The only father I remember my own father being given a plate of fried sardines. It was prepared by my mother, his ex-wife, who knew with what gratitude he would receive a dish he grew up with in the Italian neighborhood of a steel town, dying with such theatrical flair that Bruce Springsteen named a song after that. (A acoustic Springsteen song, no less.) We lived in a nearby town that had many red sauce restaurants, but they didn’t serve canned fish in those days. Since my father had very limited food preparation skills and didn’t date the kind of women who could cook, this was the only way he could taste that flavor again.
When it comes to Father’s Day gifts, ending up with a long-lost childhood recipe is kind of a good thing. If you can do it, this is what you should give your dad this year. Otherwise, I have some ideas here that I’ve spent the last few months putting together for different types of dads and for many different budgets. With the exception of a few items chosen by other dads on the team, these are all things I’ve personally tried and approved, and I hope they make your dad as happy as these sardines made mine.
The Best Father’s Day Gifts for Your Dad
For the dad who plays with his children
Photography: Martin Cizmar
Spira
SpyraFour Electric Water Gun
Maybe your dad has fond memories of Super Soakers from his youth, but the SpyraFour is the new best water gun ever made. WIRED was covering the German brand’s powerful electric water guns since 2023and they only got better with time. Just ask my daughter, who has to use the SpyraThree while I shoot her with this gun that reloads much faster (it draws in enough water for about 20 shots in a cool 12 seconds) and has a fully digital smart display to select between shooting styles and show you how much ammo you have left. This is a very powerful water gun that shoots accurately up to 50 feet, and it is recommended for children at least 14 years old. I can confirm that when I let my 11 year old daughter and her friends play with it, the battle often ends in tears. This only adds to the appeal of the gift for any dad over 40: When I was his age, we threw rocks at each other and I had to go to the emergency room to get stitches that you can still see. Good times.
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Aerobic
Pro Ring
Playing catch is one of those classic activities that dads and kids love to do. Over time, I’ve found that it goes from the child asking to throw the Frisbee to the adult asking. Yes, the Aerobie is still the best flying disc you can buy, but the real reason to give it away is an excuse to throw it around and talk.
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Saint-Pierre
Tournament petanque set
Pétanque is the best backyard game: it’s suitable for people of all ages and requires no learning curve, although it is possible to improve with practice. I accumulate pétanque sets at thrift stores and have owned four of them; The best set is one like this one from Saint-Pierre, which is made in America and is the brand they use in tournaments.
For the grill dad
Photography: Martin Cizmar
Mibrasa
Hibachi MH300 PLUS
High-fire cooking has been the hottest trend in grilling for half a decade now, perhaps in response to the rise of super-automated pellet grills and high-tech smart grills. The last promising device is the charcoal oven for which the Spanish brand Mibrasa is best known (the smallest model, the Nano, costs just under $12,000). This would be an amazing gift for your father if budget allows. However, those of more modest means can confidently gift this super premium hibachi grill from Mibrasa, made from heavy-gauge steel.
The MH 300 Plus measures about a foot square and weighs about 18 pounds empty. You can carry it, but it is a bit heavy. It gets very hot (nearly 500 degrees Fahrenheit) and keeps the meat very close to the charcoal so that the drips are vaporized and turned into flavorful smoke. I made steak tacos and chicken skewers, and they turned out perfectly with a touch of arctic char. When I update this guide in a few weeks, I will have used it to test Snake River Farms Wagyu Beef Gift Box which just arrived, and it looks like it will be on this list soon as well.
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Jacobsen Salt Company.
Grill trio
Jacobsen Sea Salt is hand-harvested on the Oregon Coast, where the waters of Netarts Bay lend much more character than most of what you buy at the grocery store. The Grilling Trio features three variations blended with herbs to create flavor profiles that complement Dad’s dishes. My favorite is the steak blend, which includes dried garlic, coriander seeds, fennel seeds, and a half-dozen other classic herbs.
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oyster
TempoPro
Oyster has been making the finest coolers on the market since the Norwegian brand debuted in 2023. These aluminum coolers are double-walled for vacuum insulation, like you’d find on a travel coffee mug. The new Tempo Pro adds a small digital thermometer that tracks the temperature inside without spoiling its clean lines.
For the beach dad/pool dad
This is one of the few products on this list that I haven’t personally tested, but for a dad with a pool, it’s such a great gift idea that I had to include it. Our reviewer gave the Sora, which sits in the middle of the Beatbot range, an excellent review of 8/10saying it will clean debris from almost any damage short of a hurricane. This 20-pound robot crawls up the walls of your pool, vacuums up the gunk, and saves Dad from having to skim for an hour every week.
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Vero
Vero X Realtree Tide Tracker
I wear one Apple Watch Ultra most of the time, but nothing annoys me more than having to keep it charged during holidays and weekends. That’s where this very cool watch from Vero comes in. It’s a collaboration with Realtree, the Gucci of camouflage, and will track the tides for 14 days while being waterproof to nearly 400 feet. Even – perhaps especially – if your dad owns a smartwatch or luxury watch, this is a great gift that will come in handy outdoors and especially near the ocean.
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Solar guard
Men’s Hoodie
I slathered myself in sunscreen – most dads I know do it too – which is why I quickly became addicted to hoodies. I collected half a dozen to wear when taking my daughter to the beach or pool, or for a hike. The best one I have used so far is the EMS Sunguard Linewhich offers SPF 50 protection in a thin, soft and breathable polyester-spandex blend. It dries super-quickly and the hood will cover as much of the face as needed without being bulky when not in use.
For the car dad
Photography: Martin Cizmar
Photography: Martin Cizmar
Portable tire inflators and jump starters are two good things to have, and I have both. Noco’s AX65 is a powerful combination of the two and the best version of either that I’ve come across. The tire inflator is extremely fast, as fast as a gas station air compressor in my testing, and claims it will take a tire from flat to 40 psi in two minutes. It packs 2,150 amp-hours of power, enough to jump in a regular passenger car several times. It easily jumped my Dieselgate-era Jetta (I’ve had the unit for a month and already needed to jump my car thanks to its lack of alarm when you leave the lights on). It will also charge a phone or laptop via a 60-watt USB-C port, so it won’t just take up dead space on car trips until disaster strikes.
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Blue Pilot
Pro Next Gen OBD2 Scanner
There are dozens of OBD2 scanners, and I’ve owned three or four different ones. The BlueDriver stands out for its many powerful features without requiring a subscription or credits to unlock its functions. This device plugs into your car’s port and connects to a phone app via Bluetooth so you can read and, in many cases, clear trouble codes. It works pretty well with my VW, although it’s not a full VCDS system.
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Paré
Half locker 32
Decked is the sturdiest of the many car storage systems I’ve used over the years, and what the mid-sized Halfrack lacks in size it more than makes up for in ruggedness. It has a seal so it doesn’t leak, and not only can you stand on it, you’re supposed to drive a truck on it without it cracking (I haven’t driven my truck on it). It features a locking lid that can be opened with one hand and a convenient carrying handle that folds away when not in use. It’s the gateway to a complete box and drawer system, so if your dad loves it, you’ve got gift ideas for years to come.
For the court dad
Photography: Martin Cizmar
Photography: Martin Cizmar
My childhood neighbor, Don Elmerick, had the most beautiful lawn I had ever seen. Elmerick, who lived across the street from my mother’s house for almost 50 years before her passing in 2019, spent every summer meticulously tending to his a create bright green grass, sunbathe while mowing shirtless in jeans. His lawn was so beautiful that, as legend had it, gardeners from the modest public golf course behind our house came to admire it. Every dad I know, myself included, would love to have a lawn like that. Unfortunately, I don’t have the 10-20 hours per week needed to do the research and work required.
I won’t say that the Lawnbrite plan makes my most modest patch of lawn look like the Firestone Country Club after six months of treatment, but it looks better than any lawn I’ve kept in my adult life. That’s thanks to this service, which uses your lawn data to create a personalized treatment plan, then sends different treatment bottles at strategic times. All you have to do is open the can, attach the bottle to a hose, and spray. I applied the Green Machine formula in the fall and then Weed Wipeout in the spring. If your dad is always saying how beautiful another man’s weed is, this is the gift for him.
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Stihl
GTA 30
Your dad probably doesn’t need a chainsaw, but he probably needs a lawn tool with a little more power than a standard electric mower. Enter Stihl’s GTA 30, a battery-powered electric pruner with a small chain blade that cuts through small branches while keeping bushes in shape. For cleaning up small branches that fall from your trees during storms and the like, this is the perfect tool, and it’s easy to use and carry.
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Navimow
LiDAR i215 robotic lawn mower
I’ve tested half a dozen robot lawn mowers over the years, and only when Eufy E15 last year I finally tried one that I would recommend people buy. As my colleague Simon Hill reported: Robot lawn mowers are really good now. I don’t want to wear Simon out, but this Segway Navimow brand mower is the best yet. Installation takes about 20 minutes, then your turf will descend to the set height with the touch of a button or according to a schedule you set in the app. You may need to do a little cleaning around the edges with a weed whacker, but most of the work is done without any intervention.
For the camper dad
Photography: Martin Cizmar
This little Leatherman baby comes in stylish colors and has 10 of the most essential tools (a knife, a bottle opener, scissors) with nothing extra. There are some very clever touches, like a slotted screwdriver that will work with a Phillips head in a pinch. I wouldn’t build a deck with it, but it can get you out of a jam with a loose screw on a camp chair or propane stove. Dads will tell you that you can never have enough small knives and multi-tools, and this one makes a lovely, inexpensive gift.
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ForgeLine
Oaks camp pants
ForgeLine is a spin-off from Patagonia, where it was formerly a government-contracted equipment producer to make clothing for U.S. special operations forces. The Oaks Camp Trousers are made from British Millerain dry waxed cotton in a hexagonal weave and are far more durable than cotton has any right to be. Because they’re cotton, they’re breathable and fit like jeans while being reinforced enough that you feel like you could get out of a moving vehicle without ripping them.
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Olight
ArkPro Ultra EDC Flat Flashlight
This is the updated premium version of the O-Light flashlight that we have in addition. our list of the best. Like its predecessor, it has a dial to select between beams, including a standard bright white 1,700 lumen light, as well as a UV light and a green laser beam useful for signaling objects over long distances. This model offers USB-C charging, a welcome feature in the field, although the proprietary magnetic disk is excellent. Charge it to maximum and you can enjoy it for a full 14 days in its lowest lighting mode.
For the WIRED reader dad who is passionate about retro technology
Photography: Scott Gilbertson
Photography: Scott Gilbertson
Photography: Scott Gilbertson
The Ricoh GR IV is the smallest and lightest camera you can give Dad. The image quality is exceptional and it legitimately fits in a pocket. We’re not even talking about the pocket of Dad’s zippered cargo pants; this thing will fit in a jeans pocket. Unless Dad likes skinny jeans, in which case, God help you.
Ricoh’s GR series cameras have long been the choice of serious photographers, with a good all-round 28mm lens and a 25.7-megapixel APS-C CMOS sensor that produces excellent images that can be printed in poster size. The fourth version recommended here includes the new dust-proof mechanism which fixes the fatal flaw of the first models (which were prone to dust on the sensor). It also has a much-improved autofocus and tracking system to help Dad get the shot even while he’s handing you his beer.
The only reason maybe he shouldn’t buy this one for dad is if he wants to film a video. The GR IV’s video specs top out at 1080p and the images it produces are downright awful. I really think the video features are just there to mock you for wanting to film a video. If Dad wants something video capable, take a look at our guide to compact cameras. —Scott Gilbertson
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Key Chrono
C2 Full-Size Wired Mechanical Keyboard
This mechanical keyboard is the one I use every day, and the one I recommend to others thanks to its retro look (the color reminds me of my first computer, a Commodore 64) and the satisfying click. It works with both PC and Mac, and because it’s full size, your dad can stick out his elbows and feel like Hemingway while he writes his memoir or work memo.
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Gadhouse
Wesley Headphones
Retro-looking headphones seem to be all the rage lately, with brands like Engineering among teenagers And Koss get into style. This very cool and very functional pair from design-focused electronics brand Gadhouse came to me with a review unit for the Miko cassette player, and while I love the player and hope to review it soon, the Wesley headphones stole the show. Unlike other retro-style foam-cushioned headphones I’ve used, these sound great and have modern features like an in-line microphone and an included USB-C adapter so you can connect them to your phone.
For the dad who doesn’t buy clothes
Photography: Scott Gilbertson
Photography: Scott Gilbertson
Point Taylor
California Short Sleeve
Look, dads have a lot going on, and understanding that their personal style isn’t always — or ever — at the top of the list. That’s where you come in. And I know what you’re thinking: Dad doesn’t want a shirt for Father’s Day. Most shirts, you’re right. But this shirt? He will like this shirt. Taylor Stitch’s Short-Sleeve California Shirt is luxuriously soft, light enough for summer (I find it comfortable up to about 85 degrees Fahrenheit, but I have one of the thicker double knits), and it has the kind of classic, timeless style that will suit almost any dad. There are a number of fabrics to choose from here, ranging from the double-knit cotton pictured here to some hemp versions to some slub cotton jersey fabrics. All cotton shirts are organic cotton. There is also a good selection of colors, allowing you to tailor your choice to your dad’s style or what you want your dad’s style to be. But I promise you, your dad will love this shirt. —Scott Gilbertson
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Pair of thieves
Bamboo Men’s Rayon Boxer Shorts
Most men are not enthusiastic about buying underwear. In fact, it’s probably fair to say that they would rather buy underwear for their partner than for themselves. And yet, a new pair is nice. So these super soft rayon boxers from Pair of Thieves make a great gift for a dad who’ll get by without refreshing his own essentials for as long as he can.
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Mountain house
Pendower Windbreaker Jacket
Sometimes you just need a lightweight jacket that will keep the wind and light, misty rain from chilling you to the bone. This jacket from British brand Berghaus is just what you need in these situations, and getting it in the bright neon yellow colorway also makes it useful for safety situations like early morning bike rides. I love the cut and the materials, but know that it closes on the European side (or, as we know it in the United States, the female side).
