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As a new father, it’s so important for me to stay healthy and in shape so I can be there for my family. With Father’s Day and summer just around the corner, here are my top gift ideas to give your cottage dad.
Michael Holmes Jr.—son of television personality Mike Holmes—and his family are starring in a new series on the Cottage Life channel called Holmes on Homes: Building a Legacy, airing Oct. 15 at 9 p.m. ET/PT. Find your channel here.
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meat thermometer Meat thermometer
If you’re going to slow-cook meat, this is the thermometer you need. It hooks up to your phone via Bluetooth and tells you the ambient temperature inside the smoker, the internal temperature of the meat, and the time left to cook. This is number one on my list because I love to use the smoker at the cottage and it allows me to do other things while I’m cooking.
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smoker Traeger ironwood 885
I love to cook and be outside, so this smoker is also at the top of my wishlist. It’s the perfect gift for any dad who likes to barbecue, slow cook, or smoke meat. You can control the temperature from your phone, so you can enjoy other cottage activities while slow cooking to perfection.
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cooler Yeti roadie cooler
I’ve wanted one of these for a while…hint, hint, Lisa. Yeti coolers are reliable for keeping your drinks and food ice cold. It’s also handy for ensuring a roast fresh off the grill stays at a good temperature while it settles. The wheels on this one make it easier to move around.
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thermos Yeti rambler 1L
Hydration is critical at the cottage, especially on those hot humid days. The National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine in the United States recommends that men drink 3.7 litres of water per day. This thermos is big enough to hold one litre, so you can keep track of your daily water intake.
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cooking Summer systainer case
This outdoor cooking set is great for the home or the cottage. It has a Yeti rambler can cooler for your drink, an apron to keep you clean, a spice shaker, and a branding iron. It comes in a cool case to transport it from barbecue to barbecue.
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Speaker Bose speaker
Good music is a must for summer at the lake, and quality sound is non-negotiable for me. Multiple speakers can be paired with this model so you can take your songs from the dock to the barbecue, or anywhere you want!
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rucksack Rucker 4.0
Rucking is a great way to improve your cardio, strength, and endurance and an easy way to exercise at the cottage. This rucksack is built to hold weight and is designed to work with your posture. After a good hike, you’ll feel like you did a leg/back/shoulder and core workout!
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workout equipment Kettlebell
I love kettlebells because you can take them with you and do full-body workouts anywhere you go. One kettlebell acts like an entire gym. Get a second and you can use two at a time, they are my favourite pieces of equipment to use.