Whether they’re helping to put together new toys, busy in the kitchen playing host to the whole family, or making sure all the wrapping paper gets picked up, dads are just the greatest. Biological or not, these father figures keep our worlds spinning—but they’re also notoriously difficult to buy for. (Finding gifts for dad is no small feat!)
We made sure to put together a cool collection of worthy-for-our-hero gifts that go beyond the usual necktie or socks (not that there’s anything wrong with those!). From the grillmaster to the nostalgic, we’ve got every type of dad covered. He really is the best, so make sure he knows it with these gifts for dad below.
Melin Odyssey Scout Thermal Strapback Hat
How sharp is this hat? The Odyssey Scout Thermal is the perfect replacement for that old baseball cap, but it's just as durable, plus heat-retaining, antimicrobial, and climate-adapting. We're not mad about the Napa leather details, either.
Melin Odyssey Scout Thermal Strapback Hat ($99.00)—Buy Here!
Avengers Red Edition Playing Cards
Avengers, assemble!...for a card game featuring his favorite heroes from the hit Marvel Universe. Red and gold designs make this one luxe card deck, and the cards feature some of the best of the best Infinity Saga characters like Dr. Strange, Vision, Winter Soldier, and Gamora. Even the Jokers sport Loki and Thanos (because of course).
Avengers Red Edition Playing Cards ($14.99)—Buy Here!
TreeFleece Blocked Reynard Hoodie
Organic cotton and recycled fibers make this sharp hoodie from Tentree durable and sustainable. It's super soft, too, so we won't blame him if you want to wear it every day.
TreeFleece Blocked Reynard Hoodie ($52.00)—Buy Here!
HYPERtheticals: 50 Questions for Insane Conversations
You wake up inhabiting Bruce Springsteen’s body. Your voice sounds just like Bruce’s, but your musical abilities are still entirely your own. You are scheduled to perform a huge concert that night. What would you do? You're offered a Brain Pill that will make you feel 10 percent more intelligent, but you'll seem 20 percent less intelligent to everyone else. Would you take the pill? Not only does HYPERtheticals make him think, he'll also get to dive into every players' answers for some truly wild and ultra-fun conversations!
HYPERtheticals: 50 Questions for Insane Conversations ($14.87)—Buy Here!
Scotch Porter Beard Care Kit
Who doesn't want the softest, most manageable beard ever? With the Beard Care Kit from Scotch Porter, he can cleanse, soothe, moisturize, and style his best beard yet while encouraging healthy beard growth with clean ingredients.
Scotch Porter Beard Care Kit ($59.95)—Buy Here!
Movies with Balls: The Greatest Sports Films of All Time, Analyzed and Illustrated
Sports movie fan? We've got him covered. Movies with Balls delves deep into all his favorites like Caddyshack, Field of Dreams, Dodgeball, and Rocky IV. Relive the best moments all over again!
Movies with Balls ($27.89)—Buy Here!
Rover Stand Golf Bag
Everything your golf enthusiast needs is all in one bag! The Rover adapts to every terrain, has a no-slip stand, full-length club dividers, and a dual-action shoulder strap. It's also water-resistant and has 5 storage pockets, plus it comes in multiple colorways and personalization is available for an extra-special gift.
Rover Stand Golf Bag ($280.00)—Buy Here!
The Breakers Beach Hoodie
Whether you live beachside or just love the vibe, this coastal-cool hoodie is soft, relaxed, features a chic henley style, and looks as good with board shorts as it does with jeans. It'll be your go-to layer all year.
The Breakers Beach Hoodie ($75.00)—Buy Here!
Ninja Drip Coffee Maker With K Cup Combo
Whether it's a grab-a-cup-and-go kind of morning, or more of a leisurinly full pot on work-from-home days or weekends, the Ninja Drip Coffee Maker Duo can do both! He can even create lattes, macchiatos, and more with Ninja's multiple brew setting options.
Ninja Drip Coffee Maker With K Cup Combo ($179.95)—Buy Here!
Brewer Wallet
There's just something about a butter-soft, effortless, always-in-style wallet that just about every man needs. The Brewer Wallet is ethically handmade in Peru and is available in 4 different leather colors.
Brewer Wallet ($60.00)—Buy Here!
Cocktails of the Movies: An Illustrated Guide to Cinematic Mixology
From Marilyn's Manhattan in Some Like It Hot to The Dude's White Russian in The Big Lebowski, he'll take a trip through Hollywood's love affair with sophisticated cocktails, each with a recipe, history, and a synopsis of the famous scene where it appears.
Cocktails of the Movies ($16.99)—Buy Here!
Tinybeans Gift Card
For dads, there’s nothing better than a private and secure way to share all the photos and videos of his kiddos with eager grandparents, relatives, and friends.
Tinybeans Gift Card ($74.99)—Buy Here!
Secret Aardvark Habanero Hot Sauce
Secret Aardvark makes flavorful sauces straight from Portland that are a must-have for almost any meal. The Habenaro Hot Sauce has a unique Caribbean/Tex-Mex vibe that's perfect as a sauce or a marinade, too.
Secret Aardvark Habanero Hot Sauce ($9.69)—Buy Here!
Adventure Essentials Survival Kit
This clever kit keeps the safety supplies he needs for short-term excursions! It's all conveniently stashed in a military-grade aluminum LED flashlight—including a 1-liter Whirl-Pak®️ water bag, a compass, a wire saw, reflective trail markers, and even waterproof matches—in small canisters that fit perfectly into the flashlight tube.
Adventure Essentials Survival Kit ($145.00)—Buy Here!
PUK Tablet & Phone Stand + Drink Coaster, 3pk
This handy little cell phone holder is specially designed to hold virtually any phone or tablet (with a case or not) in landscape or portrait mode. And with 3 sizing slots, you get the perfect fit every time. Plus, the rubber bottom keeps your device (or even your drink!) secure.
PUK Tablet & Phone Stand + Drink Coaster, 3pk ($24.99)—Buy Here!
Nakiri Knife
Crafted in Thiers, France, the world's Knife capital, the Nakiri is forged by a fifth-generation bladesmith and hardened with nitrogen. That's all a fancy way of saying this is a seriously. good. knife. It's available in 4 finishes.
Nakiri Knife ($109.00)—Buy Here!
Titleist Pro V1 Golf Balls
With an almost 5-star rating on Amazon, the Titleist Pro V1 Golf Balls have a new high gradient core technology that lowers long game spin for longer distances. And we all know he always needs golf balls! Available in white and yellow.
Titleist Pro V1 Golf Balls ($54.97)—Buy Here!
Churn Butter Italian Pack
With Churn's tasty Parmesan & Pepper, Pesto, and Bruschetta butters, he can whip up delicious pasta dishes in just 20 minutes or less. Plus, he can feel free to get creative with these blends and explore new recipes of his own.
Churn Butter Italian Pack ($37.99)—Buy Here!
Lonely Planet Epic Hikes of the Americas
For the man who lives and breathes fresh air, Lonely Planet's Epic Hikes of the Americas explores 50 of North and South America's best tracks and tracks. It includes first-person accounts from writers who have completed each path, challenge level grading, and gorgeous photography.
Lonely Planet Epic Hikes of the Americas ($20.49)—Buy Here!
Salomon XT-4 OG
Trails, errands, chasing after the kids—the XT-4 OG has him covered with stability and comfort that’s unbeatable. Available in multiple colors.
Salomon XT-4 OG ($220.00)—Buy Here!
Gentlemen's Hardware Insulated Cooler Backpack
It's a backpack. It's a cooler. This is a camping, game day, BBQ day must-have, featuring a roll-top opening and easy-to-clean lining, plus comfy backpack straps.
Gentlemen's Hardware Insulated Cooler Backpack ($72.00)—Buy Here!
Dreamweave Waffle Robe
Oh-so-soft and super-absorbant, the Dreamweave Waffle Robe from the comfort connoisseurs at Brooklinen is exactly what he needs to start his morning. Available in 4 colors.
Dreamweave Waffle Robe ($129.00)—Buy Here!
Everdure Cube Portable Charcoal Grill
We love this adorable retro grill that's lightweight, has cool-to-the-touch handles, and super portable. It comes in 5 cool colors.
Everdure Cube Portable Charcoal Grill ($152.64)—Buy Here!
Ray-Ban | Meta Wayfarer Smart Glasses
These aren't his regular glasses. Designed with cutting-edge tech, the Ray-Ban Meta Wayfarer's equipped with hi-res cameras for photo and video capture, speakers for listening to music or taking calls, and Meta AI. They're even getting upgrades in time for the holidays like communication and productivity tools so he can ask Meta AI to do things like remind you which cereal brand he likes to buy when he's at the store or scan a phone number or QR code right from the glasses. Available in multiple colors and four styles.
Ray-Ban | Meta Wayfarer Smart Glasses ($299.00 & Up)—Buy Here!
LEGO Retro Radio
Perfect for his office, game room, or living room, this LEGO set is both a creative project and a fun display. Whether dad is a LEGO enthusiast or just loves a touch of retro flair, the LEGO Retro Radio is such a great gift.
LEGO Retro Radio ($99.99)—Buy Here!
Murdle: Volume 1
This light-hearted mystery game is filled with 100 mini-puzzles, complete with clues, codes, and maps so armchair detectives and puzzle fans can find out whodoneit.
Murdle: Volume 1 ($7.99)—Buy Here!
Beats Fit Pro
No matter how he's moving, the Beats Fit Pro keeps a stable sound with 3 different listening modes that are powerful and last up to 6 hours (while staying put!).
Beats Fit Pro ($199.00)—Buy Here!
Brooklyn Kura Sake Subscription
This subscription is so unique, featuring 2 limited-edition sakes every 2 months. Sakes range from pet-nat-inspired Secondi to experimental bottles with koji blends and rice varieties.
Brooklyn Kura Sake Subscription ($80.00/per delivery)—Buy Here!
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