your Dad doesn't need a gift. The best gifts for a dad are things that not only are relevant to his interests but also can be fairly described as “overkill.” Dads tend to like things that are useful but overbuilt. You can rarely go wrong by giving a fatherly figure an expensive premium version of a thing he uses anyway. Below you'll find gifts that I, as a dad, have personally used and enjoyed. Updated May 2025: We’ve overhauled this guide before Father's Day, swapping out half of the picks for new gift ideas suited to spring and summer.