47 Best Father’s Day Gifts for Dad (original) (raw)
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Father’s Day is this Sunday. If you’ve haven’t ordered a gift for him yet — don’t fear: You still have a sliver of time. For some quick-fire inspiration, I’ve rounded up gift ideas for absolutely every type of dad. As well as the archetypal beer and golf dads, I’ve catered to dads who are just discovering new hobbies, to dads who really seem to never want a thing. All of these picks are available on Amazon, and plenty are available through Prime, so they’ll arrive just in time for Sunday (I’ve double-checked delivery dates throughout, but of course, shipping can be subject to delays). To make things even easier, I’ve organized the gifts by price, so you can skip straight to the section that suits your budget. And once you’re done here, be sure to read our list of truly last-minute Father’s Day gifts for some more inspiration.
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He’ll get a kick (and some serious decongestion benefits) out of this NASA-approved nasal emollient, which helped one Strategist contributor finally relieve her sore and stuffy sinuses.
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A magnetic wristband that’s strong enough to hold screws, nails, and drill bits right where Dad can see them.
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The buttons on this speaker work well even with slippery, soapy fingers, so Dad can switch from podcasts to the Bee Gees with no problem.
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If Kisses are too saccharine, try sardines.
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A “dad cap” in his team’s color — but without a logo — feels a little more grown-up.
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If he’s stuck for inspiration, consider these dice, which provide subjects, themes, and even orientations for his next masterpiece.
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Don’t let Dad make the rookie mistake of running in cotton socks and ending up with blisters. These wick moisture away from the foot and feature silver threads to keep them smelling fresh even on long runs.
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Bianca Piccillo, a co-founder of Mermaid’s Garden Sustainable Seafood in Prospect Heights, told us about these kitchen shears that she says are particularly useful for eating lobster: “They open the knuckles, which are normally tricky to get into with a cracker or other larger tools.”
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A condiment that still packs a punch (but not a wallop).
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For a dad on the go, these handy little washer sheets transform any hotel sink into a washing machine — meaning he can rewear his favorite shirt with ease.
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Former Strategist writer Chris Mandle says the spray from this bottle is “fine as the steam from a shower,” meaning Dad can lovingly tend to every leaf and stem of his plant babies.
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He can use them as postcards or as handsome bookmarks during his next big read.
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A set of packing cubes can help him organize — and fit — all of his gear in a carry-on. Strategist contributor Foster Kamer calls this set from Eagle Creek “the Russian nesting doll of luggage.”
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A remote thermometer means Dad can check on the progress of his fillets and chops from the comfort of the sofa.
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Perfect for stealthy sipping on the beach or at a picnic in the park.
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No need for the heartache of a lukewarm mug of coffee: This warmer keeps things heated until dad eventually remembers that he poured himself a cup.
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Discerning outdoorsy dads will appreciate this camping-proof, weatherproof Stanley pour-over set on their next adventure.
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He’ll have plenty of time to get all the way through to Messiah by the time the next movie drops.
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House of the Dragon is based on four chapters from this fictional history book — so he can dig further into the lore.
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This kit should cover all his fermentation experiments, from kimchee to preserved lemons.
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Dad can happily bore you all with the scientific plant and flower names on your next family hike.
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A plush chaise longue with a supportive orthopedic foam base — because your dad’s best friend deserves the best.
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These lightly supportive running shorts from ASICS — a favorite of running-obsessive Strategist contributor Steven John — will help him collect some kudos of his own.
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This easily compressible keyboard can snap on to any phone or tablet to make an instant workspace.
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The artist behind Bugs Bunny swears by these precise Blackwing pencils.
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Let Dad nerd out and create his own hot sauce with this kit that includes heirloom peppers and pH strips for nailing the right level of heat.
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Backpacker Maggie Slepian says this headlamp is “lightweight and rechargeable with a band that never triggers any pressure points.” A great gift for outdoorsy dads who always end up loaning out their flashlight.
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If Dad misses the days of (instant) film, he’ll get a kick out of the Polaroid Go, a compact instant camera that Strategist writer Jordan Bowman praised for its sharp picture quality, reliable focus, and easy-to-use controls.
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This clever stand not only stores a bike with a minimal footprint but makes that bike look more like a sculpture on a pedestal.
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This pasta-maker comes recommended by Linda Miller Nicholson, the author of Pasta, Pretty Please and the “pasta artist” behind the Instagram account Salty Seattle.
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Strategist contributor Liz Krieger calls this alarm her “own private sunrise.” It works by gradually introducing light into a room before emitting a gentle alarm.
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This handsome wireless charging tray is pretty much impossible to misplace.
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Jeremy Relloso wrote about gifting this bird feeder with a built-in video camera to his dad back in March. Since then, I’ve given one to my own bird-watching dad. Both gifts were a hit.
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I’m the Strategist’s grooming writer, so I know which trimmers, razors, and shavers will go down a treat. Take this Norelco shaver, for example — I named it my favorite electric shaver of all time.
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With a Tushy bidet, he’ll have a five-star toilet at home.
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Here’s a gadget for the golf dad who appreciates any opportunity to improve his swing. The expert-approved kit analyzes and critiques his form using sensors and an accompanying app.
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With this highly reviewed (actually decent-looking) digital frame, he can instantly display all the latest family photos.
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Make it a family competition for the highest daily step count.
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This beginner set would be a great introduction for the dad who’s always asking you to explain the game everyone seems to be playing.
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The Berkey can filter 6,000 gallons of water before you need to replace the filter and is a favorite of both survivalists and Golde co-founder Trinity Mouzon Wofford, who told us it’s “the heart of my home” for the way it “gets rid of that funky chlorine smell that a lot of tap water has.”
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A smart display like the Amazon Echo Show can do a whole lot for a dad who spends much of his time at home. Not only is it a speaker and a monitor but the device acts as a main hub for any other smart-home appliances he may have.
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