Tech Junkie:Gifts 4 Dad

The Eton Raptor is a solar powered survival multi-tool: compass, altimeter, barometer, thermometer, chronograph/alarm clock, AM/FM, shortwave, NOAA weather alert, an LED flashlight and the ever important bottle opener. Its 1800 mAh lithium ion battery can be recharged via its built-in solar panel in around 18 hours. That's cut to 4 hours when charging via AC adapter or USB. It can be used to re-charge mobile devices like smartphones using its built-in USB port. $120 at Amazon.com

The SensoGlove is designed to help golfers correct grip problems during their swing. $90 at

Have a fishhaed on your line? Rivers Edge Bass Trio Value Pack includes a can Cooler, bottle cooler, and antenna topper. $9 at SportsmansWarehouse.com

Is dad a gearhead? He might like this tire inspried bowl that has a chrome hubcap lid that snap-locks on. It measures 6" in diameter and 2 1/2" deep with rubberized tread. $18 at Perpetulkid.com

How good has dad been? Good enough for a lawn mowing robot?LawnBotts.com $The price of a used car.

Get dad a new grill. Shop around, but this modestly priced Brinkmann is a popular one. $200 Home Depo

Beer holster. $30 at RedEnvelope.com

For the joker, measuring tape toilet paper. $7 at PerpetualKid.com

Stanley's FatMax Xtreme Portable Truck Box truck box has an integrated security system with an alarm and code panel for theft prevention. The 42-gallon box has a water-resistant seal, heavy-duty wheels & base, and removable vertical storage for added organization. Stanley has other models including lower priced boxes.

Peel wants to make your iPhone a universal remote and convenient programing guide. Used with the Peel Fruit, you can control your home entertainment devices and scan what's on the tube. $100 http://bit.ly/jB2AZ4

Flash drives are commonly available and range from cheap to not so cheap. You can find some that feature unique design. 2GB LEGO Minifigure USB flash drive $25 http://bit.ly/mLYczc

Parental guidance? The TomTom XL 340S Portable GPS can be found around for about $120.

Eye-Fi SDHC card: Wirelessly transfer photos and video from a camera to a computer using Wi-Fi no router required. With an internet connection media can be uploaded to various sharing sites like Flickr, Facebook and YouTube. Prices start around $40 for the 4GB card.

Get an ice cream maker and make the the first batch while spending the day with mom. Machines can be found in many local retailers and some models are well under $50.

This product image courtesy of MusicSkins shows the KISS music skin for an iPhone. Pipe and slippers? Today's dad is more likely to be trail biking with the kids, downloading sports apps or jamming with his own weekend band. So this Father's Day, consider giving him something that honors his creative, fun-loving and adventurous spirit.

This product image courtesy of MusicSkins shows an AC/DC music skin for an iPad. So this Father's Day, consider giving him something that honors his creative, fun-loving and adventurous spirit.

This product image courtesy of Bughouse shows album wall art, pigmented ink on canvas. Pipe and slippers? Today's dad is more likely to be trail biking with the kids, downloading sports apps or jamming with his own weekend band. So this Father's Day, consider giving him something that honors his creative, fun-loving and adventurous spirit.