15 Can’t-Miss Gifts For Dads
When you’re looking for a gift for dear old Dad, he might not be so forthcoming with information. Heck, he might not even really be thinking about what he wants, what with how much he thinks about his family first. So we’ve put together a list of over a dozen can’t-miss gifts for dads, to make it easy for you to find the perfect way to spoil your pops.
Flint and Tinder Flannel-lined Waxed Trucker Jacket
MADE IN THE USA
Huckberry’s perennial bestseller, the Flint and Tinder Flannel-Lined Waxed Canvas Trucker Jacket, is a piece of clothing that’s as classic and classy as your dad. Made with a heavy cotton canvas exterior that’s available in eight handsome colors, it’s the perfect wear-anywhere jacket that will break in and patina gorgeously the more your dad wears it.
Price: $298
The James Brand Barnes Knife
CNC-MACHINED TITANIUM
We’ve yet to meet a dad who doesn’t love a good pocket knife—and The James Brand’s Barnes Knife is far beyond just good. Incredibly pared down with a lightweight titanium construction, the Barnes Knife is an exercise in simplicity and a heritage quality tool that can be passed down through the family for generations.
Price: $699
BioLite FirePit+
SMOKE-FREE FIRE
What’s better than sitting around an open fire with your family on a chilly evening? Doing that without smoke constantly shifting and blowing into your eyes. BioLite’s FirePit+ makes that more possible than ever before, with a “smokeless” design that’s perfect for making s’mores over.
Price: $400
Tudor Pelagos FXD GMT Watch
NAVAL AVIATOR-APPROVED
Based on the 1956 references 7922 and 7923, Tudor’s FXD watch was deemed so perfect by the Marine Nationale’s scientific body, that Tudor became the French Navy’s official timepiece supplier. Tudor expanded the FXD lineup last year with the FXD GMT watch, which also meets the needs of the French Naval Aviation thanks to a GMT movement that can keep track of up to three different time zones, including Zulu time.
Its titanium case is stronger but lighter than stainless steel. Meanwhile, the rotating bezel is satisfyingly crisp, and the high-performance lume boasts that grade A Swiss Super-Luminova blue emission that’s become a borderline status symbol.
Price: $5,075
Daneson Scotch and Bourbon-Flavored Toothpicks
DELICIOUS TASTING NOTES
Deeply infused with your favorite whisky flavors, Daneson’s tootchpicks are a treat for connoisseurs of all things fine spirits. With just a small bite, each bespoke birch toothpick will begin to release the essence of the spirit inside—smokey and peaty Islay Scotch studded with vanilla and cloves, or the leather and caramel and stone fruit of a well-aged bourbon. They’re a wonderful gift for your dad (or for yourself). Pair them with The James Brand’s Randolph Cache for easy carry on a keychain.
Price: $24
Knob Creek 12 Year Old Bourbon Whiskey
A BOLD SIPPER
As a man gets on in years, his drinking tastes often trend towards less and better. That’s exactly what a fine bottle of spirits like Knob Creek’s 12 Year Old Bourbon Whiskey offers, with a high proof that encourages sipping (not gulping) and a long, subtle, delicious aftertaste that’s perfect for a contemplative night of imbibing.
Price: $65
Yeti Tundra 45 Cooler
LEGENDARY PERFORMANCE
Of course, there’s always going to be a place for packing a dozen brewskis to head out into the woods for a camping trip, too. Yeti’s Tundra 45 Cooler will let your dad pack away way more than that though, with enough space and cooling power to keep a whole weekend’s worth of food and drink chilled and at the ready.
Price: $325
Astorflex Bitflex Chelsea Boots
HANDMADE IN ITALY
From suede chukkas to surprisingly durable lace-up boots, Astorflex takes a careful, nuanced and sustainable approach to its craft. The brand’s Bitflex Chelsea Boot is no different — it’s a particularly versatile and sharp Chelsea boot to buy if you’re just dipping your toes into the market. Made in Italy by a sixth-generation family business and done up with excellent construction, they’re a prime choice for any dad on your holiday gift list.
Price: $275
GORUCK GR2 X-Pac Backpack
100% WATERPROOF
Meet your dad’s new favorite backpack, the GORUCK GR2 X-Pac 34 L: a travel-ready backpack tough enough for the wild and refined enough for daily carry. Built from waterproof X-Pac VX21 fabric and fitted with YKK AquaGuard zippers, it opens flat for effortless packing, and features a padded laptop compartment and MOLLE webbing for customizable carry. Lightweight yet rugged, it’s built to go everywhere and last a lifetime.
Price: $405 $345
Bellroy Tech Kit
COMPACT ORGANIZATION
Working from home, working from the office, working from a cafe or coworking space—there’s a lot of places that tech-savvy dads end up for their jobs these days. Make travel between these locations easy on them with Bellroy’s Tech Kit, a zip pouch designed specifically for all those little high-tech bits and bobs he’ll lose track of otherwise.
Price: $55
Aged & Ore Neat Glass
WHISKEY NEAT
There’s no no doubt that your dad has one or two of his favorite bottles of bourbon on hand, and the glass he pours it into shouldn’t be an afterthought. A couple of Neat Glasses from Aged & Ore should do his Knob Creek 12 Year some justice. The narrowed mouth and flared lip make the most of aroma and flavor, and the widest part of the glass denotes a perfect two-ounce pour.
Price: $18
Relwen Quilted Superfleece Jacket
MAXIMUM VERSATILITY
The Relwen Quilted Superfleece Jacket brings serious cold-weather performance without the bulk. Combining fleece and windbreaker tech, it’ll keep dad snug and mobile while maintaining a sharp profile. It’s Ideal for daily wear and chilly nights and will keep him almost as warm as a nip of the aforementioned Knob Creek bourbon.
Price: $298
Courant Catch: 3 Charging Valet Tray
BEDSIDE ORGANIZATION
The Catch 3 Wireless Charging Tray is made from premium pebble-grain leather and features wireless charging that’s both certified and fast. Plus, it’s got enough space for your dad’s keys, slim leather card case, his watch, and other gear that may find its way into his pocket during the day.
Price: $175 $114
Leatherman Arc Multi-Tool
ONE-HANDED DESIGN
The Arc comes with twenty tools—everything from pliers to a diamond-coated file to reversible small and regular-sized drivers to an awl—and features Leatherman’s new diamond-like coating-finished MagnaCut steel blade.
The one-handed design lets dad flip out the Arc to instantly access the pliers and all the internal tools, or flip it closed when he’s finished with whatever impromptu project he’s tackling on Christmas break.
Price: $250
Stanley Classic Legendary Bottle
A CAMPSITE CLASSIC
Last but not least: A great thermos. Possibly the greatest of all time, actually. Stanley’s Classic Legendary Bottle is the template from which all other thermoses take their cues, and it’s a staple that no dad should be without. It keeps coffee hot for up to 40 hours, and of course, his whiskey perfectly inconspicuous throughout the week.
Price: $24+
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