A Homestead Living gift guide, in partnership with BRUNT Workwear. Save 10% with their Starter Kit

The homestead dad: he’s frugal, hard-working, resourceful, and genuinely hard to shop for. He only keeps the things that earn their place.

So, this Father’s Day, consider giving him something that actually goes to work with him. Something he’ll reach for at 5:00 a.m. when the animals need feeding and reach for again after dinner when there’s one more fence post to set and the chickens need to be moved. 

That’s the whole idea behind workwear done right: it is the product that gets used, every single day, until it’s broken-in and his.

Here at Homestead Living, we understand that novelty gifts come-and-go. So why not go the practical route when shopping for that hard-to-shop-for man?

That’s why we partnered with BRUNT Workwear.

Please note: This offer extends beyond Father’s Day 2026. We will update this article when the offer is no longer live. So please, enjoy!

Why BRUNT Belongs on the Homestead

BRUNT was built on a simple, stubborn idea: that the people doing the work know more about what they need than someone behind a desk. 

So, instead of designing gear in a boardroom, BRUNT names every product after the real tradespeople — electricians, builders, landscapers, ranchers — who inspired it, tested it, and beat it up on the job until it was right.

For homesteaders, that philosophy translates almost perfectly. The work you do isn’t so different from the trades. It’s wet, it’s dirty, it’s hard on your feet, it’s demanding, and it doesn’t quit when the weather turns sour.

BRUNT’s gear is thoughtfully engineered for exactly that kind of day.

Here at Homestead Living, one of our internal core values is “resourcefulness.” And resourcefulness is more than just dollars and cents. Beyond that, it’s an attitude.

Here’s the best part for your wallet (for you resourceful ones!): BRUNT’s Starter Kit lets you start your kit with a boot with a pant or short — and save 10% on both. It’s the smartest way to put this gift together, and we’ll show you exactly how at the end. First, the six pieces we’d put under the tree.

1. The Ohman — The Slip-On Boot He’ll Live In

$154.99 · Add the Ohman to my Starter Kit →

If you’re doing the hard work, a good boot isn’t a “nice to have” — it’s a mandatory staple. BRUNT has a number of high-quality boot options fit for a job-site and a homestead. One worth consideration — for ease of use and convenience — is the Ohman.

The Ohman, a 6″ slip-on, comes with no laces to tie with cold hands or full arms, and no break-in period to suffer through. Reviewers say it over and over: “comfortable straight out of the box, like wearing slippers all day.”

The Ohman is built from barnyard-resistant FARMGUARD™ leather (yes, it’s called FARMGUARD!) to keep feet dry through wet morning grass and muddy pens, with a lightweight composite safety toe, an electrical-hazard rating, and an outsole that resists oil, slips, and high heat. 

The BRUNT SWITCH-FIT™ system even lets him adjust the width from regular to wide in seconds. Sizing is always a challenge in the boot world, but BRUNT is trying to fix that.

The story behind the name: the Ohman is named after Lee Ohman, a union electrician by day and self-taught woodworker by night — a guy who needed one versatile boot for wildly different work. Wait, different work? Sounds like the homestead. 

2. The Vastbinder — Built for the “Do-It All” Guy

$169.99 · Add the Vastbinder to my Starter Kit →

For the homesteader who desires a bit of a “classic Rancher look,” take a step up to the Vastbinder. 

This is a 10″ fully waterproof square-toe boot, and that square toe isn’t just a Western look — it gives his toes room to spread out naturally, which is exactly what you want when you’re on your feet from sunup to sundown.

It’s purpose-built for ranch life. A 90° defined heel and deep 5mm lugs deliver stability and grip on ladders, in stirrups, and across muddy, uneven pasture. A waterproof membrane and FARMGUARD™ leather keep the wet out completely, while BRUNT’s CUSH’N® insole and midsole system adds cushioning with up to 30% energy return — meaning less ache at the end of a hard day.

The story behind the name: it’s named for Eli Vastbinder, a professional bull rider who worked his own ranch in Statesville, North Carolina — that is, when he’s not on the bull. BRUNT set out to build a boot as tough as he is. For the man who treats “taking it easy” as a foreign concept, this is the one.

3. The Costello Tech Pant — Workwear That Moves With Him

$69.99 (pant) Add the Costello Pant to my Starter Kit →

These are the types of work pants that once he buys one, then he’ll want five more. (BRUNT’s reviewers literally say that.) See the Reviews.

The Costello Tech Pant is cut from ultra-light 5 oz mini-ripstop fabric with four-way stretch and articulated knees (their words), so it moves when he’s crouching to fix a waterline or hauling hay into the hayloft. Comfort that doesn’t compromise (those are our words).

A Durable Water Repellent (DWR) finish lets water and stains roll right off, and the ripstop weave resists the snags and tears that shred ordinary pants on barbed wire and splintered wood.

The pocket system is built for someone who actually carries tools: a knife-clip panel, a drop-in pocket, and easy-access slanted back pockets.

And because summer chores don’t wait for cool weather, there’s a matching 9″ Tech Short in the same fabric for the dog days.

The story behind the name: Jason Costello is a landscape curber with 20-plus years in the brutal heat of Southern California’s High Desert. This pant was built to be cool and comfortable in the worst summer days while standing up to the daily grind — homestead summers included.

4. The McKenna Tech Hoodie — Sun Protection That Breathes

$49.99 · Add the McKenna Tech Hoodie to my Starter Kit →

Every homesteader knows the trap of working outside all day: either you cover up and cook, or you go light and fry. It’s like Goldilocks’ porridge… hard to get it just right.

The McKenna Tech Hoodie solves that problem. It’s an ultra-light layer (under 5 oz) with UPF 50+ sun protection built right into the fabric, so his neck and arms are shielded through long hours in the garden, the orchard, or the field — no slick, sticky sunscreen reapplications required.

What keeps it from getting stuffy is the engineering from the BRUNT team: four-way stretch, side mesh ventilation panels, and a quick-drying, moisture-wicking weave that pulls sweat away instead of holding it. The three-piece hood is even shaped to fit under a hard hat or wide-brim hat. 

One reviewer wears his “picking peaches in the orchard” and says it “keeps him cool while the hood saves his neck.” Now that’s some “homestead living” to a “T.”

The story behind the name: Chris McKenna is a career landscaper who was sick of the stiff cotton tees he’d sweated through since he was sixteen. The McKenna is the breathable, all-day layer he wished he’d had.

5. The Martin Pocket Tee — His New “Everyday Favorite”

$25.99 · Add the Martin Pocket Tee to my Starter Kit →

Some gifts are home runs precisely because they’re simple.

BRUNT’s bestselling Pocket Tee is made from a midweight jersey that’s soft enough to lounge in but built to work. The detail homesteaders love: a chest utility pocket with a built-in pen holster, so the fence-supply list or the seed-order notes stay right where he put them.

At $25.99, this is the ideal “buy him three” gift — or the easy add-on that rounds out a bigger present. Grab it in a couple of colors and cover his whole work week. (It also comes in long-sleeve and sleeveless if you want to match the season.)

6. BRUNT Cooling Socks (2-Pack) — Cool Feet While He Grinds

$39.99 · Add the the Cooling Socks to the Starter Kit →

Never underestimate good socks. 

Ask anyone who’s spent twelve hours on their feet — the right pair changes the whole day. BRUNT’s Cooling Socks are knit from COOLMAX® yarns that wick heat and moisture to keep his feet cool when summer chores turn brutal, with reinforced padding at the shin and above the laces, built-in arch support, and a seamless design that won’t bunch or blister. 

The double-welt construction keeps them from unraveling at the stress points where cheap socks give out first.

Best of all, they’re made in America — a small but meaningful nod for a community that cares where its goods come from. At $39.99 for a two-pack, it’s the perfect “little something extra” to tuck alongside the boots.

The Smart Move: Build Him a Starter Kit and Save 10%

Here’s how to turn a good gift into a great one without spending more than you planned. BRUNT’s Starter Kit is the brand’s best entry point — and the easiest win in this guide.

The deal is simple: Starter Kit any boot with any pant or short, and you save 10% on both. It’s BRUNT’s most popular way for new customers to get started because it sets him up with the foundation of a real work wardrobe in one shot.

For the homestead dad, the no-brainer pairing is the Ohman + the Costello Tech Pant — an everyday, do-anything combination. Want to go heavier-duty for the rancher? Starter Kit the Vastbinder + the Costello Pant instead. Either way, you knock 10% off the pair, then add the Pocket Tee and Cooling Socks to complete the outfit head to toe.

➡️ Build his Starter Kit here →

Homestead Living’s Gift-Giver Cheat Sheet

Not sure which way to go? We’ve taken the work out of it for you to make gift giving simple this holiday!  Match the man to the gift:

• The all-arounder who’s on his feet all day: The Ohman + Costello Pant Starter Kit. Comfortable out of the box, ready for anything.
  
• The rancher / livestock guy: The Vastbinder. Waterproof, square-toe room, built for rough ground.
  
• The gardener or orchard keeper who burns in the sun: The McKenna Tech Hoodie. UPF 50+ that actually breathes.
  
• The one who’s impossible to shop for: The Martin Pocket Tee in three colors, plus the Cooling Socks. Simple, useful, always a hit.
  
• The dad who’d never spend it on himself: A full Starter Kit. He’ll grumble about the fuss — and then wear it every day.

One Gift He’ll Actually Thank You For

The homestead dad measures things by whether they hold up.

Wrap him up a box of BRUNT this Father’s Day and you’re not giving him a gadget to forget — you’re giving him gear that goes to work, season after season, and gets better the more he wears it.

It’s named after people who do the work. It’s built for people who do the work. And it makes the man who does the work on your homestead feel exactly as appreciated as he should.

Start building his Father’s Day Starter Kit and save 10% →

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Homestead Living has partnered with BRUNT Workwear to bring our community gear we’re proud to stand behind. Pricing and availability current as of publication and subject to change.