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The dad in your life may play coy when it comes to what he wants for his birthday or as a Father's Day gift. He may even say something like, “I only want my kids to love me and for us to spend quality time together.” While this isn't a fib, it's also not the whole truth. We love to get funny, thoughtful, and thoroughly cool dad gifts picked out by the people we love and those who love us back!
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Thankfully, selecting awesome gifts for Dad has never been easier. Long gone are the days of having only two choices: an ugly tie or yet another coffee mug. Yes, sometimes we have to wear a tie, and cup of hot coffee helps some of us get going in the morning, but dads are so much more interesting these days. There’s no limit to what a modern dad can enjoy, and to the gifts he’ll love. With all this updated Dad gift-giving wisdom in mind, we’ve scoured the web and relied on our own experience with giving and receiving remarkable products to put together a comprehensive guide of the best gifts for dads.
Our top picks for the best gifts for Dads in 2024:
- Kairry Smartphone Screen Magnifier, $9 on amazon.com
- Mancola BBQ Net Tubes, $30 on amazon.com
- Mini 6" Electric Cordless Chainsaw, $60 on amazon.com
- Meater Plus Smart Meat Thermometer, $80 on amazon.com
- Carhartt Legacy Tool Bag, $100 at amazon.com
As you can see, Dad likes gifts that help him stay comfortable, holds his interest and, most importantly, are useful.
Looking for even more great gift ideas Check out these Good Housekeeping guides:
The Best Gift Ideas for Men | Meaningful Gifts for Dad | The Best Gifts for Grandfathers
At this point, your dad probably has every gadget and gizmo he could ever want or need. But if he's always complaining about his aching neck and tired eyes, this is the gift for him. When he rests his phone against the foldable stand, it'll project videos, photos and texts onto a 12" screen.
No one reminds you how hot it is "out there" like Dad. This top-rated personal fan can be worn around his next while he is outside or inside.
Oh boy is Dad going to love grilling asparagus, bell peppers, onions and more in these brilliant grilling baskets that act like a DIY rotisserie. Best of all: They're dishwasher safe!
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Dad can turn his ordinary toilet into a fancy bidet without any fancy hookup. The DIY installation is a breeze, and the end results are wow-worthy, according to Amazon users. "Let this cheerful little, money saving, hygiene enhancing gadget change your life for the better," one said.
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Cooling Bucket Hat
When the warm weather arrives, you can't beat this top-rated hat that will keep him cool and protected from the sun. The UPF 50 is great for avoiding sunburn.
To complete Dad's gift, grab him a set of these heavy-duty non-stick mats that can withstand 600-degrees of heat. Amazon reviewers say they are easy to clean, especially since food doesn't stick to them.
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If Dad's retired or just needs a new hobby, he can attach this cool compact telescope to his phone and scope out the neighborhood birds.
The coolest gadget for dad's bedroom, basem*nt, or garage shows real-time sports scores, betting odds, stock prices, weather forecasts, trivia, and more on a well-lit LED screen. It uses WiFi and can be personalized through an app.
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Our friends at Esquire recommended this gadget as a top gift for dad because it can sense both internal and external temperatures, and help him cook to perfection.
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Transform his sleep with a top-rated adjustable memory foam pillow designed to keep the night sweats at bay, thanks to a layer of cooling gel. Not only is it a best-seller on Amazon with over 10,000 five-star reviews from users who call it the "best pillow ever," it also landed at the top of the Good Housekeeping Institute's list of the best pillows.
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It's a little pricey, but he's going to flip when he sees it. It allows him to do even more fixing and building thanks to its compact size and light weight. It even comes with gloves and goggles.
He can take it camping, on the road or at his office, and have a perfect espresso anytime, anywhere. It's perfect for anyone who can't be too far from their java fix.
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He'll never actually treat himself to a foot massage (although, he definitely should), so give him the next best thing. With over 25,000 5-star reviews, Amazon users say it really helps to relieve foot pain and feels oh-so-good.
With this gift, Dad can putt from morning to midnight, indoors or out. It also rolls up easily, so he can store it away in the closet when he's not using it.
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One of the harsh realities of fatherhood specifically, and aging in general, are the many aches and pains in muscles and joints Dad previously didn’t even know he possessed. This massage seat cushion may just be your sore Dad’s favorite gift this year. In addition to vibration, it offers soothing heat, which is something Dad will truly appreciate.
There’s zero chance Dad remembers what was happening in the world on the magical day he was born, or probably on many of his subsequent birthdays either, but with a customized The New York Times Birthday Book he’ll have the front pages of every single one of his birthdays to pour over in this gorgeous coffee table book. You can even add-on a magnifying glass so he can read the tiny print.
"My watch died." We've all been there, not just him. So this is really a great gift for everyone, but he'll love how easy it is to use and how quickly it charges up his smartwatch, especially if he's always on the go.
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Giving Dad a bottle of Scotch or Whiskey, while no doubt appreciated, is a wee bit boring. So lock it in this pretty metal box and make him solve an escape room-style puzzle to get the code and gain access to his gift!
With a large, zippered main compartment, a whopping 23 exterior pockets, loops and 11 interior pockets, all cast in that classic Carhartt brown color, this tool bag is legit jaw-dropping and will make dad audibly gasp when he opens it up.