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Maybe he's an avid camper. Maybe he's a fisherman or sailor, a hiker, golfer or biker. However the dads in your life enjoy the outdoors, there is plenty of new gear to enhance their experience -- just in time for Father's Day.

That's if you were planning on a gift. According to survey from DealNews.com, a leading shopping comparison site, significantly more people planned to buy gifts for their moms for Mother's Day than for their Dads -- 46 percent vs. just 30 percent for dad.

Certainly it was a lot easier when all you had to do was buy a tie or some handkerchiefs, but you've still got time to show the dads in your life how much you love them -- without busting the budget.

Perhaps a mildly subversive America Strikes Back T-shirt for those politically-minded dads who don't support President Trump to wear on the hiking trail? Perhaps a moisture-wicking shirt that has built in UV protection (those from Coolibar offer UPF 50+ protection and block 98 percent of UVA/UVB rays, they promise).

If the Dad in your life has always wanted to learn to scuba dive, a gift certificate for the PADI (Professional Association of Diving Instructors) elearning program ($179) would be appreciated. He could complete the first steps of his dive certification process online and get certified at a resort later.

Here are 10 other guaranteed to please gift ideas:

SUNGLASSES that are lightweight, sturdy, look good and don't cost a fortune. Check out the line from REKS Optics that combine the highest quality shatter-resistant polycarbonate lenses with stylish, unbreakable frames for just $50 or less. Under Armour Eyewear promises enhanced vision in a lens that's up to 10 times stronger than traditional polycarbonate lenses, are designed for active pursuits and cost less than $100. And for those who wear glasses, perhaps a gift certificate for Zenni Optical with new eyewear styles that come with magnetic snap-on shades that, depending on your prescription, can be had for just $50.

A NEW BEVERAGE BOTTLE from Tiger that's stainless steel, lightweight and promises to keep beverages hot or cold for eight hours. It's just $25 to $30. Throw in a 10-pack of Kuju Coffee (less than $25), an innovative new coffee product developed by two Eagle Scout brothers. The filter fits right onto your cup and enables Dad to make good coffee just by pouring over hot water.

A BACKPACK COOLER from Engel Coolers that's easy to carry and proven to keep food cold for about three days and has room for two-dozen cans of beer or soft drinks. There's a padded pocket for sunglasses, phones, etc., and you can carry it with a handle or as a backpack -- great for a day hike with a picnic or on a boat! $129.

MOISTURE-WICKING UNDIES like the new Sol Cool Cooling Underwear from ExOfficio (www.exofficio.com) that feels like cotton but wicks moisture and adapts to your body temperature ($38 to $46). Columbia, meanwhile, has diamond mesh trunks for men that wick away moisture and are antimicrobial, keeping you dry and comfortable even on the steamiest days. They're available from Amazon for $34 for two.

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