Who said a good gift had to be pricey? Below, some of our team’s favorite products you can buy for $20 or less. We think Dad will like them to.
Carolina Mfg. Bandana
It’s a smudge remover. It’s a Kleenex stand-in. It’s a face mask. A bandana is the original multi-purpose accessory and it’ll most certainly get near-daily use.
Dad will appreciate unlimited access to unlimited live sports when they return. For now, ESPN+ is a hidden gem of sports documentaries that are certainly worthy of queue.
Krakauer’s collection of essays highlights adventures from Mount Everest to the Arctic. Who knows, maybe it’ll inspire the old man to take you on a trip.
Available in more than 25 widths, lengths, colors and designs, the Barton Watch Bands NATO strap is the perfect companion for your Dad’s watch this summer. And at these prices, you may as well pick up one for yourself, too.
Dads, even young dads, have a lot on their plate and tend to misplace things. Help him keep track of his keys, wallet, or glasses via smartphone app with this helpful Bluetooth tracker from SwiftFinder.
Bar none, a spring bar tool is the most essential piece of kit that a watch enthusiast should own. This one from Crown & Buckle features the best design on the market.
Did your Dad see the film Ford v. Ferrari? A.J. Baime tells the story of Ford’s epic quest to take down Ferrari at Le Mans in this fascinating and informative book.
This 3,000mAh portable battery is ideal for anybody who has an older smartphone that loses its power too quickly. It’s super thin (so it can fit in your pocket) and made of aluminum (so it’s durable).
A Bluetooth receiver is the great little gadget for anybody with an old car, an old pair of headphones or an older speaker. It essentially can turn an old analog device into something that you can stream music to. For example, it can be plugged into a car’s audio jack and will then allow you to stream music from a smartphone and play it through that car’s audio system.
If your dad groans every time you suggest he retires his old tent, here’s a way to upgrade it without changing too much. Nemo’s new stakes are ultralight and can hold cord taught without any knots.
This is a great smart plug because it’s simple to use, affordable and it works with everything: Amazon Alexa, Google Assistant, IFTTT and Apple HomeKit.