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Father’s Day 2023 Gift Guide: Here's What Dad Really Wants
From practical tech and grilling equipment to sentimental photo books and personalized gifts, here's what to get Dad this year.
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Father's Day is approaching quickly — Sunday, June 18 to be exact. To show Dad your gratitude for everything he does, this is the year to get him a truly great gift. We've rounded up some perfectly-priced presents for every type of dad, whether he's a tech genius, grill master or the family’s most-loved handyman.
From Ring Security Cameras to portable shiatsu massagers and everything in between, here are 18 uncommon present ideas for Dad.
Ring Floodlight Cam Wired Plus, $199.99 — Give Dad the gift of enhanced outdoor security! Floodlight Cam Wired Plus is ideal for helping protect large outdoor areas like the driveway or backyard with motion-activated LED floodlights, 1080p HD video and a built-in security siren. Dad can customize motion zones to monitor specific areas and get real-time notifications when motion is detected. Using the Ring App, he can see what’s happening, turn on the lights, speak to visitors and even sound the siren if needed. Floodlight Cam Wired Plus comes with a 30-day trial of Ring Protect.¹ Ring Protect is a comprehensive service that activates video recording and photo capture², saving and sharing for Floodlight Cam Wired Plus. Floodlight Cam Wired Plus is a gift that helps keep Dad’s home safe all year long.
Knock Knock What I Love about Dad Fill in the Love Book, $10.62 — For a truly unique gift, choose this book of fill-in-the-blank lines. It allows a completely customizable story to describe why “your pops is tops.” Parents can work with their kids to describe (and write) why they love their dad, making it as tender, silly or sentimental as they want.
Apple AirTag 4 Pack, $87 — Whether your dad loses everything, or is tired of you losing everything, consider getting him a four-pack of Apple AirTags to keep track of the most important things in his life. With one tap, he can instantly connect the new AirTags with his iPhone or iPad, track and find items in the Find My app and use the Precision Finding software with Ultra Wideband technology.
Portable Charger 38800mAh, LCD Display Power Bank, $31.45 — For the dad who’s always on the go, this portable power bank comes with six available color features in an LED digital display that tracks battery usage and a built-in intelligent chip to protect devices against overcharging, excessive currents and overheating. It is compatible with iPhone, Samsung Galaxy, Pixel, Nexus, LG and other USB devices.
Panoware BBQ Grill Tools Set Gift for Dad, 4 Piece Set, $24.95 — Make sure your dad knows he’s No. 1 with a grill set that says it. This four-piece set includes a spatula, tongs, a digital meat thermometer and a canvas carrying case for grillers on the go. The meat thermometer does require two AAA batteries (not included). Reviewers love the sturdiness of the utensils and the value of the set.
NY Threads Mens Hooded Fleece Robe, $17.99-$47.99 — Dads deserve a little R&R too, and what better way to relax at home than in a new, plush robe? This hooded fleece robe is a No. 1 bestseller and comes in 16 colors and three size ranges. The adjustable waist belt and front pockets ensure maximum comfort and confidence, too.
Ring Video Doorbell (2nd Generation), $99.99 — If Dad doesn’t have one of these yet, it’s time to hook him up! Video Doorbell (2nd Generation) lets him enjoy sharp HD video, motion detection and easy DIY installation. He can customize the motion settings and get real-time notifications on his phone and tablet (subscription required), no matter where he is. In other words, with the Video Doorbell (2nd Generation), Dad never has to miss a thing — even if he's away. Video Doorbell (2nd Generation) comes with a 30-day trial of Ring Protect,¹ a comprehensive service that activates video recording and photo capture², saving and sharing for this device.
Custom Outpost Gift for Dad Photo Collage Throw Blanket, $38.90 — This custom item offers both a sentimental and useful gift for Dad. You can customize the fleece with photos of special moments, names of children and more. The blanket comes in three sizes and two materials.
Righteous Felon Beef Jerky Variety Pack, Jerky and Beef Stick Sampler, $24.99-$98.09 — If your dad loves snacking on jerky, he’ll love this variety sampler. The Righteous Felon Beef Jerky gift basket contains up to 11 unique flavors of beef jerky, including Truffle-O Soldier, Victorious B.I.G., Baby Blues BBQ and Voodoo Chile flavors.). Choose a four-pack to indulge Dad’s favorites or get him “The Whole Shebang” so he can shamelessly enjoy every flavor.
My Favorite Child Gave Me This Candle (Black, Sandalwood), $14.99 — This hilarious candle is a great, affordable gift for dads with a sense of humor. The candle itself smells of rich sandalwood with a hint of lavender and burns for up to 50 hours.
Ring Indoor Cam, $59.99 — With Indoor Cam, Dad can stay connected to home and respond in real time even if he's not there. It's great for a dad wanting to keep an eye on the garage at any hour or check in with the family while he's away. Indoor Cam has customizable Motion Zones and can notify Dad on his phone when it senses movement. It features Live View and Two- Way talk, making it easy for Dad to say hey to pets or tell the kids he's picking up pizza. Indoor Cam also has a Siren that Dad can sound off from the Ring App. He can even save what his camera records, get more detailed alerts, link cameras to your Ring Alarm, and more, with a Ring Protect subscription for as low as $3.99/month per device.³
Shiatsu Back Shoulder and Neck Massager with Heat, $49.99 — If Dad always asks for back massages, this handy back, shoulder and neck massager should be at the top of your list. With over 16,500 reviews, this Amazon Top Pick has eight deep tissue kneading massage nodes and infrared heating to unravel all of Dad’s knots. This portable massager makes a great gift for dads who travel often, as it comes with a wall and car charger.
Toilet Timer by Katamco (Classic), $14.99 — Funny dads who spend a little too long in the loo will get a kick out of this silly Toilet Timer. As seen on “Shark Tank,” this timer lasts about five minutes, can be reset with a 360-degree turn and is the perfect gag gift.
Unisex Baby Daddy & Me Matching Sock Set, White, 4 Piece, $9.99 — New or expecting dads will love this matching sock set for themselves and their mini-me. These adorable unisex “Big Slice, Lil Slice” socks come in one size — the large sock is a men's U.S. size 10-13 and the small socks can fit toddlers 12-24 months. Use them as a photoshoot prop or an everyday-wear sock!
BYRIVER Acupressure Foot Massage Slippers Shoes Sandals, $25.99 — Have a dad who’s always on his feet? These sandals double as a massager and unique footwear. The acupressure sandals will cause pain the first few times Dad wears them (because they’re relaxing all those tense feet muscles!), so be sure he only wears them for a few minutes with socks until he’s used to the pressure nodes.
Soho Grilling Gift for Dad, BBQ Cast Iron Grill Press with Wood Handle, $29.99 — If your dad is a burger master, get him a grill press that puts the fact on every piece of meat he cooks! This cast iron weight is perfect for smashing burgers, bacon, paninis and more, leaving an imprint of grill marks and the embossment of “Dad The Grill King.”
Power Tool Organizer, Wall Mount Heavy Duty Drill Holder, $23.99 — For the handy dads with too many tools, you can opt for a tool organizer instead of another drill. This heavy-duty metal wall mount has three layers of space-saving organization to keep Dad’s favorite power tools at the ready. It can hold up to 120 pounds and only takes four minutes to install.
Globe Decanter Set with 2 Glasses, $49.99 — If your dad enjoys the finer things in life — like bourbon, whiskey or rye — he’ll love this unique globe decanter set. The fine glass antique ship inside appears as though it’s sailing on the spirits in the globe, and the etched world map glasses are a nice complement to the decanter. The set also comes with a small metal funnel for easy pouring.
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¹Your Ring videos in the cloud are stored temporarily, up to 180 days. Changing your video storage time will only affect videos that are recorded after you adjust your storage time setting.
²Snapshot Capture photos in the cloud are stored up to 7 days.
³ Video History, Saving, and Sharing: Your Ring videos in the cloud are stored temporarily, up to
180 days. Changing your video storage time will only affect videos that are recorded after you adjust your storage time setting.