Father’s Day Gifts for Picky Dads

Under$25

“This is the thing I’m most passionate about onthis entire list,” saidcomedian George Civerisabout these mugs. “Now, when I use a regular mug, I’m shocked at how quickly it gets cold.”

I usually travel with at least one pair of extra shoes, which means they’re getting packed in one of these breathable, stink-resistant bags.

I was recently asked forcompact umbrella recommendations, which reminded me of the last one I lost. This thing is super-sturdy, pretty lightweight, and cheap enough to lose without regret.

Ben Lerner’s latest novel is the perfect confidence booster for lapsed readers: short enough to finish in one or two sittings yet deep enough to provoke hours of conversation for weeks thereafter.

A less-caffeinated and toasty-tasting powdered tea that can be substituted for matcha in any drink or recipe.

Extracted from a real Japanese hot spring.

These hand-harvested salt flakes are actually smoked with real hardwood, not just coated in liquid smoke flavor. Opening it for the first time made my kitchen smell like a campfire.

A warming blend of mild chiles and spices, co-developed with Daniel Humm of Eleven Madison Park.

Specialty snippers that will ensure he gets the cleanest, most fragrant burns from the $100 candles that are about to invade his home.

I first came across this over a decade ago in a front-of-the-aisle display at the Tokyu Hands department store in Shibuya. It’s the best 1,600 yen I’ve ever spent.

Casino-quality playing cards that feel like normal ones but are much more durable because they’re cut from plastic. Great for camping or beach and pool use.

Sir James Dyson’s pencil of choice.

The smaller version of Dyson’s preferred notebook.

This aerates wine more efficiently and thoroughly than a crystal decanter at a fraction of the cost. Perfect for the aspiring sommelier in your life.

My wife put this in my stocking last year, and it quickly becameour go-to cooking spatulafor almost everything except fish.

Under$50

Championship prospects are fleeting, but print-media fandom is forever.

He’ll be able to keep all his devices charged,no matter where his summer travels take him. It’s even powerful enough to handle most laptops.

A summery nonalcoholic aperitivo with a warm note of clove on the finish that gives it a bit of bite, just like the real thing. It’s enjoyable on the rocks or diluted with seltzer.

An addictive, easy-to-learn gem-collecting card game that he’ll want to replay for years to come. Each round goes quickly, so there’s always time to squeeze one in while you wait for dinner to finish cooking.

PlaywrightJeremy O. Harrissays these ice pods noticeably tighten his eye bags in just a few minutes.

Mark Duplass told methat these ridiculous sunnies are like his version of a superhero cape: “It’s like being back at Jazzfest in my Tevas and my cargo shorts, dancing like an idiot to Béla Fleck and the Flecktones.”

If he has the NYT Games app on his phone, he would like having this on his bookshelf.

It’s not often that I’m wowed by a new gadget these days, butthis cup with a built-in scale got me. It works so well that it immediately felt like something I’d been using for years.

For times when “Do Not Disturb” is still too disturbing. This signal-blocking pouch has a magnetic closure, whereas cheaper options use noisy Velcro.

Exquisitely shot on medium-format film using only natural light, the images in this book give us an honest peek into how some of America’s most influential designers and craftspeople live and work.

Tieguanyin is an oolong tea where each leaf gets rolled into a tight little ball after drying to preserve its flavor. This gift box contains 36 vacuum-sealed portions that stay fresh until opened.

I like watching the leaves unfurl as they brew.

This extremely comfortable headlamp gains an hour of run time with just eight minutes of charging.

Under$100

An electric screwdriver that makes it easy to tighten or loosen almost any screw or bolt. It’s much more compact than a drill and has adjustable torque settings to prevent overtightening.

Fast-drying shorts made from a plastic-free blend of modal and merino.

Senior editor Winnie Yang is the chief sleeping-pad inflator on family camping trips, and this tiny USB-C rechargeable pump has made her job a lot easier. It has a universal nozzle and can also be used to deflate quickly.

Small-batch sour gummies made from seasonal ingredients — June is all about strawberries. Get him a three-month season pass for the summer, or sign up to be alerted to the latest drops by texting “sour” to 718-587‑0143.

It’s made from a fast-drying waffle fabric that he’ll want to use at home. Its linen-cotton blend is more tightly woven and feels a bit grippier than a cotton-only waffle towel.

A subtly spiced, lightly sweet canned smoked salmon that tastes better than some fillets I’ve been served at restaurants. A can of this and a cup of couscous make an amazing backcountry meal — so long as he refrains from eating all six cans at home.

This water-bottle-size, USB-C rechargeable tire inflator couldn’t be easier to use. He’ll never be stuck searching for a gas station when the tire indicator light turns on again.

The British royal family’s coniferous bath oil of choice,according to Plum Sykes.

One of the best backpacking pillows out there, wrapped in a layer of natural goose down for better insulation and a cozier feel.

A large, high-quality print of a meaningful photo is one of the best gifts to receive. But giving an unframed print is like assigning them homework. Framebridge handles everything and puts it in a gift-wrapped box for under $100.

Extra seating that looks nice and stows easily. Fold it up for more support, or lay it flat for room to stretch (it also works as a meditation cushion).

Under$200

A grippier, more flexible TPU outsole makes theseall-terrain Bostonssuitable for more adventurous outings. But they have the same classic footbed.

Its luxurious, fast-drying waffle texture and relaxed drape make it the perfect bath robe for every season.

Chris Black’s clothing brandhas been putting out these vintage-inspired, heavyweight, American-made hoodies that’ll make your dad concede that some places are still making them like they used to.

The latest Jetboil is just as fast at boiling water but is big enough for groups — and can also cook things other than water.

Starting at $165, you can get your dad a shirt cut to his unique proportions and sewn to his exact specifications — down to the placement and orientation of the bottommost buttonhole. Once the shirt arrives from the factory a few weeks later, he’ll get a fitting with an in-house tailor who can make any necessary adjustments to ensure a perfect fit.

These iconic bells are cast in the Arizona desert in a sprawling compound that was originally architected as a communal, self-sufficient, and infinitely sustainable utopia. The vibes can be felt in the ringing of the bell.

“Did you know that hand-finished kangaroo leather is the closest analog to the English Kip material used to make wallets in the 18th century?” This is the kind of dad fact he’ll be able to drop anytime he goes to pay with this faithful replica of Thomas Jefferson’s wallet.

In many hobbyist scenes, “endgame” describes the ultimate version of the thing to buy in a given category. This is an endgame flashlight. It’s about the size and shape of a folded pocketknife, yet it shines as bright as a car headlight. There’s also a UV mode and a green laser pointer that my cats love. Unlike the previous version, this one offers USB-C charging in addition to the handy magnetic dock.

My wife bought me this a few winters back and then did most of the building herself. I guess I could always deconstruct it and build it back up as a convertible, but I’m more of a hardtop man.

Nocs’s most popular binoculars are now bigger and brighter but still sturdy enough to resist anything a klutzy dad (or kid) can throw at them. Portable ones are fine in the middle of the day, but the larger lenses make a big difference in the mornings and evenings.

Everyone has been asking me about this bag since I got it last fall. It’s charmingly outdoorsy without being too technical, and its adjustable straps are long enough for both backpack and shoulder bag use.

I somehow missed that my favorite camping chair maker also sells tables now. They’re just as sturdy and well designed as the brand’s chairs.

He’s earned an upgrade to one that’sguaranteed for life. Even if he does lose it, Davek offers 50 percent off a replacement.

Over$200

I didn’t want to like this all-in-one machine, but after living with it for a few months, I must admit that I love it. Its ability to perfectly prep the puck with a press of a lever makes it unbelievably easy for a total novice to craft a solid cappuccino in just a few attempts. It even has a thermometer to help automatically steam the milk to the right consistency — latte art not included.

Flexible, breathable handmade suede slip-ons — borne of aDrake’s collaboration— that look like loafers but wear like slippers. They look great with shorts and jeans, or can be dressed up with a suit.

This quiet and highly adjustable walking pad is much nicer than anything cheaper and a lot cheaper than anything nicer. Its 14 percent of adjustable incline will help dad work up a sweat in no time.

Works nicely in the kitchen as a paring knife and its 4.1-inch blade is long enough for light slicing and chopping duties, too. It comes with a securely fitted sheath that makes it easy to take camping or picnicking.

It’s notportablebut, unlike the Solo Stove, this smokeless fire pit actually gets hot enough to warm its surroundings. I’ve been enjoying pairing it with thegrill attachmentfor early-season outdoor cooking.

This pocketable camera with a large APS-C sensor is smaller than anythingcapable of taking better photos.

Anyone with money can buy a nice watch, but few understand how they really work. These classes are offered by the organization that taught the writers and actors on HBO’sThe Gilded Ageeverything they needed to know about clock-making.

Just in time for the World Cup. (Or theNBA finals, take your pick.)

This compact toaster oven adds steam to help reheat foods more evenly and keep toast from drying out. (It can even reheat pastries without burning the outside!) The latest version adds a “salamander” mode, which is basically a restaurant-style broiler — perfect for quickly cooking fish filets or caramelizing the sugar topping on a crème brûlée.

This briefcase-size gas grill runs off mini propane tanks from the hardware store and has a built-in ignitor. I used it on my stoop throughout lockdown and in the park since.

The new AirPods Max may sound even better than the original, but they’re still just as heavy. I prefer Sonos’s lighter, looser Ace, which still sounds amazing but is comfortable enough to fall asleep in.

Though it costs almost twice as much as a Yeti, this Norwegian-made cooler is half the size and volume of a similarly capacious offering from the brand — andperforms just as well. The Bundle version comes with ice packs.

I’ve long been a fan of Sea to Summit’s ultralight sleeping pads, so I’m not shocked that its car-camping pad is even more comfortable. In fact, it’s more supportive than any sofa bed I’ve tried.

The brightestportable projectorwith the longest battery life. It’s also weatherproof and has powerful built-in speakers.

This is the best-looking new TV of the year, according to apanel of expert judges.