I hear it again and again……
Men are hard to shop for.
Which is funny – as that most of us guys would disagree.
The fact is men are actually very easy to please – we just ask for the best 🙂
Seriously – I find most men want high value gifts.
Things they'll use that are built to last …….and it doesn't hurt if the tool or clothing looks great!
Need help finding gifts like this?
Well – you're in luck. I've compiled a list of 101 father's day gifts that have met that criteria.
Enjoy!
The items on this list are all vouched for! I own or have used nearly all of them, and have had the rest highly recommended by men I trust.
Tools & Home Improvement
Stanley 94-248 65-Piece General Homeowner's Tool Set
All the basics: measuring tape, hammer, screwdriver set, ratchet set, hex keys, and more. A great starter set at a great price. Great for dads whose tool kits have deteriorated over the years until they're left with a couple of mismatched drill bits and a flathead screwdriver thrown in a dusty old milk crate.
Maglite Heavy-Duty 3 D Cell Flashlight
Still the champion in its category, after all these years. An aggressively practical gift for aggressively practical guys. No nonsense.
Paracord Planet Nylon 550lb. Type III 7-Strand Paracord
Your basic utility rope. Everyone should have a spool in the trunk of the car. Make it a novelty gift with one of Paracord Planet's patterned options — they've got about fifty of them, ranging from plain black to mottled neon pinks.
Wall-mounted boot rack keeps wet boots off the floor and hangs them upside down to air-dry. We use two of these!
Cosco Max Work Platform Step Stool
Simple. Sturdy. Functional. Gets the job done. And you can make a “getting older” crack with it, if you and your dad have that kind of relationship.
Bosch 4000-07 15 Amp 10-Inch Worksite Table Saw with Folding Saw
An on-the-go work table you can pull out of your trunk and set up in minutes. One-wrench blade changes just add to the convenience. Badass.
Jump-N-Carry 660 Battery Booster from Clore Automotive
The gift of never having to beg a jump from a stranger again. Charges from a regular wall socket, and then holds its charge for ages. Every car should have one.
Kats 1160 300 Watt Magnum Magnetic Heater
Thaws anything. Use it on engine blocks and oil pans (makes starting a LOT easier on the engine!), or take it out of the car and thaw gutters and frozen locks. A must-have winter tool for those of us in temps below zero.
Stanley 84-024 10-inch Bi-Material Groove Joint Pliers
Your basic adjustable pliers. Good quality, comfortable grips, and no fuss.
Stanley 84-058 4-Piece Pliers Set
This set plus the joint pliers above equals every pair of pliers any homeowner is likely to need. Set includes slip-joint, diagonal, linesman, and needle-nose pliers.
Toro Ultra 12 Amp Electric Blower/Vacuum #51599
It's a leaf blower! It's a shredder! It's a hand vac! The all-in-one garage and yardwork power tool. Nifty.
Poulan Pro 18-Inch 4 HP Electric Chainsaw #PP400E
No one is going to give a cooler gift than you if you're giving a chainsaw. This one's small, lightweight, and portable, but packs a punch for its size. A great gift for dads with a piece of land that's starting to look a little scrubby.
Coleman Cable 14/3 100-ft Hi-Visibility Low-Temperature Outdoor Extension Cord #02469
An insulated outdoor extension cord — good year-round.
Black and Decker WM425 Workmate 425 450 Pound Portable Work Bench
One adjustable bench becomes a solid plane, a sawhorse, or a vice as needed.
Makita LXT600 18-volt Lithium-Ion Cordless 6-Tool Combo Kit
All the power tools a man could want in one beefy bag. Hammer driver-drill, grinder, 6 1/2″ circular saw, reciprocating saw, flashlight, and portable charging system.
Leatherman 830039 New Wave Multitool
The Holy Grail of belt-worn multitools. Call it the “least likely to get tossed in a drawer and never used” option in its category. Every Boy Scout's favorite.
Walker Edison 3-Piece Contemporary Glass and Steel Desk, Silver
Camping & Sport
If it's good enough for the United States Marine Corps, it's good enough for you. So tough there's a whole genre of YouTube videos showing people trying to break theirs. Oorah.
Your all-in-one woods tool. Great for backpacking and long hunting trips. Tough enough to stand up to plenty of goofing around — throw it, smash things with it, whatever you want. Good fun.
Teton Sports Mammoth Queen Size Flannel Lined Sleeping Bag
Room enough for two at 94″ x 62″. A serious bag, rated down to zero degrees Fahrenheit, with a mummy-style hood and side baffles to keep out drafts. Great for family camping – my wife even approved of it 🙂
KEEN Targhee II Mid Waterproof Hiking Boot
A mid-weight hiking boot perfect for family camping and day hiking. The protection of a trail boot without the weight of more serious backpacking gear. Great for the casual outdoorsman and family camper. As an added bonus, they make serviceable winter boots for the first few inches of snow.
Coleman Red Canyon 17-Foot by 10-Foot 8-Person Modified Dome Tent
Your go-to family camping tent. Take that “eight person” with a grain of salt — eight is doable, but it'll get tight. My family used this tent over the summer and it stood up to multiple rainstorms in the Black Hills & Rushmore National Park!
Black and Decker LST420 20-volt Max Lithium High Performance Trimmer and Edger, 12-Inch
An absolute beast of a camping lantern. Each of the four sides is its own removable lighting panel, which holds about an hour and a half of charge (drawn from the eight D cell batteries that power the central column). Very cool design. A bit of a battery hog, though, so maybe throw in some rechargeable D cells when you give it as a gift.
Pearl iZUMi Men's Elite Barrier Convertible Jacket
An incredibly lightweight and flexible windshell designed with biking in mind. Close-fitted, breathable, and “convertible” from jacket to vest with zip-off sleeves. Includes a back pocket large enough for U-bolt style locks. Exactly what bike-loving dads need, for fun or for commuting.
CatEye LED Headlight/Taillight Combo
One is good; both are better. AAA battery powered bike lights with powerful LED lights and long battery life. If you're looking for bike-themed gifts but don't do much biking yourself, trust us when we say this matched set makes a good starting place.
Kryptonite Kryptolock Series 2 U-Lock with Bracket and 4-Foot Flex Cable
Locking your bike up safely is a production these days. Really nice bikes need at least two or three locks to secure both the frame and the wheels. Upgrade someone's security with this set: a beastly-thick U-bolt with a mounting bracket and a 4-foot steel cable. No one's getting that bike without a lot of work.
JiMarti TR22 Sport Wrap Sunglasses with TR90 Unbreakable Frame
For sport, not for style — but they'll look pretty sharp with dad's activewear anyway. Multilayer lenses are anti-scratch, anti-fog, and anti-glare, paired with an unbreakable, flexible frame.
DeWalt DPGS91-1C Renovator Small Frame Safety Glasses, Clear Lens
OXO Good Grips Plastic LiquiSeal Travel Mug
Aerobed Sleep Away Inflatable Bed
An inflatable mattress big enough for two (or even two plus a couple of small kids, in a pinch). Makes camping much more comfortable for everyone, and it makes a handy guest bed in a pinch as well.
Clothing & Wardrobe
Military Neckties from Bows-N-Ties
Most military-themed neckties tend to be kitschy novelty items. Not these. Each silk tie is done in dignified regimental striping, in the colors of a specific service branch, with the emblem and motto of the branch on the back. These are a limited edition run, and all proceeds are donated to the not-profit group Stop Soldier Suicide. Jump on them while you've got the chance — less than 100 are left in each style!
An American classic and one of my premium sponsors – and I say that with pride as they offer real value that you can find in about any department store out there.. These are the original wear-'em-anywhere, beat-'em-up jeans. Their “Modern Fit” is fantastic — close without being silly about it. Perfect for work indoors or out. And check out their new jean jacket below!
Simple spray-on waterproofing for boots. Silicone-based and non-staining, although it may darken light colors. Perfect for outdoors adventurers of all kinds.
Proman Products Manchester Chair Valet
The Manchester Chair Valet is a traditional design with solid maple wood. Beautiful hand fabricated contour back support makes this unit very comfortable to sit on.
Did you know that RFID-chipped credit cards — which are becoming increasingly common — are vulnerable to remote hacking? It sounds like the stuff of sci-fi, but thieves have been able to steal hundreds of people's personal information at a go just by sitting in a parking lot near a large store and running a scanner. Rogue Wallets block the RFID signal, keeping your cards safe — and they're slim, stylish, and fitted to your pocket, too.
Ultra-durable, ultra-tough, and ultra-cool. A belt that'll last a lifetime. Perfect for the rugged outdoorsman in your life, or a man that conceal carries!
Buckley Denim Jeans
Pick your own fit and style. The lightweight jeans are perfect for the summer. Keep 'em cool and stylish with Buckley Denim – every pair is designed and made by the man Jim Buckley himself.
Citizen Men's Eco-Drive Primo Chronograph
A solid sportswatch powered by light — natural or artificial — so that it never needs charging or winding. I've been using this when I workout for the last 6 month – a solid addition perfect for timing between sets or just making sure you're not late for your next appointment!
A great new company that we love to recommend. Every month they release a new, colorful sock design and ship it straight to the subscriber. No repeats –it's a unique wardrobe item every month. Who wouldn't love it?
Upscale sweaters for the discerning man. Lots of good options in their catalog.
Eddie Bauer Mens Waxed Jacket
Warmth and waterproofing all in one. The classic wax jacket style with a soft corduroy collar and cuffs. Stylish and rugged.
Red Wing Heritage Iron Ranger Boot
Work boots that really work — novel thought! Touch leather, stitched welts, and non-marking rubber soles. If your dad beats the hell out of his work boots, get him these. They'll last longer than just about any other option.
A classic manufacturer, and your starting place if you're buying a leather jacket for anyone. We've just linked to their catalog in general, because there are so many great options, but if you need a specific product highlighted, you can't go wrong with their Cowhide Casual Racer. Slim, sleek, and sexy.
My friend Hendrik put this package together – 5 neckties, a pair of great looking socks, and one box tie. All built around the premise that we are more productive certain days of the week than others……which I'm not sure I agree with, but I love the uniqueness, quality& value of this gift set.
Leather Honey Leather Conditioner
One of my favorite leather conditioners! It's both a conditioner (keeps the leather soft and supple) and a protector (helps keep the pores of the weather sealed against water and dirt). Simple to use, good for your leather, and a great price. If you're not convinced,
