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Top 10 COOL Father's Day Gifts for a COOL Dad

Posted on Mon, Jun 02, 2014

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Still don’t know what to get Dad for Father’s Day? We were having trouble figuring it out at MISSION, so we put together a list of what we think are the TOP TEN gifts for active, summer loving dads this year!

10. MISSION Athletecare EnduraCool Instant Cooling Towel

Whether it’s a round of golf, an afternoon on the tennis courts or a day by the pool, what better way to keep Dad feeling refreshed than with one of these?! Did we mention that these come in Dad’s favorite NCAA and MLB team styles too? $14.99-$19.99 from Mission

9. Outdoor Speakers

When Dad comes home from a long day at work and wants to relax or is looking for some entertainment while he swims laps at the pool, a set of wireless outdoor speakers can definitely get the job done! All he has to do is plug in his stereo or MP3 player and he is seconds away from filling your yard with the sounds of his favorite band. $149.99 at Brookstone

8. LED Lighted Golf Balls

Maybe Dad likes to go out on the course to hit a couple of balls late at night? Or maybe he gets up at the crack of dawn to work on his swing? Either way he can be sure to never lose a ball again with a set of light-up golf balls! $24.99 on Amazon

7. Hammock

Dad works hard and he deserves some relaxation in the fresh air! What better way to do this than with a brand new hammock? This will definitely let his worries drift away while starring off into the summer sky. $379.00 at Brookstone

6. MISSION Athletecare Sports Kits

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Does your Dad want to hit a hole in one like Sergio Garcia? Or maybe he wants to rule the tennis courts like Serena Williams? Either way MISSION has worked with our athletes to put together a survival kit for the golf or tennis player in your life! So treat dad to a perfect game and make sure he is prepared to play his best in the summer sun. $25.50 from Mission Athletecare

5. iGrill

What’s Father’s Day without a barbeque? The iGrill is the ultimate grilling thermometer that allows you to track four meat temperatures simultaneously all via Bluetooth on their app! Maybe if you give Dad his gift early enough you can enjoy a delicious steak for Father’s Day dinner. $99.99 from iDevices

4. Flex Wireless Activity and Sleep Wristband

Help Dad stay in shape in the most convenient way possible! Flex is a slim wristband that tracks your activity and how many calories you burn during the day and your sleep patterns at night. The best motivation Dad needs to get going is smaller than the average watch. $99.95 from Fit Bit

3. Floating Pool Cooler

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It’s not good enough for Dad to just stay cool in the pool this summer, it’s important for him to stay hydrated too! Make sure his thirst is always quenched whether he is swimming laps or relaxing on a raft. $49.99 at Dick’s Sporting Goods

2. Backyard Games

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The opportunities for outdoor summer fun are endless with any of the backyard games that are popular this summer season! From $39.99 at Dick’s Sporting Goods

1. MISSION Athletecare Enduracool Father’s Day Towel Kit

Show your Dad why he’s the coolest! No matter what he does this summer people will know how great he is with any of our limited edition Father’s Day towels! Pair that with our Instant Cooling Cap and he is ready to take the heat. $30.00 from Mission Athletecare

Gym Bag Essentials by Mission Athletecare

Posted on Tue, Dec 27, 2011

They're tough to come by, but once you find them, you're good to go ... and go and go and go. What are we talking about? Gym bag essentials.

Finding products that work for you is key to staying on track toward achieving your goals - whether they be completing your first race, staying healthy through the playoffs or something as commonplace as staying protected while you and your family exercise outdoors. Part of the reason Mission appeals to so many different people is because our products address various components of the training process. They help you protect, perform, and rehab. Depending on your specific needs, you can browse our products by any one of those three categories.

We highlighted a couple of go-to fan (and athlete) favorites:

For protection, we've chosen a fan favorite: the SPF 30+ No Sting Face Stick. In fact, just a couple weeks ago, we had a Mission user check in over Twitter from the Cayman Islands. She is an Ironman triathlete and runner and while training under the tropical sun, she's choosing Mission. She's in good company too. Sergio Garcia - our resident golfer - uses it every time he's out on the green. So, if you're putting in miles outside, or just spending time in the sun, our sun (protection) products are athlete approved, and available in varying SPFs and applications.

For performance, we went with a lesser known product, with an equally impressive fan following. 5 Hour Anti-Chafe Creme. If you missed our blog post on Sarah Haskins from earlier this year, she candidly gushes about how Anti Chafe has saved her from saddle sores and blister hickeys (on her way to World Championships and Olympic Games, of course!). If you're running, biking, swimming, and everything in between, Mission's Anti-Chafe stands up to your crossover ways.

And finally, when it comes to rehab, you've got to show your feet some love. We recommend our new Athlete's Foot Rehab Spray. It is clinically effective to cure and prevent most athlete's foot. It relieves itching, burning and cracking while absorbing sweat and fighting odor. You know, a bunch of our athletes are quite vocal about keeping their feet looking fresh. Dwyane Wade has traded jabs with Skip Bayless about manicures and pedicures; Serena even has her own nail polish line. To keep your feet happy and healthy, look no further than Athlete's Foot Rehab. (Dare we say, a perfect stocking stuffer for the person in you life who's always on their feet!)

This holiday season, we're doing our best to make finding gym bag essentials easy. All of the products listed above are featured in gift baskets designed by our superstar athletes themselves (and offered at a great value!). To take a look at who likes what, you can browse all of the kits here. And, if you're in love with a product and want to share where you've been using it, shout us a holler. It's always fun to hear from fellow athletes on a Mission.

Happy Holidays!