26 Spot-On Gifts for the Dad Who Says He Doesn’t Want Anything

Pondering the best gifts for the dad who doesn’t want anything (and we all know a guy who fits the bill) can inspire confusion, plus a strong impulse to throw in the towel and just head to an ATM. To be fair, an Amazon gift card, or a wad of cash, isn’t an ironclad cop-out, but chances are with a little imagination, you can squeeze out some more creative and still appreciated gifts that show you know him well enough to wriggle around any “no gifts” policy. To that end, we’ve drummed up some ideas that fall into that sweet spot of being considerate of his needs and interests without venturing too far out of his comfort zone on Father’s Day.

Perhaps they’re a gift that your discerning dad’s never even considered getting, or a generous upgrade of something that he’s worn out by now. Above all, a spot-on gift for this type of dad is practical enough that he won’t just throw it in a drawer or shove it in the corner of the garage and forget about. But it can’t be too pedestrian either. And if he’s really a stickler about the no-gift policy, but has a philanthropic bent, consider just donating in his name or speaking from the gut with a handwritten card. Here, the best gifts for the dad that doesn’t want anything (or so he says). Hopefully they’ll be a home run.