Dads can be a hard lot to shop for. If they haven't already bought themselves exactly what they want, they usually are elusive about what they'd like you to buy for them. Well, don't fret this year. We tracked down 20 gift ideas starting from $4 that will get any dad's stamp of approval, whether he's an outdoor nut or design buff.
Fathers Day Gift Guide
By Kendra Smoot
Dads can be a hard lot to shop for. If they haven't already bought themselves exactly what they want, they usually are elusive about what they'd like you to buy for them. Well, don't fret this year. We tracked down 20 gift ideas starting from $4 that will get any dad's stamp of approval, whether he's an outdoor nut or design buff.
Outdoorsy Dad
1 Backpacker Magazine Subscription $15
2 Chirping Birds $15
3 Waterproof Compression Dry Sack $32
4 Award-winning headlamp $99
5 National Parks Annual Pass $80
6 Classic canvas day bag $130
Design Daddy
1 The original bike seat $347
2 Durable European notepads $12
3 Sleek stainless steel bottle opener $27
4 Tivoli radio: a design classic in the making $150
5 Masking tapes from Japan $22
6 A humble travel thermos for hot or cold $30
If Your Dad Thinks He's MacGyver:
1 Duct tape, now available in his favorite color $4
2 Sandals with a built in bottle opener $46
3 A wing-nut tool, saw blade, ruler, plus eight other tools on one card. Seriously. $3
4 A slim money clip that is also a knife $11
5 The best-reviewed drill is a no-brainer $160
6 This firesteel is guaranteed to work even in wet conditions to light a campfire, bbq, or stove $10
7 A GPS even though he "never" gets lost $200
Dads Who Love to Cook
1 An apron made of canvas that manages to be manly $48
2 Flaky sea salt, a favorite of professional chefs $7
3 A good-looking reusable shopping bag for trips to the grocery store or farmers market $10
4 This book has the recipe for the perfect hanger steak and sweet potato chips $25
5 Big match lighter $4
6 This clay cooker is an investment, but there are many sizes to choose from. A medium cooker with side shelves begins at $713
Hipster Dads
1 This skinny tie will definitely be an instant favorite $95
2 Microbeers delivered to his door monthly $70 for 2 months
3 Vinyl for the ultimate music snob $20
4 For making his own independent film $200
5 Leanne Shapton paints pieces of wood to look like classic book covers. Grab his favorite tome $150
6 Hip glasses from a hip NYC store starting at $55
