Many dads may revel in department store banners for lawnmower sales or the best grills on offer at Home Depot but we're taking a break from the usual “practical” gift routine. A little nudge towards modernity never hurt anyone — and, best-case scenario, your pops may wind up finding his life completely enhanced by those quirky beer accessories, that hi-tech air fryer, and maybe even this new-fangled “All the birds” brand he keeps reading about. Whether you've only got $8 in your wallet or a slightly heftier sum saved up (plus five siblings who are willing to pitch in), we’re supplying you with a by-budget guide to all the cool guy gift ideas he deserves this Father's Day.
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Lysol Travel Disinfectant Spray
Under $20
OK, so it’s not the most elegant gift. But the man who thrives on being prepared is definitely going to put this travel antibacterial spray to good use as he embarks on his first road trip in over a year.
Shop Lysol on Amazon
Lysol Disinfectant Spray To-Go, $, available at Amazon
Sister Scientist Organic Hand Cleanser Spray
Under $20
Hand sanitizer: another crucial tool in dad’s anti-germ preparedness kit. This moisturizing spray iteration is the perfect companion for anyone to have with them at all times. Invisible microbes can take a hike.
Shop BLK + GRN
Sister Scientist Organic Hand Cleanser Spray, $, available at BLK + GRN
LED Magnetic Pickup Tool
Under $20
This compact gadget looks like something your dad would have at the ready for retrieving errant bolts and screws as he tinkers endlessly with heaven-knows-what in the garage.
Shop TRSCIND
TRSCIND LED Magnetic Pickup Tool, $, available at Amazon
Terrain S’more Roaster
Under $20
It is totally OK for you to get your dad a gift that’s actually intended for you to use when you attend your parents’ annual 4th of July barbecue. He will not mind one bit.
Shop grilling accessories at Terrain
Terrain S’more Roaster, $, available at Terrain
Carhartt Workwear Pocket T-Shirt
Under $20
Many men of all shapes and sizes swear by this Carhartt pocket tee (1,076 of them, to be precise). With a solid cotton construction and a practically stretch-proof neck, it’s a sure-fire dad-pleaser that won’t break the bank one bit.
Shop Carhartt on Amazon
Carhartt Workwear Pocket T-Shirt, $, available at Carhartt
Corkcicle Chillsner Beer-Cooling Rod
Under $20
“When my brother moved to Texas he was not happy that his beers would get warm before he finished them due to the heat,” explained an Amazon reviewer who purchased this beer-chilling obelisk for a family member. “[He says] they really do work so he bought more for when his buddies come over, [so] they can all enjoy cold beers in Texas heat!!”
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Corkcicle Chillsner Beer Chiller (Set of Two), $, available at Amazon
Baxter of California Exfoliating Bar
Under $20
Don’t trip about getting your dad a bar of soap — this heritage men’s grooming brand knows its stuff, and this is not your average block of Irish Spring.
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Baxter of California Exfoliating Body Bar Soap for Men, $, available at Amazon
Bombas Marl Crew Sock
Under $20
Let’s talk about socks, baby — they’re a long-running dad-gifting go-to that will never break the band and always go to good use. Your dad will appreciate a pair of top-rated Bombas foot-huggers — not only did the brand spend two years in development to ensure maximum comfort and arch support for their premium product, but Bombas will also donate a pair of socks for every pair purchased.
Shop Bombas at Nordstrom
Bombas Marl Crew Socks, $, available at Nordstrom
MrMiSocki Labbit & Chip Socks
Under $20
Your dad stays buttoned-up these days, but we hear he was PRETTY WILD in his younger years! And by wild, we mean very into comics. Help him take a trip down nostalgia alley in a pair of funky socks.
MrMiSocki x Kidrobot Labbit & Chip Socks, $, available at MrMiSocki
Corkcicle Decapitator Bottle Opener
Under $20
One satisfied customer had this to say about this super high-tech bottle opener: “My Dad is older (70s) and there’s not much he can use or things he likes. I stumbled across this and gave it a chance — my Dad does drink a beer semi-often and the skin on his hands is getting thinner. What a home run I hit!! Years later, he does a show and tell for everyone and raves about it being the best thing! Every time I see him, he demonstrates how much he loves it. This was a great purchase, works great, and makes getting those caps off so easy. I would absolutely recommend it!”
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Corkcicle Decapitator Bottle Opener, $, available at Bed Bath & Beyond
Noirebud CBD Chocolates
Under $20
If he hasn’t dipped his toes in it already, invite dad into the increasingly popular world of CBD this Father’s Day. The main focus of this Black-, female-owned company is to offer quality CBD wellness products that can assist consumers in enhancing what their bodies naturally do to live omnipotent lives — so you know he’s in the best possible hands with this pick. (Plus, the man has an incorrigible sweet tooth.)
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Noirebud CBD Chocolates, $, available at Noirebud
Tony’s Chocolonely Bundle
Under $50
If a treat is the only thing that will pass muster with your dad but you sense he’s not ready to hop on the CBD bandwagon, get him some non-infused edibles in the form of a bar bundle from this beloved independent chocolate brand.
Shop Tony’s Chocolonely on Amazon
Tony's Chocolonely Tony's Rainbow Bundle (Nine Bars), $, available at Amazon
Shiitake Mushroom Log Kit
Under $50
The meaty texture and earthy, smoky flavor of shiitake mushrooms has made them one of the most highly prized edible fungi — rendering this grow-your-own kit equally as sought after.
Shop Father’s Day gifts at Uncommon Goods
Howard Berk & Todd Pittard Shiitake Mushroom Log Kit, $, available at Uncommon Goods
Gillette NFL Personalized Razor
Under $50
Get dad his winning look with a razor featuring the logo of his favorite sports team. From the Arizona Cardinals to the Tennessee Titans, there's something for every type of NFL fan. Warning: The use of this product may result in victory laps around the bathroom.
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Gillette NFL Personalized Razor, $, available at Gillette
Charles Good-Man Magnetic Notebook
Under $50
Your dad is never without his trusty notebook, which often sheds loose notes. Help him stay a little more organized with a magnetic notebook that boasts removable pages that can be re-arranged with ease.
Shop journals and stationery at Uncommon Goods
Charles Good-Man Magnetic Notebook, $, available at Uncommon Goods
Yellowbird Hot Sauce Variety Pack
Under $50
Yellowbird is consistently a top pick among hot-sauce connoisseurs — if your day doesn’t already bulk-buy this small-batch, non-GMO spicy stuff, he’s going to start after sampling this gift.
Shop Yellowbird on Amazon
Yellowbird Hot Sauce Variety Pack, $, available at Amazon
Neil Edley’s Beer & Bourbon Nuts
Under $50
“Neil Edley didn't choose the sweet life, it chose him,” states the intro for Edley’s artisanal confectionery business on its bio page. If this new trio of Irish stout cashews, Jamaican lager peanuts, and Kentucky bourbon almonds is anywhere as good as the high reviews for his Around the World Spicy Nut Mix, then this tasty treat is sure to please the dads that deserve a Planters cocktail peanut upgrade.
Shop Neil Edley at Uncommon Goods
Neil Edley Beer and Bourbon Nuts, $, available at Uncommon Goods
Jasmins Clay Works Stoneware Mug
Under $50
This subtle, elevated stoneware mug will make an elegant addition to your dad’s mug collection.
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Jasmins Clay Works Handmade Stoneware Mug, $, available at Etsy
Coleman 30-Can Soft Cooler
Under $50
147 beer-toting dads (and plenty of moms, too) professed 4.5-star satisfaction with this soft cooler, praising its ability to chill copious beverages and fooders with room to spare. We’re sure this cooling carryall will be by your dad’s side whether he’s chilling (ha!) in the backyard or (as one reviewer explained) packing snacks for a fly-fishing trip.
Shop Coleman at Walmart
Coleman 30-Can Soft Cooler with Removable Liner, $, available at Walmart
Graf Lantz Cozy Carrier Solo
Under $50
If your dad’s preferences skew more towards the grape than the grain, he’ll appreciate this super-luxe felted wool wine tote — especially if it comes with his favorite vintage tucked inside.
Shop Goodee
Graf Lantz Cozy Carrier Solo, $, available at Goodee
The North Face Base Camp Travel Kit
Under $50
He is so long overdue for an upgrade from that tattered Dopp kit he’s been using since your childhood. This high-tech North Face toiletry bag boasts a sturdy construction and convenient bells and whistles that will get him psyched to travel again.
Shop The North Face at Nordstrom
The North Face Base Camp Travel Kit, $, available at Nordstrom
The Dad Hoodie
Under $100
If you've got a new dad on your hands, look no further than The Dad Hoodie the ultimate gift. It's breathable, stretchable, and it's got tons of storage compartments for everything a parent needs to get the job done.
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The Dad Hoodie The Dad Hoodie, $, available at The Dad Hoodie
Comrad Knee-High Compression Socks
Under $100
This subtle sock trio boasts compressive properties, meaning that they’re a great recovery accessory for your active Pa.
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Comrad Knee-High Compression Socks, $, available at Comrad
TomCare Foldable Garden Kneeler
Under $100
This nifty product is more than just a kneeler — it’s also a seat that green-thumbed dads can use when weeding (and beyond).
Shop TomCare on Amazon
TomCare Foldable Garden Kneeler, $, available at Amazon
L.L. Bean Quilted Mockneck Sweatshirt
Under $100
You can file this under “another gift you might steal from your dad once he forgets about it.”
Shop L.L. Bean
L.L. Bean Quilted Sweatshirt, $, available at L.L. Bean
Richer Poorer Recycled Fleece Tapered Sweatpant
Under $100
This man is the original comfort junkie, and he has the sweatpant collection to prove it. Add some eco-friendly joggers to his rotation, made from 60% cotton and 40% recycled polyester — he’ll wonder how he ever lived without such a supremely cozy pair.
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Richer Poorer Recycled Fleece Tapered Sweatpant, $, available at Richer Poorer
Bose SoundLink Micro Waterproof Bluetooth Speaker
Under $100
He might still be struggling to adapt to newfangled technology, but when you show him how portable this tiny, top-rated speaker is, he may finally take a stab at understanding Bluetooth.
Shop Bose on Amazon
Bose SoundLink Micro Waterproof Bluetooth Speaker, $, available at Amazon
Allbirds Tree Loungers
Under $100
These lightweight, lyocell-blend slip-ons are sure-fire crowd-pleasers. Made from a breathable eucalyptus-tree fiber and lined with merino wool, they’re the perfect indoor-to-outdoor footwear. They’re also machine-washable to make life a little easier.
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Allbirds Tree Loungers, $, available at Allbirds
GoWISE 7-in-1 Air Fryer
Under $100
Your dad mastered the art of grilling a long time ago, sure — but does he know about air frying? This much-hyped cooking device will satisfy not only his new “healthy” lifestyle — he’s down to just one bowl of ice cream after dinner — but also his love of tinkering with things. We got a hot tip from a co-worker that it does wonders for Trader Joe's cauliflower.
Shop GoWISE on Amazon
GoWISE 7-in-1 Programmable Air Fryer, $, available at Amazon
Everlane Modern Snap Backpack
Under $100
Don’t try to explain “direct-to-consumer” to your dad — just present him with this top-rated Everlane backpack and permanently alter his briefcase game. (Psst: this one is on sale for a limited time.)
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Everlane The Modern Snap Backpack, $, available at Everlane
Felix Gray Roebling Blue Light Blocking Glasses
Under $100
Your pops is a hard-working man who still logs 10-hour days on his laptop despite his advancing age — you’re not sure he is ever going to retire. He will appreciate — and actually really needs — a pair of blue-light blocking glasses to protect his peeper’s from the screen’s glare.
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Felix Gray Roebling Glasses, $, available at Felix Gray
New Balance 574 Tencel Shoe
Under $100
Your dad has actually owned a version or two of these classic gray New Balances for your entire life. Get him a new pair of these tried & true tennis shoes on June 20.
Shop New Balance at Backcountry
Backcountry 574 Tencel Shoe, $, available at Backcountry
Otterbox Pro Defender Series XT Case with MagSafe
Under $100
While your dad doesn’t regularly embark on rugged, physically intensive, and dangerous activities, he likes to equip himself as though he’d be called into action at any moment. Give him the gift of mobile phone safety with one of Otterbox’s heavy-duty phone cases — even if the day’s most important mission simply involves finding a parking space at his local Whole Foods.
Shop Otterbox
Otterbox Pro Defender Series XT Case with MagSafe, $, available at Otterbox
Outerknown Blanket Shirt
Under $200
Surfer Kelly Slater’s hyper-sustainable apparel brands boasts a ton of customer faves, but a hands-down winner has to be their blanket shirt. (Even Kourtney Kardashian is a fan, but your dad doesn’t need to know that.) He’ll appreciate the super-soft yet durable cotton twill fabrication and 100% organic fabrication.
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Outerknown Blanket Shirt, $, available at Outerknown
Shinola Slim Leather Bifold Wallet
Under $200
When is your dad not carrying around an overstuffed, bursting-at-the-seams leather wallet? It’s time for a new one — and, even better, time to splurge on one he’d never buy for himself.
Shop Shinola at Nordstrom
Shinola Slim Bifold Leather Wallet, $, available at Nordstrom
Apple AirPods Pro
Under $250
If your audiophile dad isn’t already coveting this much-hyped headphone style, his mind will be blown at the sound quality and sleek design of Apple's super-light noise-canceling powers. You can even have them engraved with his initials or favorite emoji.
Shop Apple
Apple AirPods Pro, $, available at Apple
Nisolo Shoe Care Kit
Over $100
You don’t want to disrupt your dad’s shoe game too much — he’s been wearing the same pair of boots since you were about 12, and he’s not likely to switch it up significantly anytime soon. Instead of freaking him out with the concept of new kicks, get him a shoe-cleaning kit to keep that old standby pair in tip-top shape.
Nisolo Shoe Care Kit, $, available at Nisolo
Facebook 8" Portal Mini
Under $200
If social distancing regulations are keeping you and your loved ones at a distance, consider gifting him the best tech out there to keep the family connected in the cyber world.
Facebook Portal 8" Mini, $, available at Facebook
Kelty Gunnison 2 Tent
Under $200
Any seasoned camper will appreciate this hassle-free and functional tent for all the family adventures in the future.
Kelty Kelty Gunnison 2, $, available at Rugged Outdoors
Nike Air Max 270 Sneaker
Under $200
The timelessly-styled Air Max sneaker is an unequivocal crowd-pleaser, with another close-to-5-star rating from almost 100 customers. There’s a chance your dad wore these during their initial ’80s heyday, so he’ll be happy to see that they’ve come back around.
Nike Air Max 270 Sneaker, $, available at Nordstrom
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