Repeating Father’s Day gifts is poor form and a quick way to show dad you put zero effort into what you bought him. Instead of the same thoughtless gift, go for something new and exciting, something that will slap a smile on his face. These are some of our favorite products we covered over the past year, and each will be warmly received by pops when he opens it.
Franklin Barbecue: A Meat Smoking Manifesto
The nice thing about Father’s Day is it lines up with grilling season. To level-up dad’s grill game, get him this book from the kings of BBQ, Franklin Barbecue. The award-winning Texas joint will help him serve up meats of superior quality. Just make sure you’re the official taste tester.
$21Faribault Haynes Manual Blankets
These aren’t the frilly throws you’d find at some lavender-scented shop; these blankets are designed for guys who love vehicles and design. Each features an image from an old Haynes Manual, whether that be a vintage P-51Mustang airplane, Toyota Land Cruiser, or a Wooden Runaround Boat. Ideal for the back of dad’s reading chair or La-Z-Boy.
$215Whiskey Notes
Does dad like a couple fingers of fine hooch? If so, consider giving him Whiskey Notes. The journal is designed to help him track all the great bottles he’s tried.
$13Patrona Shirt Shuttle
Pops has been there: he arrives after a long flight ready to tackle a few meetings only to find his dress shirts looking like they were crumpled up and tossed around by a group of small animals. The last thing anyone wants to do is break out the ironing board when they get to the hotel. Solve the problem for him with the Shirt Shuttle.
$50Remastered Led Zeppelin Albums
Depending on his age, Led Zeppelin may have been the rock band of your dad’s younger years. If he is or was a fan, the Super Deluxe Box Sets that came out this past year make fantastic gifts. Each has bonus material that includes unreleased tracks, remixes, album prints, and more.
$120Onyx Ranger Wool Lined Glove
No one has ever gifted a nice pair of gloves. They’re all sets from a big box store that come with a matching scarf that the recipient has to fake a smile over. It’s time to change that. Give dad these gloves from Grifter this Father’s Day and he’ll be dreaming of colder months or more time on the Harley.
$95The Monocle Guide to Good Business
Every issue of Monocle is loaded with work-related inspiration, and The Monocle Guide to Good Business feels like the absolute best of it. Give it to dad and reignite his passion for working with his hands and dedicating himself to a craft.
$42Where Chefs Eat
The latest version of the restaurant recommendation bible includes dining spot tips from 600 of the world’s best chefs. If dad is either a jetsetter or just someone who appreciates a next level meal, he’ll dog-ear it up.
$18The Beer Peen Hammer
Few things pair so perfectly with work around the house than a cold beer. Instead of having dad make his way back to the kitchen to crack his bottles, give him The Beer Peen Hammer. Fashioned after an antique ball peen hammer, the tool is equally adept at striking as it is at popping.
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