While not every father figure shares responsibility for bringing us into the world, these people help us with life and how to navigate it. If you are shopping for Father's Day gift ideas to give the paternal figure in your life, chances are good that you think highly of that man but maybe do not have the greatest idea of what to get him; maybe you only know one or two of his interests and want to surprise him with something novel for Father's Day. Whether you are thinking of practical items, experiences, or something sentimental, we have options to satisfy you and Dad.
Practical Gifts
High-Quality Tool Kit
Is your dad handy with his hands? Does he like to work with models, carpentry, electricity, general home repair, etc? Chances are good that the man may be working with the same array of tools since you were a little one and he could probably use an upgrade. Do some general research into any biases that your dad may have with different trade brands and get him something nice and high-tier from their catalog.
Comfortable Robe and Slippers
It may sound a bit quaint or a product of '50s television shows, but a comfortable robe and slipper set may be just the perfect creature comfort for your dad. This advice goes double if your father has retired. If you want to go the extra mile, see if anyone sells a set that connects to one of his favorite pieces of media.
Gift Card to His Favorite Store or Restaurant
If you are in the position of knowing what sort of places your dad likes to go but have no idea what to get him from those places, a gift card to that place may be the simplest and most effective gift. Why stress yourself out over buying something that you have no familiarity with when you can turn that stress into something enjoyable for your father?
Tech Gifts
Headphones or Earbuds
Whether your patriarch is any sort of audiophile or likes to enjoy his media when it might disturb others around him, a quality set of headphones or earbuds is just the perfect gift. If your dad prefers to listen without it being obvious, you might consider getting him a top-end pair of open-ear earbud models like the "TOZO OpenReal" or "TOZO OpenEarRing True Open Ear Headphones." Conversely, if the man prefers to let people know he is focused on his audio, some high-resolution audio headphones like the "TOZO HT2" or "TOZO Golden X1" are excellent choices. Both paths to auditory exposure are righteous ones, it just comes down to how he likes to enjoy his audio.
Smart Home Gadgets
Maybe you finally sold your dad on the idea of a smart home; chances are good that he is probably missing a few things to really optimize such a setup, like a sound system. For audiophiles who like to entertain, we recommend the "TOZO PA1," this stereo speaker connects via Bluetooth and can keep the music coming for 25 hours. Alternatively, you might consider the "TOZO SoundGo" which is intended to travel but capable of broadcasting sound for up to 20 hours.
Streaming Devices
Does your dad rave about a few streaming shows he loves but complains about being limited to his phone, tablet, or computer to watch them? Gifting him a streaming device means he can watch all of those shows on his favorite big screen..
Experiential Gifts
Camping Gear
Does dad consider himself an outdoorsman? Research what the man already has for camping and gift a replacement for things you know he is running low on, upgrade some supplies he has used for years, or supplement his kit with components he's missing, like some campfire cookware.
Kayaking or Hiking Trip
If your dad prefers a more specific exercise out in the wilderness, consider springing for a trip to hike or kayak through a picturesque landscape within the country.
Tickets to a Show or Concert
If you know that your old man is a fan of a certain performer, group, or public speaker, it would certainly be a good idea to get him tickets to one of their performances.
Museum Membership
There is a museum for just about any sort of niche interest. Surely your father has some niche interest that is catered to in such a place.
Cooking Class
Not every man is gifted at cooking. Conversely, their culinary abilities may be limited to working the grill. A cooking class can be a novel way to broaden your dad's kitchen skills while also teaching him a recipe or two for entertaining.
Subscription Box for Gourmet Food or Drinks
If your dad has a palette for fancy things, consider subscribing him to a monthly box of assorted food and/or drinks. Chances are good that you can find at least one purveyor of whatever flavors or cultures your dad enjoys relaxing with.
Sentimental Gifts
Custom Mugs or T-Shirts
These kinds of gifts are perfect ways to remember a specific moment you may have shared with your dad. For example, maybe you painted models with the old man and each of you has accidentally imbibed from a container holding your washed-away paints instead of the container holding your drink. As another idea, maybe you volunteered to donate organs or blood to your old man; you could commission a shirt depicting a crude image of his body with a photo of your face over the parts where that donation goes into the body with a message like "Love your Dad! I'll always be in your heart and other parts."
Photo Album or Scrapbook
Some relationships are so involved or drenched in history that capturing it all in a single object does not fit. If you have such a relationship with your father figure, consider gifting him one of these items filled with all sorts of photos and other memorabilia related to the time that you shared and the things you have done together.
Engraved Wallet or Watch
Both of these items are reliable items, especially if your old man prefers to look at his wrist instead of his phone to check the time. Engraved versions ensure that your dad will always think of you whenever he checks how when the game is supposed to start or he reaches to cover the meal. Ideally, the engraving can involve whatever text appeals to the relationship you have with your father in relation to the item's purpose. For example, if your father prides himself on his frugality, you might get him a wallet engraved with the phrase "Money may not buy happiness, but I hope you're reaching for the peace of mind that having you as a father gives me."
We understand that it is challenging to find the perfect Father's Day gift. If you want to show your appreciation to a man who helped develop your character and sense of self, we hope that at least one of the items on this list rings true for your situation. Get what calls to you and make that man's day truly special.
