22 last minute Father's Day gifts he'll actually love unwrapping this year
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Time is flying, folks, and Father’s Day is on the horizon — quite literally. If you’re still stuck on what to give your old man (or just lost track of time), fret not, because we’ve compiled a list of foolproof Father’s Day gifts he’ll never know you got at the last minute.
Not to brag, but the list has a bit of everything: beard care kits, dad-friendly gadgets, outdoorsy accessories, cocktail essentials, and plenty of goodies in between to suit his tastes.
Jack Black Beard Grooming Kit
Amazon Canada
We see a perfectly groomed beard in his future! Especially when he gives it a good clean with the aloe-infused beard wash and follows it up with the included pair of conditioning products. The cleanser removes any traces of product, leaving his beard hair soft and hydrated. The conditioning shave keeps the hydration party going by protecting strands from drying out, and (of course) there’s a bottle of beard oil to smooth down flyaways and lock in his style.
MalloMe Camping Cookware Mess Kit
Amazon Canada
Cooking at the campsite can feel like a challenge, but it won’t be after he tests out this genius mess kit. It has everything he could need to whip up a tasty meal, including a non-stick pot (with matching lid, no less), two bowls, folding utensils, a cleaning sponge, and a nylon drawstring pouch for toting his stuff from site to site. Some of the reviewers‘ favourite features include its durability, lightweight material, and space-saving design.
Cooloo8 Gaming Pillow
Amazon Canada
This ergonomic pillow is creatively profiled to give him all the support he needs when he’s reading, gaming, or just hanging on the couch. He can sit cross-legged, stash remote controls, headphones, or his phone in the side pockets, and then bask in the joint relief after a long movie marathon. Reviewers say it’s fantastic during post-surgery recovery and love that it’s stable enough for snack plates, too.
WillsCoo Cocktail Smoker Kit
Amazon Canada
He follows mixologists on Instagram and is always trying out new mixes, so getting him an at-home cocktail smoker is a total no-brainer. It comes with six types of wood chips (each with a different flavour profile), and reviewers say it’s surprisingly easy to use, too. And if he really feels like stepping outside the box, the smoker can also be used on food.
Stanley 9.5 L Classic Lunch Box
Stanley
It’s about time he stopped throwing his food containers into his workbag and made the switch to this sturdy (but stylish) lunch box. The design was inspired by retro-style toolboxes, and it’s outfitted with tons of heavy-duty, useful features, like stainless steel locking hooks, an ergonomic handle, and a clever interior metal bracket to lock a water bottle in place.
Slice Retractable Utility Knife
Amazon Canada
When it comes to helpful household gadgets, reviewers swear by this one. Accidental nicks? A thing of the past, thanks to the auto-retracting blade that slides back inside the housing after he’s done opening packages, snipping through tape, or just doing general tasks around the house. Despite that, the blade is still surprisingly sharp — sharp enough to cut through cardboard in a flash!
Renpho Mini Thermal Massage Gun
Amazon Canada
A deep tissue massage, but make it ~thermal~. That’s what he’ll get from this petite device, thanks to a heat-conducting steel head that’ll pound away aches and sore spots while soothing and relaxing tense muscles. Depending on his needs (or preferences), he can switch out the head’s silicone sleeves for more targeted or generalized treatment. As a bonus, it’s small enough to bring on the go, too.
Ugg Tasman Weather Hybrid Slippers
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This pair has all the comfiness of classic Uggs, with added weather-proof protection to keep his feet warm and dry (no matter what the season throws at them). The rubber soles add extra traction on slippery sidewalks, with the cinching at the ankle offering extra protection from the elements.
Kettle Gryp
Amazon Canada
It might look funny, but here’s the tea on this Shark Tank invention: it’ll transform dumbbells into kettlebells (not to mention improve his grip for fewer slips and drops). Reviewers have used it on different sizes, brands, and weights of dumbbells with great success, so it’ll still come in handy if he decides to switch up his workout equipment.
Anker MagGo 3-in-1 iPhone Charging Station
Amazon Canada
These days, especially, it only makes sense to work smarter, not harder — at least when it comes to juicing up his tech. If plug space is at a premium, he’ll be glad to know he can power up to three devices in one place (iPhone, AirPods, and an Apple Watch), with the MagSafe phone charger doubling as a stand so he can still watch videos, FaceTime his kids, or just scroll the web hands-free. Reviewers love that it folds up nice ‘n’ small for travel, too.
Meridian The Trimmer
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This waterproof trimmer will let him get up close and personal with all his bod’s hairiest bits (sans the nicks). It features two blade guards to prevent cuts and snags, and reviewers say it’s extremely gentle on sensitive or easily irritated skin. It’s USB-rechargeable, but it can run for 90 minutes before he’ll need to juice up again.
Easy Clip Nano Golf Pouch
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Balls and tees will be a lot easier to find when he stashes them in this nifty clip-on pouch (the main compartment can fit three balls, and the detachable tee holder can fit four tees). Since he can attach it to his golf bag, pants, or the golf cart itself, he won’t have to waste time rummaging around to find his stuff when his turn comes up.
Manscaped Weed Whacker 2.0 Electric Nose & Ear Hair Trimmer
Amazon Canada
Small enough to snip hairs wherever they’re hiding, this trimmer is equipped with a stainless steel blade that’ll never yank or tug (ouch!). It’s rechargeable, but luckily, one power-up will give him 45 minutes of run time. Not to put too fine a point on it, but reviewers say it’s the best trimmer they’ve ever used!
Bones Coffee Company Favourite Flavours Sample Pack
Amazon Canada
When he’s craving a caffeine hit, he’ll have five different flavours of ground beans to choose from (including a few funky ones, like Highland Grog and Holy Cannoli). Each is small-batch and has enough inside the pouch to brew up to ten cups of java.
Wild Willies 2-in-1 Beard Straightener
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Wrangling a bushy beard can be a difficult task, but it doesn’t have to be. This 2-in-1 heated beard brush and hot comb work in tandem to smooth down flyaways, control unruly hair, and make styling easier in the process. Reviewers like that, despite its name, it doesn’t actually straighten beard hairs the way a classic flat-iron might — instead, it glides through facial hair with ease and smooths down the follicle to allow better product penetration and lock in their style.
Ostrichpillow Go
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Catching some z’s en route will actually be possible with this oddly shaped cushion, meaning he’ll arrive rested and ready to enjoy his hard-earned PTO. Because of its curved shape, it functions a bit like a cervical collar, offering plenty of support while letting his neck relax so he can safely nod off without any aches and pains. Reviewers recommend fastening it under the chin to max out the benefits and say they’re never planning to travel without it again!
Ugreen Universal Portable Cable Organizer
Amazon Canada
You know he’s got a mess of tangled chargers and cables (no shade — we do, too 😭), so to help him corral everything, we present this portable case. Its hard-shell design will protect what’s inside if he decides to bring his stuff along to work or on vacation, with plenty of mesh and zippered pockets to keep it all tidy. Reviewers were actually surprised at how many tech accessories they were able to fit inside!
Dprofy Pro Portable Magnetic Bluetooth Golf Speaker
Amazon Canada
Now he can bring his fave tunes to the green with this magnetic speaker that’ll snap right onto his golf cart. Don’t stress if the weather doesn’t cooperate, either: it’s completely water- and dust-proof as well as drop-resistant in case he’s got some clumsy players along for the ride. In just under two hours, he’ll be able to get it back to a full charge (which, in turn, will give him all-day playtime). Reviewers report that the magnet’s pretty darn strong, too, so it won’t slip off while he’s zipping between holes.
Renpho Foot Massager
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Deep heat, shiatsu kneading, and a slew of other features (all controllable via a convenient remote) are what’s in store with this fun gadget. Reviewers say that using it regularly helped alleviate chronic foot and leg pain, so if he’s always running about, he’ll love treating himself (and his feet) to this.
Luminaid PackLite 2-in-1 Camping Lantern & Phone Charger
Amazon Canada
This baby has a 50-hour battery life when used as a lantern and can be recharged in 12 to 14 of direct sunlight (or 1-2 hours via USB). Perfect as an emergency power backup or a handy camping accessory, Dad will probably love that it’s waterproof and shatterproof, too. Reviewers add that it’s surprisingly lightweight and packable.
NoCry Cut Resistant Gloves
Amazon Canada
Give him (and yourself) some peace of mind the next time he’s whipping up some tasty eats. These babies are food-safe, ambidextrous, and dishwasher-safe, meaning he can use ’em when he’s slicing and dicing everything from steak to fresh veggies. According to reviewers, they even help save them time on prep because they’re not worrying so much about nicks and cuts.
Sportneer Heavy-Duty Anti-Theft Bike Lock
Amazon Canada
It’s cut-resistant and coated in silicone to protect his bike from scratches and dings. Reviewers really like that it offers plenty of security at a fraction of the cost of those more expensive locks while being lightweight and compact for easy travel. And he can even use it to secure gates, scooters, and other items he’d prefer not to have stolen. Because there’s no better gift than peace of mind!