Shop local: Father’s Day Gift Guide

Fathers, stepfathers and father figures come in all shapes and sizes and as such, their gifts should be just as diverse. No matter what your father is into, local shops can help make this Father’s Day one to remember.

The Outdoorsy Dad

For the dad who loves nothing more than to be in the great outdoors.

At REI (1125 N. Monroe St.), Yeti products like the Roadie Cooler ($200) and the Rambler Colster ($25) are always popular, as are Hydro Flasks, which vary in price ($25-$45) depending on the size. REI is also having a sale on Fitbit activity trackers ($20-$40 off) and other electronics including the GoPro HERO5 ($50 off) and TomTom products ($20-$50 off depending on the model). REI Spokane also offers a variety of in-store classes, many of which are free. Upcoming classes include Lightweight Backpacking Basics (June 22) and Kayaking Basics (July 11).

At Mountain Gear (2002 N. Division St.), the stylish yet durable OluKai sandals ($65-$125) are a popular choice. The 5.4-ounce MSR TrailShot Pocket-Sized Water Filter ($49.95) is a lightweight option for the dad who doesn’t like to be bogged down with gear, and the Big Agnes Helinox Chair Two Rocker ($179.95), a portable chair that converts into a rocking chair, will help dad relax no matter where he is.

At The General Store (2424 N. Division St.), Ace 100-piece screwdriver sets and Atomic Beam LED flashlights (both $19.99) are flying off shelves. Smaller hunting and fishing items are also popular purchases for Father’s Day gift baskets.

At White Elephant (1730 N. Division St., and 12614 E. Sprague Ave., Spokane Valley), like at REI, Hydro Flasks and Yeti products are popular choices, as are fishing supplies like the Buck Abyss Fillet Knife ($40). Inflatable kayaks ($80-$120) and Intex River Run tubes ($20) are great for the dad who is always the last one out of the lake, or get dad a gift certificate for a fishing license ($29.50 for residents and up to $44 with endorsements).

The Cool Dad

Out-of-the-box gifts for out-of-the-box fathers.

At Boo Radley’s (232 N. Howard St.), find goofy Father’s Day cards and an assortment of mugs ($9.99-$13.95) featuring artwork from Chris Bovey, superheroes and Harold Balazs’s signature phrase “Transcend the B.S.” Boo Radley’s also offers T-shirts ($18.95) emblazoned with dad joke-esque nicknames for Spokane like Spokanistan and Spoklahoma.

Just down the block, stop in Atticus Coffee & Gifts (222 N. Howard St.) for gear from local clothing company the Great PNW, including its new summer line. Atticus also offers gifts for all of dad’s grooming needs like beard balms and oil and soap from the Olivina brand.

4000 Holes (1610 N. Monroe St.) owner Bob Gallagher said records are the perfect gift for Father’s Day. His suggestions? One of several reissue packages of the Beatles’ “Sgt. Pepper’s Lonely Hearts Club Band (Anniversary Edition)” ($150), Chris Stapleton’s latest release “From A Room: Volume 1,” ($13.99/CD; $21.95/LP), and the deluxe reissue of Elton John’s concert recording “17-11-70” ($34.95).

The Foodie Dad

Gifts for the dad who can usually be found in the kitchen.

At The Kitchen Engine (621 W. Mallon Ave. No. 416), Yeti drinkware, especially the 20- and 30-ounce Rambler mugs ($25-$39) are hot ticket items. The durable Thermapen thermometer has been a Father’s Day favorite for several years, and the Finex brand of cast iron cookware was referred to as “heirloom quality.” For the grill-happy father, the Kitchen Engine also carries a variety of barbecue rubs and spices, all of which are made locally, including Booey’s Gourmet sauces ($7.99 per bottle) and Spiceologist rubs (about $10 per jar).

At Gourmet Way (8222 N. Government Way, Hayden), find everything from meat rubs, smoked salts and simmer sauces to grilling utensils like tongs and fish planks. For the culinarily curious, Gourmet Way offers a variety of cooking classes every month. For instance, learn to make paella June 23 ($50).

The Office Dad

Send your dad to work in style.

Anderson and Emami (814 W. Main Ave., in River Park Square) have been outfitting dads for more than 30 years. A suit ranges from $700-$2,000, and a sport coat runs $600. Sport shirts ($125) and socks ($18) are also popular choices.

“At the end of the day, shirts ($135) and ties ($98.50) come above everything else,” co-owner Massoud Emami said.

At Thrux Lawrence (206 N. Third St., Coeur d’Alene), complete dad’s look with accessories like the Bulwark Belt ($120), which is available in two sizes, three colors and with two choices of hardware. The Dispatch Brief Bag ($450), complete with document and laptop sleeve, is great for a commuter, and the Drop Dopp ($150), which is available in three color combinations, can be used to hold toiletries, art supplies or lunch.

The Bookish Dad

Gifts for the dad with the never-ending “To Read” list.

Spokane staple Auntie’s Bookstore (402 W. Main Ave.) offers Father’s Day-related books both children and fathers can enjoy. For dads, there’s Ben Falcone’s “Being a Dad Is Weird: Lessons in Fatherhood from My Family to Yours” ($25.99), “The Illustrated Art of Manliness: The Essential How-To Guide: Survival, Chivalry, Self-Defense, Style, Car Repair and More!” by Brett McKay ($25) and “A Life Well Played; My Stories” by Arnold Palmer ($22.99). For children and fathers to read together, Auntie’s has “My Daddy Rules the World: Poems about Dads” by Hope Anita Smith ($17.99) and “Dad School” by Rebecca Van Slyke ($16.99).

The Well-Read Moose (2048 N. Main St., Coeur d’Alene) has fathers covered, no matter their genre of choice. For fans of historical nonfiction, owner Melissa DeMotte suggests David Grann’s “Killers of the Flower Moon: The Osage Murders and the Birth of the FBI” ($28.95), and for the sports-oriented father, there’s Kareem Abdul-Jabbar’s “Coach Wooden and Me: Our 50-Year Friendship On and Off the Court” ($29). For the father who loves a good mystery, DeMotte recommends “Magpie Murders” by Anthony Horowitz ($27.99), and those looking for a paperback gift should check out Noah Hawley’s suspenseful “Before the Fall” ($15.99).

The Do-Something Dad

Gifts for the father who enjoys experiences more than stuff.

It’s not too late to buy tickets to Paul Simon’s June 23 show ($65-$85) at the Spokane Arena or to one of the many shows part of Northern Quest Resort and Casino’s Pepsi Outdoor Summer Concerts, which include Sammy Hagar and the Circle (June 30), Willie Nelson and Family (Aug. 8) and Boz Scaggs and Michael McDonald (Aug. 11). For the classical music aficionado, tickets to the Spokane Symphony’s two-concert Soirée on the Edge series (Aug. 9 and Aug. 23) are $30 for lawn seating or $75 for table seating. And for sports fans, tickets to a Spokane Indians baseball game are $5/junior (5-12) and senior (55 or older) and $6-$20/adult.