Father's Day: not that far away...

We hear this all the time: it's hard to shop for dads and husbands. Except for sports gear and tech toys, there isn't that much on a smaller scale to buy for dad. The good old tie won't cut it (can you remember the last time you saw someone wearing a tie in Bend?). Coffee/beer gift cards are nice, but not all that original.

We've searched far and wide for some cool things for dad – they have to be useful (not gimmicky), inspiring (fishing books!), or funny. Here's a little preview pick of some of our favorite dad gifts...

Granted, you need space for this (it's about 3x5), but how cool is it for a beer lover?

Fab coffee mugs with bike on one side and a bike saying on the other

Don't be insulted: these flashcards are funny and amazing

Lots of great vintage cocktail accoutrements

A wonderful book for dad to fill out for the kids

School of Fish pilsners

The title says it all; hours of fun for dads who fish

A very handsome retro-inspired flashlight

Canvas flasks and beverage carriers

Dream book

More guy things, from tire gauge to pocket magnifier

Beautiful frames for your lovely family portrait

One of our new framed prints: airplane blueprint

A big ol' vintage tachometer