It’s hard to buy gifts for dads—they usually have what they want, or they won’t exactly voice what’s on their wishlist. For this Father’s Day, dad will surely appreciate a phone (or video) call, especially in the midst of this pandemic. But if you want to buy him something to drive the point home, we have 40 gear recommendations that might help put a smile on his face.
If you need a few more ideas, a lot of our Mother’s Day picks would make good gifts for dads, too.
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Grind His Gears
Hario Skerton Pro
If your dad is addicted to coffee—or if you want to get him addicted to coffee—buy him a grinder. Buying whole beans and grinding the required amount fresh just before brewing up a
cupoil drum’s worth is the first step toward full-blown coffee nerd-dom. Gear reviewers and irredeemable coffee addicts Matt Jancer and Scott Gilbertson both say it’s the best manual grinder on the market. There are automatic grinders, but they’re costly. There’s also something zen-like about going through the repetitive motions of hand grinding in the morning. -
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MacBook Saver
Mujjo Folio Sleeve for 13-Inch Laptop
The Folio is Mujjo’s top-of-the-line MacBook sleeve. The exterior of the front panel is full-grain leather, and the back panel and interior are wool felt to protect against scratches. YKK zippers secure the MacBook from inadvertently slipping out. The 13-inch Folio fits 13-inch MacBooks Airs and Pros, and it should fit most slim 13-inch laptops, but your mileage may vary. Use the coupon code #DAD for 15 percent off site-wide through June 21 on any product.
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Pocket Relief
Ridge Wallet Minimalist Slim Wallet
If the father you know needs a serious wallet makeover, the Ridge Wallet is a great choice. It clamps together with a unique elastic design to hold anywhere from one to 12 cards, plus some cash in a money clip on one side. A groove on one edge lets you press out the card or cards you want, and the frame is made of metal with a lifetime guarantee. If rigidness isn’t of interest, try the Big Skinny Wallet. It’s what I’ve used for years. We also like Nomad’s Slim Leather Wallet, which has a built-in Tile tracker so you can track it if it gets lost.
