60 Best Gifts for Dad That He Won’t Be Expecting

For the guy who always told you to eat your vegetables, get him the gift of drinking his. According to the CDC, only 1 in 10 Americans eat enough vegetables per week. Chances are your dad’s in the outlying nine. AG1 is a tasty, probiotic way to get your weekly dose regardless of whether he loves kale or wouldn’t enter a kitchen where it was being served.

Sure, Yetis are built for the tundra. But that doesn’t mean you can’t carry them in the city. This backpack version is portable with a magnetic closure, perfect for hauling sandwiches (and a few beers) to the local park for an impressive picnic.

Dad will be on a roll with this one. This set includes a rice paddle, training frame, rolling mat, and cutter for everything he'll need for him to recreate his favorite rolls at home.

Give him more sushi-making tools so the entire family can bond over making dinner together. Don't forget the chopsticks!

For the dad who can't keep track of everything, the upgraded Tile Pro makes the perfect gift. This tiny, trendy tracker can attach to just about anything. Plus, it connects to an item-finding app, meaning he'll have instant access to the largest lost-and-found community, so he can find what's missing in a pinch.

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If your dad is known as “King of the Grill,” this smart meat thermometer will help him hold onto his reign. Our tech editor and frequent griller, We love it for its intuitive app, long cordless range, and ability to cook meats to the perfect temperature. Overcooked meat doesn't stand a chance!

No more stumbling for the marshmallows in the dark. The Edison Light Stick packs a visual punch that belies its size. And with multiple modes, it’ll work as a flashlight, lantern, or just a fun conversation starter at the water pump.

Sure, your dad might now be a real cowboy, but boy does he love his Westerns, from Clint Eastwood to Tyler Sheridan’s extended Yellowstone universe. So get your favorite armchair-wrangler something to sip on while he binges his favorite show. With a complex flavor, Pendleton’s Midnight is aged for over six years in American brandy barrels, adding complexity and fruit-forward characteristics.

Whether he’s crushing it at the gym or flying high in the skies, this little device will give him a cordless experience. It wirelessly transmits the audio from in-flight entertainment, gym equipment, and any device with a 3.5 audio jack to wireless headphones without sacrificing quality and comfort. With a battery life of over 16 hours and a range of 10 meters, this gift has your dad covered.

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Your dad no longer needs to babysit you, so he shouldn’t have to babysit his food either. This Anova precision cooker allows for stove-free cooking he can monitor from anywhere with the Anova app. Our senior tech editor Brandon Carte loves this device for its Wi-F-enabled temperature control function that cooks your food to the exact temp and makes sous vide cooking a breeze.

Since Mike's Hot Honey is totally having a moment, this spicy honey cocktail gift set is the perfect way to spice up their mixology game. The Hot Honey old-fashioned cocktail kit comes with a rose gold cocktail jigger, a bar spoon, classic old-fashioned cocktail mix, hot honey, coasters, and a recipe nook.

We're not crying — you're crying. OK, we're both crying over this super touching gift for Dad from their little. It's a customizable book where you input the name of the child, and it's used throughout! I kind of love this as a gift from an adult, too.

Silly, fun, a bit kitschy, and affordable, this golf cocktail set is the perfect way for Dad to mix his drinks after hitting the links. Pop bottles, stir whiskey, drop toppings, all with golf-shaped tools.

Aloha is back, baby. Or did it ever leave? Regardless of whether the dad in your life sports a Tom Selleck stache or not, this floral button from California brand Roark will have him doing his best 80s throwback. Short shorts and red Ferrari sold separately.

For the dad whose love of poetry goes beyond limericks, try Clint Smith’s collection Above Ground. A wonderful gift for new dads in particular, Smith reckons with his role as a father in today’s society, and his verse overflows with care and insight for his born and yet-to-be-born children.

We’re on team Crocs here at Best, but even we admit there’s a time and place for jibbitz. This year, swap your dad’s favorite plastic offering with a classier (and more comfortable) vegan leather sandal with the same easy on-and-off he loves.

Bottoms up! This beer club will help keep him on his toes and his cup filled with 12 ever-changing cans and bottles per month, featuring a range of unique selections from the country's top small, independent brewers. He won't find any of these beers at his local liquor store, making it the perfect gift for dads who love craft beer.

Dads love quick fixes, and we're obsessed with Sugru. This nontoxic, moldable glue solidifies as rubber and can fix nearly anything. Whether your dad is repairing, reinforcing, or simply tackling one of his many DIY projects, this is an absolute must for his toolbox. It applies easily and permanently sticks to most materials like glass, ceramic, and metal.

Help your dad brush up on his jokes with his new go-to toilet read. “I’m bored.” “Hi, Bored, I’m Dad. Why don’t you go read a book?” and more can be found in this ridiculous book of dad puns. It’s a light-hearted romp through the best of the worst, and it’s a serious delight. (New Balances not included.)

This Lego Bonsai tree makes for an unsuspecting gift for Dad. It combines his love of plants and building into one creative, maintenance-free desk companion. The interchangeable pieces allow him to style the tree with classic green leaves or pink cherry blossoms for a pop of color. With over 878 pieces, this bonsai tree makes for a peaceful, engaging project.

This inflatable kayak is fit for two with its adjustable seats and backrests. Made of heavy-duty puncture-resistant vinyl, this kayak is ideal for lakes, mild rivers, and the dad who needs another reason to be out in the water.

It comes with a high-output pump, two paddles, and a carry bag for easy setup and travel. The included removable SKEG provides directional stability, while the bright yellow provides increased visibility.