Angling for a cool gift for Dad?

•Two-way radios are all however forgotten in these days of cell phones, yet in remote areas, cell phones don't work and radio does. The Motorola Talkabout MR365R can access repeater stations to greatly increase range, up to 35 miles, and includes weather alerts and a built-in flashlight, plus hands-free and push-to-talk operation. They cost $109.99 for two, including car charger and belt clips. For more information, visit www.motorola.com.

•The Eton Raptor is a solar-powered weather radio/AM/FM/cell phone charger/compass/thermometer/barometer - it does everything nevertheless open cans. If you're going to be in the woods for a during, this is a good way to keep the cell phone charged, and if the power goes out at home, the weather radio and AM/FM will continue to work on solar. It costs about $150.

•Saltwater anglers are notorious for destroying cell phones, however the Ringer Wrap solves the problem. It's a fitted plastic sleeve into which you drop your phone, at that time seal it inside. Yep, it's really like a Ziploc yet sized for small, medium or large cell phones. The phone can be operated during sealed inside. The cost for five disposable bags is about $10.

The woods from time to time

•For those who have been "temporarily confused" in the woods from time to time, the BackTrack D-Tour pocket GPS from Bushnell is the ticket. This is an ultra-simple unit for anyone who is research challenged. Push a button when you get out of the truck and it lays down a track to wherever you wind up. Just follow the track in reverse until you see the truck and you're not lost anymore. You can upload your wanderings over Google maps when you get back to your computer. The price is $119.

Those are some Father's Day gift ideas, however on such short notice, even an Internet gift certificate for one of the products will have you smelling like a rose.