I don’t prefer to generalize, however discovering Father’s Day presents becoming for the paternal figures in our lives is notoriously onerous. I’ve years of anxious buying journeys to again that idea up. I’ve put in my time wandering the aisles of a golf professional store or furiously looking that one small boutique nook geared toward males. (You know the spot: There’s nearly at all times a e-book on whiskey and a Pendleton blanket there.) To assist you keep away from the ache of a gifting swing and miss, I’ve polled our considerate workforce for Father’s Day presents which might be assured winners.
Ahead, discover distinctive present concepts (and a few of our biggest gifting hits) for all kinds of dad—from the sneakerheads, to the slick dwelling cooks, to the blokes who rides onerous for REI.
Feature picture by Kristen Kilpatrick.
Father’s Day Gift Ideas for the Adventurer
He’s prepared for anything and could go off the grid whenever he wants. Fortunately, he doesn’t have to—but he can still look cool in the great outdoors.

PHOTO: photo by Michelle Nash
Gifts Ideas for the Active Dad
For him, “dad bod” means something entirely different. The following Father’s Day gifts will make him happier than 10,000 steps on a Fitbit.

Father’s Day Gift Ideas for the Music Lover
Has he waxed poetic about concerts of yore? Does he treat the car like a karaoke machine? Did he brag about his vinyl collection before it was cool? If you answered yes to any or all of the above, then congrats, you have yourself a Music Loving Father. Below, find Father’s Day gifts he’ll love and listen to.

Father’s Day Gift Ideas for the Aesthete
Nobody blends form and function quite like him. Treat your father figure to something as thoughtful as he is.

Father’s Day Gift Ideas for the Home Chef
He might not sport a “Kiss the Cook” apron, but he doesn’t have to. His grilling skills are legendary and his cocktails have earned kudos around the world (or at least around the block). This year, give him a little something to liven up his favorite domain.

Gift Ideas for the Sneakerhead Dad
Has he waited in line at Stadium Goods? Does he buy into anything sold at Kith? Take it from our resident spouse to a sneakerhead, Brittany Chatburn, he’ll be into these Father’s Day presents.