daddy doesn't need Gift. Just ask the father in your life and he will tell you the same. However, as we all know you should gift him something anyway. I'm not only a father and a gear reviewer, but also a man with a specific philosophy about what makes a good gift for middle-aged men like me.
The best gifts for a dad are things that are not only relevant to his interests, but also what might be called “excessive.” Fathers like things that are highly manufactured but useful. You can rarely go wrong with an expensive but excellent version of something we're used to anyway.
Alternatively, you can buy him anything with the logo of his favorite sports team. Oh, a set of Cleveland Browns corn-on-the-cob holders! Better buy some sweet corn and fire up the grill!
Below you'll find gifts I've personally used and enjoyed as a dad. This is the ultimate gift guide to get you started this Christmas season, which is fitting because no one shops for dad early.
UPDATED December 2024: We've refreshed this guide with several new picks, including slippers, a Golden Tea arcade machine, and a leather belt.
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