The 50 best gifts for fathers 2024

For a pair of socks he’d love to unwrap as a gift, try Darn Tough — according to the transport minister Pete Buttigieg, they sell some of the best wool socks around. They are made in Vermont and come with a lifetime guarantee.

Three-quarters of a teaspoon of this magically flavored salt and he’ll swear he’s at the movies (even if he’s just watching it again). Master and Commander on the couch).

If he’s a firm believer that certain IPAs are better in a can than in a glass, he’ll love this device that removes the lid from aluminum cans for a better drinking experience. I heard about it from strategist Brenley Goertzen, who learned about it from her father.

A reliable retro watch that Brynn Wallner, founder of watch website Dimepiece, says can “go from goofy to a cool summer-in-the-80s-in-Italy vibe very quickly.”

If your dad is the type of person who spends 15 panicked minutes trying to find his keys before leaving the house, Apple AirTags are a gift that keeps on giving. (Pair it with an AirTag holder carabiner so he can instantly attach it to his keys.) They’re about the size of a quarter and can track all of his valuables.

Spencer Rubin, the founder of Melt Shop, uses this cute, very giftable grill press, which he prefers to heavier models: “You end up not pressing the cheese or the ingredients out of the bread,” he says.

I recommended this cooperative party game to a reader’s “neurosurgeon son” who is into it Magic: The Gathering,And it would also be great for dads who get too hot when they don’t have enough sheep to build a settlement.

Soul of a Nation: Art in the Age of Black Power Chronicles the work of black artists from 1963 to 1983. It is “a must-see for anyone interested in the history of American art and the importance of black artists in that history,” says Andria Hickey, curator at the Shed.

This coffee table book focuses on pirated music, which has “become a cultural currency in the world of the Grateful Dead,” says strategist-writer Tembe Denton-Hurst – a compelling topic for any die-hard fan.

If he hates texting on a small phone screen, this handy Bluetooth keyboard turns his iPhone into a tiny typewriter. It is a particularly good gift for frequent travelers.

This simple massager loosens knots—and it’s a favorite of author Ottessa Moshfegh and Everything everywhere at once Director Daniel Kwan.

According to some coffee lovers, the AeroPress system produces a more consistent cup than pour over. It’s also easy to travel with if dad is the type of coffee snob who needs to take his brewer with him on vacation.

This Tom Colicchio-approved thermometer allows him to monitor indoor temperatures from his phone (up to 165 feet away). “Perfect meat every time.”

Help him get into the holiday spirit with a comfortable hemp and lyocell camp shirt recommended by travel writer Rick Steves. “I feel good about hemp because it’s an environmentally friendly crop,” he says.

Upgrade his brewery trips with an insulated growler that allows him to keep his favorite IPA cold on the way home like every beer nerd should.

This rich moisturizer from Vermont brand Ursa Major is particularly good for healing dry or irritated skin.

It is a folding camping chair and a rocking chair in one. Dyrt co-founder Sarah Smith recommends it to everyone because it’s “super comfortable and slightly decadent.”

This well-designed steel tool box from Japan will help him stay organized.

These leather gloves are fitness strategist Jeremy Rellosa’s favorite “nice” winter gloves, and they’re still warm and durable enough for everyday use in the colder months.

There’s always something great about pulling out a nice umbrella. After testing 37 of them, we declared Davek’s wind-resistant, comfortable-to-hold, stylish-looking, quick-drying model one of our absolute favorites.

It is the “Birkin of coolers”. If you’re feeling extra special, fill it with his favorite drink as a two-part gift.

If he’s really into stargazing, Dad can see constellations much faster with binoculars designed specifically for night sky viewing, like these from Celestron, than by setting up a telescope.