70 Father’s Day Gifts for the Coolest Dad Around

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Here’s the thing about Dad: He might occasionally let some awkward dad jokes slip out, wear the occasional cringe-inducing T-shirt, or waste time muttering aloud to himself about the state of the world while scrolling through Apple News. But deep down, you know he’s a cool dad with great taste who’s probably ushered you into a life of drinking nice whiskey, toying with nifty gadgets, or stocking up on luxury accessories. So if you find yourself always coming up short in unique Father’s Day gift ideas to get Dad’s approving nod, this is the year that ends. We have the tools right here to help you finally switch things up this Father’s Day.

The trick is to get him a gift that’s as cool as it is thoughtful—it can even be a bit out-there, as long as it proves that his lessons haven’t gone un-ingested. Think a snazzy golf simulator, a deluxe pizza oven, a drone straight from the future. Whoever he is, there’s something for him.

Here we’ve rounded up the 70 best Father’s Day gifts for every kind of dad so you can get that smile from him this time around. You deserve it. He deserves it.

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• A Spa-Inspired Gift: Onsen Hooded Waffle Robe for $195

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Deluxe Lunch Cooler Bag

A dad who packs his lunch is a dad who’s healthy and fiscally responsible. That’s cool. Carhartt makes gear that looks great while still being durable, and this lunch box is no exception.

Luxury Watch Subscription Gift Card

New luxury timepieces delivered to him every month or season will make a dapper dad dapper-er. Each one will be a surprise, and one might just be a Rolex or TAG Heuer, courtesy of Watch Gang.

Meater+ Wireless Thermometer

There’s regular grilling, and then there’s smart grilling. Get this gadget for the dad who wields his barbecue tools with confidence.

Flannel-Lined Waxed Trucker Jacket

A rugged denim staple for him. He can dress it up for a night out or dress it down for a laid-back kind of Sunday. But the best part is, it’ll get better with age—just like Dad.

Mountain Decanter

It’s as close to “climbing the Himalayas then taking a sip from a beaten flask at the peak” as it’ll ever get for Dad. (Most likely.)

Shiatsu Foot Massager

You know what Dad’s missing? Something high-tech and wellness oriented. Something that’ll really loosen him up while all he has to do is sit back and enjoy. And something that’s a godsend to his tired feet.

Accelerator Pro Indoor Putting Green

Dad will do anything to up his game on the course, including taking a few swings at home or in the office. And this putting green’s automatic ball return seals the deal.

TheraGun Elite

For all those aches and pains he’s been feeling.

FreeSip Stainless Steel Water Bottle

The best water bottle of all time will change his life. We are not joking; he’s gonna start trying to sell people on this water bottle you bought him.

Wallet

Not only can Dad ditch his overstuffed wallet, he can ditch the wallet completely. This aluminum card carrier holds up to 12 cards and plenty of cash, though you’d hardly be able to tell. It’s minimal and dead useful, just like he appreciates.

Justin Classic

These are timeless cool-guy sunglasses that’ll make him feel like a '70s movie star or modern red-carpet celebrity. Ray-Ban knows how to make a simple frame look great.

MLM2PRO

A top-of-the-line golf simulator is surely the tool to knock a few strokes off his game.

Boston

He'll wear them around the house or out to run errands. He might even wear them to dinner. Good luck getting him to wear another pair of shoes after this.

Portable Leather Backgammon Set

Family game night is getting a massive upgrade in the form of Métier's luxe travel backgammon set.

Pima Pajama Set

He probably wears a raggedy T-shirt to bed. Help refresh his pajama drawer. Stat.

Gift Box

This for the dad that refers to the dogs as your fur siblings. We all know (or have) a dad like this.

Subtle Smoke Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey

Basil Hayden's newest rerelease has come just in time to make a splash on his bar cart this Father's Day.

Everett SUD

There's nothing wrong with dad jeans, as long as they're good. But if he's been looking for something a bit more slim, AG has it.

Jamestown Crew Neck Shirt

Vuori's performance wear embodies versatility. This sweater, for example, is made of a four-way stretch that can be worn as a layer on the golf course or as a nice top for lunch.

Roland-Garros Team

Fuck pickle ball, Dad's still a tennis guy. And he's got a new tennis bag to prove it.

Koda 16 Pizza Oven

If there’s one thing Dad doesn’t realize he needs in his backyard, it’s this outdoor pizza oven. Not only is it surprisingly mobile—Dad can even move it indoors to cook pizzas by his bed if that’s his jam—it’ll cook them in just one minute.

Rambler Lowball

There are plenty of nicer rocks glasses, but he’d probably appreciate this one more than any of them. Unfussy and risk-free, it can keep his drink cold for hours on end.

E-Gift Card

Snake River Farms sells some of the best American Wagyu you’re gonna find. If you’re really on a time crunch, get a gift card.

Temperature Control Smart Mug 2

Cold coffee? In this economy? Don’t make Dad laugh. Ember’s smart mug will keep his hot beverage heated at a sensible 2oo degrees all day so he can let out that perfect ahhhh after every sip.

Bleu De Chanel Eau De Parfum

A timeless fragrance for a classic man.

Cooling Weighted Blanket

Because his nighttime shouldn’t involve waking up sweaty and grumpy at 3:00 a.m., and because a weighted blanket that cools and mitigates stress will do better than pricey melatonin gummies.

Middleton Portable Speaker

The Stones will sound just as good out of this thing as they did when he saw them in ’81.

Fit Pro Wireless Earbuds

These will change the music- and podcast-listening game at the gym. But Dad will wear these wireless headphones everywhere, all the time, long after the workout is done.

Clifton 9 Sneakers

Does Dad put up numbers on Strava? Or does he just want to get in better shape to keep up with the grandkids? Hoka’s big, plush midsole will protect his joints either way.

Dash Cam

If he has a cool ride—or maybe just one he thinks is cool—a dashcam will help it stay that way by alerting him to any road obstacles.

Maitan Linen Shirt

This cobalt-blue linen shirt is an instant upgrade from all his ratty old T-shirts and is pretty much guaranteed to be a warm-weather staple.

Subscription

When your dad’s the type to always have a favorite beer of the week—and likely in a style you’ve never heard of—then a monthly club like this is tailor-made for his beer fridge.

HS110D FPV RC Drone

For the techy dad, this drone from Holy Stone has an altitude-hold function for stable hovers, 3D flips and rolls, and a 1080p camera. Even if you didn’t understand most of that, Dad will appreciate it.

Stuffed Waffle Maker

It’s the most ingenious way of making breakfast—waffles stuffed with bacon and eggs, or cheese and tomato, or jam and berries, or marshmallows and crackers... Dad’ll really explore.

Reveal X Pro Cellular Trail Camera

With a 96-foot detection and flash range, a half-second trigger speed, and the ability to switch between cellular providers, this is the best trail camera on the market. We got one for my dad, and now we get daily pictures and videos of the raccoons that live in his backyard.

The Everywhere Zip Backpack

Dad’s in need of a new backpack, and Away has the perfect one. He can take it on trips or literally anywhere he goes.

Silk Jacquard Tie

The key to a perfect gift for Dad? Don’t overthink it. A silk Charvet tie is as classic as classic gets. He’ll love it.

Reposado Tequila

Tequila snobs might not say it, but Flecha Azul—Mark Wahlberg’s foray into celebrity-backed tequila—is pretty damn good. (And affordable.)

Oca Leather Low

If he’s trying to level up out of dad-shoe territory, a classic all-white sneaker is the perfect choice.

Newport H2

The Newport, Keen’s OG ugly water sandal/slip-on shoe, is the ultimate Dad Footwear™ choice. Perfect for light yard work, going to the beach, or running to the store. He might even try to wear them to dinner.

Leather Key Fob

Dad’s been into Yellowstone, or he’s loving Esquire cover star Harrison Ford in 1923. You say: What’s the easiest way to add some of this Western flair to his wardrobe? Accessories. Specifically RRL accessories. We love this leather key fob. Maybe after this he’ll get into chain wallets and bandannas.

Palissy Leather Briefcase

Elegant and classy, this briefcase will be the office item he’s super proud of showing off to his colleagues.

Evercool+ Cooling Sheet Set

Is dad a hot sleeper? Rest makes some of the best cooling sheets out there—soft, smooth, easy to clean, and cool (duh). It’s the perfect option.

Masterclass Annual Membership

His schedule for the next several months: July—learn scientific thinking from Neil deGrasse Tyson; August—learn tennis from Serena Williams; September—learn scoring from Stephen Curry; October—learn winning from Lewis Hamilton.

Freezable Whiskey Glasses

For dads who like to savor a cold pour until the last drop, this freezable glassware will keep whiskey or cocktails or even beer chilled until the end.

Metal Apple Watch Strap

If he’s already got latest Apple Watch, consider setting him up with a band that wears better at events and nights out than the sportier silicone option.

Oblio Wireless Charging Station & Sanitizer

This is a double whammy of a techie gift: It wirelessly charges smart phones as it cleans the invisible germs off them with a UV light.

GO Plus Biometric Safe

Because Dad’s got secrets too. And should he need to hide away some cash or a vintage Rolex from prying hands, Trova’s biometric safe with an unassuming look will do better than a bodyguard.

Magnetic Tool Wristband

Save him at least ten minutes of digging through his mound of tools in the garage, swearing up a storm as he tries to unroot the exact right socket wrench, with this neat invention.

uKeg Go Carbonated Growler

Should he want to take ice-cold, freshly carbonated beer with him to a picnic, campsite, or even just the backyard, GrowlerWerks’ portable keg is the way to do it. Here’s hoping he shares it around.

Hooded Waffle Robe

With this soft waffle-weave texture that’ll soak up water like a sponge, Dad won’t even bother to dry himself off after stepping out of the shower.

Baseball Stadium Blueprints

Really, after all the tickets he’s bought and beers he’s drunk in the bleachers, they should just name the damn ballpark after him. But a framed blueprint of his favorite team’s field is almost as good.

PacMan Arcade

Figuring out where he’s going to put this is not your problem. You already did the grunt work by getting him the coolest nostalgic gift ever.

'What I Love About Dad' Book

Dad doesn’t like all those gushy and sentimental gestures, unless they come from you.

Pluto Pillow

This isn’t just any old pillow. It’s a pillow that’s built to perfectly suit Dad’s sleeping preferences, from height to length to cushioning. Get him set up for many nights of restful sleep to come.

Gillette Heated Razor

Get Dad the latest razor tech: Gillette’s self-heating razor, which mimics the experience of a nice hot-towel shave. It’ll go great with a can of soothing shaving cream.

Framed Celebrity Prints

Some of the greatest American icons for some of the greatest dads of all time to show off in his home office. And there’s no way Muhammad Ali, Frank Sinatra, or Johnny Cash is not a dad icon.

Compact Camp Chair

For the dad who needs a camp chair, a beach chair, a patio chair, a parking chair—any chair, really—Wren’s compact, comfy-to-sit-in chair can do it all for him.

Smokeless Wood & Charcoal Burning FirePit+

For the adventurous dad who likes to sit next to a burning fire as he takes in the night then whisk it to a portable hibachi-style grill, get him this high-efficiency smokeless fire pit he can bring along with him.

PureVis™ Self-Sanitizing Water Bottle

Larq bottles use UV rays to keep the bacteria out. This bottle is well insulated and sleek in design, and it even has an Adventure Mode that kicks the sanitizing into high gear.

Musui-Kamado Induction Cast Iron Pot

Induction cooking? That’s modern. Cast iron? That’s old-school. Putting them together? That’s efficiency—of precise heating and temp control—and versatility. Dad won’t wait to use it as a roaster, cooker, or sous vide.

Complete Routine

Bald dads deserve some love in the department of grooming too. Mantl—a brand specifically for bald men—has a set of SPF, blotting papers, and antiaging moisturizer that will help him bald graciously.

Oud Wood Eau de Parfum

This here is a cool-guy scent for cool-guy dads who are in the know about such things. It’s woody and clean—something he’ll appreciate this summer.

Connected Calibre E4 Smartwatch

There isn’t a dad alive who wouldn’t appreciate a TAG Heuer on Father’s Day—or any day—especially one that comes in a Swiss mechanical build with a smartwatch brain to keep him on track with fitness goals.

Career Growth & Office Decor Subscription Box

Dad’s probably feeling in a rut after working from home for a few years now. This subscription box of office essentials and career tools might help change things up.

Personalized Leather Cuff Links

Heed these words: He can’t attend any formal black-tie event without a pair of special cuff links.

Get Together Portable Bluetooth Speaker

He’ll want speakers that sound exceptional and look gorgeous to boot. These, from the Marley family, fit that description to a T. And they’re made sustainably.

Pet Friendly Plant Subscription

After having a stripped-down home office for months on end, Dad’s probably ready to add some decorative green here and there. And the Sill offers pet-friendly plants as well for any dad who also has a furry friend.

Natural Wines Gift Box

If he cares about the contents of his wine fridge and what he’s putting into his body, Dry Farm Wines offers the largest selection of natural wines from small farms around the world. Ship him a box of handpicked selects or set up a recurring subscription.

Hemp CBD Pre Rolled Joints

They’re worthy of a dad who’s always been pretty chill about THC and doesn’t mind discovering the morphine-like magic of CBD firsthand.

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