30 Unique Gifts for Dads He’s Sure to Love
Whether he’s into DIY projects or camping, these presents are bound to please the proud papa in your life.
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The hardest part about shopping for your dad—or any father in your life, really—is knowing what gifts he’ll actually use. Speaking from experience, those gifts you once thought were clever sometimes get pushed aside for the tried-and-true pieces Dad already has and refuses to replace. Maybe your dad is a huge DIYer who still resorts to using his battered old pair of work gloves because there’s “nothing wrong with them,” or he’s an outdoorsman who insists his beer-stained camp chair works as great as it did a decade ago. While those may be true, a little upgrade couldn’t hurt.
This Father's Day, surprise your dad, a friend with kids, or a father figure in your life with a gift he might not know he needed. Does he like houseplants? Get him one with a gorgeous monochrome pot. Is he a whiskey drinker? Instead of getting a bottle of the usual, consider a unique, customized oak barrel. Is he particular about the aroma of his home or office? Have him try out some incense instead of the typical candle.
Check out our picks for some truly unique gifts for dads down below, spanning all categories and price ranges to best suit your giftee and your wallet. Give him those upgrades he least expects, and you’ll give him a reason to use something new.
For more presents for the members of your inner circle, check out our picks for the best gifts for husbands, best tech gifts, and best gifts for movie lovers.
Kevin Cortez is an editor for Runner's World, Bicycling, and Popular Mechanics covering reviews. A culture and product journalist for over ten years, he’s an expert in men’s style, technology, gaming, coffee, e-bikes, hiking, gear, and all things outdoors. He most recently worked as the Style Editor for Reviewed, a top product recommendation site owned by USA TODAY. He also helped with the launch of WSJ's Buy Side commerce vertical, and has covered the music and podcast industries for Mass Appeal, Genius, Vulture, Leafly, Input, and The A.V. Club. Equally passionate about leisure as he is his penmanship, Kevin dedicates his spare time to graphic novels, birding, making cold brew, and taking long, meandering walks.
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