35 Gifts for Dad That He’ll Actually Want

Dad loves being a dad, but he doesn’t always love being gifted. You can change that.

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Dad. He’s one of the hardest guys to buy a gift for, but at the same time, the easiest? Most dads would probably say they’re just happy to receive a gift from their kid, but, let’s be honest, we all want him to be secretly stoked on it. Get him something for his favorite hobby, a tool to crush it in the kitchen or some wearable tech to help him stay fit. Regardless of what your dad is into, we have a gift recommendation for them. Read on for 35 of our greatest gifts for dad.

Yeti

Yeti Crossroads Packing Cubes

Dads love to be organized and dads love Yeti. Get some packing cubes that will help him keep his bags sorted, no matter what the adventure.

Amazon

Putt-a-Bout Par Three Plus Putting Green

Maybe he already has a bucket of balls in the garage, so he doesn’t need a dozen more. Instead, get him this putting green to help refine his skills in one of the hardest parts of the game.

Amazon

Dexter-Russell Oyster Knife

For the dad who loves making a seafood tower or just loves an oyster, get him this oyster knife that is probably a little safer than prying things open with a steak knife.

Kiehl’s

Kiehl’s Age Defender Eye Repair

It is possible that dad is getting a little wary of his older age. This eye repair from Kiehl’s will keep his skin glowing longer than he’d ever imagined.

Tracksmith

Tracksmith Hat

Whether he likes running marathons, going for a jog on the weekends or just wants a sporty cap to wear, this dad cap from Tracksmith will remind him of the old days and keep his eyes shaded.

Mash and Grape

Knob Creek Small Batch Kentucky Straight Bourbon

If you’ve seen your dad choke back one too many cheap whiskey neats over the years, get him something he can really cherish, like this Knob Creek Small Batch.

Amazon

Dohm Classic White Noise Machine

New baby in the house? Significant other that snores? He would probably like some white noise to help him sleep through anything.

Amazon

Titleist Pro V1 Golf Balls

You’ve seen your dad forage for free golf balls one too many times. Get him the best golf ball in golf, the Titleist Pro V1. Hopefully he doesn’t lose them all in one round.

Home Depot

Corona ErgoPRO 3-inch High Carbon Steel Pruner

If he’s a dedicated gardener, he needs a set of quality pruners to keep the roses looking clean and the weeds at bay. This set from Corona will do the trick for many years to come.

Zappos

L.L. Bean Wicked Moccasins

If this isn’t the quintessential dad slipper, we’re not sure what is. Get him some cozy mocassins from L.L. Bean that will protect his feet as he waltzes out to pick up the paper.

Amazon

Marcato Atlas 150 Pasta Machine

Buona notte! It is always a great night for dad to cook up some of his signature homemade pasta. Help him channel his inner Nonna with this pasta maker.

Wahl Model 9864SS Stainless Matte Gray Beard TrimmerAmazon

Best Overall Beard Trimmer: Wahl Model 9864SS Stainless Matte Gray Beard Trimmer

Attachments: 12Trimming Lengths: Bare shave to 1/2″Runtime: 6 hoursCharge Time: 1 hourWarranty: 5 years

Wahl’s beard trimmer kit edged out the competition in our battle between top contenders. This device is housed in a durable stainless steel shell and utilizes rechargeable Lithium Ion 2.0 technology that can provide 6 hours of trimming on one charge, and with an impressive 5-year warranty, too.

On top of that, this one has 12 different heads and attachments, including a 10-position adjustable head, allowing you to follow the natural contours of your face more effectively without missing the odd angle here and there. All in all, this tool gave us infinite options for trimming, detailing, and even shaving. It has the muscle, the range, and the longevity — and at a very respectable cost. We rarely had to charge it, and, when we did, it was back in action fast.

Hedley & Bennett

Hedley & Bennett Essential Apron

Keep his clothes clean and protected with an apron, an item that we think is left behind all too often. This one from Hedley & Bennett is durable, good-looking and will keep him grease-free.

Made In

Made In Chef’s Knife

One chef’s knife, like this one from Made In, is all you need in the kitchen; according to Anthony Bourdain, at least. We think he’s a trustworthy source.

Leatherman

Leatherman Free K4X

Dad loves keeping tools nearby, so get him this multi-tool from Leatherman that he can clip onto his pants, flip open with one hand and basically fix anything with.

Felix Gray

Felix Gray Nash

His eyes are precious and he might not be used to looking at a computer all day. Get him some blue light-filtering glasses — these ones even come as readers if he needs a little extra magnification.

Orvis

Orvis Clearwater Mesh Vest

For the dad who is a fishing aficionado, get a vest from Orvis to keep all his doo-dads close by when he lands the big one.

Pearl Izumi

Pearl Izumi Summit Short

If Dad loves riding bikes but isn’t sure about spandex, a quality pair of shorts is the next best thing. They’ll keep him comfy and aero without exposing him too much. Plus, they’re great for mountain biking.

Backcountry

Patagonia Black Hole 55L Duffel Bag

If we had to pick one duffel bag to use for the rest of our lives, it would be a Black Hole bag from Patagonia. Get the dad in your life the very best weekender he’ll ever have.

brass penGrovemade

Grovemade Brass Pen

A classic gift, a brass pen is something he’ll cherish for years and may even end up passing down as a family heirloom.

Amazon

Kindle Paperwhite

Access to every book he can think of in one place? Dad will go nuts if you get him this Kindle — no more struggling with a stack of paperbacks he has no space for.

On Running

On Running The Roger Advantage

Roger Federer left Nike to forge a new identity of his own and, if you ask us, he absolutely succeeded with On. Dad is probably used to buying his shoes at Costco, but these are 100% a step up from those Court Classics.

Therabody

Therabody Wave Roller

Recovery is the key to staying fit over a lifetime and Therabody was made to help people do exactly that. Help him recover like never before with this roller.

Golfer’s Journal

The Golfer’s Journal Premium Subscription

This isn’t your dad’s dad’s Golf Magazine subscription. With high-quality photography and in-depth stories, The Golfer’s Journal is a magazine he’ll be proud to have on his coffee table.

Amazon

Fitbit Charge 4 Special Edition

We all know dads like to count their steps. Help him count in style with a Fitbit Charge that not only keeps track of steps but has built-in GPS.

The North Face

The North Face Vectiv Exploris Futurelight

The Vectiv series from The North Face is an unexpected win from a brand not necessarily known for its shoes, but we really think this shoe is a hit — and well-equipped to outfit any hiker.

Taylor Stitch

Taylor Stitch Ojai Jacket

Taylor Stitch makes some of the best menswear essentials you will find, including the Ojai jacket, which not only comes in this olive color, but in other colors and materials that will suit any guy (including dad).

yeti roadie 24 hard coolerYeti

Yeti Roadie 24 Hard Cooler

The most important facts about the Roadie 24? It’s 10% lighter weight, holds 20% more, and even performs 30% better thermally than its legendary predecessor.

READ ABOUT THE BEST COOLERS

Timex

Timex Marlin 40mm Automatic

The Timex Marlin is one of our favorite affordable watches — it calls back to the timepieces of the 60s and 70s while adding some elegant modern details.

Google Nest Wifi -  AC2200 - Mesh WiFi System -  Wifi Router - 2200 Sq Ft Coverage - 1 packAmazon

Google Nest Mesh Wi-Fi Router System

$169 $139 (18% OFF)

Blanket your home in Wi-Fi with Google Nest’s Mesh Wi-Fi system. Each router covers up to 2200 square feet and the system is scalable, meaning they can be paired with more routers to cover an even larger rooms or spaces.

READ HOW TO IMPROVE YOUR WI-FI

seiko prospex srpe05 watchSeiko

Seiko Prospex King Turtle

The latest generation in Seiko’s venerable “Turtle” dive watch line is its best yet. It’s still the big, utilitarian beast you know and love, but now it has a more premium automatic movement and can dive even deeper.

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