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53 Best Gifts for Dad That He Won’t Be Expecting
Give him something he’ll actually like!
We know dads can typically be hard to shop for, but it's important to show the special man in your life what he means to you (and your family) by giving him something he'll treasure this holiday season. Whether you choose something practical, silly, fun, or extravagant, it's all about making that special dad understand how important he is to you by letting him know you've thought about his gift with care.
This year, you can elevate your Dad gifting game beyond gift cards and “World’s Best Dad” mugs — even though they are a classic — with these 50 best gifts for Dad in 2021 that we know he's going to love, no matter if he's a car buff, a whiskey aficionado, or a foodie.
This hilarious rocks glass is sure to put a smirk on your dad's face. If he enjoys sipping the good stuff, this will quickly become his new favorite piece of glassware. Pair it with The Walking Dead Whiskey and you will easily become his fave.
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Calling all chili chefs and beef braisers! Dad can put his culinary skills on full display with a signature dutch oven from Le Creuset. It's one of the best pots he'll ever own.
Enameled cast iron makes for steady, even heating that lends itself towards slow cooking. Once you have used it, you'll never consider another. And Le Creuset is of such quality that he'll have it for the rest of his life.
Dads are still boys in their heart, and nothing says fun like a scooter. This one is just a little more grown up, and a little better for commuting.
A folding electric scooter with cushy, air-filled tires will make Dad's year. It's fun, it gets him outside, and helps the environment if he decides to use it to cut down on driving. Total win.
He'll be magnetized by this set of two strips that helps save some serious space in his fridge (and it looks cool, too!). These super strong magnetic strips store three beers each, while also making room for food beneath. It's the one product he'll love and never realize he needed.
This smart photo frame is the perfect gift for dads who want to stay connected with family far and near. Once connected to wifi, friends and family can send in pictures via the app. Compatible with Alexa and customizable to display weather and time, this frame is perfect to display in the kitchen or living room for all to see.
There are smart phones, smart TVs, and even smart kitchens, but have you ever heard of a smart wallet?
The Ekster Smart Wallet uses RFID-blocking technology to protect your sensitive information from being captured. The slim leather wallet holds 10 cards at a time and has a one-click access button.
Whether Dad has kids younger than 10 or older than 40, this sweet book offers a simple way to jot down treasured memories. It’s filled with 50 fill-in-the-blank-style lines, like “I’m glad I got your _______” or “Your hugs are always _____.”
Dads love quick fixes, and we're obsessed with Sugru. It's moldable glue that solidifies as rubber, and you can fix nearly anything with it. It's a must-have.
What’s a better gift than a helping hand? Gifting your dad an Echo will improve his life and allow him to enjoy the finer things. This smart hub provides hands-free voice control to access music, timers, reminders, phone calls, and other compatible devices. Alexa is ready to help when you’re not there.
Made of super soft fabric that dad will love lounging around in, the All Day Sweatpant from OV is made for any activity. It has a tapered fit and a tie-waist, and it comes in three different colors. Gift dad a pair, and you might as well get yourself a pair, too.
Your dad will get a kick out of this mirror that won't fog when the steam rises in the shower. It's a dad gift that any clean-shaven man will get tons of use out of.
For the dad who can't keep track of everything, the upgraded Tile Pro makes the perfect gift. This tiny, trendy tracker can attach to just about anything. Plus, it connects to an item-finding app, meaning he'll have instant access to the largest lost-and-found community, so he can find what's missing in a pinch.
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Bottoms up! This beer club will help keep his cup filled with 12 cans and bottles per month, featuring a range of unique selections from the country's top small, independent brewers. He won't find any of these beers at his local liquor store.
Make Dad’s life easier with these wifi compatible smart plugs. Usable with Alexa or Google Assistant, these plugs provide hands-free control of home appliances. With scheduling and app control available, your dad will never have to leave the couch again if he feels like it.
This will blow the socks right off dad's feet! Gift him a customized serving tray based off of a lake that's near and dear to his heart. The bathymetric depth-chart representation of the lake will bring him back.
Your dad needs a place to plop his cold one (which could totally be an icy Coke) and, if he's a sports fan, these Championship Blues Slate Coasters are perfect.
Each coaster is etched with a play that, if your dad is a fan of the particular sport, will absolutely remember. A wonderful keepsake, your dad may like them too much to put his misty drink on top of them!
Your dad's man cave has everything ... but what about the mini beer fridge? This Frigidaire Retro Mini Fridge is a stainless steel cooling chest that will keep your dad's beer, snacks, and water icy cold. The fridge comes with an ice tray and is compact enough to fit inn small spaces.
As a bonus, the fridge has a beer bottle opener on the side. We are going to warn you now, you may not see your dad emerge from his man cave for at least a week.
Your dad will be tossing his pancake pillow out the window the minute he rests his head on this cooling, dual-sided pillow that feels like a slice of cloud plucked from the sky.
The removable insert allows for customization to ensure your pop is getting his best rest ever even when his sleep style changes. While he's probably as cool as the other side of the pillow, this one stays chilly on both sides all night long. Your dad will be deep into dreamland before he even counts his first sheep.
Dad will be on a roll with this one. Give him sushi-making tools so the entire family can bond over making dinner together. Don't forget the chopsticks!
If Dad already owns his dream grill, the last thing he wants is another set of tongs and spatulas. This striking stovetop smoker is a versatile piece of cookware that'll majorly upgrade his barbecue game during any time of year.
It can be used on indoor stovetops or on outdoor grills, and it's oven safe, too.
If Dad's happiest when he's camping, bring the experience home with a sleek personal fireplace that's perfect for making s'mores indoors. It runs on clean-burning rubbing alcohol, so it's completely safe to cook over, and only creates soot where the flame touches to ensure a mess-free experience.
If Dad is your ultimate superhero, this custom comic book is a creative way to encourage him to honor him. You can add personalized touches to the book by adding his family members' names and skin tones. This is a unique keepsake he'll want to hold onto and reread for years to come.
Your news-junkie dad never misses an issue of the New York Times, so help him indulge in his interest with a custom puzzle that features the front page from a date that's close to his heart. Select his birthday, anniversary, or the date of a major milestone to send him a sweet surprise.
This wooden hammer is engraved with a sentimental message of your choice, and can be customized with your preferred font and design. If your dad is the handyman of the family, there's no doubt that this will be his new favorite tool.
Eufy is here to do Dad’s vacuuming for him. This robot vacuum has a slim profile (which allows it to easily reach under most couches and beds), robust suction power, and up to 100 minutes of cleaning time between charges.
Other key features of the vacuum include a triple-layered filter system, and smartphone controls with Eufy's compatible app. Once its battery runs out, the RoboVac 25C will automatically return to its charging station.
A lot comes in a little package with this Fire TV Stick. Powered by Amazon Alexa, the streaming player allows Dad to search for content and control his smart home gadget via a dedicated voice button in its remote. It supports Dolby Atmos and has a gorgeous, easy-to-use interface.
This is the ultimate grooming kit for a dad who loves to take care of his scruff. This skincare kit includes facial cleanser, energizing scrub, shaving cream, facial moisturizer, and a soothing lip balm with SPF protection.
Dogs are a man's best friend. What dad wouldn't want to know more about their pup? Embark is the most accurate breed identification for discovering your dog's family tree, all the way back to his or her great-grandparents.
With a simple cheek swab, Dad will not only find out the breed mix, but also his pup's genetic diseases and drug sensitivities.
Dad will love owning a classy glass (or two!) for shooting back his espresso in the morning. These insulated, double-walled mini mugs are built to keep drinks piping hot or icy cold. Bottoms up!
Every coffee-loving dad deserves his very own coffee grinder. This top-reviewed option by Hamilton Beach can be used to finely grind up Dad's favorite coffee beans or spices.
This electric toothbrush not only makes the perfect gift, but will have Dad’s pearly whites shining brighter. The sleek design takes up less space than other brands on the market by being battery-operated, so you won't need to keep it near an outlet.
The brush — which comes in eight different colors — also has a built-in, 2-minute timer to ensure he's always brushing for the right amount of time.
When most people think about gifting a folding multitool, Leatherman is the brand that comes to mind, so make sure the man of the house has one! It's a reliable, 19-trick wonder, and its body even doubles as a ruler.
Your dad may be the first to admit that he doesn't put too much stock into how the texture of his beard hair is feeling on any given day.
Elevate his beard-care regimen with the Prophet and Tools Beard Oil and Comb Set. The oil is a blend of vitamin E, aloe vera, and jojoba oil. The nourishing mix helps to restore a natural shine to your dad's beard while creating a soft, dandruff-free texture.
Calling all resident kitchen guru Dads! It's time for your master chef pop to upgrade to this ultra sharp imarku Chef Knife that'll take his cooking skills to the next level.
Crafted to last long and cut the perfect slice every single time, the imarku Chef Knife has a stainless steel blade made of 0.6-0.75% carbon for an incredibly hard knife. Your dad will be trimming fat and filleting fish like a pro in no time.
This duffel by Herschel makes for the perfect gym bag or weekender for the dad on the go. Don't be fooled by the classic, sophisticated look — the interior features a zipped shoe compartment to keep dirty kicks contained, so it's designed for carrying just about anything.
Gift dad this Soundcore waterproof speaker so he can take take his music with him fishing, out in the backyard, or wherever else he goes. It has top-notch audio quality, amazing battery life, and can survive complete submersion in water.
Dad will love tuning out all the noise by throwing on these Sony noise-canceling headphones. They're so comfortable, he can leave them on for hours.
These wireless headphones come in silver or black and have industry-leading sound quality and top-notch battery life. He'll be able to easily navigate his music and answer phone calls by using the easy touch controls on the ear.
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Ding Dong! Your dad is all about safety and making sure that he knows what's going on around his home. The Google Nest Video Doorbell makes home monitoring far easier. With a super simple installation, your dad will have extra peace of mind with the crisp 24/7 clear video recording and up to three hours of video history.
The doorbell will even alert him if a person has approached the door and did not ring the bell (ahem, package thieves).
This stylish camera is ready to capture the important moments with excellent image quality. Plus, the intuitive control system makes this a great camera for any non-professional to use. He'll love feeling like an expert, snapping those stunning shots!
Inside his house is an epic speaker system, LED lighting behind the television, and furniture placed at the perfect distance from the TV and speakers for the ultimate viewing experience. Outside his house should be just as cinematically awesome, don't you think? With this small projector, Dad can stream and project films easily from Netflix, YouTube, and other services.
Everyone knows and love a golf dad, and know how dedicated they are to the sport. (They willingly watch it on television.) For them, saying Happy Father's Day a la Happy Gilmore is absolutely perfect. Let him spend his time off the green on a mini green right in his very own home, where he can use this par 3 putting green to his heart's content.
If the dad in your life has been talking about commuting to work by bicycle, but lamenting over where to store it, this is the perfect solution. This compact 20-inch foldable bike features steel construction and a linear pull braking system. The bicycle has a breakpoint mid body that allows it to collapse in on itself to become a 33x24-inch unit.
Keeping Dad's coffee the perfect temperature, this vacuum-insulated thermos is just the right size for Dad's first cups. Unlike most thermoses, this one has a ceramic coating on the inside, meaning that there's no metallic flavor or odor that will change the coffee experience.
Is Dad's nightstand covered in white wires and charging cubes? It's a pretty common sight, but with this chic, wireless charging stand, those days are over. The dad in your life won't have to worry about faulty cords or a big tangled mess because this charger takes care of his phone, his watch, and his Airpods.
Bath sheets are one of those things that dads wouldn't think to purchase, but once they've used a great one, they are big, big fans. The team at Best Products absolutely loves these huge, soft bath sheets from Brooklinen thanks to their texture, the speed with which they dry your body, and their incredible durability.
Give your dads a carnivorous gift this year with this premium bundle of beef from Crowd Cow. In this package, he'll get over 5 pounds of meat, while the cuts change on availability, it could include dry-aged New York strip steak, boneless ribeye steak, filet mignon, or top sirloin steaks.
If his sink looks like the floor of a barbershop after he grooms his beard, boy do we have the solution for you. The original Beard Bib hangs firmly around his neck and hooks right to the mirror, catching all of the errant beard trimmings. When he's done, he can shake them right into the garbage. (Or the garden.)
“I’m bored.” “Hi Bored, I’m Dad. Why don’t you go read a book?” and more can be found in this ridiculous book of dad puns. It’s a light-hearted romp through the best of the worst, and it’s a serious delight. (New Balances not included.)
Adjustable dumbbells are extremely convenient and incredibly space-saving. Dads can get fit without taking up an entire room with racks, plates, and bars. Each of these weights carries between 5 and 25 pounds, perfect for a quick workout.
Who doesn’t want a picture of their family in the style of the show Bob's Burgers? You choose the people, the space, and even the wording of the signs, and the seller sends you the digital image, ready for you to print out for the dad in your life.
Some of the best coffee Dad will ever have will come from this thermal French press. The stainless thermal exterior will keep his perfectly brewed coffee hot for hours, so he doesn't have to drink all 32 ounces of java at once.
Whether Dad has breakfast duty flipping pancakes, or dinner duty making burgers, this reversible cast iron grill and griddle will make things easier. Made with solid cast iron, this pan will last for generations, provided it is cared for and seasoned well.
