There are two types of dads in the world: the dad who knows exactly what he wants for Father’s Day and the dad who pretends not to know exactly what he wants. But even the most hard-to-read dads can be cracked – it just takes gathering the right clues. Whichever type you’re working with, buying a gift before June 19 doesn’t have to be a total shot in the dark. Our list of Father’s Day favorites will make every dad feel like a king, whether he prefers beanies, boxes or beers.
Super dad: Cooper & Kid (quarterly subscription)
Hands-on dads will love the thoughtfulness of an interactive gift for Father’s Day. The Cooper Kit comes with products and activities designed to enhance quality time between Dad and kids. They can build a catapult together or send a floating lantern into space. With a quarterly subscription, a new Cooper Kit arrives at your home every three months. $65, cooperandkid.com
Adventure dad: The Roo hammock
If using a hammock isn’t already Dad’s new favorite pastime,
it will be with Kammok’s Roo. Whether he enjoys lounging outside between hikes or fix-it projects at home, he’ll love taking the Roo with him on his next camping excursion or setting it up in the backyard. Make sure to also include Kammok’s Python Straps, two 10-foot daisy-chain suspension systems, in his gift bag for safe and stable assembly. $99, kammok.com
DIY dad: Beer-making class
Dads who love drinking a cold one can learn how to brew 5 gallons of their own beer at home. The Windsor Homebrew Supply offers weekend classes for beginners in Costa Mesa. Dad will learn all steps of the brewing process, including a history of the different styles of beer and how they’re made. It’s an educational gift he will thank you for years down the road. $25, windsorhomebrewsupply.com
Up-to-the minute dad: Man Crates
Most dads love their toys. Enter Man Crates. Inside each themed box are specialty items that cater to Dad’s unique taste. Whether he prefers standing over a hot grill or the edge of a fishing boat, Man Crates are a surefire way to make him giddy on Father’s Day. Plus, each box arrives with its own crowbar to use for opening. How manly is that?
$39.99-$139.99, mancrates.com
Humanitarian dad: Drifter beanie and pocket tee
This is the gift for the dad who loves to give back. Krochet Kids is a nonprofit based in Costa Mesa that employs, empowers and educates workers in Uganda and Peru. Dad will look great and feel even better wearing apparel like a Drifter waffle-knit beanie and a knit-pocket T-shirt. He can even send a personalized thank you note to the worker who handmade his look. $30-$35, krochetkids.org
