In my experience, Dads are pretty partial to gadgets, so I’m starting off the eco-friendly Father’s Day present suggestions with a series of some of the greenest technology available.

And first up on the list of green gadgets for Dads is the Trevor Baylis Wind-up Eco Media Player. Mum’s like this one too, I can tell you that because I have one of these and I absolutely love it. But it’s Father’s Day coming up so we’ll focus on the Dads.

This brilliant alternative to the iPod or other MP3 player not only stores your music, its powered by hand (40 minutes of play time for a 60 second wind) or via USB, can play videos, charge your phone, has a built-in torch and the most comfortable and well-fitting earphones that I’ve ever worn. It even has a special connection with it so that Dads can record their favourite old vinyl LPs onto the media player (so excellent for Dad’s who are a bit long in the tooth too).

Unfortunately there’s no image here on Pricegrabber for me to show you, but it has a great retro look, and although it’s a little bigger than the iPod, it’s green credentials make it absolutely worthwhile. The men that I’ve allowed to play with my Eco Media Player have all been very impressed with it and green with envy. It’s perfect for camping, hiking or fishing trips, or anytime when you’re away from a power source.