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Finding the best Father’s Day gift for a husband who has everything (and says he doesn’t want anything) is hard — whether you’ve been married for five months, five years, or five decades. To make things a little easier for you, we’ve gathered the best picks for all types of guys with all kinds of interests at many price points (including coffee mugs, sweaters, headphones, and more). I’ve been covering and reviewing tech since 2017, and have spent countless hours interviewing experts about the gear they use, so there are a lot of gadgets on this list that I love (and if you want even more, I rounded up the all the best gifts for techie dads). For everything non-tech related, I spoke with my colleagues across the Strategist and combed through our archives for plenty of options that should surprise and delight your recipient. And husband or not, there’s a lot of gift inspiration here for all to enjoy.
$25 and under
For the husband who reads before bed
If he wants to read in the dark without turning on a big overhead light or ditching his paperback for a Kindle, this book light produces an amber hue that’s gentle on the eyes and won’t keep you up when he’s reading in bed.
For the husband whose phone is always at one percent
As long as he keeps his keys on him, he’ll always have a way to give his phone a boost.
For the husband who travels with one bag
This foldable water bottle is like a “Capri Sun for adults,” and won’t take up as much space in a carry-on as a Hydro Flask.
For the husband who relaxes with a shower beverage
Give him a place to hold his beer without having to rearrange the rest of the shower caddy.
For the husband who likes to write on the go
A notebook that can survive a bit of inclement weather.
For the husband with busy hands
For the husband who appreciates a transporting scent
This elegantly packaged incense has a “woody element that’s very calming,” says chef Daniel Humm.
For the husband who likes a Reuben
Paige Lipari, the owner of Archestratus Books + Foods in Brooklyn, told us she uses this in her shop to grill sandwiches day in and day out.
For the husband who likes to roll his own
Sen Dog of Cypress Hill calls these “the ultimate rolling paper.”
For the husband who’s always sparking a lighter
One with a different form factor that’s just as fun to play with.
For the husband who prefers a meat-free cookout
This vegetarian cookbook features over 1,600 recipes, ranging from simple and quick to tasty and dinner-party-worthy.
For the husband who’s learning to cook
Instead of a cookbook, get him this; it has countless handy rhymes that make it easy to remember cooking basics like how to cook porridge.
For the husband with an active Letterboxd
Help him learn a thing or two from the pros.
For the husband who likes a challenge
This book is packed with puzzles and murder mysteries that increase in difficulty, all of which will help him find clues to solve the grand mystery.
$50 and under
For the husband whose barbecue is actually “world famous”
For the husband who consistently burns his fingers on the grill
These insulated gloves will protect your grilling newbie or pro from any potential accidents, plus they’re waterproof, stainproof, and (most important) greaseproof.
For the husband who wants to impress brunch guests
A super-powerful handheld frother that delivers a café-quality consistency for better espresso (or hot chocolate or tea) drinks.
For the husband who plans movie nights
This hand-cranked popcorn popper “makes popcorn a ritual,” says travel writer and TV host Rick Steves.
For the husband with a minimalist everyday carry
This leather wallet can attach to his iPhone via the phone’s MagSafe feature, and it even has rubber grips to help keep the wallet from sliding off and getting lost.
For the husband who’s in denial about needing readers
If he took the latest news from his eye doctor hard, these barely there reading glasses from ThinOptics will come in handy. Strategist contributor David Pogue raves about the thin, light frames. “You don’t feel it; these things weigh less than a nickel,” he writes.
For the husband who likes to hit the trails
These socks are a favorite of many Strategist staffers, and they’re durable enough to withstand multiple seasons of hiking or just wearing out and about. The merino wool will keep his feet warm, even when wet, and the cushioning makes the socks extra comfy.
For the husband working on his golf game
Let him turn the living room into a golf course once he’s logged off for the weekend.
For the husband who always loses his wallet
He’ll probably be less likely to do so if it’s hooked onto something he never forgets, like his phone — and MOFT’s faux-leather wallet attaches to an iPhone magnetically. It holds up to three cards and folds out to double as a kickstand.
For the husband whose favorite part of the meal is the bread basket
This tin of olive oil comes recommended by James Beard Award–winning chef Jonathan Waxman, who uses it for roasting meats and making marinades and says it has “hints of grassiness, almonds, and butter.”
For the husband who’s decidedly not a sneakerhead …
For the jet-setter husband
He’ll appreciate this little gadget that allows him to pair wireless AirPods with a plane’s entertainment system as well as other A/V setups he might encounter on his travels.
For the wine-connoisseur husband
This elegant decanter will allow his older wines to breathe and bring the best out of each pour.
For the husband who’s perfecting his waffle technique …
A low-maintenance waffle-maker that gives consistently delicious results.
… Or who’s more of a pancake man
A griddle that will give him space to make a stack for everyone in the family.
For the husband who grills on vacation
A portable setup that’s compact enough to toss in a reusable grocery bag.
For the husband who’s always humming
A cheeky synthesizer that’ll give him a new way to break out a tune.
For the husband whose stir-fry is legendary
We’ve long loved the Lodge cast-iron skillet, which is both affordable and incredibly high quality. This one, with double handles and gently sloping sides, resembles a wok and should last him forever.
For the husband whose tea game is impeccable
This tea-sommelier-approved kit comes with a porcelain pot, four tasting cups, a bamboo tray, tea pliers, and a decorative travel case to store it all in.
For the husband who enjoys a weekend getaway
A durable, attractive canvas duffel that’ll leave you some cash to put toward your next trip.
$100 and under
For the husband who’s a borderline prepper
This pocket knife can work just as well for slicing and dicing veggies as it does for whittling, according to actual prepper Morgan Rogue.
For the husband who’s leveling up his grill game
For the husband who likes to showcase his cutlery
He’ll enjoy the rustic look of this magnetic knife mount, which is made from maple-wood offcuts from Fender guitar necks.
For the husband who bakes at home
This kitchen scale has a display that pulls away from the scale, so you can weigh large items without blocking the screen.
For the husband who travels with all his gadgets
Since this portable charger can double as a power brick, that’s one fewer thing he has to remember to pack for his commute or in his carry-on.
For the husband who’s serious about farm to table
This indoor garden is easy to clean, and according to Strategist writer Erin Schwartz, it “produces a prodigious quantity of herbs” despite its small size.
For the husband who needs some serious heat
For the husband who needs a break
He might enjoy a dive into the open world of Hyrule in the latest Legend of Zelda game, Tears of the Kingdom. He can even build a mech if he’s feeling fancy.
For the husband who likes to stay hydrated
Because men can have an emotional-support water bottle, too.
For the husband who likes a bold button-up
A festive hemp camp collar that’s great for warmer temps.
For the husband who needs a reminder to floss
A water flosser can help keep pearly whites in tip-top shape and reach spots a toothbrush can’t hit. (And really, making sure he doesn’t get cavities is a gift for you too.)
For the husband who likes hotel living
When in doubt, no one doesn’t enjoy a plush robe — and this is one of our favorites.
For the husband who appreciates nice tools
A well-designed ratchet set from a German company that’s been making high-quality tools since 1936.
For the smoothie-obsessed husband
He can also use this personal blender to make salad dressings and smaller-batch sauces and emulsions.
For the husband who always handles the aux cord
The Clip 4 has quickly become one of my favorite Bluetooth speakers. It’s tiny enough to take on a trip while producing enough sound for a good listening session, and its clip makes it easy to attach to a showerhead or backpack.
For the husband who loves old games
This handheld gaming console can play any Game Boy, NES, SNES, or Playstation One game, so he’ll be sure to get hours of nostalgia-fueled entertainment out of it.
For the husband who’s keeping tabs on that elusive woodpecker
Give him a pair of binoculars that will give him a clear view of his feathered friends.
$200 and under
For the husband who’s always working out a knot in his shoulders
Thanks to the power it packs in its portable size (it’s less than six inches wide and weighs less than 1.5 pounds), the Theragun Mini is one of the most frequently recommended massage tools on the Strategist. “Any time I feel a pinching or tension, I reach for my Theragun, and within minutes it alleviates my pain,” writes Strategist contributor Rio Viera-Newton in her review.
For the husband who travels with all his gadgets
This travel-friendly cube can wirelessly charge an Apple Watch, iPhone, and AirPods all at once, using a single USB-C cable. I just picked one up to keep my new carry-on a bit lighter while traveling.
For the husband who likes a comfy sweater
This cashmere sweater comes in nearly a dozen colors, and in both V-neck and crewneck options.
For the husband who’s perfecting Grandma’s pasta sauce recipe
This chef-beloved Dutch oven is a fraction of the price of a Le Creuset or a Staub.
For the husband who prefers a close shave
This rotary-style razor contours to match the shape of his face, providing as close a shave as he can get without using an old-fashioned razor.
For the husband who drinks coffee by the pot
This will let him brew his favorite coffee even when he’s on the move. And the insulation will keep his brew hot for hours.
For the husband who likes a cordless setup
These speakers are great for anyone who likes to spin a record or two from home but doesn’t want the hassle of managing cables.
For the husband who dreams of RV living
This camping chair folds down small enough to drop in a bag or tote and even has a reclining feature that will let him adjust his position for maximum coziness.
For the husband who loves a side of rice
A rice cooker is one of those appliances that he might not think to buy himself but will actually use constantly. This is the one we’ve deemed the absolute best, and is referred to as the “Lamborghini of rice cookers.”
For the husband who starts his day before you do
The Loftie is not just a digital alarm clock — it’s more like a calming bedside companion that encourages you to keep your phone away from your nightstand. It comes with soothing wake-up tones, an entire playlist of ambient noise, meditation guidance, breathing exercises, and a soft nightlight.
For the husband who’s the rise-and-grind type
The Baratza Encore rose to the top of the pack in our guide to the best coffee grinders. When Elliott Foos, director of coffee at Daymoves in Brooklyn, used to run a coffee shop, the Encore was a workhorse, “grinding from fine espresso to the most coarse setting for French press or cold brew.”
For the husband who’s more the cuppa type
“The Fellow Stagg EKG is, without question, the gold standard of electric kettles,” says Wartzman. It has a loyal fan base for its precise pour, power (heating up super-quickly), and looks.
For the husband who joined a pickleball league
This set is popular among pickleball players and comes with a handy bag to keep his gear from getting lost.
For the husband who’s ready for a knife upgrade
After recently being gifted a chef’s knife, I can’t imagine making do with anything else. Le Bernardin co-owner and chef Eric Ripert says Mac is his knife of choice.
For the husband who runs cold
These stylish gloves come with a removable wool liner for days when he needs a little extra warmth.
For the husband with a collection of older vintages
This corkscrew ensures clean removal, especially from bottles with older, more fragile corks.
Over $200
For the husband who likes his brownies with some green
A cannabis infuser can give him a way to make space brownies more easily than by stovetop. I’ve gifted this to a few mellow family members, and they’ve all become better bakers since.
For the husband who loves tracking his workouts
This fitness tracker is a must-have for many trainers and professional athletes, like Australian Open champion Aryna Sabalenka, because of the personalized feedback it gives on workouts and the way it measures stress, rest, and sleep.
For the husband who’s ready for proper wine storage
We named this 12-bottle fridge the best less-expensive model in our roundup.
For the husband who can’t resist a souvenir
This rollerboard expands to accommodate that one extra item he can’t go home without.
For the husband with wrinkled photos in his wallet
A digital frame will hold more photos anyway. Aura makes it easy for him (or anyone he gives the upload email to) to add all his favorite shots of loved ones, and he can allow loved ones to send their own photos directly to the frame.
For the husband who wants to “hear” the silence in every A24 movie
A good soundbar can make it easy to hear a show’s muffled dialogue or just give action scenes an extra, bass-y oomph. Sonos’s Beam soundbar packs excellent sound into a slick, elegant package that works with the rest of Sonos’ speakers, so he can build a better system over time.
For the husband who wants the latest tech
In addition to all the health-tracking features stuffed into the new Apple Watch Series 9, the Ultra has water-temperature sensors for swimmers and a brighter display for better visibility outdoors. It’s also more durable than the standard Apple Watch, making it a great option for the mishap-prone man in your life.
For the husband who wants a smartwatch that can keep up with his Android phone
Google’s Pixel Watch 2 is a great way for him to better track his workouts or to help him check his phone less by bringing the notifications straight to his wrist. Its round display looks great and sets it apart from the Apple Watch’s square casing, and the watch will work well with any modern Android phone, so you don’t have to worry about upgrading that, too.
For the husband who likes an outdoor movie party
This portable projector is tiny enough to toss in a bag or move from room to room, and it produces an image worth showing off to guests.
For the husband who wants to unplug
If his smartphone’s giving him too many distractions, he might appreciate this minimalist phone that makes it easy to focus on his surroundings.
For the husband who has gone paperless
This handy e-reader has a color e-ink screen that’s less strenuous on the eyes than an LCD screen, and it supports handwritten notes via a stylus. He can read books, comics, graphic novels, and news articles, all without having to pull out his phone.
For the husband who doesn’t want a Peloton
If he has a bike already, this trainer can turn it into a full-fledged workout system that works with apps like Zwift, which provides trainer-created workouts. It’s helping me train for my first 60-mile race.
For the husband who’s always out and about…
The hustle and bustle of a noisy city (or coffee shop) won’t keep him from his favorite tunes or podcasts when he’s got these waterproof earbuds in. Their noise cancellation is excellent, and they pack enough oomph to make everything sound great.
For the husband who doesn’t want to hear anything but his tunes
Sony’s noise-canceling pair is my top recommendation for cans that cover his ears.
For the husband who’s always playing a new game
This handheld portable console can play PC games, Xbox games via Microsoft’s cloud service, and classic games through emulators. It’s the perfect way to make sure he never has to leave his favorite games behind.
For the husband training for a marathon
Get him some compression boots that’ll always ensure his legs can get some relief post-run (and they’re portable, for races he’s traveling to).
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