- With a $100 Father’s Day-gift budget, you’ll be surprised at all the thoughtful, unique, and useful gifts you can get this year.
- Here are 35 ways to stretch your Benjamin and make this Father’s Day one to remember.
- If you don’t find the perfect gift on this list, take a look at more Father’s Day 2020 gift ideas here.
Editor’s note: It’s likely that many families will be spending Father’s Day apart this year due to the impact of the novel coronavirus. Nothing takes the place of time spent together, but if you’re looking to send a gift to Dad in lieu of a visit, we hope this list will help you find exactly what you’re looking for.
Though it may feel like you just conquered Mother’s Day gifting this year, here’s a reminder that another important holiday, Father’s Day, is just around the corner on June 21 – and will probably catch up to you sooner than you’d expect.
Setting a spending limit is a good way to make sure you don’t blow your 2020 personal budget by mid-year, and we think $100 is reasonable enough for Father’s Day. There are many under-$100 gifts that you can gift Dad and feel good about, whether he’s a complete pro or utter disaster at cooking, style, grooming, or joke delivery.
The top 5 best Father's Day gifts under $100:
- A book of Dad jokes that'll make him laugh
- A nice pair of Status Audio headphones
- A comfortable pair of Allbirds sneakers
- A leather toiletry bag from Leatherology
- A plush Parachute robe
Shop these 30 Father's Day gifts under $100 that he'll actually use.
A picture hanger
Gift the Artifact Uprising Wooden Photo Ledge, from $49
This elegant photo ledge is made from real maple wood and solid brass screws (simply adjust these to switch out the prints). A delightful spin on the traditional picture frame, it's an artistic way to display your favorite pictures with Dad.
A box of meats
Gift the Porter Road Stay At Home Bundle, $90
For the culinary dad, there's nothing better than a chance to show off his chops in the kitchen. This box contains a curated assortment of ground pork, dry-aged ground beef, and sausages.
A reel viewer of great memories
Gift the Create Your Own Reel Viewer, $29.95
Give Dad a walk down memory lane with a custom reel viewer filled with seven images he can click through. It's sentimental, nostalgic, and something he probably hasn't seen before.
An insulated bottle that keeps his beer cold and protects it from drops
Gift the BottleKeeper Standard 2.0, $29.99
If your dad is the type who's never seen at the barbecue without a beer in hand, he'll appreciate the BottleKeeper, an insulated bottle that he can stick his beer bottle in to keep it cold, crisp, and carbonated.
A smart home device
Gift the Amazon Echo, $99.99
By now, you've probably heard about the many things the Echo can do, from playing music through its high-quality Dolby-powered speakers to playing games like Jeopardy with you. It's smart, convenient, and even a little fun. Amazon offers wood and fabric finishes to suit your dad's style.
The coolest (literally) shoes on the block
Gift the Allbirds Tree Runners, $95
These textured sneakers are made from eucalyptus tree fiber, so they're not only cooling and breathable but also more environmentally friendly. Meanwhile, the insole is lined with Allbirds' signature merino wool fabric, making them extremely soft and comfortable.
Three hand-picked vinyl records every month
Gift a VNYL membership, from $22/month
VNYL's music curators will choose three records for him based on his music tastes and "vibe" he's feeling that month. It's a fun, affordable, and convenient way to grow his vinyl collection.
A fast wireless charger
Gift the Anker PowerWave for $29.99
The Anker PowerWave Fast Wireless Charger supports Qi wireless charging, meaning it'll work with recent iPhone models and Samsung Galaxy models. All he has to do to use it is place a supported phone directly on it, and it should start charging right away.
A sleek shaving kit
Gift the Harry's Winston Shave Set, $25 (+$15 to engrave)
German-engineered shave cartridges combine with a sleek polished chrome finish handle to make the daily shaving routine feel luxurious. Choose between a foaming gel which lathers into a rich foam, or a smooth shave cream.
A pair of headphones
Gift the Status Audio CB-1 Closed Back Studio Monitor Headphones, $59
Although our tech reporter Brandt Ranj has reviewed tons of headphones, most of which are more expensive, he keeps coming back to this Status Audio pair. If you're on a budget but still want to gift headphones, these are the best-sounding studio monitor ones under $100. It certainly helps that they're comfortable and still look sleek.
All the best bacon treats you can imagine
Gift the Man Crates Bacon Crate, $59.99
There's no better way to say "I love you" than a giant box full of bacon and bacon treats. The crate contains two different types of bacon jerky, bacon popcorn, bacon seasoning, bacon peanut brittle, and hot pepper bacon jam.
Some of the best socks we've ever tried
Gift the Bombas Calf Sock 4-Pair Box, $56
These calf socks from popular startup Bombas are made from extra-long staple cotton for softness and comfort and won't slip down. The honeycomb structure around the mid-foot distributes pressure evenly while the footbed is reinforced for support, making these socks a step up from the usual pairs of Father's Days past.
A cold brew maker
Gift the Takeya Deluxe Cold Brew Iced Coffee Maker, $21.99
If there's anything that can jolt him awake in the mornings, it'll be cold brew made from this affordable, bestselling coffee maker. The airtight lid locks in freshness and flavor and it makes one whole quart of delicious cold brew.
A streaming box with access to all his favorite shows, movies, and music
Gift the Roku Ultra, $88
Roku offers affordable 4K and HDR streaming in its compact Ultra box. He can even continue watching once everyone else in the house is asleep thanks to the included private-listening JBL earphones.
Stylish computer glasses
Gift a pair of Felix Gray Blue Light Computer Glasses, from $95
If he sits in front of a computer every day, he needs these blue light glasses that increase magnification, reduce glare, and filter out blue light in order to reduce eyestrain. They're also available with prescription lenses - we tried them and loved them.
Pocket notebooks
Gift the Word. 3-Pack Lined Pocket Notebooks, $10.99
These small books are the perfect size for jotting down quick notes and to-do lists. Each page is printed with circles to help him set up an efficient, organized bullet journal.
A shower head filter
Gift the Vitaclean HQ Handheld Showerhead + Filter, $70
His hair and skin reap the benefits after showering with this special filter that eliminates excess chlorine and mineral content with vitamin C and essential oils. Though unconventional, it lands on the more useful side of the gifting spectrum.
A style subscription box
Gift a Bombfell gift card in any amount
Although Bombfell was created to help guys who either need all the style advice they can get or simply hate to shop, our resident style expert Amir Ismael discovered that it's "a great choice for even the most stylish of men." The subscription service lets him set a budget and only pay for the clothing items he wants to keep.
A cosmically cool chart about space exploration
Gift the Pop Chart Lab Chart of Cosmic Exploration, $40
Pore over the impressive, hand-illustrated details of this chart, which shows all the different spacecrafts that have dared to explore the depths of our vast solar system. The beautiful print is printed on museum-grade paper and deserves its spot on your dad's wall.
A book of Dad jokes in case he ever runs out of his own
Gift "101 So Bad, They're Good Dad Jokes", $5.99
We have a love-hate relationship with dad jokes, and this book will only fuel it - whether we like it or not. Get ready to groan and possibly regret giving this gag gift.
A slim wallet
Gift the Bellroy Slim Sleeve, $79
In our opinion, it's the best wallet you can buy, and here's why: Bellroy eliminates as much excess material as possible, paring it down to the minimal essential of four pockets. At the same time, it still looks and feels good because it's made from top-grain leather that ages gracefully.
A subscription that makes buying cologne less confusing
Gift a Scentbird subscription, $14.95/month
Buying a fragrance for another person can be tricky because everyone's personal scent preferences are different. Let him experiment and decide for himself with Scentbird, which will send a 30-day supply of a designer cologne to his door every month. Scentbird takes the pressure off buying cologne so that once he does find his perfect one, you'll know what to gift next time.
A pen plated with 23-karat gold
Gift the Cross Century II Black Lacquer Pen, $52.18
High-quality Cross pens have been around since 1846 and used in the White House to sign legislation since the 1970s. This weighty, sleek pen with gold-plated details is the perfect gift to add a touch of luxury to everyday writing tasks.
A plush bathrobe
Gift the Parachute Classic Bathrobe in Stone, $99
Prime relaxation and comfort is just a bathrobe away. He'll feel like a king in this soft, attractive Turkish cotton robe with a cozy shawl collar and two front pockets (to stash snacks, of course).
A monogrammed leather shave bag
Gift the Leatherology Small Shave Bag, from $90 (+$10 monogram)
Upgrade to a bag he'll be proud to bring out during his travels. The full-grain bag has one main zippered compartment and a front exterior zippered pocket to fit the essentials.
A sturdy camera strap
Gift the Peak Design Slide Camera Strap, $64.95
The strap is compatible with DSLRs and easy to attach and detach. It's comfortable and durable, helping him lighten the load of a heavy camera and focus on the real task at hand - capturing family memories.
Tile trackers
Gift the Tile Mate and Slim Combo 4-Pack, $39.95
Help him keep track of his keys, bag, wallet, and laptop, so he doesn't spend hours turning the house upside down trying to find his valuables. The slim tracker will barely make a dent in his bag or pocket, and he just needs to use the corresponding app to keep tabs on his belongings.
A kit that lets him channel his inner mixologist
Gift a Saloonbox subscription, from $49/month
Every month's Saloonbox includes two creative drink recipes featuring top-shelf spirits and quality ingredients. He'll receive everything he needs to make four cocktails. Past recipes have included a cinnamon mezcal margarita and a "Buzzed Bee," a combination of cold-brew coffee, honey, gin, and tonic.
A waterproof phone case for the outdoorsy dad
Gift the LifeProof FRĒ iPhone Case, from $39.95
The dad who can frequently be found fishing, sailing, or otherwise gallivanting near water will appreciate a waterproof case that fully protects his phone, even if he drops it for a prolonged period.
A SodaStream
Gift the SodaStream Jet Sparkling Water Maker, $79.99
The SodaStream lets you to turn plain water into sparkling water in mere seconds. And Dad can adjust the fizziness and flavor level to his personal taste.
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