20 Fancy Father’s Day Gifts That Are Actually Useful
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Buying a gift for apicky dadorsomeone who just appreciates the finer things in lifecan be tricky, so I’ve rounded up some of the Strategist’s nicest Father’s Day gifts that are actually worth the higher price tag. Whether he’s a golf dad or somebody who knows his way around a chef’s kitchen, he’ll be impressed with any of these options for how practical they are. For even more Father’s Day gifts for every taste and budget, check out ourhub here.
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The Rocco smart fridge will keep all hisbeverages— alcoholic and not — at the perfect temperature.
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For the avid puzzler in your life, there’s nothing better than ahand-cut wooden puzzle, like this one from Elms, one of my favorite makers. Prices start at $165 for a 50-piece puzzle with the option to add irregular pieces and more intricate “tricks” for an even more challenging experience that’s all the more satisfying once completed.
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Hyperice’s compression recovery devicesare used by professional and amateur athletes alike. Thissmaller modelis easier to pull on than the full-size boot, and it targets the calves for pain and tightness relief as well as increased circulation.
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Director and actor Mark Duplassstarted playing his daughter’s youth-size guitar, and it helped him get back to his early singer-songwriting days without the repetitive-stress injuries that his own guitar caused.
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Upgrade hiswalletto this slim one from Smythson that has six card slots, a pocket for bills, and two side slots.
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Nutribullet Chill Ice Cream Maker
Nutribullet’s new ice-cream-maker makes it easier for him to whip up his favorite protein-packed frozen treat, whether it’s ice cream, sorbet, gelato, a smoothie bowl, or frozen yogurt.
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Level up his protein game with a box of premium meats sourced from local pastures then dry-aged and hand-cut in Kentucky. The Butcher’s Choice option includes dry-aged steaks (either strips or rib eyes), two weeknight steaks (either sirloin filet or bavette steaks), two pork chops, plus a pound of dry-aged ground beef and bacon. Make it asubscriptionso he never runs out.
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If he has a backyard that he can’t enjoy due to the presence of pesky mosquitos, then considerThermacell’s LIV system. Like the portable repellers, the LIV system uses strategically placed stakes that release the brand’s proprietary formula to create a protective zone against the skeeters. The three-stake starter bundle is enough to cover up to a 945-square-foot area.
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For the dad who wants more from his Yeti, get him an Oyster, which the Strategist’s travel and outdoor writer Katherine Gillespie calls “the Rimowa of coolers.”
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Ourbest-in-class Adirondack chairis made from teak and has a sculptural, modern silhouette.
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If he’s a golf dad who jets around the world in search of the best courses, he’ll appreciate this protective travel bag fromexpert-approved brand Sun Mountain.
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Masterbuilt MES 130B Digital Electric Smoker
Asmokeris an essential part of anyaspiring pitmaster’s setup.
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A beautiful pair ofsecateurshand-forged in Japan from carbon steel for clean cuts every time.
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MSR Hubba Hubba LT 2 Tent
Thistwo-person tentmakes for a roomy solo space for when he needs to get away for the weekend.
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This is admittedly much more than one may consider paying for a pepper mill, but it really is one of themost efficient grinders on the market.
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Brooks Brothers Friday Oxford Shirt
You canpersonalizehis favorite Oxford shirt for just $12.
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Gozney’s Domepizza ovenis the ideal setup for the home chef who’s serious about his pizza but doesn’t want a whole brick-oven situation.
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Strategist senior writer Michael Zhao loves how pocket-friendly thisdigital camerais despite its large APS-C sensor, which produces beautiful photos.
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Zhao swears byPatagonia’s Torrentshell jackets: “It’s more protective than anything cheaper and a lot more affordable than anything more substantial for rain coverage.”
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And for thatclassic British look, he can’t go wrong with Barbour.
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