The Best Gift Sets for Every Type of Dad This Father’s Day (That You Can Buy on Amazon)
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The great thing about gift sets for dads is that an assortment of little bits and bobs means the chances are high that he’ll find at least one of them useful. Ahead ofFather’s Day— which is this Sunday, June 18 — we’ve rounded up more than two dozen of the best gift sets for a whole range of fussy dads — whether they’rewine lovers,gourmands,Wall Street guys, or partial to awhite sneaker. Many of these contain products we’ve written about before, and they’re all available on Amazon for your shopping convenience (though you can purchase some of them elsewhere as well). And to help you stay on budget, we’ve organized the whole list by price.
Editors’ note: All of these gifts can still arrive on time, but as Father’s Day approaches, shipping times and availability will change, so don’t dillydally
Under $25
For the dad who likes to veg out
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This kit contains 20 different seed packets for a vast and varied vegetable garden — there’s lettuce, cucumber, tomato, beets, spinach, and more.
For the dad who’s serious about the three R’s …
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So he never has to even think about using a set of plastic utensilson the go.
… And avoids plastic bags at all costs
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Chris Blackrecommends this 12-pack of reusable grocery totes, which come in “nice, simple colors (black, blue, and green)” and have helped him “safely carry a case of Oatly home from Whole Foods.”
For the dad who keeps his hands clean
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This tools in this manicure set are made of stainless steel and come in a nice-looking leather pouch.
For the gearhead dad
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Armor All is a go-to for keeping your car spic and span, and this kit includes anything your dad might need: wash and wax, tire foam, a general surface protectant, and glass wipes.
For the dad who owns more vinyls than books
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The cleaning and maintenance supplies he needs to keep hisold Cream recordsplaying without a hitch.
For the dad who puts hot sauce on just about everything
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Lao Gan Ma chile crisp is an undisputed pantry staple beloved by bothTop ChefcontestantBuddha Loand former Strategist newsletter editorMia Leimkuhler. “When it comes to Asian food, there’s probably hardly any dish that you wouldn’t want to pair with this,” Lo told us. Leimkuhler agrees: “I’ve made whole meals out of spicy chile crisp on rice or spicy chile crisp on scrambled eggs.” This set of two jars even comes with a cute pig-shaped spoon.
For the dad who’s been meaning to visit
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This cozy setup will make any window seat feel that much more comfortable.
For the dad who loves his English Breakfast tea
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For thetea personwho’s not scared of a wild herbal blend, this set offers a range of fruity flavors like cherry Cosmo, apricot Amaretto, and blueberry Merlot.
For the dad who’s trying to cut back on coffee
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A less jittery approach to caffeine that will suit someone who doesn’t mind getting more hands-on with whisking and stirring.
For the dad who swirls his wine
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Get him a Vacu Vin wine pump, which creates an airtight seal to help preserve already opened bottles of wine. “Their vacuum seal really does help preserve delicate aromatics and flavors that are otherwise lost,” saysVictoria James, certified sommelier and beverage director atCote. This set comes with the pump and two stoppers to save a couple of bottles at once.
Under $50
For the well-kempt dad
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Even the most meticulous of groomers will be delighted to receive this beard-maintenance kit that’s vouched for byLenny Kravitz: He’s been using the trimmer and its array of attachments since junior high. “I can shave with them and look like I got a real close shave, as if I used a razor,” he told us.
For the dad who wants to up his grill game
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For anygrill master: Spritz them with oil, pop some vegetables in, and, baby, you’ve got a kebab going.
For the dad with a decked-out bar cart
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A fancy-looking decanter to display his single-barrel whiskey and some handblown glasses to go with it.
For the ramen-obsessed dad
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If he could eat ramen every night and never get sick of it, get him this variety pack of Omsom noodles, which come in four delicious flavors: soy garlic, coconut lemongrass curry, garlic black pepper, and chili sesame.
For the sneakerhead dad
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This starter kit is “the most complete care system as far as consumers taking care of their sneakers at home,” says Darryl Blanding, co-founder ofClean Sneaker Care. It comes with two cleaning brushes, a microfiber cloth, the brand’s foaming cleanser, and a water-repelling spray.
For the dad who can’t resist a game of table tennis
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If he’s a ping-pong enthusiast, give him this to-go set that we deemed the bestportable table-tennis set. With two paddles, a retractable net, and a handy drawstring bag, he’ll be able to rig any old table for an impromptu game.
For the dad who likes to entertain
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Bambusi Premium Bamboo Cheese Board Set
This sturdy bamboo charcuterie board has a sliding drawer that holds cheese knives and a wine opener.
For the dad who started baking bread during the pandemic
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He’s not one to brag, but he’s actually making his own IPAs now too.
For the dad who can eat his own weight in pasta
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ActorMax Greenfieldtold us that the marinara sauce fromCarboneis so good that he sometimes finds himself drinking it. “When you’re tired and sort of like,I can’t make myself something right now, you can just dip stuff in it,” he says. “You take a piece of toast, dip it in there, and think,This is kind of the best thing that I’ve had all day.” This three-jar variety pack includes arrabbiata and tomato-basil flavors.
For the dad who washes his face with bar soap
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Here’s an all-star cast of Malin + Goetzskin-care goodies(including our favorite lightweightconditioner) to upgrade his routine.
For the dad whose hero is Monty Don
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A stainless-steel Japanese blade that will take the strain off his hands, whether he’s weeding or pruning. It comes with a sharpening stone, so it can keep its edge, too.
For the dad who always orders extra pickles
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Frankie’s Fine Brine The Gin Pickle
This three-jar set of Frankie’s Fine Brine gin pickles isPaul Feig–approved. “I plowed through [them] so fast,” Feig told us, calling them “unbelievable” with “a bit of gin essence” and the perfect amount of crunch and snap.
Under $75
For the outdoorsy dad
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Alex Honnoldtakes along a bar of Dr. Squatch’s soap on all his camping trips and excursions. “It’s just a nice product made with natural ingredients,” Honnold told us. “It’s got some grit, which I love for exfoliation, and a great scent.”
For the dad with a stale Black Ice dangling from his rearview mirror
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It’s basically just a placard at this point. Help him upgrade with this statusy set of D.S. & Durga car fresheners. Strategist editor Maxine Buildersaysthe ’85 Diesel scent makes her “feel like I’m trundling down a beach road in my 1974 Ford Bronco.” (Or if he’s a scent enthusiast, opt for thissample packof fragrances in the brand’s greatest hits.)
For the dad who organizes game night
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This good-lookingbackgammon sethas a very retro, ’70s-living-room aesthetic.
For the jet-setting dad
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This set of compression cubes from Eagle Creek — the brand that makes ourbest-in-class packing cubes— will allow him to keep everything from toiletries to T-shirts neatly stacked and organized.
For the dad who cooks
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This Burlap & Barrel spice set is bound to give his taste buds a workout, with flavors ranging from Black Lime to Wild Mountain Cumin.
$75 and up
For the dad who ends every day with a cocktail
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Thisbartender-approved five-piece setincludes a shaker, muddler, strainer, and jigger — everything he’ll need for crafting negronis and whiskey sours at home.
For the doomsday-prepper dad
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If he’s got a stockpile of toilet paper and canned tuna in the garage, he’ll appreciate this emergency-preparedness kit that comes with everything from a tent to thermal blankets to glow sticks.
For the dad whose desk could use some zhuzhing
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A very sleek, stylish leatherdesk setupfor the dad who has an M.D. and a stuffy campus office.
For the dad who’s your personal TaskRabbit
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Black & Decker Lithium Drill and Project Kit
Every drill bit, wrench, and screwdriver he needs to complete fixer-upper jobs around the house.
For the dad who spends his weekends on the mountain
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A variety of nuts as added protection for the dad who’s a thrill-seekingclimber.
Additional reporting byTembe Denton-Hurst
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