Put down the ties and powerdrills: 5 local gifts for Dad this Father's Day

Father's Day is Sunday and the dread is starting to set in. You're afraid you might have to resort to a generic Hallmark card—again.

 

Show Dad a little more love this year with a little help from one of these five Austin startups.  

 

If Dad's a hunter, introducing him to HuntingLocator is going to be life changing. The Techstars graduate is a marketplace for hunters and outdoorsmen to rent leases from land owners. Hunters can search by region and game and the platform streamlines finding, reserving, and offering hunting leases and access while adding a sense of security by providing all users with a community-regulated level of known quality. They have over 20,000 hunters using the site at various times during the year to help them find viable hunting locations.

 

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Alright, so this one's pretty specific, but if Dad has a beard, or has always talked about growing one, this gift is perfect. Beardbrand is a leading men's grooming company with products dedicated to keeping that beard looking its best. They're well known for their beard oil, which we bet Dad didn't even know he needed.

 

If Dad's a musician, Father's Day could be the best time to treat him to a new piece of gear. With Austin-based Equipboard, you can find out what type of guitar Dave Grohl has and get Dad one to match. Their database makes it easy to find, share, and shop for the gear musician's actually use. You can then compare prices from tons of merchants, instantly purchase items, share comments and save gear to your own Equipment Board, much like Pinterest. 

 

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Austin-based startup RoverPass is here to find the next best place for you and Dad to take a camping trip. Use the service to book the best campsites and RV parks because you know all Dad really wants is some quality time with you. 

 

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The NBA and NHL finals are over, and it's still months away from football season. If Dad loves sports and needs to get his fix, introduce him (and maybe deposit some money for him) to FantasyHub for some Fantasy sports for a good cause. The founders new that with millions of people playing fantasy sports, they could use those games as contests for organizations like charities, fraternities, high school sports teams, and so much more.