40 Father’s Day Gifts for the Dependable Dude in Your Life

Yeah, yeah, the “bear foot” slippers were a riot when you gave them to Pop Pop last year, but this is a good time to go beyond the gags and give him something that won’t end up in a landfill. Dads are hard to shop for, what with their tendency to tell you exactly what they want and then go out and buy it for themselves two days before Father’s Day. Outflank him and use our guide to snag the perfect gift that not even he knows he desperately needs in his life.

For more ideas, many of our Mother’s Day picks would make good gifts for dads too. Don’t forget to check out our other guides, like the Best Gifts for New Parents.

Updated June 2023: We added a sunrise alarm clock, a camp chair, and more.