Yahoo Lifestyle48 Father's Day Gifts Ideas For a Dad From His Son
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48 Father's Day Gifts Ideas For a Dad From His Son
Think of all those great dad lessons you’ve learned as a son: One, pay no mind to “the other guy”; two, always grip on the wide end when you tie a full Windsor knot; three, never buy (a) new (car), and never half-ass a burnout. Now you’re probably thinking: damn, dad's got good taste. And because you’ve learned from the master, you've got good taste, too. Which is why you should put that good taste to work picking out a great gift for dad to send his way for this Father's Day.
Because of what you've learned from dad, you know a gift card or “world’s best dad” mug can’t possibly encapsulate the thick father-son bond you share. Here you'll find the 48 best Father’s Day gifts from son for dad that speak to your years of bonding over impeccable grooming, engrossing reads, home bar necessities, relaxing in style, heated games, escapades in the wild, and generally being cool, well-rounded men. Whether he'll get a kick out a neat tool or a wardrobe addition or a useful smart gadget, these Father’s Day gifts will stick with him for years of more bonding to come.
Hearst Owned - 2/50
Retro Wood Bluetooth FM/AM Radio
Victrola
amazon.com
$57.00
For the dad who's always tuning into NPR on FM then switching over to his podcast app before landing on a great playlist, get a retro-style Victrola radio that looks cool as hell.
amazon.com - 3/50
Hemp CBD Pre Rolled Joints (Pack of 10)
dadgrass.com - 4/50
The Apollo Wallet + Money Clip
Andar
amazon.com
$59.00
Dad can upgrade from his bulky wallet to this slim leather option, which holds six cards (along with cash) and protects them from RFID sensors, expertly walking the line between rugged and techie.
amazon.com - 5/50
Guggenheim Museum Architectural Model Kit
Little Building Co.
bespokepost.com
$98.00
All those LEGOs dad helped you construct back in the day? The Little Building Co.'s models are like that but grown up. This one is a Frank Lloyd Wright design he might recognize.
bespokepost.com - 6/50
Handee Clamp
C&C
amazon.com
$19.75
This is the one tool dad doesn't have. It'll help him reach awkwardly placed nuts, bolts, and clamps—and cut down the time he spends swearing on the job.
amazon.com - 7/50
Portable Beer System
Fizzics
amazon.com
$143.25
Fizzics' portable beer tap will dispense dad's favorite beers just how he likes them: carbonated and cold.
amazon.com - 8/50
Secret Hitler
Goat, Wolf, & Cabbage LLC
amazon.com
$35.00
Combine all dad hobbies—WWII history, getting overly competitive with family members, and sore losing—in one, and you get Secret Hitler, one of our hands-down favorite board games.
amazon.com - 9/50
Shiitake Mushroom Log Kit
Uncommon Goods
uncommongoods.com
$30.00
Homegrown mushrooms are loads better than store-bought. Dad won't mind clearing some space for this log from which to harvest them.
uncommongoods.com - 10/50
Fish 'n Fillet Knife
Rapala
amazon.com
$24.99
An etched fillet knife like this—with a Swedish blade and birch handle—will help dad turn his next catch into a feast.
amazon.com - 11/50
'Dad Jokes: Terribly Good Dad Jokes'
Share The Love Gifts
amazon.com
$6.99
Gift with caution. He won't stop badgering you with texts and calls like "Okay, hear me out, here's another one..."
amazon.com - 12/50
Shiatsu Foot Massager Machine
MIKO
amazon.com
$129.99
Deep-tissue massage at home that he can just sit back and enjoy without moving a finger? Even the most unlikely to be impressed dad will be impressed.
amazon.com - 13/50
Bluetooth Smart Pen & Notebook Set
Moleskine
bespokepost.com
$159.00
Bridge the gap between analog and digital for your old man with Moleskin's smart note-taking set. Because handwriting is an art, but smartphone storage is forever.
bespokepost.com - 14/50
72-Hour Merino Polo
Proof
huckberry.com
$88.00
If dad needs something cool to wear to your next father-son tee time, it ought to be this weather-proof polo that'll keep him heat-free, sweat-free, and odor-free for up to three days, which is a fun little fact he'll bring up every time he runs into a buddy of his.
huckberry.com - 15/50
Temperature Control Smart Mug 2
amazon.com - 16/50
Flex Short
Public Rec
publicrec.com
$68.00
These are the best of the best for workouts—they've got a compression lining, two side pockets and a zippered stash pocket, and they look so good you can also wear 'em as a regular pair of shorts.
publicrec.com - 17/50
Flannel-lined Waxed Trucker Jacket
Flint and Tinder
huckberry.com
$268.00
A jacket like no other, Flint and Tinder wraps its weather-resistant sailcloth in waxed canvas that wouldn't look out of place on a ranch in Wyoming. Dad would wear it there if he could, but he'll settle for wearing it, well, everywhere else.
huckberry.com - 18/50
Original Napping Pillow
Ostrichpillow
ostrichpillow.com
$99.00
If dads are good at anything, it's napping. He can use this pillow at home or when he's at the airport.
ostrichpillow.com - 19/50
Wool Runners
Allbirds
allbirds.com
$110.00
Keep dad outfitted in ultra-comfortable sneakers. Allbirds are so good even Obama wears them.
allbirds.com - 20/50
Accelerator Pro Indoor Putting Green with Ball Return
amazon.com - 21/50
Cocktail Smoking & Infusion Kit
Marcellin
bespokepost.com
$70.00
Should dad be on the lookout for a new hobby, this home bar challenge offers a good place to start.
bespokepost.com - 22/50
Aqua Smart Water Controller
Eve
amazon.com
$99.95
Any dad who likes a vibrant, green lawn will appreciate an app- or Siri-controlled hose timer that takes all the work out of watering.
amazon.com - 23/50
Stuffed Waffle Maker, Cast Aluminum
Wonderffle
bespokepost.com
$69.00
If dad always got up early to make you breakfast throughout your high school years, this will help up his waffle game—as in, waffle stuffed with egg, cheese, jams, herbs, and whatever dad likes.
bespokepost.com - 24/50
Hooded Waffle Robe
Onsen
huckberry.com
$195.00
He'll channel Rocky heading into the ring when he wears this robe, only instead of satin it's made from super-lightweight cotton in waffle weave which dries rapidly.
huckberry.com - 25/50
Move Speaker
Sonos
sonos.com
$319.20
For the dad who likes to keep his music close, grab this seriously sturdy and smart Bluetooth speaker that can withstand getting carted all over the house, the yard, the pool, and even the campsite, and blast tracks straight to his heart.
sonos.com - 26/50
14oz Rambler Mug
YETI
amazon.com
$30.00
Indoors, outdoors, or wherever he goes, Yeti does the work to keep his beverage very hot or very cold.
amazon.com - 27/50
Folding Pocket Comb
Caswell Massey
bespokepost.com
$30.00
As dad has probably once preached: "If you can't stay sharp on the road, you're not ready for the road."
bespokepost.com - 28/50
Jaunt Large Collapsible Backpack Cooler
IceMule
amazon.com
$74.96
IceMule's Jaunt cooler is worthy of a summer dad: it can carry up to nine liters for the beach, chill them for up to a day, and free his hands for all other crap he's carrying.
amazon.com - 29/50
Restore Sleep Device
Hatch
amazon.com
$129.99
It'll personalize a deep-sleep to get-the-hell-up routine for dad via light therapy, sound machine, and mood-setting.
amazon.com - 31/50
Fit Pro Wireless Noise Cancelling Earbuds
Beats
amazon.com
$179.95
These wireless earphones were built for delivering good sound through productive workouts and workdays.
amazon.com - 32/50
Plus Smart Meat Thermometer with Bluetooth
MEATER
amazon.com
$99.95
What would a home chef do without a meat thermometer at the Sunday cookout—especially one that's 100 percent wireless, the first of its kind?
amazon.com - 33/50
Stranahan's Single Malt Whiskey
Stranahan's
reservebar.com
$63.00
Stranahan's whiskey is an American single malt made from Rocky Mountain barley in Colorado. It speaks to adventure and good sipping spirits—two things dad loves.
reservebar.com - 34/50
Personalised Leather Cufflinks
KingsleyLeather
etsy.com
$65.40
For the dad who had a great many style lessons to offer when you were growing up, including one that goes something like this: “a suit isn’t complete without a pair of bespoke cufflinks.”
etsy.com - 35/50
Issue Four
Bespoke Post x Esquire
bespokepost.com
$90.00
You've got good taste, he's got good taste, we have good taste, and our friends at Bespoke Post has good taste. A match perfectly made.
bespokepost.com - 36/50
Q Timex Reissue Watch
Timex
saksfifthavenue.com
$179.00
Taking its design cues from the '70s—the coolest decade—this watch looks like a million bucks but sure as hell isn't. Great for dad, great for you.
saksfifthavenue.com - 37/50
Powerfit Weighted Training Gloves
POWERHANDZ
amazon.com
$44.99
If dad's trying to improve his game so he can dribble circles around the other geezers at the Y, then these weighted gloves will help him train.
amazon.com - 38/50
Wave Plus Multi-Tool
Leatherman
huckberry.com
$110.00
Whether dad's a car caretaker, an outdoors adventurer, a seasoned hiker, or just an over-cautious, always-prepared pop, this 17-in-one will come in a pinch.
huckberry.com - 39/50
Original Aviator Sunglasses
amazon.com - 40/50
Edge Sneaker
Good Man Brand
nordstrom.com
$218.00
Spruce up dad's summer wardrobe with some glossy leather white sneakers that he'll be able to match with any outfit.
nordstrom.com - 41/50
Harridan Vodka
Harridan
drizly.com
$60.00
His doorbell rings. He opens it, and a delivery man asks him to sign for some alcohol: This alcohol, a damn fine Esquire Spirit Awards winning vodka. He smiles, then mixes himself a damn fine martini to celebrate.
drizly.com - 42/50
Safety Razor
Bevel
amazon.com
$49.95
Safety razors are the ultimate, old-school way for dad to get an impeccable shave.
amazon.com - 43/50
Blood Orange Margarita Infusion Kit
InBooze
etsy.com
$18.00
Dad can try his hand at mixology with InBooze kits, which infuse spirits—in this case, tequila—with complex flavors for cocktails he'll be astonished he whipped up himself.
etsy.com - 44/50
"James Baldwin: Collected Essays"
By James Baldwin
amazon.com
$27.49
Time has only emphasized the power of James Baldwin's words. This anthology, edited by Toni Morrison, is a treasure dad'll return to again and again.
amazon.com - 45/50
"No Time to Die" Printed Leather Luggage Tag
Globe-Trotter
mrporter.com
$145.00
For the dad who knows two things with absolute certainty: 1) James Bond is the pinnacle of cool, and 2) the only way to travel is in style, much like James Bond.
mrporter.com - 46/50
WH-1000XM4 Wireless Noise-Canceling Headphones
Sony
amazon.com
$278.00
Give dad the gift of sublime quiet with these excellent noise-cancelling headphones. His politics podcasts never sounded so clear.
amazon.com - 47/50
Red Wine Aerator
Vinturi
amazon.com
$40.08
For dads who know their Cab from their Syrah, get Vinturi's aerator/pourer/decanter device for an excellent glass of red.
amazon.com - 48/50
Sweet and Savory Hot Sauce Duo
718 Heat Factory
uncommongoods.com
$14.00
Dads know good hot sauce. This set gives him two different options—one in sweet aroma, another in herbal and earthy spice—each flavorful and unique.
uncommongoods.com - 49/50
Multi-Stone, Sterling Silver and Silk Sunglasses Chain
MIKIA
mrporter.com
$185.00
Shit happens. Glasses get dropped. But a hand-beaded cord like this one, with its "refined hippie" kind of vibe, prevents the worst. If dad cares about the details, he'll appreciate this.
mrporter.com - 50/50
