Emergency Radio


Everyone needs a radio in case the electricity goes off. Here’s one you can charge by hand crank or its solar panel. It can charge your cellphone too. Dad will need one for home, and if he travels, maybe a second one. Here’s one that’s smaller and could easily fit into a bag. It even includes a paracord bracelet.
Yaktrax or ICEtrekkers


If Dad has any winter weather at all, consider some snow/ice chains for the shoes. They can save him from a bad fall. And the beauty is, they’re small enough that he could put a pair in his pocket or briefcase and slip them on only when he needs them. There are different types of “chains” designed for different lifestyles. Yaktrax Pros and ICEtrekkers Spikes are pretty versatile. If Dad’s a hardcore winter outdoorsman, he might like the ICEtrekkers Diamond Grips. There are even STREAMtrekkers for summertime fishermen.
The Survival Doctor’s Complete Handbook


My newest book is a best seller and the perfect gift for any father. The Survival Doctor’s Complete Handbook covers a large variety of medical problems, but it’s easy to read, interesting and packed with illustrations. If Dad is an outdoorsman or traveler, consider my more compact Living Ready Pocket Manual: First Aid as a lightweight, portable guide to complement the Handbook.
Duct Tape + Duct Tape 911


For the DIY dad with a sense of humor, my book Duct Tape 911: The Many Amazing Medical Things You Can Do to Tape Yourself Together is (surprisingly?) quite practical. Dad will learn how to make real medical supplies—all with duct tape. Toss in a roll of duct tape, and you have a fun gift package.
LifeStraw


Hikers, campers, hunters, and fishermen will appreciate a LifeStraw for emergency water backup. If they get stranded in the woods and didn’t carry enough extra water to get them through, something like this has the potential to help save their life. A LifeStraw is a large straw with a filter inside. According to the company, the filter will remove almost all bacteria and parasites. It’s so small and light that it’s a must for backpacks and travel bags.
Sports Bottle With Water Filter


The LifeStraw is great. If Dad has room in his bag, a bottle with a reliable filter is a convenient alternative.