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Gift Ideas for Dad
Gift ideas for every kind of dad, from the griller to the golfer to the one who fixes everything.
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CNN Underscored picks 46 Father's Day gifts, and Rolling Stone's guide runs to 45-plus. Rolling Stone says most shipping deadlines start creeping up around the second week of June, and earlier if personalization is involved, so it pays to start early. That guide also puts Father's Day on Sunday, June 21, so settle that date first. These ideas run from the backyard to the workshop to the couch. They assume a dad, father figure or stepdad, and a gift you can buy or book.
Why these items are on the list
- Kubb lawn game set. Chris Loves Julia calls it easy to learn, harder to master, perfect for cousins and neighbours.
- Premium golf balls. Rolling Stone calls golf balls the obvious dad gift, then argues for good ones.
- Ontel Battery Daddy organizer. CNN Underscored says it holds up to 150 batteries, includes a tester, and costs $15.
- Lodge cast-iron skillet. CNN Underscored says it sears steaks, browns potatoes and bakes cornbread, for under $25.
- TempPro digital meat thermometer. CNN pitches it for anyone tired of overcooked meat; its writer owns one. $20, from $13 at Amazon.
- Opinel No.8 folding knife. CNN Underscored notes the design is over a century old and suits charcuterie boards and packages.
- Cast-iron burger press. Chris Loves Julia calls it the unsung hero of backyard grill setups, great for smashburgers.
- Pit Boss 700 pellet grill. Chris Loves Julia calls it big enough for a full brisket or a crowd's worth of burgers.
- Custom family photo book. Julia made Chris a custom photo book last year, and it was one of his favorite things.
- Custom football book. Rolling Stone lists a New York Times custom football book on his team's legacy, from $90.
- Cameo celebrity video message. Rolling Stone suggests a Cameo from an NFL Hall of Famer or other celebrity, from $25.
- Mystery Tackle Box plan. Rolling Stone's pick starts at $25 and keeps a fisherman stocked all summer long.
- Electric screwdriver. CNN's tester found the Skil Twist 2.0 easier to handle than a full-size drill for medium jobs.
- LEGO Icons Porsche 911. Chris Loves Julia describes 1,458 pieces, a weekend's worth of focus and a finished display piece.
- Personalized wood watch box. Chris Loves Julia's version has felt-lined slots, a glass top and his initials on the front.
- Engraved leather MagSafe card case. Chris Loves Julia's Polo leather case holds cards and ID and clips to his phone.
- Freestyle Rocker camping chair. Chris Loves Julia says it rocks, folds flat and fits in his trunk.
- Matching pajama set. Rolling Stone suggests swapping old pajama pants for a matching set.
- Coast KL35R pocket flashlight. CNN Underscored lists it at $23, with a two-way clip that turns it into a headlamp.
- AllTrails Plus subscription. CNN Underscored notes downloadable maps and about $3 a month on the annual plan.
- Vanva car vent mount. CNN Underscored says it keeps Dad's eyes on the road, for $10 to $13.
- Emergency Dad Jokes set. CNN Underscored lists a set of 100 absolutely terrible dad jokes for $12.
Tick off what you've bought and keep the ones still on order near the top. Share it with a sibling or your mum so two people don't buy the same thing.
When to use it
Best started a few weeks before Father's Day, since Rolling Stone says most shipping deadlines tighten around the second week of June, earlier for personalized gifts.