows anglers to tune the reel to accommodate any technique and
condition. With several different models to choose from, the tough, new REVO
reels are ideal for nearly any fresh or saltwater application.
(800-228-4272, $99.99-$279.99)

Give you and your Dad a chance to make new outdoor memories this Father's
Day by
making reservations at his favorite campground or fishing lodge. While he's
there, he'll love having a new Coleman (www.coleman.com) LED Lantern to keep
darkness at bay. Styled to resemble the fuel lanterns of Dad's youth, these
lanterns come in 4D Personal Size and 8D Family Size to provide light in the
house, RV or anywhere else. Featuring a Cree XLamp XR-E LED to provide 165
lumens in the 8D Family Size and 140 lumens in the 4D Personal Size, they're
destined to be a fixture on all of Dad's outings. (800-835-3278, $24.99-$29.99)

Help Dad improve his shooting accuracy with a set of Lasergrips from Crimson
Trace (www.crimsontrace.com). Ideal for hunters, home defense and shooters,
Crimson Trace offers precision-engineered lasergrips for many popular handguns
and AR-style rifles. The choice of shooting instructors and police units across
the
nation, easy-to-use Crimson Trace Lasergrips are great for low-light conditions.
The
world's only grip-integrated lasersights, Crimson Trace Lasergrips are durable,
adjustable and battery-operated, giving shooters of all experience levels
improvedconfidence in their shooting on the range and in the field.
(800-442-2406, starting at
$259)

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