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Father’s Day Gift Guide

Father’s Day is this Sunday, June 15th. Arguably the most important man, nay person, in your life is worthy of some thought and consideration.

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By Eric Yang

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Father’s Day is this Sunday, June 15th. Arguably the most important man, nay person, in your life is worthy of some thought and consideration. Whether your father’s the grill maven or a speed demon we’ve got great gift ideas for dad this year.

Either way, we seriously doubt he’ll care for a gift more than he’ll care for some mano-e-mano with the most important person in his life, you.

Read on for the 2008 Gear Patrol Father’s Day Gift Guide.

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The Well Groomed Father:
Acca Kappa 1869 Gift Set

Skip the cologne. Get father the Acca Kappa 1869 Gift Set. It includes cologne, shampoo, shower gel and a toiletry bag. He’ll appreciate Acca Kappa’s shampoo and shower gel that are enriched with invigorating ginseng and green tea and the cologne that’s characterized by a warm leather note, cardamom and vanilla. | $84 @ M – Maintenance For Men

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The History Buff Father:
When We Left Earth, The NASA Missions DVD Set

If your father loves history, incredible documentaries, or something in stunning high definition then he’ll undoubtedly pore over Discovery channel’s commemoration of NASA’s 50th anniversary. An inside story of the the agency’s endeavors. All six episodes span across four DVD’s or Blu-Ray discs and overflow with staggering images (man never before seen) digitally restored for your Dad’s enjoyment. | Cost: $70 (DVD) or $80 (Blu-Ray) @ Discovery

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The Auto Enthusiast Father:
Valentine 1 Radar Detector

Does your father still drive his car like he’s your age, but only your age 10 years ago? Well he, his wallet and driving record will appreciate your considerably thought worthy gift, a radar detector. Not any radar detector though. The Valentine 1. | Cost: $399 @ Valentine 1

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The Grill-Master Father:
Personalized Steak Platters

Your father hardly knows his way around the kitchen, he doesn’t have a recipe book yet every time he’s tasked with grilling meat the results are spectacular. Your father has grilling talent and his works of art meat require their own vessel for delivery to the table. A personalized steak platter can be no better means. Made in Vermont with hardwood. | Cost: $69 @ Orvis

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The Discerning Drink Father:
Microbrew Beer of the Month Club

Your father lacks nothing in the department of flavor and neither do microbrews. Show your dad you care by making sure twelve brand new 12 oz beers (selected from over 1000 U.S. and International microbreweries and brewpubs) show up on his doorstep every month. | Cost: $32 (per month) @ Beer Of The Month Club