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Father’s Day is June 19 and the clock is ticking to find the perfect gift for good old dad. Or a great new dad? Or a step dad—granddad? Any father figure who has made an impact on your life! We picked our 70 favorite products to give every dad something to brag about—whether it’s a breezy hammock, insulated tumblers, a new coffee obsession, or a digital photo frame that will keep him stocked with family photos.
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Cometeer Gift Pack
Whether he’s a coffee snob or he loves his ancient Mr. Coffee, give Dad him the gift of barista-grade coffee at home with the new direct-to-consumer brand Cometeer. No grinds, no pour-overs, just premium coffee brewed at 10x strength and flash-frozen so that when you need it, it’s ready in seconds.
Our Place Full of Pride Mugs
The brand partnered with ceramic artist Viviana Matsuda to create these vibrant stoneware mugs, with an ode to the 11-stripe flag, for a sense of pride with every sip.
Fishwife Smoky Trio
Upgrade Dad’s cocktail hour or mom’s-away dinner for one with Fishwife’s sampling of Trout, Salmon, and Tuna smoked and packed by hand at the company’s family-owned cannery.
The Omsom Bundle
Sisters Vanessa and Kim Pham’s unapologetic Asian starters brand provides a no-fail way to spark unreal kitchen creativity. We think Mom will love the plentiful Omsom bundle, a taste of Southeast and East Asia—from spicy bulgogi to lemongrass barbecue.
Rose Los Angeles Apple Passion Fruit Rose Delights Gummies
They look (and taste) like elegant Turkish delights, but these little sweets from Rose Los Angeles pack 10 milligrams of bliss-inducing CBD per gummy.
Graza 'Sizzle' and 'Drizzle' Combo Pack
Hip and high-quality, Graza’s extra-virgin olive oils, made with Andalusian Picual olives, are the newest must-have counter accessory on the block. Good news is they’re absolutely delicious, too.
Spicewalla Grill and Roast 10-Pack
Kick up grilled veggies, pasta salad, and campfire chicken with Chef Meherwan Irani’s meticulously selected spice blends. Enough to have friends saying, “what is that flavor…” all summer long.
Best of Porter Road Box
Get him to the grill (or the smoker) with Porter Road’s top cuts and grinds. Born from a sustainability-minded Nashville whole animal butchery, the brand ships premium pasture-raised meats straight to his (or your) door.
The Bartesian
This smart cocktail maker serves up perfectly portioned and mixed drinks—think old fashioneds and mint juleps—with the tap of a button.
Compartés Gourmet Premium 8 Chocolate Bar Gift Set
Indulge his sweet tooth with a unique flight of handcrafted chocolate bars from Los Angeles-based Compartés (think: flavors like Donuts & Coffee, Whisky, and Cereal Bowl).
Goldbelly Gourmet Gifts
Send his favorite meal home with one of Goldbelly’s delectable meal kits from top chefs and restaurants from around the country.
Cuisinart Frozen Yogurt and Sorbet Maker
Cuisinart’s super simple frozen treat maker whips up frosty delights in a matter of minutes. Dad can swirl and blend on demand to his heart’s content.
Truff Black Truffle Oil
Truff’s truffle-infused hot sauce may be what the brand is most Insta-famous for, but its olive oil made with black winter truffles is the easiest way to elevate a dish.
Bokksu Japanese Snack Box Subscription
For the gourmand dad: Each Bokksu box features more than 20 carefully sourced small maker snacks and treats from Japan. Each more delicious than the next.
Field Company Cast Iron skillet
Field Company set out to create extremely lightweight, easy-care, premium cast iron for people who love cast iron—and for the people who don’t. (They succeeded.)
Yeti 10-oz. Lowball Rambler
There is no drink that cannot be improved when sipped from Yeti’s indestructible, temperature regulating lowball rambler.
Haus Cocktail Kit
Give dad a flight of our favorite low ABV Apéritif from Haus. Pick four flavors and then blend them, spritz them, or serve them on the rocks.
Burlap and Barrel Chef’s Choice Spice Collection
Indulge his flavor exploration with Burlap and Barrel’s remarkably well-curated spice collection. This Chef’s Choice 6-pack includes one of our must-haves: Black Urfa Chili, spicy, warming chili flakes from Turkey that will blow any generic crushed red pepper out of the water.
Anolon Non Stick Hybrid Pan Set
AnolonX’s frying pans are unlike any he’s ever seen: each non-stick base features a stainless steel mesh overlay, making its surface sear-ready and metal-tool-friendly.
Hast 4-piece Kitchen Knife Set
Hast’s powder steel knives took home a Red Dot Award this year and are designed to be nimble, high-performance, and look great on dad’s prep station.
Huckberry Turkish Towels
The take-it-everywhere travel companion you need right now. Turkish towels are flatweave and fast-drying—making them great for showers, but also the beach, picnics, colder-than-average evenings and a whole score of other summer events.
Mpowerd Luci Solar String Lights
Get your glow on with these Recommender-tested solar-powered lights. Don’t let their 10 nodes fool you: they are enough to light up an entire campsite or add ambiance inside your tent for up to 20 hours.
Rad Power Bikes RadCity 3 Step-Thru Commuter Bike
Let your GPS do the talking with a stylish, easy-to-use ebike from Rad Power Bikes. For uphill battles and long stretches of nothing, their 750W motor and sleek design make any ride feel easy breezy.
Hydroflask Kitchen Serving Bundle
Make him the picnic king with Hydro Flask’s outdoor kitchen collection—made with its perfected insulation design so dad’s famous potato salad stays fresh all day long.
Fatboy Lamzac the Original 3.0
For the most comfortable, portable seating on the coast, look no further than Fatboy’s simply great inflatable loungers. Give it a shake in the wind to fill it with air before it breaks down into a beach bag-friendly size, just under 2 lbs.
LL Bean Sunbuster Shade Tent
Get a reprieve from high noon with L.L. Bean’s summer pop-up shelter that goes up in an instant and features extra UV-protection with UPF 50+.
Funboy Chaise Lounger
It floats! It sits in the sand! It lounges by the pool! He’ll never have to leave Funboy’s funky inflatable lounger—but really, why would you ever want to?
Outer Sectional Set
Make the comfiest room in your house your backyard with Outer’s beautiful outdoor sectionals made from Forest Stewardship Council-certified teak.
Balmuda Lantern
Create that ooh-ahh ambiance with Balmuda’s extremely chic portable lantern. The rechargeable, water-resistant LED light can be dimmed and switched between three unique settings: candle, amber, and warm white.
Atoll Inflatable Paddleboard
For dads who SUP—or dads who aspire to SUP—this inflatable 11’ paddleboard is designed for adventure: at 21 lbs, it packs up in a pinch and can hold up to 550 lbs. with multiple riders.
Yellowleaf Hammock
Turn any shady spot into the most zen airborne oasis with one of Yellowleaf’s beautiful hand woven yarn hammocks.
Kinfield Golden Hour bug spray
A DEET-free bug spray that doesn’t stink—and works really, really well. Kinfield’s range of products are effective, clean, and keep dad safe against the great outdoors.
Rumpl National Parks Puffy Blanket
Rumpl’s indoor-outdoors packable blankets highlighted some of the most beautiful spots on the planet with the National Parks Collection. Bonus: a portion of each purchase goes back to the National Park Foundation.
Biolite Head Lamp 330
BioLite’s rechargeable, ultra lightweight, 330 lumens headlamp is great for his worksite, campsite, and midnight snack runs.
Corkcicle Flat Canteen
A generous pour in a generous container: Corkcicle does him one better by keeping his stash ice cold while sipping in the sun.
Yeti Roadie 24 Hard Cooler
Keep him prepped for camp outs, concerts, and long days at the beach with the most serious cooler on the block.
Aura Mason Luxe Frame
These picture-perfect digital frames feature a large 2K screen and can be set up before gifting (with consideration for “less tech-savvy owners”) so that faraway family and friends can upload pics and videos via an easy-to-use app.
Sonos Move Speaker
Whether he’s puttering around the yard or listening to Steely Dan while manning the grill, this speaker is made to go wherever Dad does.
Staff Toilet Bowl Brush
Staff makes a statement out of everyday objects. We loved their colorful, acrylic-handled plungers and think they pair perfectly with the brand’s new equally memorable toilet brush. Dad will love it. We promise.
Sonic Editions Yolo Collection Print
Scratch that wanderlust itch with dreamy travel photography curated to inspire an OOO on repeat.
Tushy Ace
Give his throne a royal upgrade with Tushy’s electric toilet seat/bidet combo. Bonus points if you manage the (very straightforward) installation yourself. Even if he’s skeptical at first, one spin on this bad boy and he’ll be wondering why he didn’t upgrade sooner.
Biolite Firepit+
For a true campfire-grill hybrid, Biolite’s Firepit+ checks all the boxes, and then some. Flames grow fast and clean—without sacrificing the satisfying crackle and pop—and can be controlled via Bluetooth or tamed via grill grate for a crowd-pleasing meal.
Ingarden Starter Pack
These stylish tabletop hydroponic gardens make harvesting nutrient-rich microgreens a snap—perfect for dads who want salads, smoothies, and sandwich upgrades on demand.
Wooj Wavy Lamp
A conversation piece he’ll cherish: This curvy, groovy 3D-printed lamp is made in Brooklyn using corn-based bioplastics.
Bloomscape Money Tree
Make it rain! This easy-care, air-cleansing plant is a symbol of good luck and fortune and lush surprise for any dad with a green thumb.
Wonderboom 2 Speaker
Small but mighty. This portable Bluetooth speaker provides 13 hours of 360-degree sound—perfect for popping on some focus music during the workday, or toting out to the beach, the park, or anywhere Mom wants to indulge in some seriously atmospheric sound therapy.
Rise Indoor Garden
Is it furniture? Is it a garden? Why choose? Rise Garden’s easy-care indoor gardens are perfect for dads with a green thumb and a thirst for kale.
Nomad Grill and Smoker
Give him endless opportunities to show off his grill master skills with Nomad’s unique portable cast aluminum cooker. This innovative grill and smoker opens to 425 square inches—that’s 30 burgers—and folds up to about the size of a large briefcase.
HTC VIVE Flow
Whether he’s zenning out or getting her game on, Dad will get that future edge with HTC’s versatile, portable VR headset, an entry-level favorite.
Grovemade Wood MagSafe Charger Stand
Never hear “where’s my phone?” again. (OK, we can’t make promises — but it looks great, right?)
Nebula Capsule Projector
Bring movie magic wherever he goes with Nebula’s compact, Coke-can-sized projector with built-in speakers and streamer-friendly Android hardware.
Solo Stove Fire Pit
Always have a good excuse for a bonfire with one of Solo Stove’s effortless, sleek firepits. They’re low-smoke, easy-to-clean, and completely cooking-friendly. Marshmallows not included.
Dyson V15 Detect vacuum
Dyson’s extremely cool new vacuum collection uses a green laser to detect all the bits of dust you might otherwise leave behind—and then tracks and measures them using a Piezo sensor. Perfect for your high tech (or clean freak) pops.
Allbirds Tree Flyers
Allbirds’ newest runner was built for performance – keeping dad on his toes with a bouncy, breathable SwiftFoam midsole, made from castor beans and eucalyptus tree fiber..
Mack Weldon Ace Sweatshort
Are they sweatpants? Are they chino shorts? OK, they’re sweatshorts. But they are extra polished, with clean lines and plush, brushed fabric, making them elevated enough for the links and cozy enough for hanging out at home.
Monos Metro Duffel
If Dad is always on the go, odds are he could use a new bag that can be ready whenever he is. The Monos Metro Duffel comes in four nylon colors, as well as three handsome vegan leather options, and is versatile enough to work as a weekender or a gym bag.
Vuori Ponto Shorts
Vuori’s soft and smooth Ponto shorts are a fave of FC Staffers—they’re comfortable, stretchy, and just tailored enough to not quite qualify as sweats.
Goodlife StretchTex Volley Short
These extra stretchy, supportive swim trunks are designed for all-day wear, with back welt pockets, a range of summer fun shades, and a locker loop to hang for a quick dry.
Baxter Wood Trawler Raincoat
Baxter Wood’s classic raincoats are sturdy, well-designed, and made from waterproof, recycled polyester. They also support the brand’s broader mission to reduce waste and reuse what we already have.
Paravel Cabana Tote
For weekend getaways and long days at the beach, eco-conscious luggage brand Paravel has you covered. Silicone-coated, spill-proof totes can be upgraded with a hand-painted or embroidered monogram or fave emoji.
Stadium Eco Sweatshirt
Stadium Goods’ house brand makes the softest, coziest, premium hoodies made with recycled materials and sustainably sourced yarn from Spain’s Belda Lloréns.
Jambys
Mix and match tees, pants, shorts, and hoodies that he’ll never want to take off. Consider buying doubles.
Aesop Complete Shaving Care Kit
Upgrade his shave kit with Aesop’s simple but luxurious tools and products.
Lululemon Take Form Yoga Mat
Lululemon’s clever yoga mat features curved 3D ripples to help users develop intuitive proper alignment without the support of an instructor or mirror.
The Lyric
A percussion massager for the rest of us, this modern massage gun comes in aesthetic shades, features a touch-screen guide, and comes with ergonomic attachments for hard-to-reach places like your lower back.
Purple Double Seat Cushion
Make his desk chair an ergonomic throne fit for a king. Purple packed its signature gel grid into a seat pad for support, bounce, and peach-cradling cushion.
Bodygym Portable Gym
He can workout wherever life takes him with Bodygym’s ultra portable gym—a simple lightweight resistance band and bar system packs a punch, and can fold up to fit in a suitcase.
Therabody Wave Duo
Upgrade his foam roller with Therabody’s lymphatic massage gear: a vibrating curved roller that fits into every sore crevice and is compact enough for travel or deskside use.
Photos courtesy: Cometeer; Our Place; Fishwife; Omsom; Rose Los Angeles; Graza; Spicewalla; Bartesian; Compartes; Cuisinart; Huckberry; Mpowerd; Rad Power Bikes; Fatboy; L.L. Bean; Funboy; Outer; Balmuda; Aura Mason; Sonos; Staff; Sonic Editions; [Photo: courtesy Tushy]; Ingarden; Wooj; Bloomscape; Wonderboom; HTC; Allbirds; Mack Weldon; Monos; Goodlife; Pavarel; Lululemon; Lyric; Purple