Father’s Day is right on top of us now, but there’s still time to get Dad the right gift to show a little appreciation.
As part of our Dads and Grads Guyd, we’re including a list of gift ideas to fit different personalities for the fatherly recipients and different budget levels for the good boys giving out the gifts. Whether the Dad in question is more traditional and looking for tools for home improvement or more modern gadget savvy, there’s something for him in the gallery below.
2014 Father's Day Gift Guide
It's not too late to pick some prime Father's Day gifts, so we serve up more ideas in all kinds of price ranges.
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Beats Solo 2 Headphones
Beats by Dre has been all over the news lately due to the Apple buyout. However, we're recognizing Beats instead for their newly announced Solo 2 Headphones. These serve as a prime Father's Day Gift with their stunning, lightweight design, wide range of colors, and solid sound quality.
MRSP: $199.95
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iGrill 2 Thermometer
Any father worth his salt knows his way around a grill. But that doesn't mean he can't use a little technological help. The iGrill2 monitors meat's temperature on the BBQ and reports back to an iPhone and a free app.
MSRP: $99.99
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Bow Ties by Ties.com
I don't know if your father watched recent episodes of Doctor Who, but if he had, he'd know bow ties are cool. The folks at Ties.com offers up a huge selection, along with instructions on how to tie them.
MSRP: Varies
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Quirky Powerstrips
The Quirky website offers everyday folks a chance to submit their own inventions. For Father's Day and Dad's who like tools and home improvement gimmicks, we're focusing on their line of powerstrips you can shape into whatever length you need.
MRSP: Varies.
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FlatWave Amplified HDTV Antennae
If your Dad still doesn't think cable or satellite TV is going to catch on, or if he doesn't like paying for television, he should like the Flatwave. It's larger reception area and cutting edge materials make a more reliable receiver for HDTV signals.
MSRP: $89.99
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Booq Boa Shift
Briefcases are very 20th Century, and backpacks like the Boa Shift from Booq have made them obsolete with modern materials and multiple pocket designs. The Boa is also tough enough to move from the work day to weekend adventure spots.
MSRP: $155
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Satechi LightMate Emergency LED Flash Light
It was only a matter of time before flashlights moved away from batteries or wall chargers to embrace the world of USB. The Satechi LightMate Emergency LED Flash Light charges off a computer or phone charger via USB to be ready whenever darkness falls.
MSRP: $29.99
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Izon View
Why Dad might've stopped keeping his eyes on you 24/7 a few years ago, you might have younger siblings or he might have a beer can collection he wants to keep an eye on these days. The IZON View is a simple webcam and monitoring device that connects with other household tech.
MSRP: $149.95
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Blackfire Clamplight
Whether your father loves camping, automotive tuning or home improvements, the Blackfire Clamplight series offers reliable light that can fit in any space. They can clamp onto any perch or stand upright on their own when there's no where to mount them.
MSRP: $44.95
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Sceptre CCR2000 CarCam Recorder
GoPro cameras and their ilk might seem a little too X Games-ish for Dad. But, if he still wants to record his car journeys into retirement, the Sceptre CCR2000 CarCam Recorder mounts on the windshield to record what the car sees. It's then easily downloadable to a computer or disc.
MSRP: $400
