Dads Energy Bites Jar Funny Gifts
For the dad who appreciates a good vibe
A great scented candle has the power to elevate a work-from-home setup or add extra luxury to a cozy evening spent reading. Whether your dad is already a candle devotee or has no idea what he's missing, he's sure to love the Apotheke Charcoal Candle, one of our warm, woodsy favorites from testing. It smells like charred sandalwood and cedar after a heavy rain, but the fragrance is light enough that it won't overpower a room. And the matte-black color makes it feel extra-deluxe, whether it's placed on a coffee table, a counter, or the edge of the bathtub.
For the literature lover
Maybe your dad loves learning about the cultures and histories of different places, or perhaps he enjoys poignant memoirs. Either way, we think he will appreciate In My Father's Court, by Isaac Bashevis Singer. In the collection of autobiographical stories, the Nobel Laureate speaks about his childhood in pre-World War I Warsaw and the people who came to his father's beth din, a rabbinical court where visitors receive religious, legal, and spiritual advice. Singer's deep admiration for his father and love for his community weave beautifully throughout the narrative, and we believe it may spark meaningful conversation between you and your father, too.
For the relaxed yet refined dad
If your dad's wardrobe needs a little refreshing, a laid-back button-down shirt is a great place to start. The best of eight linen options we tested for our guide to button-up shirts, the Club Monaco Slim Linen Shirt is cool enough to weather a breezy day at the beach and slick enough for a fancy dinner out. Smooth and breathable but still substantial, this shirt comes in sizes XXS to XXL and in six colors. Like all linen, it will wrinkle with wear—but with this piece, that's half the charm.
For the reformed doomscroller
For the dad who always skips SPF
By now, your dad knows he's supposed to wear SPF every day, but if he still pouts about the slimy feeling or the chalky look, a bottle of Supergoop Play Everyday Lotion SPF 50 will change his perspective. One of our absolute favorite face sunscreens since 2018, the Play Everyday rubs in so smoothly and looks so transparent that your dad will forget he's even wearing it. (But don't let him forget to reapply every two hours!)
For the dad who's both sappy and scientific
SpaceTime Coordinates will create a personalized art print depicting how the solar system looked at a specific moment in time. We think this makes a special gift for your dad, whether you decide to use the date and time of his birth or to highlight another pivotal event in his life (like your birth). You can opt to include the date and event name on the print for a more symbolic present, or just show the solar system. It's sweet and simple, and it'll look great hanging on the wall.
For the brunch-loving dad
Hot, fresh waffles need not be reserved for restaurant brunches and hotel buffets. With one of our favorite waffle makers, you can whip up a batch for your dad. And he'll be ladling his own creations in no time. If he prefers his waffles thin and crispy, the Cuisinart WMR-CA Round Classic is an especially thoughtful choice. Among the 30 models we've tested since 2014, the Cuisinart stood out for its ease of use, consistent performance, and compact design (it's a little over 10 inches across, which makes it easy to store even in smaller kitchens).
For the dad who runs cold
Is there a more quintessentially domestic hat than L.L.Bean's Katahdin Pom beanie? Since its release, in 1988, it has kept heads protected against even the most bitter chills, and its six cheery color options make even the bleakest days feel a bit brighter. A great choice for dads of all generations, it's sure to keep him warm whether he's chopping wood, pushing swings, or getting the paper at the end of the driveway. He'll love pairing it with a toasty sweater or puffy coat—and, hopefully, sharing it with you, too.
For the sneakerhead dad
Most patriarchs could use more stylish footwear, full stop. We think the dad on your list will love walking around in these sharp white sneakers from Onitsuka Tiger, one of our favorites from testing. These slender shoes are super-soft and flexible, with suede accents that offer a sporty flair. The Onitsukas were also the most comfortable leather shoes straight out of the box, with thinner leather than that of many other sneakers for minimal break-in time.
For the chillest dad
If your dad just needs to chill out (and he's open to it), consider giving him the Pax 3 Complete Kit. This is our pick for the best portable cannabis vaporizer—after we researched more than 50 models and tested over a dozen in the past six years. Whether he's completely new to cannabis or was once a casual smoker, a vaporizer is a great way for him to bypass the sticky, ashy, black mess that comes along with smoking joints, pipes, or bongs. The Pax 3 also provides a cleaner taste, less lingering odor, reduced throat irritation, and more efficient use of Dad's material.
For the dad who's carrying a lot
The Filson Rugged Twill Tote makes a great present for the dad who has gear to haul, whether it's coloring books, snacks, and sunscreen for an afternoon with kids or a laptop, notebook, and headphones for work. Of the 40 totes we researched for our guide to the best tote bags, this one stood out for its light weight, sturdiness, and handsome design. The Filson tote is made from water-repellent, 100% cotton twill, and the inner seams are bound (to protect them from fraying). Basically, this bag is safeguarded against all the activities dads are wont to do—but in case you're still worried, it comes with a lifetime warranty.
For the dad who loves ambience
One of our favorite smart LED light bulbs, the Philips Wiz Smart Wi-Fi LED Color Bulb makes it easy for Dad to create a relaxing environment at home, using nothing more than Bluetooth and his smartphone. It casts bright white light and all kinds of terrific colors. And he can program the bulb according to his schedule, as well as create special effects—like presetting certain colors to correspond with his circadian rhythm throughout the day. The Philips Wiz also comes with a Vacation Mode, which randomly turns the bulb on and off, to make it look like Dad's home even when he's not.
For the dad with thoughts to jot
We love Field Notes notebooks of all designs for their quality, but this special collection—featuring 18 national parks on the covers—is especially alluring. Depending on which three-pack of perfectly sized memo books you pick, your dad might be inspired by the richly hued depictions of Denali National Park's green aurora, the bison of Yellowstone, or some of the world's largest trees courtesy of Sequoia National Park. (You could also buy the entire series—there are 18 in all—so you don't have to choose.)
For the wildlife-loving dad
Whether your dad is a hunter, a nature-observer hobbyist, or just someone who wants to know what goes bump in the night outside his rural home, an inexpensive trail camera is a surprisingly effective tool for capturing clear images and videos of wildlife. Of all the models we tested, we think the Wildgame Innovations Terra Extreme 14 is the best for beginners. Though it doesn't come with a ton of customization options, it's fast and easy to set up, and its bungee cord straps are easy to affix to tree branches and fences. Despite its simplicity, the camera still offers the same 720p video resolution as the more expensive models in our guide, as well as a 14-megapixel resolution for still photos. Hopefully your dad shares the adorable raccoon and opossum footage with you, to make this one a gift that keeps giving.
For the dad who loves beer and cards
Danish brewery Mikkeller is renowned not only for its beer but also for art director Keith Shore's distinctly funky label design. If your dad loves cracking a beer with friends and playing cards, he will delight in Art of Play's Henry & Sally Playing Cards featuring Shore's unique art. For even more brownie points, pair a deck with a few cans of Mikkeller beer (we're partial to its stouts, but a tasting bundle will please all palates).
For the VR-loving dad
If your dad is an early adopter who's always on the lookout for the latest and greatest tech, or if he's already the proud owner of an Xbox or a PlayStation, a virtual-reality headset could be the perfect escape. The Meta Quest 2 is Wirecutter's pick for the best VR headset because it's relatively inexpensive and easy to use. It doesn't require any cords or expensive PCs, so your dad can play games anywhere. Just don't be surprised when he won't give you a turn.
For the dad with a stiff neck
When was the last time your dad bought himself a new pillow? Was it after you puked on his bed after eating too much Halloween candy in third grade? If so, it's time he had a new one. A pillow might not be the most glamorous gift, but we've found shredded-foam pillows like the Nest Bedding Easy Breather to be life changing, both in comfort and in their impact on our sleep quality. It's the ultimate practical present that Dad might not even know he's missing.
For the brick-building dad
In these strange and stressful times, a 1,000-piece Lego set (1,023 pieces, to be exact) paired with a cup of coffee sounds like Dad's perfect Saturday-morning escape from his usual doomscrolling. We've been pining after The Mandalorian The Razor Crest set since we first saw it. (How can you resist tiny Baby Yoda?) We think dads who are Star Wars fans will get a kick out of this kit, even if they don't have a kiddo who wants to join in on the construction.
For the jazz-historian dad
Just before his band broke up—and at the height of racial tensions in Palo Alto, California, in the late 1960s—Thelonious Monk made the unexpected decision to accept a student's request for him to play a show at Palo Alto High School. A recording of the event can still be enjoyed on CD and vinyl, offering a portal to another era (and just some really great music).
For the carnivorous dad
A grill might not be the most original gift for dads, but our favorite pellet grill is anything but traditional. The Traeger Pro 575 maintains its set temperature to produce tender, juicier meat more consistently than the competition. It can also connect to Wi-Fi, allowing cooks to monitor it from afar—and freeing up Dad to join the party instead of hovering over the food. (No judgment if he wants to throw a few burgers on the ol' charcoal grill for fun, though.) For an even better gift, throw in a pack of pellets so that he's 100% GTG (good to grill).
For the dad who's an aspiring spy
Whether or not your dad already plays a lot of board games, we think he'll like Codenames (one of our picks for the best beginner board games for adults). The interactive word-guessing game is played in teams; pairing players of different abilities is a fun way to expose younger family members to new vocabulary words. It's quick to play, easy to learn, and flexible on how many people can participate—from four to 12 or more—making it a great choice for groups of various sizes.
For the handy dad
The more you carry around a pocket knife, the more uses you'll find for it. Everything your dad needs to take care of—from opening delivery boxes to fishing out little objects from between floorboards—can be accomplished without him having to search around for a specific tool. After more than 60 hours of testing, we found that the best pocket knife for most people is the Columbia River Knife and Tool Drifter: The grip area works with all hand sizes and will remain comfortable for Dad even during tough cutting.
For the dad who loves wine
If your dad routinely unwinds after work with a bottle glass of merlot, we bet he'd appreciate a gift card from his local wine shop. If he doesn't have one, we recommend Astor Wines & Spirits, which has a collection that spans the globe and often runs sales on already affordable wine. Even though Astor Wines & Spirits is based in New York City, it ships nationally (check its website for state-based restrictions). It also has a great selection of sake and spirits for the dad who isn't the biggest vino fan. But if his tastes are evolved enough that he knows exactly what he likes, he can search the Astor site for wines by name, country, region, or grape.
For the fix-it dad
We've been testing screwdrivers for nine years now, but none of them have worked as solidly as the MegaPro 13-in-1 Ratcheting Driver 211R2C36RD. If your dad spends a lot of time tinkering with various repairs around the house, a great screwdriver is essential. Although most screwdrivers are fine, the MegaPro 13-in-1 will help your dad work faster and expend less effort. Plus, as its name suggests, the MegaPro comes with a comprehensive bit selection (six double-headed driver bits, totaling 12 bits, and the ¼-inch hex end of the stem), conveniently nestled inside the handle (and therefore much harder to lose).
For the dad who loves a good cuppa
Mugs by Hasami (a Japanese ceramics brand) are gorgeous porcelain pieces that always look like a set, no matter what size or color you end up buying. They're easily (and pleasantly) stackable, making it a joy to view more than one on your shelves, and they come in three different color options. Wirecutter's Tim Barribeau waxed poetic about Hasami porcelain in 2017 and again in spring 2020, and for good reason. We bet one of these mugs will become your dad's favorite too.
For the coffee-snob dad
Among the drippers we tested for making great pour-over coffee, the Kalita Wave 185 produced the most consistent, flavorful, and balanced coffee, perfectly suited to your dad's sophisticated taste buds. After brewing more than 150 cups, we found the Kalita dripper's flat-bottomed design promoted more-even water drainage, making it easy for beginners to get consistent results (it made great coffee even when we eyeballed the amount of water per pour, or when our aim and timing were off). The Kalita Wave 185 comes in heat-resistant glass (which is thin but still durable), ceramic (with a smart-looking white finish), and stainless steel (which has a utilitarian vibe), so there are plenty of options to choose from, depending on your dad's aesthetic.
For the dad who wants to feed the birds and chill
For dads who enjoy birding from their kitchen—or escaping to the yard for solo observation time—Wirecutter's pick for the best bird feeder is the Droll Yankees 18-inch Onyx Mixed Seed Tube Bird Feeder with Removable Base. It was the sturdiest and best-built bird feeder we tested, with tough metal components that secure tightly to the body. The Onyx is versatile enough to hold several different feed types, and it's backed by a lifetime guarantee against the damage any pesky squirrels might do. The base is easy to take off and clean, and—most importantly—there's plenty of room for birds to perch.
For the focused dad
If your dad needs to tune out distractions from time to time or lives in a loud part of town, we recommend the Bose Noise Cancelling Headphones 700, the best noise-cancelling headphone set we've tested. The Bose 700 has a lightweight design, so this pair is comfortable to wear for hours. Plus, the controls are easy to use even if Dad isn't tech-savvy, and the headphones fold flat for uncomplicated storage. Your dad can adjust the level of active noise cancellation, depending on how much of his surroundings he wants to hear. So it's easy for him to adjust the sound anytime he might need a bit more awareness of the outside world, such as during walks or peak times on mass transit.
For the well-groomed dad
Facial hair may not be the only hair your dad wants to be rid of. (We don't judge, and neither should you—he changed your diapers, after all.) In that case, we recommend the Panasonic Electric Body Hair Trimmer and Groomer for Men ER-GK60-S. The Panasonic trimmer is vertically oriented (unlike other trimmers that work horizontally), water resistant, and extremely powerful, so your dad can easily cut through any annoying body hair in a single pass. And the battery lasts 40 minutes when fully charged—more than enough time to get the job done.
For the dad with cold feet
We've been wearing and recommending L.L.Bean's Wicked Good Moccasins since 2017, and no other slippers we've tried have been as comfortable or kept our feet as warm—making them the perfect gift for your dad. Their stitching is durable, and the suede shearling upper means he won't have issues with the moccasins wearing thin or splitting open on top. And L.L.Bean backs these slippers with a one-year guarantee, if anything should happen in that time (although we don't anticipate it).
For the hungry dad who wants to cook his own meal
Most waxed aprons are made from canvas, with a thick top layer of paraffin to repel water, but that makes them heavy and stiff. The Tilit Contra Chef Apron, on the other hand, is made from a thinner cotton fabric that contains a water-repelling solution. This little detail makes the Tilit Contra lighter and more comfortable than typical waxed-canvas aprons and also one of the best we tested. We think the clean lines, narrow bib, and welted pockets give this apron a neat and polished look, and we think your dad will agree.
For the hungry dad who doesn't want to cook his own meal
Cooking—although a fun, collaborative, and often unifying task—can also be extremely laborious. How about you buy Dad a three-course dinner from famed Katz's Delicatessen on New York City's Lower East Side instead? Dishes include such delicacies as homemade matzo ball soup, hand-sliced pastrami, corned beef, and chocolate babka. The soups, meats, and knishes come frozen inside a cooler, the soup is individually portioned and packed in bubble wrap, and the meats and knishes rest in vacuum-sealed bags. (The bread, pickles, babka, and mustard are inside the same package but separate from the cooler.) Although Katz's claims the meal serves four people, we think you and your dad can probably finish it off yourselves, if you're really hungry.
For the dad who thinks tech can be art
Grid5 ($140 at the time of publication)
If your father is fascinated by how things work, Grid takes apart old cellphones (Android, iPhone, even Blackberry) and fashions them into works of art, with each part labeled and arranged like a little tech map.
"I'm not the kind of person who holds on to old iPhones when I upgrade to a new one, but there's always a bit of a nostalgic pang when I let go of last year's model," says Wirecutter's Nick Guy, who bought the Grid5 in 2020. "Grid Studio's framed Apple devices help soothe that longing and also feel a lot more practical than just keeping an old phone in the drawer." (Note: Grid sells framed versions of old phones but doesn't ask you to provide your specific device.)
For the alfresco father
Every occasion is made better outdoors. Help your dad elevate a whatever meal into an alfresco fete by gifting him the MIU Color Outdoor Picnic Blanket. Make this one a home run by joining your dad for a picnic featuring a baguette and cheese (don't forget a picnic basket), or even just a stack of magazines and companionable silence.
For the sweetest dad
Stirred into tea, blended into baked goods, or spooned onto yogurt, honey is the sweetener that dazzles, with a flavor complexity that white sugar could only aspire to achieve. Give the dad in your life a really nice jar of honey courtesy of family-run apiary Zach & Zoë. The bees are raised free of pesticides, the honey that's harvested is sold without additives, and the taste is amazing. Zach & Zoë's unfiltered honey also comes in several flavor infusions, such as lavender, fresh ginger, and raspberry.
For the classic dad
A white T-shirt is a sartorial blank slate, making it equally perfect for the casual dad who lives in sweatpants and the fashionable father who wants to showcase his accessories. Wirecutter's style team researched and tested dozens of white T-shirts, and the J.Crew Broken-in tee was a crowd favorite. It fit most of our testers nicely, was well constructed, and felt comfortable and light to wear.
For the dad with a green thumb
If you have a dad who likes to cook with mushrooms or geeks out on fungus science, a mushroom grow kit—equal parts icky and miraculous—makes the perfect gift. All he needs to do is mist the spore-dusted block a few times a day with water and wait for the magic to happen. (It takes about a week for each batch of mushrooms to become full grown; the kit can be reused a couple of times.) Wirecutter's Nick Guy received this kit (nicknamed Maurice) as a gift from his wife, and in a little over a week, they had "a bounty of beautiful, inverted, bell-shaped shrooms" that made a "delicious base in a vegan birria." If you're looking for something a little different, we also like this mushroom-growing kit from Smugtown Mushrooms.
For the dad who serves charcuterie
The only gift better than cheese is more cheese. We cannot more highly recommend the offerings from Jasper Hill Farm, a cheesemaker in Greensboro, Vermont. (The Vermonter collection pulls double duty as one of our favorite gift baskets that don't suck.) Everything the farm sells is made at its on-site creamery or ripened in its underground aging facility, and The Vermonter in particular features the perfect charcuterie assortment of three mouthwatering cheeses, a box of cranberry pistachio crackers, and sweet, maple-roasted pecans.
For the lawn-loving father
If Dad takes pride in an immaculate yard, give him a lawn mower worthy of his time. Of the four we tested for our guide, the Scotts 2000-20 20-Inch Classic Push Reel Lawn Mower stood out for its clean cutting ability, wide cutting path, and resistance to jams. At just 34 pounds, it's easier to maneuver than other push mowers, and it offers height adjustments between 1 and 3 inches, so your dad can really customize the look of the grass.
For the audiophile father
A soundbar is the simplest way to give your father a theater-quality surround sound experience at home, and among all those we tested, the Samsung HW-Q900A performed best. Its soundbar/subwoofer combo is easy to set up, provides excellent audio performance, and comes with an abundance of connecting options (including two HDMI inputs, an HDMI eARC connection to pass higher-quality audio from your TV, built-in Amazon Alexa voice control, and wireless audio streaming through Apple AirPlay 2 and Bluetooth.) Because it's a bit pricey, we also think this would make a great combined gift from siblings or grandkids.
For the dad who needs a haircut
If Dad prefers a DIY 'do to a visit to the barber, he—or his in-house stylist—can't do better than this clipper from Wahl: Its sharp steel blades easily slice through fine, thick, smooth, and coarse hair without slowing down, clogging, or making a ton of noise. And since it comes with 10 included guide combs, your dad will have several length options to experiment with. Over years of testing, this is still the clipper we reach for time and again.
For the camping dad
For the dad who loves to camp, hunt, or use any excuse to be in the great outdoors, an easy-to-transport camping stove will make a great gift. After testing 13 and even dissecting three of them, we found that none beat the Coleman Classic Propane Stove. On a single 16-ounce tank of propane, this stove can cook with both burners on high for roughly an hour, and it has the barest minimum of parts, so it's easy to maintain.
This article was edited by Catherine Kast and Jennifer Hunter.
Source: https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/gifts/best-gifts-for-dad/
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