I Need Gift Ideas for Dad

[MassBK]

My dad's birthday is coming up in a few days. I'm trying to come up with ideas for gifts. He already has a detector, pinpointer, and a nice digging tool. Are there any other accessories that I'm unaware of? ...or any new DVD's about treasure hunting?

Thanks.

-Beth

 

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[Old Dude]

How about a good camera or video recorder to document his hunts?

 

[Peyton Manning]

if you come across a beer holder for a metal detector let me know.....

 

[RustyGold]

The best gift you can give your Dad is time spent with him! HH!

 

[wainzoid]

maybe a new pouch/tool bag, a back pack, a coin book, some ryker boxes or a display case for his finds. Just thinking out loud....

 

[Smooth Blend]

I agree with wainzoid, a nice display case or treasure chest for his finds would be neat.

 

[BigWaveDave]

Get him two Sox tickets

 

[golden sluice]

Bury some cob coins in the backyard in a zip lock bag. Give him his detector then yell, happy flippin birthday! Now find your gift. Oh and a cold beer would be nice.

 

[MassBK]

I think I would want the beer holder more than him.

Any suggestions on good storage boxes/treasure chests/display cases? I'm leaning towards this.

Thank you!

 

[Msbeepbeep]

Does he have a scale or diamond and gold tester?

Jeff--just put it in your pocket and use a long straw!

 

[Escape]

If you really want to surprise him give him a chimpanzee. They're a
lot of fun! (sweet of you to ask)

 

[SusanMN]

A gold test kit would be a very useful gift. The Mizar electronic ones are great because you don't have to scratch your item to test it. You just clip it and dip it.

 

[Peyton Manning]

Does he have a scale or diamond and gold tester?

Jeff--just put it in your pocket and use a long straw!

my hips don't lie and move too much( mmmm shakira) , the beer would get flat. I need a gyro-holder

 

[releventchair]

The gloves he likes in his size will wear out fast if he uses them a lot. A spare pair nice if one gets worn out or wet. Not just any gloves will do and preference varies among individuals.
Another idea may be to buy a common two pocket nail apron from a lumber yard or big name hardware store ,around five dollars or less and then put a personal or fun sentiment from you on it with permanent marker(s). Nothing to embarrass him to bad or anything though. He can use it for a finds pouch ,trash on one side keepers on the other, if he uses a Garrett pinpointer one side tie of pouch can hold the sheath for it. With a customized by you pouch ol dad will have a reminder of you during his hunting time even if he,s soloing it .
A decorated similarly pill bottle with cotton batting or a similar padding can go in pouch for special old finds that need pampering till home.
Some second hand stores have deep display boxes with clear covers that hang on wall with all manner of strange things in them that can be re purposed by tossing the contents or using elsewhere, and yes personally decorated and used for display.I know I,m heavy on the personal aspect but his unique finds may be liked better than common money finds,it carries over into whats special in a gift from family . Its neat your considering an interest of his in your question of a gift. Batteries if he uses them.A box of baby wipes for muddy hunts maybe.

 

[onfire]

A hooker? The one that holds is digger

 

[claypile]

The best gift you can give your Dad is time spent with him! HH!

I agree, why not spend an adventurous day with him doing what he loves best.