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The 44 Best Gifts for Fathers-in-Law This Father's Day 2023
Don't stress. We've got your dad-in-law covered.
SHOPPING FOR in-laws can feel like a lot of pressure. Shopping for your father-in-law, in particular, can feel like the ultimate test to show how much you care for his baby daughter (or son). After all, he is your significant other’s dad, so it’s important to put thought into the gifts you give, especially on Father’s Day.
Depending on your relationship with him, you want to show you care but not come across as too sentimental. Your gifts should be thoughtful without feeling “try-hard.”
Like shopping for your own father or godfather on Father’s Day, think about what type of person your father-in-law is. How does he spend most of his free time, and what brings him joy? Is he a gardener, a home theater buff, an avid outdoorsman, or someone who spends the weekends tinkering in his tool shed?
Consider a general type of gift that makes sense based on hobbies, then buy an “elevated” version of that gift. Still not sure? We’ve done you the courtesy of rounding up some of the best father’s day gifts for fathers-in-law, so you don’t have to
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FLIKR The XL - Personal Concrete Fireplace
FLIKR The XL - Personal Concrete Fireplace
Keep you father in law toasty with this fun-sized fire place that fits on his coffee table, office desk, or outdoor dining setup.
Abercrombie Chicago Bears Crew Sweater
Abercrombie Chicago Bears Crew Sweater
Football hoodies are uninspired gifts. Instead, get your Bears-loving father-in-law this themed knit, which looks great at the tailgate, business casual events, and everywhere in between.
Flint and Tinder Flannel-lined Waxed Trucker Jacket
Flint and Tinder Flannel-lined Waxed Trucker Jacket
If it's good enough for Pedro Pascal, it's good enough for your father-in-law.
Hoka One One All Gender Ora Recovery Slide
Hoka One One All Gender Ora Recovery Slide
For hard-charging, athletic fathers-in-law, Hoka One One’s Ora Recover Slides offer the perfect post-recovery respite for his weary feet.
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LARQ PureVis Self-Cleaning Stainless Steel Water Bottle
LARQ PureVis Self-Cleaning Stainless Steel Water Bottle
The lowly water bottle gets a high-tech update thanks to Larq. This stainless steel version boasts next-gen features, including UV water purification at the touch of a button.
Uncommon Goods Gardener's Tool Seat
Uncommon Goods Gardener's Tool Seat
This clever seat combines two things your gardening father-in-law always needs: Easy access to his tools and a place to sit.
Tracksmith Weekend Duffel
Tracksmith Weekend Duffel
If your father in law needs a gym bag or duffel upgrade, consider this collegiate-inspired option from Tracksmtih, one of our favorite running gear brands. Just like the rest of the Tracksmith's apparel, this one has a sleek, understated design, and a waterproof changing mat, which is especially useful for active dads.
Ring Bear Crystal Whiskey Set
Ring Bear Crystal Whiskey Set
Father-in-laws that love whiskey will also love this crystal glass set, which you can also add a custom engravement to make it extra special.
Upgrade his golf swing with PXG's new Gen6 Driver, which is purpose built for distance and forgiveness, and will let other guys on the links know that your father-in-law has great taste.
Bevel Beard Trimmer
Bevel Beard Trimmer
Whether your father-in-law needs to clean his line-up or just need a quick head shave, Bevel's editor-loved trimmer has him covered.
Albany Park Park Swivel Armchair
Albany Park Park Swivel Armchair
Buy your father-in-law's love with this groovy swivel chair that will add a stylish statement piece in his home office, or living room.
Bellroy Hide & Seek Wallet
Bellroy Hide & Seek Wallet
Elevate the classic “dad” gift with this handsome, upscale wallet that features modern versatility, including hidden pockets for hiding extra cash or cards.
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KingsleyLeather Personalized Leather Cufflinks
KingsleyLeather Personalized Leather Cufflinks
Upgrade your father-in-law’s tired Sears cufflinks with this leather version personalized just for him.
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Fenix HP30R v2.0 Heavy-Duty Headlamp
Because every outdoor-loving dad needs a great headlamp for hiking, working outdoors, or keeping tabs on the kids after dark.
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Parfums de Marly Layton Exclusif
Parfums de Marly Layton Exclusif
For father in laws who love cologne, they'll appreciate this rich, exotic scent which our grooming editors describe as "confidence in a bottle."
Google Pixel Watch
Google Pixel Watch
Father in laws who want an Android-friendly fitness tracker and smartwatch can't go wrong with the latest Pixel, which tracks every health and fitness metric that matters, and plays nice with almost everything in Google’s rich ecosystem.
JBL Xtreme 3 Portable Bluetooth Speaker
JBL Xtreme 3 Portable Bluetooth Speaker
For the active dad who likes to take his tunes everywhere, JBL's Xtreme 3 is a portable, lifeproof speaker with fantastic sound and 15 hours of playback time.
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Peter Millar Hales Performance Jersey Polo
Peter Millar Hales Performance Jersey Polo
Peter Millar's sensible polos are great for father-in-laws to wear on the links, thanks to its sweat-fighting fabric that comes with a hint of stretch, so it feels like a second skin.
Helinox Beach Seat Warmer
The best ultra-packable camp chair but in a summer-sunset iteration. It's not as strong as the OG but it is a more wallet-friendly price point. Plus, the quilted polyester seating will provide your father-in-law with just enough warmth on those cool summer nights.
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Uniqueminime Custom Handmade Bobblehead
Everyone loves bobbleheads. Your father-in-law will love this handmade personalized version guaranteed to bring his big, wobbly head to life.
As Men's Health's Deputy Editor, Commerce, Christian Gollayan oversees all shopping content on menshealth.com. He relocated back to New York by way of Portland, where he was the Associate Managing Editor at TheManual.com. Christian's work has also been featured in InStyle, Food & Wine, the New York Post, and Tatler Asia.
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