your dad might He won’t complain about any gift you give him. Good or bad, most modern dads don’t hold back on gifts. You know the meme of an old, bearded gentleman opening his shirt with a silly smile just like he has? There’s a lot of truth in this meme. However, I’m not only a dad and gear reviewer, but also a guy with a specific philosophy about what makes a good gift for middle-aged men like me.
you will see there are some threads running in it Manifesto Guide: The best gifts for dads are things that are not only relevant to his interests but can also be called “extra”. Fathers love things that are over the top but useful. I’m sure some dads want to be “pampered”, but it’s not me or the fathers I know who got physically nervous just reading this sentence.
If you take away one idea, I hope it’s that when it comes to gifts for dad, you can rarely go wrong by giving an expensive but great version of something we use anyway. We especially like things that win the admiration of our peers – nothing makes a dad happier than when a man of fatherly age notices his stupidly expensive tire pressure gauge and then says, “Oh, yes, my son gave me this – they’re a little pricey but I must say, they always work great.”
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Updated June 2024: We’ve added one last batch of last-minute Father’s Day gift ideas that include a ball cap, a shirt, pants, and a nice, rusty firepit.
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