Granted, Father’s Day doesn’t inspire the run on brunch the way Mother’s Day does, but you’re still on the hook for some quality time with the old man. A day on the lake fishing, 18 holes at the golf course, or just barbecuing in the backyard and absorbing all the wisdom that your father has to offer. There’s no better way to show your dad how much you appreciate him than by spending time with him. But a close second is giving him a thoughtful gift that he can show off for the next year. And a novelty tie won’t cut it. We’ve rounded up the best gifts for the modern dad that’ll earn you the favorite child title, at least until the holidays.
Photo Credit: Northern BrewerBeer Brewing Kit
If your dad loves beer, he’ll love pouring people his own craft brew even more.
Photo Credit: FitbitFitbit Ionic
Guaranteed your dad’s competing with someone for the most daily steps. Get him the Fitbit to set him apart from the competition.
Photo Credit: Birkenstock FacebookBirkenstocks
There’s literally nothing more dad than Birkenstocks.
Photo Credit: The Creative Exchange on UnsplashSocks
Revise that, there’s nothing more dad than Birkenstocks and socks. Besides, dads really do love receiving socks.
Photo Credit: The Meater FacebookThe Meater
First, it’s a pun, so obviously Dad will love it. It’s a Bluetooth meat thermometer with an app to cook every cut of meat to perfection.
Photo Credit: Audio-Technica FacebookTurntable
This turntable converts vinyl into MP3s so Dad can take his albums with him on the go.
Photo Credit: CarharttCarhartt Beverage Holster
Help Dad keep his beer close at hand while he’s working on the house.
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Garden Pocket Tool
The Swiss Army Knife of pruning shears.
Photo Credit: Uncommon GoodsDIY Hotsauce
For the dad who has some theories about what makes a great hot sauce.
Photo Credit: Leatherman FacebookLeatherman Signal Multi-Tool
If your dad is a camper or even just an occasional hiker, he’ll flip for this multi-tool. It includes a firestarter, a one-handed blade, and a whistle.
Photo Credit: Photo by Diana Măceşanu on UnsplashDrone
Every dad wants to fly a drone, even if he doesn’t know it yet.
Photo Credit: Anker FacebookBluetooth Headphones
The Anker Soundcore Life P2 headphones are a reasonably priced upgrade to those headphones he’s used since 2004.
Photo Credit: Presto Appliances YouTubeDeep Fryer
For the dad who’s mentioned wanting to fry the Thanksgiving turkey in passing.
Photo Credit: Baronfig FacebookBaronfig Pen
If your dad wasn’t a pen guy before, he will be after writing with a Baronfig.
Photo Credit: Wisdom Panel FacebookDog DNA Test
For the dad whose favorite child is the rescue dog.
Photo Credit: Le Labo FragrancesLe Labo Shower Gel
Help dad to pamper himself and elevate his self-care routine.
Photo Credit: Penguin Random HouseThe Tao of Bill Murray
For dads who just love Bill Murray stories.
Photo Credit: TUSHY FacebookTUSHY Bidet
If there’s one thing we know for sure, it’s that dads love their time in the bathroom. Get your pops a gift to embellish his sacred throne, a bidet.
Photo Credit: YETI FacebookYETI Hard Cooler
Help dad to elevate his tailgating with one of the best coolers out there.
Photo Credit: Click and Grow FacebookSmart Herb Garden
Perfect for techy dads, green-thumb dads, or dads who just need a new hobby.
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