10 Father’s Day Gifts Hand-Selected by Our Staff

We love our dads just as much as we love shopping.

a theragun mini and an aura ring

If you take a peek at the Katie Couric Media Slack channel around any holiday, you’re guaranteed to see people soliciting and supplying gift recommendations. Helping people shop is our love language, which you’ve probably gathered if you’ve ever read our enthusiastic shopping newsletter, The Shop Edit.

Lately, the discussion has centered on Father’s Day gifts, and we’ve received many excellent suggestions. We wanted to share them with you as well. From ultra-thin yet durable readers that make our audience manager’s dad feel like a badass to the duffel that allows our commerce editor’s brother to pack his suits safely, below you’ll find ten impressive gifts for dads, hand-selected by our staff.

For even more ideas, check out our complete Father’s Day Gift Guide.

Ember Coffee Mug

black ember mug

Amazon

“If you’re a parent, you know the feeling of pouring yourself a cup of coffee and not getting a chance to return to it until it’s cold. That’s why my husband loves his Ember mug. It keeps his coffee at the perfect temperature until he’s ready to drink it and keeps it warm when it’s cold out and he takes it with him to walk our kids to the bus.” — Mary Agnant, Senior Producer

 

Theragun Mini

theragun mini with iphone app

Theragun

“Now that he’s over 40, my husband has started to feel a lot more aches and pains in his body. He recently got the Theragun Mini and basically walks around the house using it on various body parts. He can also easily take it with him when he travels to help relieve any travel-associated stiffness.” — Mary Agnant, Senior Producer

Halfday Carry-On Garment Roller

Halfday

“My brother travels constantly for work, and over the years, he’s perfected the art of carry-on-only packing. But if there’s one thing that still drives him crazy, it’s having to re-iron all his shirts after arriving at his destination. So when I saw that Halfday released a roller bag with the same built-in garment bag feature as their beloved duffel, I ordered it for him on the spot. It fits easily in the overhead bin, but more importantly, it lets him lay his shirts and jackets flat — no more post-flight ironing duty. Thoughtful design touches, like a separate compartment for shoes and an abundance of pockets, keep everything neat and tidy. And when he’s flying with his kids, the quick-access outer pockets are perfect for stashing toys and books to head off midair toddler meltdowns.” — Katie Pittman, Commerce Editor

$248 at Halfday

Rhone 10″ Communter Pro Short

Rhone

“This is one for the stylish dads out there. My dad likes to stay on top of fashion trends, and he’s been looking for some bottoms that can give him a better bang for his buck. And these are exactly that, thanks to a high-performance fabric that’s perfect for my very active dad, who also runs his own business.” — Camey Hess, Head of Sales

$98 at Rhone

Flylow Davis Anorak

Flylow

“My fiancé got himself this jacket as a lightweight windbreaker ahead of what will be a busy spring and summer, and when my dad saw it, he said, ‘I need something cool like that.’ So we’re upping my dad’s outdoor game this summer and getting him this subdued yet fashionable everyday piece.”  — Camey Hess, Head of Sales

$120 at Flylow

The Normal Brand Comfort Terry Utility Short

The Normal Brand

“My brother-in-law is always on the search for nice looking casual wear. The Normal Brand is one of our family’s favorites, as the fabrics are all super soft and of very high quality. These shorts are mostly cotton, which is great for wearers with sensitive skin or who overheat easily.” — Camey Hess, Head of Sales

$88 at The Normal Brand

ThinOptics Readers + Black Universal Pod

ThinOptics

“For the dad or granddad who needs readers but refuses to carry glasses, ThinOptics readers are the essential they didn’t know they needed. The glasses are flexible, durable, and designed to balance on the bridge of the nose with ease. And because they’re so thin and compact, they can easily be attached to your dad’s phone case, clipped onto his keychain, or slotted into his wallet — so he’s never without his readers. My dad has been using ThinOptics for years and always feels like a bit of a badass when he whips them out to check his email or read a menu in a restaurant.” — Sam Donsky, Audience Development Manager

$30 at ThinOptics

Oura Ring

Oura

“My brother is obsessed with his gadgets, but when it comes to fitness trackers, he doesn’t have more than his Apple Watch. This year, I’m upgrading him to an Oura Ring. Sleep apnea runs in our family, and while you should rely on a doctor for treatment, an Oura can really help manage it. It tracks blood oxygen saturation (SpO2), shallow breathing, and pauses during sleep. It also provides an overall sleep score so he can adjust his lifestyle accordingly.” — Justine Carreon, Affiliate Content Manager

$349 at Oura

Snake River Farms Tomahawk

Snake River Farms Tomahawk

Snake River Farms

“My dad is one of those ‘I don’t need you to waste money on me’ types. To circumvent his unnecessary rule, this year I’m going to get him something that won’t go to waste: steak. And while he treats himself to a nice cut every now and then (when his cardiologist allows!), he’s never grilled a Tomahawk before — making it a gift he’d never buy for himself but truly deserves.” — Justine Carreon, Affiliate Content Manager