Gift ideas for the dad who has it all
Dads are almost impossible to ask. The answer is usually that they don't need anything, and it's often true. Meanwhile they walk around with things that are worn out and never get replaced.
That's where the gift lies. Here are twelve ideas built on that principle: aim at what he already does, and give him a version that lasts the rest of his life.
The kit he uses
Dads use things until they break. A better version of what he already has gets used from day one and never forgotten.
- The knife in his pocket
A proper folding knife, the kind that takes an edge again and again. It stays in his pocket for the rest of his life, and he uses it on day one.
- The camping stove or the head torch
For camping, the garden or the holiday cottage. Kit that works in the rain, and that he would never spend money on himself, because the old one still does the job.
- The insulated mug
For the car, the garden, the workshop or the allotment. Choose the one that holds heat for eight hours and survives being dropped, not the prettiest one.
- A fire kit, fire steel or multi-tool
For the man who cooks outdoors, fishes, or simply likes proper tools in his pocket. Small things he'll use constantly, and would never buy for himself.
For the table and the barbecue
Many dads are the ones who cook when the family gets together. A better version of what he uses at the table and the barbecue comes out every time there are guests.
- The chef's knife he won't buy himself
A proper chef's knife instead of the blunt one in the drawer. He notices the difference the first evening, and it lasts for years if it's kept sharp.
- The wine cooler or the bar kit
The ice bucket, the wine cooler or the bar set he would never spend money on himself. It comes out every time someone visits, and he tells people who gave it to him.
- The vacuum jug for morning coffee
The coffee stays hot all morning, in the kitchen, in the garden or in the workshop. A simple way to make his morning noticeably better, every single day.
- The barbecue kit or the pizza stone
For the man who stands at the barbecue all summer. The thermometer, the tongs or the pizza stone make what he already cooks a little better, and he uses them every weekend.
The hours he takes off
Many dads are bad at taking time off. A gift that gives him the excuse is worth more than yet another object.
- The hammock
For the garden, the balcony or a camping trip. The most direct way to give someone an afternoon with nothing to do.
- Backgammon, chess or another classic game
A proper wooden set, not a cardboard box. It stays out on the table, and it turns into hours with the grandchildren.
- The book about his world
The cookbook, the garden book, or the big illustrated one about the thing he can talk about for an hour. Choose depth over breadth.
- The good headphones
For the radio in the garden, the podcast on the walk, or the music he listened to when he was young. More hours of use than any other gift at that price.
What a good gift for dad costs
Under DKK 300 gets you the insulated mug, the fire kit and the ice bucket. Between DKK 300 and 600 you'll find the chef's knife, the vacuum jug, the barbecue kit, the hammock, the garden book and backgammon. Above DKK 600, you're into headphones, the camping stove and a proper chess set. Dads remember the thought long after the price is forgotten.
Frequently asked questions
What to give a dad who has everything?
Replace something he already uses with a better version, in his pocket, outdoors or in the kitchen. He doesn't have to find room for anything new. He just notices the difference.
How much do people spend on a gift for dad?
Most people spend between DKK 300 and 700 for birthdays and Christmas. That range covers the chef's knife, the outdoor kit and the hammock.
What is a good Father's Day gift?
Keep it small but good: the insulated mug, the ice bucket or the folding knife. Father's Day isn't the time for a big gift. It's the time for one that shows you thought about it.
How do I think of something new for dad year after year?
Write things down during the year whenever he mentions something. Or let My Gift Partner take over: we remember the occasions, and our gift picker chooses a thoughtful gift based on your own words about him.
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