Father's Day

JBL Flip 4 Bluetooth Speaker, available on Amazon, $89.95

When one of your siblings inevitably kicks your bag into the pool on your next family trip along with every one of your devices inside, there'll be no hard feelings because this portable speaker is completely waterproof. When charged, it can provide up to 12 hours of continuous music play, so the party never ends. 

Check out our full review here and see why it's our favorite under-$100 speaker here.

Echo Dot (4th Gen), available on Amazon, $49.99

The new Echo Dot has a clock face on it to show the time, and Dad can still ask Alexa to tell a joke, play music, or answer a hands-free, real-time question about converting ounces to grams while he's cooking.

Ring Video Doorbell, available on Amazon, $84.99

This HD video doorbell lets you see, hear, and speak to anyone from your phone, tablet, or computer. It offers motion detection, audio privacy, and night vision. Set it up on your phone to get mobile notifications whenever someone presses your doorbell or triggers its motion sensors. It also pairs with some Alexa-enabled devices for convenient in-home monitoring.

Read a full Ring Doorbell Video review here.

Luna Adult Weighted Blanket, available on Amazon, $76.99

Weighted blankets are some of our favorite gifts to give in the hopes of improving someone's sleep — partly because we love them, and mainly because recipients tend to rave about them. We recommend this Luna Weighted Blanket as a great under-$100 option; it's constructed from Oeko-Tex-certified cotton and filled with natural glass beads.

We ranked it as the best budget weighted blanket in our guide.

Instant Pot Duo 7-in-1 Electric Pressure Cooker, available on Amazon, $79

An Instant Pot can make delicious dinners faster and easier. This one produced tender and juicy slow-cooked pork and had good browning in our testing, and it builds pressure quickly. Instant Pots also have the added benefit of an easy clean-up: the dishwasher-safe and metal utensil-safe stainless steel inner pot is an easy thing to pop out and clean in one go. 

This model is our top pick for the best electric pressure cooker on a budget, but you can find more options in the guide.

Bellroy Slim Wallet, available on Amazon, $65

We love this version of the Bellroy Wallet because it fits everything you need in a slim, efficient profile that takes up minimal room and weighs next to nothing. We ranked it the best slim masculine wallet in our guide.

Plant Theatre Hot Chili & Sweet Pepper Kit Gift Box, available on Amazon, $26.99

Perfect for the dad who's just starting out in gardening, this beginners kit provides everything that he'll need to grow red and green peppers that he can then incorporate into his favorite meals. The kit includes six biodegradable grow pots, six peat discs that expand to seven times their size when watered, six plant markers, and six seed sachets, plus instructions and helpful tips.

KomalC 15 Inch Retro Buffalo Hunter Leather Laptop Messenger Bag, available on Amazon, $79.99

This handcrafted messenger bag is made from genuine buffalo leather and lined with durable canvas. The bag can be carried via the top handle as a laptop case or messenger bag using the shoulder strap.

Cuisinart 13-Piece Wooden Handle BBQ Tool Set, available on Amazon, $27.05

For the dad who can't step away from his grill, make sure he has everything he needs for the start of BBQ season. The 13-piece BBQ kit includes a spatula, cleaning brush, four skewers, and four corn-cob holders, all designed with stainless steel and finished with wooden handles. 

Lutron Caseta Wireless Smart Lighting Single Pole/3-Way Dimmer Switch Starter Kit, available on Amazon, $94.90

Give your dad peace of mind with a smart light switch and dimmer set. It's compatible with Amazon Alexa, Google Assistant , and Apple HomeKit, and your dad can schedule and automate when the lights turn on, off, and dim so he can finally stop doing it manually when people leave the living room. Installation doesn't require rewiring, so it's easy to set up.

Brother P-Touch Cube Plus Label Maker, available on Amazon, $99.99

For the organized dad, this Bluetooth label maker won't confine him to a desktop computer — he'll be able to make labels straight from his smartphone. Choose from three Brother software and app options to help design labels easily.

Tommy Bahama Maritime Men Cologne, available on Amazon, $82

Cologne might not be a conventional gift, but that's the beauty of it — it's a thoughtful and unexpected gift that will take your dad by surprise. This one has both warm and fresh notes of bergamot, waterlily, cedarwood, musk, and more.  

Wilson 75 Tennis Ball Pick Up Hopper, available on Amazon, $37.80

This portable tennis ball basket can hold up to 75 tennis balls and keep them contained with its no-spill lid. The convertible handles make it easy to transport from the car to the court and double-duty as legs to prop up the basket. 

Ugly Stik Elite Fishing Rod, available on Amazon, from $49.95

If dad's the kind of guy who breaks things (aren't all dads?), this is the fishing rod for him. Have a look at our full fishing rod and reel guide to toss in a reel, or consider other options.

AmazonBasics Bocce Ball Set with Soft Carry Case, available on Amazon, $44.25

Upgrade your lawn games with this bocce ball set. The black carrying case comes fully stocked with four green balls, four red balls, one white pallino, and one measuring device. 

Men's Silver & 18K Gold Plated Round Whale Back Closure Cufflinks, available on Amazon, $68.31

Designed for the most special occasions, these cufflinks are plated with 18k gold and platinum for an elegant finish. He'll be dressed to the nines with its intricate handmade design.

Blink Indoor Home Security Camera System, available on Amazon, $79.99

This wire-free, battery-powered indoor camera can help your dad monitor the home from anywhere. He can get instant motion-detection alerts to his smart device, access live video footage, or view past recordings on the free cloud storage. Maybe now he'll stop patrolling the windows.

The Art of Shaving Kit, available on Amazon, $95

This kit is all your dad will need when he's traveling on a business trip. All four items are TSA approved, so no matter where he's headed, he'll always be able to maintain his look. 

Garmin Chest Strap HRM-Swim, available on Amazon, $87.99

Made specifically for the pool, this heart-rate monitor is designed with a non-slip, compact material that won't move or interfere with swimming performance. Get real-time data on a Garmin-compatible watch (sold separately; we like the Garmin Vivo) or store up to 20 hours' worth of data on the band, which can be downloaded onto a computer.