THE ULTIMATE FATHER'S DAY GIFT GUIDE
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Our Tried and Tested Guide to this Year's BEST Gifts for the Discerning Dad
We’ve got the Big Daddy of Father’s Day Gift guides, which will make him remember that having kids wasn’t such a bad idea.
From the best new air fryer, luxury shower goodies, an epic travel pack, the ultimate chef knife, speedy Wi-Fi upgrades, beard trimmers, game-changing day and night capsules, pale ale treats, the perfect chocolates, a banging book for rocker dads, and puzzling wine gifts.
Claim the favourite child spot, by checking it all out, below.
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Cotopaxi Allpa 42L Travel Pack
This vibrant and clever pack is the ultimate gift for traveling dads.
Through either witchcraft or ingenious design, we managed to fit an entire family’s clothes and toiletries for a five-day holiday inside this one bag.
We simply rolled our clothes into Cotopaxi’s colourful, travel cubes and zipped them up, and our wardrobes were instantly organised, compressed and fitted into the various handy pockets in the suitcase-like design of the fold-open backpack.
Each pack has one-of-a-kind colour-ways, made from 100% repurposed, waterproof and abrasion-proof fabrics, which helps keep good material out of landfills. And the colours are beautifully chosen to complement each other and add some dopamine to your travels.
It’s so thoughtfully designed, with straps to pop it over your roller suitcase handle, multiple pockets and compartments for water bottles, padded laptop compartments, phones, passports and clothes.
Crucially, the weight distribution and padded straps are designed to make it super comfy to carry on your back. There are also webbing loops for clipping extra gear.
It’s available in four sizes - 20L, 28L, 35L, 42L. It is a complete game changer for travel and we could not love it any harder.
BUY FROM COTOPAXI. £210 FOR 45L.
Instant Pot - Vortex Versazone Air Fryer
You will know immediately if somebody owns an Instant Pot Air Fryer, because they will tell you before you’ve even made eye contact.
And now we understand why. This deliciously versatile, XXL air fryer bridges the gap between single and dual-drawer models, with a snazzy basket divider. Use it for large joints or a whole chicken, or pop in the divider to use each side at different temperature and time settings.
You can air fry, roast, grill, bake, dehydrate, reheat, sync-cook and sync-finish a gaggle of different goodies.
The windows and internal lights mean you can check on your food without opening the door.
and the powerful 2800 watt gizmo wowed us with the speedy, crispy results and uses 80% less energy than an oven.
Dads will be relieved to know the PFAS-free baskets and trays are also fully dishwasher safe and easy to clean.
Warning: Your dad will never stop talking about this gift.
BUY FROM AMAZON. £199.99
AM + PM Supplement System
We were seriously impressed by these potent day and night capsules, which save dad the hassle of knocking back a gaggle of vitamins, by sorting his day and night needs into two gorgeous, refillable Art Deco jars.
This streamlined, two-step supplement system supports energy, resilience and overnight recovery - the ultimate gift for weary dads.
Formulated to work with your circadian rhythm, the AM and PM supplements provide targeted nutritional support throughout the day and night. Antioxidants and cellular nutrients help defend against daily environmental stress, while adaptogens and minerals support relaxation and overnight repair.
We felt a difference after the first week, sleeping more easily, dodging the kid's bugs and with increased energy in the morning.
BUY FROM DR DAVID JACK, £190
NETGEAR Nighthawk
This speedy, no fuss Wi-Fi upgrade will ensure dads won’t miss a minute of World Cup streaming and can fire up the barbecue to banging tunes this summer.
The NETGEAR Nighthawk RS100 delivers next-generation WiFi 7 speeds of up to 3.6Gbps, supporting up to 50 connected devices, it keeps everything stable as usage ramps up, from streaming live sport to busy school holidays at home. Gaming stays smooth, calls stay clear, and everything works as it should.
Its 360° coverage extends up to 1,500 sq. ft and set-up takes minutes, for high impact, speedy results.
BUY FROM NETGEAR £129.99
WÜSTHOF Classic Chef Knife
A knife isn’t the obvious choice to say “I love you dad” - unless it’s this extraordinary WÜSTHOF knife, forged by artisans in Solingen for lasting sharpness, crafted to last generations.
The WÜSTHOF Classic Chef's Knife is the essential all-rounder for every kitchen, making slicing and dicing a pleasure.
It’s like cutting through butter with the Excalibur Sword.
Precision-forged from high-quality Solingen steel, it offers exceptional durability and optimal balance.
BUY FROM WUSTHOF £125
The Drum Thing
This banging coffee table book will be a hit (boom-tish) with the musical dad in your life.
It’s brimming with fabulous photographs and interviews with the world’s greatest drummers, by renowned photographer Deidre O’Callaghan.
Drummers finally get the spotlight they deserve, through intriguing conversations and intimate portraits of private rehearsals in studios, bedrooms, basements and gardens.
Legendary drummers featured in the book include Tony Allen, Ginger Baker, Cindy Blackman, Dave Grohl, Ringo Starr and Jack White.
It’s an un-beat-able gift to drum up some joy, this Father’s Day.
ARRAN Sense of Scotland Shower Gel Duo
The best smelling dad this side of the moon is guaranteed with this luxury shower gel duo.
Presented in a gorgeous gift box, Machrie features sensual scents of leather, oud and amber, while Lochranza has fresh and long lasting patchouli and anise fragrances.
They have been expertly blended with enlivening essential oils and natural extracts to leave skin, body and mind feeling fresh, renewed and revitalised.
Your nose and dad with thank you for this beautiful smelling gift.
BUY FROM ARRAN. £34
Barber Boss Beard Trimmer
This year’s smoothest father’s day gift comes in the shape of this new, compact pocket rotary shaver.
It has a flexible double-ring design, to hug every face and neck contour, an 8000 RPM high speed motor for a precise and smooth shave, it’s cordless, quick charging, waterproof and he’ll think of you every time he shears his facial topiary.
BUY FROM BARBERBOSS. £29.99
Melt - Sea Salted Caramel Infinity Box
Our favourite London chocolate alchemists have the most delicious solution for Father’s Day, in the shape of this luxurious infinity box.
It is crammed with ten of their Academy of Chocolate award-winning bonbon.
A hard, dark chocolate shell, seasoned with Maldon Sea Salt is generously filled with smooth, runny caramel.
This is the OG of sexy chocolates, and has been a bestselling staple at Melt since the luxury chocolatiers first created it.
BUY FROM MELT. £24.99
Vocation Brewery - Pale Ale Gift set
This is the holy trinity of Father’s Day gifts, filled with everything required to put a smile on his chops.
There are three, hop-forward treats, each with a unique flavour profile - Bread & Butter, Life & Death or Hop, Skip & Juice - as well as a Vocation pint glass to sip them from in style.
We hard recommend it for the Bread & Butter alone - smooth with refreshing pine, peach, lychee and citrus notes.
The Locked Wine Puzzle
Make dad earn his glass of red, with this fun wine puzzle.
He will have to think before he drinks with hours of puzzling fun once set up, before he can toast his success.
We found this brilliantly and infuriatingly challenging, and have never been more proud to uncork a bottle of plonk.
BUY FROM AMAZON. £15.60
Cadbury - Father’s Day Giant Chocolate Bar
Nothing says I love you like an insanely giant, 850g bar of Cadbury chocolate.
This bad-boy comes in a fancy gift sleeve, saying “Happy Father’s Day” so you don’t even need to wrap it. Boom.
And let’s be honest, he’ll be unwrapping it and wolfing it down before he’s even read the label.
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